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Forum: Main
12-04-2023, 04:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By megs0863

When piecing, I generally like a smaller stitch...

When piecing, I generally like a smaller stitch length like a 2 to prevent unraveling on the ends and for better hold. Since I quilt mostly with batiks, my Coronet seems to prefer a size 16 needle. I...
Forum: Main
08-21-2022, 03:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,571
Posted By megs0863

Be careful with the red markers. I just...

Be careful with the red markers. I just embroidered names on towels last week and marked the center of the towels with a red marker. The tiny red dot did not come out even with hand washing and...
Forum: Main
09-13-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,153
Posted By megs0863

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwe28kZLv78 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwe28kZLv78
Thought this would be cool if you want a lofty quilt.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,373
Posted By megs0863

That's about as frustrating as experiencing...

That's about as frustrating as experiencing twice over the years of seeing two near mint condition featherweights listed for $50 on Craigslist. By the time I saw the ads and called, GONE!.
Forum: Pictures
07-28-2016, 03:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,755
Posted By megs0863

Looks great!

Looks great!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-25-2016, 02:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,740
Posted By megs0863

It's ironic how things come around full circle....

It's ironic how things come around full circle. I've got a machine to do just about any kind of sewing project and guess what sits out and gets used the most? My vintage Singer 301. Second most...
Forum: Main
07-22-2016, 02:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,347
Posted By megs0863

Just a thought, what about not using batting but...

Just a thought, what about not using batting but a thin layer of washed muslim or preshrunk flannel in between? Maybe just use a backing like fleece/minky and forget the batting altogether if you are...
Forum: Recipes
06-29-2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,083
Posted By megs0863

Make ahead some cream puffs. Stuff with your...

Make ahead some cream puffs. Stuff with your favorite ice cream and and for aesthetics, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top with a drizzle of some homemade chocolate syrup (Google Hershey recipes,...
Forum: Recipes
06-27-2016, 02:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,253
Posted By megs0863

Been making potato salad this way for years. My...

Been making potato salad this way for years. My German MIL taught me to add Italian dressing (Use Seven Seas from dry mix as directed along with a tablespoon of sugar and shake well in the dressing...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-12-2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,791
Posted By megs0863

I have been doing granny squares for over 30...

I have been doing granny squares for over 30 years. I leave a long tail and when I crochet the squares together, I make sure to align the tails together and tie them into a small tight knot. I then...
Forum: Main
07-09-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,425
Posted By megs0863

Cubes and Storm at Sea are just a few of my...

Cubes and Storm at Sea are just a few of my favorites.
Forum: Main
06-28-2014, 04:13 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,381
Posted By megs0863

I started making clothes for myself at about 12...

I started making clothes for myself at about 12 or 13 years old. I asked the lady next door who was a retired seamstress to show me how to read and cut out a pattern. Haven't stopped sewing since. I...
Forum: Pictures
09-07-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,508
Posted By megs0863

Hi: I was volunteering at the Hudson Valley ASG...

Hi: I was volunteering at the Hudson Valley ASG booth at the fair and saw your lovely quilts. Congratulations. They were beautiful!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-28-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,489
Posted By megs0863

We used to sing, "Miss Lucy had a baby, she named...

We used to sing, "Miss Lucy had a baby, she named him Tiny Tim. She put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim. He drank up all the water, he ate up all the soap, he tried to eat the bathtub, but...
Forum: Recipes
08-07-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,472
Posted By megs0863

In a pinch, I just fill the puffs with a good...

In a pinch, I just fill the puffs with a good (lowfat, if you prefer) ice cream and everyone loves them. Drizzle with a little chocolate syrup and sprinkle powdered sugar on top right before serving...
Forum: Pictures
07-24-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,312
Posted By megs0863

Love it! Would love to try that someday.

Love it! Would love to try that someday.
Forum: Main
07-23-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,155
Posted By megs0863

I enjoy crazy quilting cause there is less...

I enjoy crazy quilting cause there is less worrying about accuracy. I have found using an old singer magnet found in the draw of my old 301 desk is very useful to guiding the fabric to line up to the...
Forum: Pictures
07-21-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,516
Posted By megs0863

Can't get thread for that price. Enjoy.

Can't get thread for that price. Enjoy.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-09-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,811
Posted By megs0863

I can't tell you all how many of these ruffled...

I can't tell you all how many of these ruffled scarves I've made and given away to friends and co-workers. I think the knitted ones take longer to make (about 3 hours) but they are more fluffier. I...
Forum: Pictures
10-09-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,738
Posted By megs0863

Love the colors and design.

Love the colors and design.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-24-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,219
Posted By megs0863

I think you are a Quilting Board celebrity!

I think you are a Quilting Board celebrity!
Forum: Pictures
07-23-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,671
Posted By megs0863

Spectacular!

Spectacular!
Forum: Pictures
07-23-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,073
Posted By megs0863

Like it. I think baby quilts can be any kind of...

Like it. I think baby quilts can be any kind of design and color. Kids grow out of the pastels and would love a colorful quilt to carry along into toddler years.
Forum: Main
07-23-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 23,036
Posted By megs0863

What about using a flat paint brush to glue...

What about using a flat paint brush to glue baste? Would that work better? Just wondering. Thank you to all for posting this information as I have 3 quilt tops to finish and now I am feeling a little...
Forum: Pictures
06-29-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,615
Posted By megs0863

Gorgeous quilt and the nice thing about crochet...

Gorgeous quilt and the nice thing about crochet acrylic quilts is they wear really well. I have baby quilts made 25 years ago, that still look great. I always remember that good deeds bring happiness.
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