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    Forum: Main
    09-22-2011, 06:11 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,550
    Posted By martyr

    I was shopping at Walmart this week and while...

    I was shopping at Walmart this week and while waiting for my hubby I browsed the fabric/craft section. They had even more than the last time I was there. Anyway I happened to to get to chatting with...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-25-2011, 07:42 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 1,777
    Posted By martyr

    thank you all. I'm such a novice. I love the...

    thank you all. I'm such a novice. I love the fabrics and the patterns! I want to do a table runner next -pieced, but simple. My pillow was the rail fence pattern, and I love log cabin. Does anyone...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-24-2011, 12:10 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 1,777
    Posted By martyr

    I gave away my first project before I got my...

    I gave away my first project before I got my camera! it was a quilted pillow. These were made after Christmas. I'm happy with them. They reverse - so can get two uses before washing! LOL
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    03-03-2011, 02:51 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 4,866
    Posted By martyr

    Walked around the house today and some bulbs have...

    Walked around the house today and some bulbs have sprouted! Hurrah! Started some early seeds and almost all my ordered seeds etc have come. DH is going to build me a light stand and a new raised bed...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-09-2011, 08:12 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 6,152
    Posted By martyr

    I love the Aquaphor too. As a retired nurse I can...

    I love the Aquaphor too. As a retired nurse I can tell you we used that for the premies skin problems. Also two other suggestions: wear rubber[latex etc] gloves whenever you are putting your hands in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-23-2010, 01:27 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,151
    Posted By martyr

    Thanks , as I have read more about these machines...

    Thanks , as I have read more about these machines I am getting more excited in trying it. I told my DH about the tutorials and he is interested in looking at it, so i think we're going to do it! Now...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-21-2010, 06:39 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,151
    Posted By martyr

    thanks you all so much. I have found the...

    thanks you all so much. I have found the tutorials - and bookmarked them. They are great, will show them to hubby!. Also the web site with the lady who has a book on using treadles. Have to go now,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-21-2010, 05:31 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,151
    Posted By martyr

    I have an old "Minnesota -A" treadle sewing...

    I have an old "Minnesota -A" treadle sewing machine I have inherited. It needs some work - cleaning -new belts and the cabinet needs re-finishing. this is not a singer - but a similar style made for...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-12-2010, 10:47 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 4,085
    Posted By martyr

    I thought it was just me, but I agree the past 2...

    I thought it was just me, but I agree the past 2 years I've been retired and gardening more consistently the yields and flavors were not that great I too have heard that heirloom are better, but...
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2010, 10:13 AM
    Replies: 88
    Views: 12,740
    Posted By martyr

    I would agree. I read this about another stash...

    I would agree. I read this about another stash item- yarn. " Why can't I just collect it. Other people collect things that they don't do anything with..." She put her pretty yarns out in baskets! I...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-04-2010, 04:57 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 4,741
    Posted By martyr

    LOL- You made my day. These are great. My DH and...

    LOL- You made my day. These are great. My DH and I were in a restaurant once and noticed that they had " Half Baked Chicken " on the menu - boy were they embarrassed!
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2010, 11:35 AM
    Replies: 219
    Views: 22,236
    Posted By martyr

    I haven't yet done this myself...but I got a...

    I haven't yet done this myself...but I got a great DVD from the Library on Machine Quilting that shows how to do it. After laying out backing, batting and top and pining then they rolled it up and...
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2010, 10:40 AM
    Replies: 160
    Views: 15,586
    Posted By martyr

    What do you like to use to fill your...

    What do you like to use to fill your pincushions?[/quote]
    like one of the other replies I have used scraps, cotton balls, and i did save some sawdust from one of my DH's projects for the next one. ...
    Forum: Main
    07-10-2010, 09:09 AM
    Replies: 160
    Views: 15,586
    Posted By martyr

    OMG!!! I have 7, and I haven't quilted much yet!...

    OMG!!! I have 7, and I haven't quilted much yet! I have one for old fancy pins, 1 for long bead pins, 1 for pearl pins used to make snowflakes, 1 for sewing machine needles, 1 for regular pins by the...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    07-05-2010, 04:32 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 3,467
    Posted By martyr

    OOH WOW sounds neat - i should read all before...

    OOH WOW sounds neat - i should read all before replying. My DH and I went to Auburn a few years back to see the Car museum - which is neat - and one of several in area - so something for hubbies to...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    07-05-2010, 04:29 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 3,467
    Posted By martyr

    i graduated from PUC too - twice! LOL. First time...

    i graduated from PUC too - twice! LOL. First time with ASS in nursing then 20 years later a BSN..
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    07-05-2010, 04:28 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 3,467
    Posted By martyr

    I live in Munster - it's pretty much a suburb of...

    I live in Munster - it's pretty much a suburb of the Chicago Area. just across the illinois border at the end of Lake Michigan.

    I just started quilting am working on a pillow with a lot of other...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    07-05-2010, 04:24 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 1,505
    Posted By martyr

    My grand son was born this February at munster...

    My grand son was born this February at munster Community!
    Forum: Main
    07-02-2010, 04:54 PM
    Replies: 459
    Views: 55,339
    Posted By martyr

    Schererville, Indiana

    Schererville, Indiana
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    06-26-2010, 09:46 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 1,505
    Posted By martyr

    [/quote] I'm in the northwest corner -...

    [/quote]

    I'm in the northwest corner - pretty much a Chicago suburb..Will check out the Indiana group & thanks for the welcome
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    06-26-2010, 09:42 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 1,505
    Posted By martyr

    thanks for the tip - wanted to ask where to start...

    thanks for the tip - wanted to ask where to start - went to beginner...viola! Will check them out!
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    06-25-2010, 09:07 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 1,505
    Posted By martyr

    I'm new- to this forum, forums and quilting!...

    I'm new- to this forum, forums and quilting! Retired 2 years ago and am branching out from crocheting, knitting, and sewing clothing - especially cute girly stuff for my 4 year old granddaughter. Can...
    Forum: Main
    06-25-2010, 08:30 AM
    Replies: 103
    Views: 35,506
    Posted By martyr

    I recently attended a Nancy's notions sewing...

    I recently attended a Nancy's notions sewing weekend. The Olfa rep gave me this hint that worked well - I think. When your blade skips, it's not always the blade; it may be fibers caught in the cuts...
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