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    Search: Posts Made By: Stitchnripper
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    Forum: Main
    12-03-2025, 05:42 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 811
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    For most of the quilts I make, that is very true....

    For most of the quilts I make, that is very true. Sometimes with points and such, adjustments are necessary - for me.
    Forum: Main
    12-02-2025, 09:18 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,469
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    true. My quilts go to people who don't quilt and...

    true. My quilts go to people who don't quilt and don't have glaring errors and the quilting I do is nice if I do say so myself, haha. So for those folks they just like the colors. Other more...
    Forum: Main
    12-02-2025, 07:45 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,469
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I agree with everything y'all said except I have...

    I agree with everything y'all said except I have been known to stretch a block or two (wink wink). Once the quilt is washed and dried it is unnoticeable. I am seriously lacking in precision as much...
    Forum: Main
    11-25-2025, 03:35 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,571
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I totally agree with you. I quilt for my own...

    I totally agree with you. I quilt for my own pleasure and most of my final products are nice and I am pleased with them. Funny enough any quilts I have given, the recipient always notices the colors...
    Forum: Recipes
    11-25-2025, 05:13 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,893
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    Maybe he would do better if you were direct? Men...

    Maybe he would do better if you were direct? Men are bad at hints. Maybe figure out something to say that you are comfortable with, ike "I want to go out for (coffee, lunch, dinner) on X day. do...
    Forum: Recipes
    11-24-2025, 07:02 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,893
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    remember a while Back there were places one could...

    remember a while Back there were places one could go to and make freezer meals in a group? For money. The place had selections. Not sure exactly how that worked but son and daughter in law did it a...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    11-24-2025, 06:34 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,449
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I started my quilting journey with a Basic...

    I started my quilting journey with a Basic mechanical Brother machine from Costco about 20 years ago. I still have that machine and it works perfectly. I made a king size quilt on it, Quilted it with...
    Forum: Main
    11-22-2025, 02:06 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,525
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I made placemats with regular batting. Over the...

    I made placemats with regular batting. Over the years they are fine
    Forum: Recipes
    11-21-2025, 08:04 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,893
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I prefer regular meals cooked by me at home. ...

    I prefer regular meals cooked by me at home. From scratch. I like eating out to be very high end and infrequent. I can't see paying "that much" for a burger that I can make better at home with...
    Forum: Main
    11-17-2025, 03:05 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,348
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I think covering it up with a different backing...

    I think covering it up with a different backing fabric would be much easier and less chance of something going wrong.
    Forum: Recipes
    11-11-2025, 03:53 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 4,111
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    For the past 25 years we have flown across...

    For the past 25 years we have flown across country to have Thanksgiving with son and family. For years my job was the turkey and mashed potatoes. I used a recipe from an old Amy Vanderbilt cookbook...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    11-09-2025, 04:41 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,386
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    Granddaughter goes to SDSU and absolutely loves...

    Granddaughter goes to SDSU and absolutely loves everything about your beautiful area. Welcome.
    maybe because you have threads in your clothes?
    Forum: Main
    11-08-2025, 03:19 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,843
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I surely do agree with this!!!

    I surely do agree with this!!!
    Forum: Main
    11-07-2025, 03:53 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,843
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    Our "used" house came with the outlets in the...

    Our "used" house came with the outlets in the wall for the central vac and the instruction manual but no other parts. We have not replaced it. I have an original Dyson Animal we got when we had the...
    Forum: Recipes
    11-05-2025, 07:52 AM
    Replies: 505
    Views: 87,244
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    Came across a recipe on line for chicken breasts,...

    Came across a recipe on line for chicken breasts, slice thin, mushrooms, soy sauce and honey and of course usual salt, pepper, garlic, oil, butter in a skillet. I added a squirt of Japanese BBQ...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2025, 07:23 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,843
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    My quilting room is the dustiest one in the house...

    My quilting room is the dustiest one in the house

    i have always attributed it to the fabrics, threads and batting shedding just that much every time they are cut or fooled with. I don't mind. It...
    Forum: Recipes
    11-04-2025, 07:58 AM
    Replies: 505
    Views: 87,244
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    now there is a food from my childhood I almost...

    now there is a food from my childhood I almost forgot about. I'm going to see if I can find s it here. Or make it
    last night I made salmon patties from a big can of salmon and roasted potatoes and...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    11-04-2025, 07:21 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,125
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I don't have that much quilting stuff (no stash...

    I don't have that much quilting stuff (no stash to speak of, some scraps and leftover yardage) but I still keep things that have no use to me now but evoke memories. For example, the baby things my...
    Forum: Main
    11-02-2025, 01:58 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,652
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    My strong suits according to me. I am the...

    My strong suits according to me. I am the laughing stock of my quilty friends (all in good humor)
    I don't have a stash and I finish everything. I know, I am strange. But, I hear my friends...
    Forum: Recipes
    11-02-2025, 08:29 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 9,410
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    gosh that is so true. Barring ailments to...

    gosh that is so true. Barring ailments to preclude, this is necessary to feel good. Of course we don't always "feel like it". But, do it we must.
    Forum: Main
    10-26-2025, 03:58 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 4,002
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    Such good suggestions. I think doing any...

    Such good suggestions. I think doing any repetitive work for hours isn't great no matter what it is. I am almost 82 and in relatively good shape so far meaning I get regular exercise and do some...
    Forum: Recipes
    10-16-2025, 06:48 AM
    Replies: 505
    Views: 87,244
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    my brother does that! He has spreadsheets and...

    my brother does that! He has spreadsheets and two computer backups. Funny enough he is generous with other people and I have to encourage him to be the same with himself. He can well afford to be.
    Forum: Recipes
    10-15-2025, 11:17 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,750
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    I always boil my beans in plain water first and...

    I always boil my beans in plain water first and then spill out that water and then I also always cook whatever they are in broth and not water. If ever they are a little too hard, just cook them...
    Forum: Recipes
    10-15-2025, 07:06 AM
    Replies: 505
    Views: 87,244
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    the food surely is amazing for those of us who...

    the food surely is amazing for those of us who like it.
    Forum: Recipes
    10-15-2025, 05:46 AM
    Replies: 505
    Views: 87,244
    Posted By Stitchnripper

    Last night I made Louisiana style red beans in...

    Last night I made Louisiana style red beans in one instant pot and the rice in the other. We lived in South Louisiana for over 40 years before
    moving. We came to love the food.right away. There are...
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