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Old 09-14-2011, 11:58 AM
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I know what you mean. I took an applique class recently and one of the things on our list of supplies was a glue stick. I am brand new to quilting and couldn't imagine WHAT we needed a glue stick for. They didn't ask up to bring paper that I imagined we would need to possible glue patterns together....LOL....Low and behold, I was floored when I found out we were glueing the stems to our fabric before stitching to keep them in place....so cool! ! ! I would have never imagined doing that......and it worked!


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I love the elmers washaway school glue,use it all the time for them mug rug bindings. Just put little dabs along edge fold binding over and iron dry. Sew it down and and wash works wonders when holding binding in place.
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kewlquilts
Imagine the secrets our quilting "foremothers" must have had! I can't help but wonder what they'd think of the internet and our Little Board.
I don't think our foremothers had too many secrets, not like today. I would hope there weren't too many quilt police back then. These didn't have the products, gizmos, gadgets and such that we have today so I would think any imperfections were considered 'ok' and not hidden in one way or another. You think?
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by San Luis
"Secrets"? In quilting we call them "Tips", simple sematics.
Well, slap me in the head....What was I thinking????LOLOLOLOLOL
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JoanneS
Originally Posted by SueSew
Those aren't dirty little secrets, they are how things get done in the real world by frail, humble, and occasionally venal humans, and they apply to anything you can think of which is paid or unpaid work.
Ever NOT got the Q-tip out to clean the dust from around the sash lock or the corners of the window sash muntins?
Ever filed something in the no-one-will-look-at-this-again-in-my-lifetime pile?
Ever forgot to dust on top of the door casing?
Ever rounded 49 cents UP?
Ever pretended you forgot your oil change as a few hundred or more? miles overdue?
Ever hit the DELETE button on an email you may not need to answer right away?
Ever NOT RECEIVED that phone message from Aunt Tilda wanting to know why you don't have a brood of kids yet?
Ever heard of the law of diminishing returns?
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There's dust on the TOP of doors??????????????
And why DON'T you have a brood of kids??? I only have one! LOLOL
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Linda Renfro
I see you are from Maryland, I'm on the Eastern Shore of Md.
I think we all have some secrets on how we put our quilts together...I know I do.
Hahahahaaaaaa, I'm making one now, Baltimore Album hand applique.....so much fun. LOL.....I'm almost right smack in the middle of Baltimore city, lived here the majority of my life.
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:32 PM
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ROLF
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:39 PM
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Yup, you bet I love this board! I have so many bookmarks and notes to me in a notebook that I could write a book. Keep 'em coming. I'll never write that book, but I love rereadingmy tips to me.
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Love our dirty little secrets. They have given me the courage to try new things.
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My DH had me get my own e-mail address because of all my sewing/quilting stuff but then I had to get myself a laptop because of reading all my e-mails took up time on HIS conputer. (I think things worked out real well) love my laptop & QB :-)
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This board is great - Even with it's "dirty little secrets". That's the best part!
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