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    Search: Posts Made By: newfiegirl
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    Forum: Main
    06-17-2010, 03:29 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 11,959
    Posted By newfiegirl

    You might try ConnectingThreads.com. Their books...

    You might try ConnectingThreads.com. Their books are usually 40% off and they also carry fabric, samplers, kits, etc. I have purchased fabric from them; was pleased. The have closeouts all the...
    Forum: Main
    06-16-2010, 05:26 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 11,959
    Posted By newfiegirl

    At the urging of my daughter, a middle school...

    At the urging of my daughter, a middle school history teacher (she has gotten text books), I went on Amazon.com, put in the name of the book. If they have it, you get a list of both new and old. I...
    Forum: Main
    06-14-2010, 12:45 PM
    Replies: 163
    Views: 17,837
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I have never had that problem in either...

    I have never had that problem in either Miami-Dade County (my old neighborhood) or in West Palm Beach. Computer glitch somewhere? I did have a problem with a manager who who not accept multiple...
    Forum: Main
    06-14-2010, 09:10 AM
    Replies: 163
    Views: 17,837
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I live in West Palm Beach and have 2 JoAnns close...

    I live in West Palm Beach and have 2 JoAnns close by. I have made friends with one or two of the women who are always there and go to them when I have a problem. It works. My complaint is that...
    Forum: Main
    06-04-2010, 03:59 AM
    Replies: 78
    Views: 12,687
    Posted By newfiegirl

    Our quilt club made the UGRR quilt as a project;...

    Our quilt club made the UGRR quilt as a project; unfortunately I still have to finish mine. Some of the members did finish theirs and they were beautiful. It was a fascinating story and one of our...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2010, 04:32 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 7,602
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I used to watch (and donate) to my local PBS...

    I used to watch (and donate) to my local PBS (Miami-Dade)- they had a great mix of evening programs - until the fund- raising got to be more frequent (almost as irritating as the commercials on...
    Forum: Tutorials
    05-09-2010, 10:37 AM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 376,723
    Posted By newfiegirl

    Get aook on Strip Quilting. I saw a background...

    Get aook on Strip Quilting. I saw a background square (10-1/2") as the base. Pin a strip (use the widest)diagonally to the base, put another strip (any width) right side to right side and stitch a...
    Forum: Tutorials
    05-09-2010, 03:34 AM
    Replies: 598
    Views: 376,723
    Posted By newfiegirl

    Fabulous! I am teaching my granddaughters (9 and...

    Fabulous! I am teaching my granddaughters (9 and 12) to quilt. They can do a disappearing nine patch and just plain squares; this will be a great project for the summer and get rid of some of my...
    Forum: Main
    05-07-2010, 10:43 AM
    Replies: 89
    Views: 11,143
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I met a woman (long time quilter) who says she...

    I met a woman (long time quilter) who says she always has her shop rip the fabric, feeling that it assures an accurate "on the grain" cut. Never tried it, my quilt shop uses a cutting mat and rotary...
    Forum: Main
    04-25-2010, 04:21 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 6,308
    Posted By newfiegirl

    You can sometimes pick up good pillowcases at...

    You can sometimes pick up good pillowcases at thrift shops for next to nothing especially if you go on their "senior discount" days (usually a Wednesday and sometimes also a Saturday. I wash and iron...
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2010, 03:17 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,917
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I inherited an old (from the early 1900s that no...

    I inherited an old (from the early 1900s that no one in the family wanted) family coverlet that has quilt blocks on both sides with no batting and a scalloped unlined edging hemmed with a very coarse...
    Forum: Main
    03-13-2010, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 96
    Views: 10,299
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I had to go and buy an armoire for all my...

    I had to go and buy an armoire for all my material. Fortunately I found a beautiful piece of furniture at the local Goodwill store for a fabulous price. I live in a "Granny" cottage and don't have...
    Forum: Main
    03-09-2010, 05:14 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 4,772
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I am teaching my two granddaughters (8 and 11)...

    I am teaching my two granddaughters (8 and 11) quilting. They have already learned how to do counted cross stitch and plastic canvas. The younger one tried crocheting but did not like it; maybe...
    Forum: Main
    03-04-2010, 05:40 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 7,816
    Posted By newfiegirl

    When you sit down to your machine and before you...

    When you sit down to your machine and before you stitch your first stitch, check your bobbin. If you have the slightest idea that it is getting low, either replenish or replace it. I speak from...
    Forum: Main
    03-03-2010, 05:47 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 11,774
    Posted By newfiegirl

    Disappearing nine patch is fun. My nine year old...

    Disappearing nine patch is fun. My nine year old granddaughter made on as her second try at quilting and was delighted with the results. Just be sure you square the original patch before you cut.
    Forum: Main
    02-16-2010, 05:51 PM
    Replies: 127
    Views: 13,078
    Posted By newfiegirl

    Looking for ideas to make a signature quilt for a...

    Looking for ideas to make a signature quilt for a family reunion as a gift for the hostess. Have to really get cracking as the reunion is in July. Want it to be really nice. Also starting my 8...
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2010, 06:07 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 9,887
    Posted By newfiegirl

    Right on!!!!!

    Right on!!!!!
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2010, 05:53 AM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 9,925
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I have done some paper piecing. If you go to...

    I have done some paper piecing. If you go to www.quilterscache.com, and check out the lessons section, you will find a wealth of info re: this and other things. There is also a host of free (~1400)...
    Forum: Main
    02-06-2010, 09:17 AM
    Replies: 132
    Views: 16,074
    Posted By newfiegirl

    That woman definitely has a big problem. Her...

    That woman definitely has a big problem. Her husband is no help; could be he is one of those quiet men who find it easier to go along than fight it. I was acquiring quite a bit of fabric (love...
    Forum: Main
    01-31-2010, 04:43 AM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 20,122
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I was advised by a JoAnn associate that they...

    I was advised by a JoAnn associate that they regularly do a "pull down" of regular fabrics and put them on a 50% off rack. I have gotten some really nice fabric that I had not considered buying...
    Forum: Main
    01-30-2010, 02:46 PM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 20,122
    Posted By newfiegirl

    Ebony: Remember the best thing about quilting is...

    Ebony: Remember the best thing about quilting is to enjoy. Perfection will come with patience and practice. I have seen women who have quilted for years come up with a "boner" now and then. I...
    Forum: Main
    01-26-2010, 06:08 PM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 20,122
    Posted By newfiegirl

    My Walmart no longer carries fabric. Leaves...

    My Walmart no longer carries fabric. Leaves JoAnns and the local quilt shops. You have to be extremely careful at JoAnns; a lot of the Keepsake they carry comes from Asia (mostly China) and is not...
    Forum: Main
    01-19-2010, 09:03 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 5,975
    Posted By newfiegirl

    I have used both tracing paper from Walmart and...

    I have used both tracing paper from Walmart and June Taylor from JoAnn (prefer this and I look for it when I have a 40% off coupon). Both work well. As for the size of your material, make sure it...
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