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    Search: Posts Made By: patchsamkim
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    Forum: Main
    01-01-2014, 09:22 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 874
    Posted By patchsamkim

    PHD....projects have done....have many of those!

    PHD....projects have done....have many of those!
    Forum: Main
    01-01-2014, 09:21 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 5,890
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Merry Christmas! How exciting to be getting a new...

    Merry Christmas! How exciting to be getting a new machine!
    Forum: Main
    01-01-2014, 09:19 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 4,874
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I say go ahead and use the templates...maybe...

    I say go ahead and use the templates...maybe trying a simpler quilt first..but soon you will be ready for a Double Wedding ring...and her templates are great for that!
    Forum: Main
    12-29-2013, 06:14 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 22,602
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I haven't tried a 2" binding, but it should work,...

    I haven't tried a 2" binding, but it should work, especially if you will be finishing it by hand. For machine binding I usually use 2-1/2" but a few times have done 2-1/4" if I was shy on fabric. It...
    Forum: Main
    12-29-2013, 05:59 PM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 9,797
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I personally make 4-6 charity quilts a year for...

    I personally make 4-6 charity quilts a year for Project Linus. I also go to the annual work day and help either with tying or sewing on labels. I prefer adding a binding when I make my charity quilts.
    Forum: Main
    12-29-2013, 05:52 PM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 6,918
    Posted By patchsamkim

    My very, very first quilt was a puff pillow...

    My very, very first quilt was a puff pillow quilt...made it for college for my bed. My first "real" quilt block was an Ohio Star block.
    Forum: Main
    12-28-2013, 01:33 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 7,342
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Never thought of using post-it-notes...sounds...

    Never thought of using post-it-notes...sounds like a good idea. I usually use the Dr. Sholl's foot padding that I can cut into strips.
    Forum: Main
    12-28-2013, 01:31 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 11,293
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Sometimes I like to have the feed dogs up while...

    Sometimes I like to have the feed dogs up while machine quilting, as I feel I get better control of my quilting. I will still be using the free-motion quilting foot. I am able to set my stitch length...
    Forum: Main
    12-28-2013, 01:28 PM
    Replies: 70
    Views: 8,367
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I use the one on my machine, and will usually...

    I use the one on my machine, and will usually fill lots of bobbins at a time so I have them when I need them.
    Forum: Main
    12-18-2013, 03:13 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 4,227
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Since I have spent 30+ years building a stash,...

    Since I have spent 30+ years building a stash, and am now on a limited budget, I mostly use my stash, and buy if I need to for a border or an extra fabric or two. I prefer to buy when on sale, but...
    Forum: Main
    12-18-2013, 03:06 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 6,090
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I always buy Olfa blades...when on sale....I...

    I always buy Olfa blades...when on sale....I mostly use my 60mm cutter, and the Harbor Freight blades are not that size.
    Forum: Main
    12-15-2013, 11:44 AM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 6,067
    Posted By patchsamkim

    None really...just to keep going, and work at...

    None really...just to keep going, and work at simplifying my life.
    Forum: Main
    12-15-2013, 11:41 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 8,450
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Last year when my son got married, I made him a...

    Last year when my son got married, I made him a quilt top. I couldn't really afford to send it out to be machine quilting, so asked him which he would prefer, a machine quilted top that would be...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-06-2013, 09:43 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 3,498
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Currently 3 degrees here but feels like -14...

    Currently 3 degrees here but feels like -14 degrees....bbbbrrrrrrr! Good weekend to stay inside and sew!
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2013, 09:36 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 8,183
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I exchange gifts every year with a group of...

    I exchange gifts every year with a group of quilting friends..have gotten some wonderful handmade gifts and I treasure each and every one. Gifts don't have to be made, can be purchased, but is seems...
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2013, 09:29 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 3,886
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I have used the Golden Threads paper, and also...

    I have used the Golden Threads paper, and also use examining table paper (have a friend order for me).
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2013, 09:27 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,737
    Posted By patchsamkim

    http://www.quilterscache.com/H/HuntersStarBlock.ht...

    http://www.quilterscache.com/H/HuntersStarBlock.html has a pieced version, and a paper-pieced one also
    Forum: Main
    11-10-2013, 03:39 PM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 10,317
    Posted By patchsamkim

    When I sold fabric at my garage sale, and at our...

    When I sold fabric at my garage sale, and at our guild rummage sale, I sold the fabric at $4.00 a yard...most of it was $8.00 or less at the time I purchased it, so basically half of retail. A...
    Forum: Main
    11-10-2013, 03:32 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 952
    Posted By patchsamkim

    The 50 is the weight of the thread, the 2 or 3 is...

    The 50 is the weight of the thread, the 2 or 3 is the number of strands/ply...the 3 ply would have more strength than the 2 ply. I haven't used the YLI Mako thread, but have used other YLI threads...
    Forum: Main
    11-08-2013, 05:01 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,774
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I have some, but they are packed away in...

    I have some, but they are packed away in anticipation of a move. After that will try to remember that you wanted to see some. If you want, send me a PM so I have a reminder. Not sure when will be...
    Forum: Main
    11-08-2013, 04:59 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,090
    Posted By patchsamkim

    I sew 2 strips together, and press them, then add...

    I sew 2 strips together, and press them, then add the 3rd strip and press that seam. Much easier than sewing all 3, and then pressing. I also like to "set" the seam by pressing while the fabrics are...
    Forum: Recipes
    11-05-2013, 06:23 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 8,541
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Just reporting in....I did soak with the fabric...

    Just reporting in....I did soak with the fabric sheets...and I am so happy...the pan is saved!!! The burned bottom released after soaking overnight with the fabric softner. THANK_YOU to those of you...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2013, 06:14 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 801
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Is this the trapunto by machine? I haven't done...

    Is this the trapunto by machine? I haven't done it in a long time. Hope her tutorial is helpful to you. If you ask any specific questions, I could try to answer.
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2013, 06:13 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,329
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Aurifil is called a 50 weight thread, but I think...

    Aurifil is called a 50 weight thread, but I think it really is more like a 60 weight. If you do a thread test with it, it breaks quite easily. I wouldn't use it for hand quilting, but have used it...
    Forum: Recipes
    11-02-2013, 07:13 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 3,497
    Posted By patchsamkim

    Stay away from processed foods, and cook with...

    Stay away from processed foods, and cook with fresh food and you will already be low sodium eating. Then use only minimal seasonings. I use mostly pepper, and herbs/spices, and I use sea salt but use...
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