MY Christmas Wish List
09-10-2018, 02:31 AM
#11
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I also have an Olfa rotating mat and dearly wish I had bought the larger one. Mine is only 12 1/2 inches square.
This sounds horrible but I would love for Santa to find DH a part time job. He decided to retire about 3 months ago and I was definitely not ready to have him round the house 24/7. He keeps trying to be helpful--which I appreciate--but usually ends up either getting in my way and making me feel guilty for being frustrated with his 'help'. Ok whining finished.
I had to look up Needle Nannies. Interesting.
This sounds horrible but I would love for Santa to find DH a part time job. He decided to retire about 3 months ago and I was definitely not ready to have him round the house 24/7. He keeps trying to be helpful--which I appreciate--but usually ends up either getting in my way and making me feel guilty for being frustrated with his 'help'. Ok whining finished.
I had to look up Needle Nannies. Interesting.
09-10-2018, 02:50 AM
#12
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Davenport, Iowa
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For a rotating mat can I recommend a "Matilda". I think mine came from Amazon and it's the best one I've ever had and I've owned 3 different ones. It spins freely as a Lazy Susan would. Can't square up quilt blocks without it.
09-10-2018, 03:21 AM
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portage, Michigan
Posts: 7,506
I'd like the cleaning fairy to clean and straighten out my sewing room. It's one of the bigger bedrooms. Just so much STUFF that I can't walk around, or even scoot my rolling chair to my design board! Too many boxes of fabric, projects and scraps. Things piled high. And an inch of dust.
09-10-2018, 03:58 AM
#14
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: SW Washington USA
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I had to really think hard on something to 'need' for visiting Missouri Star Quilt in Hamilton Mo. What I'd written on my sticky note was Tula Pinks crazy quilt ruler. They couldn't find one anywhere but one of the ladies said MSQC has one. Oh gosh even better. I bought it without looking at it, and I absolutely hate it.
And Tula Pink doesn't have one, she used the EZ brand one i think, looking more closely at her quilt
Be careful what you wish for, you might get it
And Tula Pink doesn't have one, she used the EZ brand one i think, looking more closely at her quilt
Be careful what you wish for, you might get it
09-10-2018, 04:02 AM
#15
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yorkville, IL
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I guess I already fulfilled my wish list yesterday at an estate sale. I got a 1948 Featherweight with the "card table"..the machine and case are pristine! so much so that it looks as if it's never been out of the case, and for some readon, included 2 foot controls. $200.00 for all. Thank you, Santa--I must have been a very good girl this year (so far!)
09-10-2018, 04:58 AM
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Michigan Thumb
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I did the E. Burns paper version of the scrappy crazy blocks. All one needs is paper, the size of the block desired, cut the shapes you want. After cutting the paper, glue it to poster board and add your seam allowance to use as your templates. Works great and does not cost much in time or supplies. Use your ruler on the templates to hold it secure while using the rotary cutter.
09-10-2018, 07:38 AM
#19
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Location: Reno, Nv
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I have seen elanore burns use a ruler that has multiple slots for cutting strips. She cuts in a quarter of the time I take, so I am thinking of looking up what that ruler is, and buying one. Time saved during the cutting process is a big plus to my old knees.
09-10-2018, 07:56 AM
#20
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: VA
Posts: 464
I guess I already fulfilled my wish list yesterday at an estate sale. I got a 1948 Featherweight with the "card table"..the machine and case are pristine! so much so that it looks as if it's never been out of the case, and for some readon, included 2 foot controls. $200.00 for all. Thank you, Santa--I must have been a very good girl this year (so far!)
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