Forum: Quilting
April 14th 12, 05:06 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 13
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OT totally - 2 kind thoughts asked for.
That is a really sad story. She needs friends & family to help her thru
this ordeal.
As for your neighbor's dog bite -it would seem to me that the dog should be
labeled "dangerous" and perhaps...
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Forum: Quilting
April 3rd 12, 02:52 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,534
Newish Quilting Tool
I haven't bought a new gadget in awhile, so I think I owe it to myself & to
RCTQ to buy it & test it out. I was thinking that the 6 1/2" ruler probably
works for 6 1/2" blocks & anything smaller. ...
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Forum: Quilting
April 2nd 12, 05:51 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,534
Newish Quilting Tool
I've been reading about the Bloc-Loc tool. I'm thinking about ordering one
or two or a set. Just wondering if anyone has used this tool & if so, do
you think ordering the 6 1/2" tool is all you...
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Forum: Quilting
February 21st 12, 12:13 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 3
Views: 583
Going to see Ricky Tims
You will love him! I was fortunate to coordinate booking him for a 4 day
retreat in my neck of the woods. It was such a wonderful experience & I
would do it again in a heartbeat. I wasn't sure I...
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Forum: Quilting
February 21st 12, 12:09 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Quilt Retreat Question
I have to say I agree with many of the responses you have received. You
already have a built-in buddy that you can "hang" with & that's part of the
hurdle, I would think. If you are outgoing &...
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Forum: Quilting
February 19th 12, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 8
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Still Around although not often
Oh my gosh! That is scary Debbi! I'm glad it is "only" GERD. I've had it
for years & I keep it under control with meds. Celery is NOT the breakfast
of champions! Good to know your heart has a...
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Forum: Quilting
January 7th 12, 11:23 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,073
Hello, my name is betsey...
For years, I've been claiming that I am a Pin Cushion junkie & I totally am.
I've made several, but have many more patterns than completed pin cushions.
I may have been in denial about my...
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Forum: Quilting
January 7th 12, 11:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting,alt.sewing
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,760
sewing machine totes?
I take my machine with me quite a bit. I belong to a couple of
mini-quilting groups and I take classes & workshops that my guild offers.
I've had a few totes. Two I picked up at TSWLTH with my...
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Forum: Quilting
December 9th 11, 05:05 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
Let's talk about irons . . . .
I wish I had a couple of my old, old irons that dropped so many times & yet,
they still worked. I replaced them when the knobs broke off. I think I
have to put Rowenta in the same category as...
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Forum: Quilting
November 25th 11, 09:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,144
Was DIRECTORY - has a senior moment
One sure way for me to find lost things is to purchase replacements. Almost
immediately, when I walk in the door,whatever I just replaced is sitting up
laughing at me!
Pauline
Northern...
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Forum: Quilting
November 25th 11, 09:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,144
Was DIRECTORY - has a senior moment
I have to share that with my friends. I have been owning up to being ADHD,
but AAADD fits me so much better. The kiss of death for me recently has
been when I decide to reorganize & find "better"...
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Forum: Quilting
November 17th 11, 11:30 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,188
Mom's health
Hospice is a wonder organization that helps so many & they do it so quietly.
It's great to have their support and their skills to help with the care of
your mother. You do need some respite & you...
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Forum: Quilting
October 17th 11, 08:14 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,995
OT - American culture advice
I was going to make a similar suggestion to Miss Polly's. Perhaps changing
Tristan's napping place might make it easier to live with your neighbors -
especially if their feathers are already...
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Forum: Quilting
September 30th 11, 03:07 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,961
OT The date is set
Nightmist - having weathered more surgeries than I care to think about, one
of my biggest dreads going into surgery is how I react to anything that even
thinks it's a narcotic. And whatever that...
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Forum: Quilting
September 23rd 11, 07:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,170
OT More on the NightMist Saga
What a nightmare Nightmist! I hope it's just fibroids as well and I hope
they can get a result for you asap, so you're not sitting in limbo waiting
to hear.
Pauline
Northern...
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Forum: Quilting
September 18th 11, 11:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,997
metal measuring tape snap purse
You can also use a slat from a mini-blind if you happen to have any lying
around. DH got my tape measures from Harbor Freight, but my friend got hers
at the Dollar store, even cheaper. I don't...
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Forum: Quilting
September 6th 11, 12:39 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 4
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OT - bean, lentil, barley recipes
We were at a winery, wine tasting one day and they were sampling some of the
other goodies they make. One was a marinara sauce & they sampled it using
very thinly cut carrots. It was almost like...
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Forum: Quilting
August 9th 11, 10:53 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Ethiopian fabrics
You might try www.uniquespool.com. NAAY, of course. I'm sure she would be
happy to steer you to any fabrics of Ethiopian origin, if she carries any.
What a wonderful thing your son is doing & how...
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Forum: Quilting
July 20th 11, 11:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,282
Needing some tips about Dear Jane
There are quite a number of "Janiac's" in my quilting guild. The "leader"
of the group is making her 2nd DJ now. She was going to make #2 all in
Kaffe Fassett's fabrics. As trite as the saying...
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Forum: Quilting
July 9th 11, 10:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,114
OT this IS funny
Lucy (my GPS) is one of my very best friends. DH bought me one for my
birthday about 5 years ago. He didn't see me roll my eyes, but I couldn't
have cared less about having a GPS in my car. I...
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Forum: Quilting
June 5th 11, 01:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
question on bindings
I don't think it will hold permanently, however, one of the teachers I took
a class from years ago uses Steam-A-Steam2 to iron her binding on, so she
doesn't have to pin it or use clips to hold it...
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Forum: Quilting
June 5th 11, 01:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Oh, Snap!
Polly,
I imagine it's probably a bigger challenge for them NOT to give you a smile
or a warm greeting. If half of the personality you display on RCTQ comes
out in person, nobody could pass you up...
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Forum: Quilting
June 1st 11, 10:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,448
Help-Machine quilting
I have used the spray basting as well - successfully. I don't know why I
don't use it more often. I used 505 as well. I tried whatever TSWLTH
carries, but it was not as good as 505. I do...
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Forum: Quilting
June 1st 11, 12:55 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,448
Help-Machine quilting
You got lots of good tips from everyone Steven. I'll add my two cents as
well, because I have found that some methods work better for me, while
others don't. I'm still intimidated by the whole...
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Forum: Quilting
May 9th 11, 06:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,217
New toy???
This is probably a dumb question, but the rotary blades are so thin - how
many times could they be sharpened until there was nothing left of them??
Wouldn't each sharpening make the blade slightly...
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