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Addiction and quilting
I know there have been jokes before about being "addicted to quilting"
but this was too much.... Someone nicely posted a 50% off coupon for JoAnns last week. I printed it out and today I went shopping. I was out of basting spray and EEK had to resort to pin basting a little quilt as I didn't have any fusible batt scraps big enough. sigh. Got to the checkout and the clerk scanned the spray. An alert popped up on the register "Verify shopper is over 18 years of age". Apparently you can get high sniffing quilt basting spray. I wonder if that's why my stippling is looking better these days -- not because of practice, but because I'm so um...relaxed. Or maybe it's really not any better but I just don't realize it because so many brain cells are now gone. You'd think if it was such a good drug that they need register alerts that I would be getting more quilting done than I am :-) Gotta Quilt, I Need to Quilt! Man, I really got to quilt, and I have the munchies for chocolate too. (hey, I was only kidding, but maybe there really is something to this....) So...if you use basting spray, you really Could be addicted to quilting (or at least quilting products) :-) marcella |
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And I thought I was just addicted to the hum of the machines, the smell of the
sewing machine oil, the sizing in the fabrics, the feel of the fibers . . . . The last time I ran out of basting spray and only had something small to do, I used a little hair spray and it worked pretty well. Not as good as the real thing, but in a pinch and for a small area, it was ok. And, of course, it washes right out. Debbie in MN http://hometown.aol.com/dmoscarson/m...xtilearts.html |
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LOL! But for those who don't use basting spray -what's our excuse?
Roberta in D "Marcella Tracy Peek" wrote in message ... I know there have been jokes before about being "addicted to quilting" but this was too much.... Someone nicely posted a 50% off coupon for JoAnns last week. I printed it out and today I went shopping. I was out of basting spray and EEK had to resort to pin basting a little quilt as I didn't have any fusible batt scraps big enough. sigh. Got to the checkout and the clerk scanned the spray. An alert popped up on the register "Verify shopper is over 18 years of age". Apparently you can get high sniffing quilt basting spray. I wonder if that's why my stippling is looking better these days -- not because of practice, but because I'm so um...relaxed. Or maybe it's really not any better but I just don't realize it because so many brain cells are now gone. You'd think if it was such a good drug that they need register alerts that I would be getting more quilting done than I am :-) Gotta Quilt, I Need to Quilt! Man, I really got to quilt, and I have the munchies for chocolate too. (hey, I was only kidding, but maybe there really is something to this....) So...if you use basting spray, you really Could be addicted to quilting (or at least quilting products) :-) marcella |
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dogsnus wrote:
I've also been known to bury my nose in the material and sniff deeply. Naturally, I try to do this without an audience. Heh! Funny how blowing one's nose into a handkerchief can be done in polite company, but enjoying the deep, rich aroma of fresh quilting fabric is a faux pas. It is the same with the way dogs are allowed to smell us, but we're not supposed to bury our faces in the soft neck fur and smell them. --Lia |
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I like the "smell" of the fibers, I've noticed.
When I open the door to the sewing room, I can smell the material. I can top all of you. When is the last time you have buried your face in a quilt (especially an antique one) that has been airing outside on a beautiful, sunny day? I don't think there is a more heavenly scent on this planet. Kathy http://community.webshots.com/user/katquilts53 |
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we're not supposed to bury our faces in the soft neck fur and smell them. We're not??? That can't be!! I do it all the time. Of course, in my family I'm also known for being a little nuts about dogs . . . Debbie in MN http://hometown.aol.com/dmoscarson/m...xtilearts.html |
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Actually I think it is just the opposite. IMO, use of hanky in
public is NOT acceptable. A little dab, yes, but a sinus clearing should be done discretely. If I have a cold, I try to restrict handkerchief use to private area. I try to find a rest room to take care of nose problem so I can also wash my hands. Dogs? Hug 'em up at will!! JMO. PAT Julia Altshuler wrote: dogsnus wrote: I've also been known to bury my nose in the material and sniff deeply. Naturally, I try to do this without an audience. Heh! Funny how blowing one's nose into a handkerchief can be done in polite company, but enjoying the deep, rich aroma of fresh quilting fabric is a faux pas. It is the same with the way dogs are allowed to smell us, but we're not supposed to bury our faces in the soft neck fur and smell them. --Lia |
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Pat in Virginia wrote:
Actually I think it is just the opposite. IMO, use of hanky in public is NOT acceptable. A little dab, yes, but a sinus clearing should be done discretely. If I have a cold, I try to restrict handkerchief use to private area. I try to find a rest room to take care of nose problem so I can also wash my hands. Dogs? Hug 'em up at will!! JMO. PAT Given the option of hanky or sans hanky when the nose doesn't give you an option or time to run to a bathroom, I know what I'm picking... the hanky or some sort of tissue. -georg with the nasty cold |
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Monday :-)
Roberta in D "Kathy Brown " wrote in message ... I like the "smell" of the fibers, I've noticed. When I open the door to the sewing room, I can smell the material. I can top all of you. When is the last time you have buried your face in a quilt (especially an antique one) that has been airing outside on a beautiful, sunny day? I don't think there is a more heavenly scent on this planet. Kathy http://community.webshots.com/user/katquilts53 |
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georg wrote: Pat in Virginia wrote: Actually I think it is just the opposite. IMO, use of hanky in public is NOT acceptable. A little dab, yes, but a sinus clearing should be done discretely. If I have a cold, I try to restrict handkerchief use to private area. I try to find a rest room to take care of nose problem so I can also wash my hands. Dogs? Hug 'em up at will!! JMO. PAT Given the option of hanky or sans hanky when the nose doesn't give you an option or time to run to a bathroom, I know what I'm picking... Your nose? anon ducking and running (with her feet) |
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