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Forum: Tutorials
01-31-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,742
Posted By sewbaby

I have several different types of thread as im...

I have several different types of thread as im sure everyone does many of these threads have varing sizes of cardboard tubes I just fit one inside another until i have the size i need , you may have...
Forum: Main
01-15-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,768
Posted By sewbaby

My stashis in the bedroom, living room, laundry...

My stashis in the bedroom, living room, laundry room, kitchen, spare bedroom and anywhere else that his tools are not. When we go to a fabric shop he is almost worse than i am. The last time we went...
Forum: Main
12-30-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,506
Posted By sewbaby

I also agree keep the quilts, put them up for now...

I also agree keep the quilts, put them up for now or you will regret it later.I found my mother in her home almost 3 years ago , I kept serval things and let some go a few which i now regret letting...
12-29-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,098
Posted By sewbaby

I have always enjoyed after Christmas sales,...

I have always enjoyed after Christmas sales, wrapping paper bows cards are all things you will use just buy enough to do the next year. When the kids were little i would buy a few small things for...
Forum: Main
12-29-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 13,801
Posted By sewbaby

I use poly blends as batting on some quilts,...

I use poly blends as batting on some quilts, still others I will use old blankets, I also use sheets for backing. I have a closet full of 100% cotton but i use that for tops, I firmly believe that...
12-27-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,966
Posted By sewbaby

good one printed it off and gave it to dh for a...

good one printed it off and gave it to dh for a laugh and boy did he ever now i just have to watch for paybacks
Forum: Main
12-27-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,318
Posted By sewbaby

would love to use stash above all else, its big...

would love to use stash above all else, its big enough to last 10 years or better. I have a 5ft by 8ft walk in closet that you cant walk into full and thats just yard goods, recycling items in...
Forum: Pictures
12-24-2010, 11:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,709
Posted By sewbaby

I have one on my bedroom floor was using a heavy...

I have one on my bedroom floor was using a heavy industrial iron hand cramped and it fell to the floor burnt all the way to the backing, and of course its right in the middle of the floor. needless...
Forum: Main
12-24-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,377
Posted By sewbaby

The really detailed tops that seem to take...

The really detailed tops that seem to take forever i love the challenge of those but i also need to feel the satisfaction of knowing i finished something or i start feeling like im not getting...
Forum: Main
12-22-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,603
Posted By sewbaby

I quit giving them to husbands family you spent...

I quit giving them to husbands family you spent hours trying to get them to fit the personality of reciever and the last straw was when his mother said Oh i thought it was a real quilt but its not...
Forum: Main
12-19-2010, 12:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,028
Posted By sewbaby

I am not bothered by insanity, I enjoy every...

I am not bothered by insanity, I enjoy every minute of it. especially when it comes to my sewing
12-18-2010, 01:15 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,362
Posted By sewbaby

Yes I agree its time to stop the I'm more...

Yes I agree its time to stop the I'm more important than you and how come you didn't get the good one questions. I am so ready to just enjoy the reason for the season, the birth of Jesus. I can...
12-12-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,362
Posted By sewbaby

Husband and I pulled the plug on Christmas this...

Husband and I pulled the plug on Christmas this year. Refusing to buy anymore gifts for nephews that rip and tear and then so "is that all i get". I refuse to listen to even one more snide comment...
Forum: Main
12-08-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,767
Posted By sewbaby

If a project seems to just drag on and on like my...

If a project seems to just drag on and on like my latest, I will find a pattern or just gather a bunch of scraps and make a quick top just to satisfy that creative urge that drowns out all other...
Forum: Main
12-07-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,650
Posted By sewbaby

Dont remember what age it was early, i remember...

Dont remember what age it was early, i remember having two dolls one was made of rubber the other was a headless barbie i got from one of my cousins. needle and thread was all i had but it didnt...
12-06-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,782
Posted By sewbaby

I use a warm wax dip, the container is like a...

I use a warm wax dip, the container is like a crock pot that warms the wax just eough to be liquid but it doesnt burn when it cools it breaks off. has same basic effect as epsom salt soaks. I also...
Forum: Main
11-28-2010, 12:37 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,510
Posted By sewbaby

our goodwill always has a different department at...

our goodwill always has a different department at 50% off every day. Some days if real lucky its mens cotton shirts. So 50% off and then 25% off total purchase for senior discount every other...
Forum: Main
10-17-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 13,410
Posted By sewbaby

thrift stores, garage sales all are good the...

thrift stores, garage sales all are good the goodwill in my area has a 50% of entire purchase once a month, they also do 50%every day in different areas. sssssso if your good and dont mind spending...
10-12-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,418
Posted By sewbaby

Life requires a sense of humor, sometimes its...

Life requires a sense of humor, sometimes its required to just live with the opposite sex. that was funny, you should see some of the stuff my husband sends me on my phone, and yes I could use a...
Forum: Main
09-24-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 20,864
Posted By sewbaby

nothing like reaping something out to go back and...

nothing like reaping something out to go back and redo it in the exact same way you just ripped out, once is bad but i did it three times in one day. Went and read a book!!!!
09-14-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,806
Posted By sewbaby

Epsom salts are great for many things. Ilove...

Epsom salts are great for many things. Ilove them when I could get in and out of tub I would put scent in my salts so you always smeled wonderful as well as feeling better. For those of you that...
09-14-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,089
Posted By sewbaby

I never minded hanging out clothes it was using...

I never minded hanging out clothes it was using the three wringer washers and hauling the hot water to wash stepdads rig clothes that always got to me youhad to time everything just right or start...
Forum: Main
09-14-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 11,710
Posted By sewbaby

I quit worrying about these things long ago , I...

I quit worrying about these things long ago , I have so many WIPs that if something goes missing i just go to something else. I put all my marbles in a jar on the shelf next to pics of grandchildren...
Forum: Main
09-13-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,897
Posted By sewbaby

I have several brothers all but 2 have been...

I have several brothers all but 2 have been bought at yard sales or thrift shops, I personally love them. I had one that I paid $20 for and used it for 7 years to mend bluejeans, replace sippers on...
Forum: Main
09-06-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,485
Posted By sewbaby

I used old cut up clothing and old...

I used old cut up clothing and old sheets,blankets just about anything that you could sew thru. Started out just doing circles sny ole size will do, I tried doing straight lines but that didnt work...
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