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10-27-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,284
Posted By jraff

About 24 years ago, I took my first quilting...

About 24 years ago, I took my first quilting class at the LQS - (before rotary cutters and mats). We learned by tracing templates and handsewing along the seam lines. Therefore, no sewing machine...
Forum: Main
09-30-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,385
Posted By jraff

We made 3 wall-hanging quilts for the church...

We made 3 wall-hanging quilts for the church wall. Since the border was purple batik, they were hung in the banner closet when Lent was over. Unknown to anyone, there is a small water heater in the...
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09-30-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,198
Posted By jraff

There are too many holes for this idea, but on...

There are too many holes for this idea, but on our charity comfort quilts at church we always put (applique) a cross stitched Bible verse of encouragement. With just-starting quilters, I sometimes...
09-15-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,950
Posted By jraff

We watch Hardcore Pawn, because we live in the...

We watch Hardcore Pawn, because we live in the suburbs of Detroit. I agree that it is half-scripted. And I can't imagine why the customers sign waivers for their faces to be shown on TV when they...
09-15-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,097
Posted By jraff

Many years ago, (BEFORE children), we had a...

Many years ago, (BEFORE children), we had a summer intern from Ireland in our Ford accounting department (Detroit). When he returned home, a fellow accountant asked if Colin could buy a small...
09-04-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,251
Posted By jraff

I remember going to them when I was a child and...

I remember going to them when I was a child and lived in West Allis and New Berlin.
09-03-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,462
Posted By jraff

It was good to see Hart Plaza fountain used in...

It was good to see Hart Plaza fountain used in the Detroit location, instead of the statue of Joe "The Brown Bomber" Louis's fist. Yeah for Detroit and happy dancing people.
Forum: Main
08-15-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,279
Posted By jraff

Our entire family was blessed with quilts from my...

Our entire family was blessed with quilts from my grandmother made this way. Since we sewed our own clothes, there were odd shaped scraps left and she USED them. She started with an old sheet as...
05-23-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,531
Posted By jraff

They also eat holly hocks and broccoli. Fences...

They also eat holly hocks and broccoli. Fences don't stop them. I've seen them climb trees for mulberries.
02-24-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,654
Posted By jraff

I'm glad someone finally came up with a word for...

I'm glad someone finally came up with a word for this condition. I've been complaining about an "ooze" in my basement. The "stuff" just seems to ooze out from the walls. Whenever anyone takes...
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02-22-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,477
Posted By jraff

I heard that all reds go together.

I heard that all reds go together.
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02-14-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,375
Posted By jraff

My path with a diabetic child is similar to...

My path with a diabetic child is similar to MaryEllen2u's. Daughter diagnosed at age 4. Diagnosis day is still burned in my brain, but we've all learned lots since then - 1988. I immediately took...
Forum: Main
02-14-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 13,847
Posted By jraff

I'm doing a similar red and white quilt - jelly...

I'm doing a similar red and white quilt - jelly roll style. I'm worried about the red bleeding into the whites. I know I'm going to prewash each piece before cutting. Anything that bleeds won't be...
Forum: Main
02-10-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,276
Posted By jraff

I did similar when I went to a friend's with my...

I did similar when I went to a friend's with my serger. Hers wasn't working, so she wanted me to see if I could find the problem. I packed my serger, just in case I wasn't the mechanic that she...
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02-02-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,981
Posted By jraff

When I needed a new iron, I purchased and...

When I needed a new iron, I purchased and returned 3. One didn't get hot enough. One had a funny cord that dragged over the shirts and a teflon bottom that didn't leave a nice crisp surface, and...
02-01-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,287
Posted By jraff

I'm hooked on Dance Moms. I think a lot of that...

I'm hooked on Dance Moms. I think a lot of that is staged. It just amazes me that those mothers think dancing is that important. Have they checked on the life of a dancer - Broadway, stage, -...
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01-31-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,396
Posted By jraff

I love the WalMart $1.00 bin for costumes for...

I love the WalMart $1.00 bin for costumes for plays. I hate to see the country of manufacture when looking at some of those fabrics though....
Forum: Main
01-30-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,638
Posted By jraff

sew equal strips on both sides - one covers the...

sew equal strips on both sides - one covers the mistake, the other balances it. Makes it look like you always wanted it there. Better yet. Sew a strip on each of the 4 sides.
01-18-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,527
Posted By jraff

Do Not Call list cannot stop charities, political...

Do Not Call list cannot stop charities, political calls, or businesses that have a link to you (could be a very thin link). I've questioned the Children's Leukemia lady on her truthfulness, because...
Forum: Main
01-13-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,555
Posted By jraff

I have a small wall-hanging in the planning...

I have a small wall-hanging in the planning stages for a friend of mine. She requested it to soak up sound in her studio where she gives Suzuki violin lessons to children. She has quite a music...
Forum: Main
12-23-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,902
Posted By jraff

In this family, we wrap up unfinished projects. ...

In this family, we wrap up unfinished projects. Then they know you were trying.... Last year, my daughter made a necklace with tiny wooden spools of thread, quilting charms, and beads for me. The...
Forum: Main
11-06-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,424
Posted By jraff

I think you've struck the nail on the head. I'm...

I think you've struck the nail on the head. I'm finding it difficult to review posts daily. The newsletter only shows a few topics that are hot. I have been going down a list (one page only) found...
10-18-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By jraff

Quilting Carol, my parents are moving to Decatur...

Quilting Carol, my parents are moving to Decatur in 2 weeks. Does this mean there aren't any LQS in the area???
Forum: Main
09-28-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,116
Posted By jraff

My only suggestion: You'll have to do what you...

My only suggestion: You'll have to do what you can live with. Perfectionists can't live with many non-perfect things. Everyone has given great suggestions.

May I be the first to applaud your...
09-05-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,497
Posted By jraff

I'm sad for your family. I know you are missing...

I'm sad for your family. I know you are missing him. I'm sure Zeuss was a treasured part of the family.

I may live in Michigan and my daughter graduated from U of M, but my parents live in...
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