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    Search: Posts Made By: Melanie S.
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    Forum: Main
    09-03-2010, 07:10 AM
    Replies: 112
    Views: 11,886
    Posted By Melanie S.

    What would you tell a brand new quilter to focus...

    What would you tell a brand new quilter to focus on first?
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-03-2010, 07:08 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 4,196
    Posted By Melanie S.

    My friend is so "up in arms" about the last...

    My friend is so "up in arms" about the last season's cliff hanger that she can hardly contain herself. She has a bunch of little kids so she is really invested in the storyline about the baby.
    Forum: Pictures
    09-03-2010, 07:02 AM
    Replies: 119
    Views: 14,675
    Posted By Melanie S.

    That's amazing, I've never seen anything like...

    That's amazing, I've never seen anything like that. How do you cover raw edges when you move from piece to piece?
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-03-2010, 07:00 AM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 6,801
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Charger Ranger Maestro Bob (Bob is always...

    Charger
    Ranger
    Maestro
    Bob (Bob is always my go-to name :-) )
    Forum: Main
    09-03-2010, 06:59 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 6,370
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I live near Keepsake Quilting in Centre Harbor,...

    I live near Keepsake Quilting in Centre Harbor, NH. While I love visiting this quilting mecca at the drop of a hat, it really bugs me that they won't cut fat quarters any more. Is this a trend?
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-03-2010, 06:57 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 2,298
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I can share pictures and videos of my kids with...

    I can share pictures and videos of my kids with my whole family all at once. Since I started using Facebook, I haven't had a single family member bug me for a picture.
    Forum: Main
    09-03-2010, 06:56 AM
    Replies: 155
    Views: 16,934
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I read an article yesterday that suggested some...

    I read an article yesterday that suggested some things people have given up for quilting. It listed a healthy diet, exercise, time with family, and a balanced budget as some of the sacrifices. What...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-03-2010, 06:50 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 8,103
    Posted By Melanie S.

    It seems like it would be just right for carrying...

    It seems like it would be just right for carrying a 12x12 scrapbooking project or maybe a laptop. I like it.
    Forum: Pictures
    09-03-2010, 06:47 AM
    Replies: 194
    Views: 15,415
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Pansy and Primary are my favorites. What are you...

    Pansy and Primary are my favorites. What are you going to do with them?
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-03-2010, 06:44 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 6,641
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I use Charlie's Soap and cool water. Squeeze...

    I use Charlie's Soap and cool water. Squeeze gently, no wringing. Drip dry. You can find the soap by Googling Charlie's Soap. The shipping is free which is nice because soap is heavy. It's...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-03-2010, 06:41 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 3,116
    Posted By Melanie S.

    That's amazing! Did you paper piece the design?

    That's amazing! Did you paper piece the design?
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    09-03-2010, 06:40 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 3,019
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Welcome! It's nice to see your here.

    Welcome! It's nice to see your here.
    Forum: Main
    09-03-2010, 06:40 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 2,624
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I hold my paper and fabric up to the light to...

    I hold my paper and fabric up to the light to make sure that I have enough coverage. I also finger press my seam allowance before I hold the fabric up to the light, just to make sure that I don't...
    Forum: Main
    09-03-2010, 06:34 AM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 7,562
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I love getting yummy quilting catalogs in the...

    I love getting yummy quilting catalogs in the mail. Recently, I got a Yankee Candle catalog from my daughter and it was "scratch and sniff". Awesome.

    I wonder, are there ways that quilting...
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2010, 02:02 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,456
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Speaking of old machines, I have a great old...

    Speaking of old machines, I have a great old Singer that has developed a nasty temperament. It only skips stitches when I am using it at home. When I take it in to be serviced, it doesn't behave...
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2010, 03:41 PM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 6,874
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Wow! Your quilt is really lovely. It moves the...

    Wow! Your quilt is really lovely. It moves the eye across the field so nicely that I just want to soak it all in. Good job.
    Forum: Pictures
    08-20-2010, 10:24 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,559
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Awesome! I love 3-D work. Were the pinwheels...

    Awesome! I love 3-D work. Were the pinwheels hard to do?
    Forum: Main
    08-20-2010, 10:23 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,335
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I would use a cotton backing. I'd be nervous...

    I would use a cotton backing. I'd be nervous that the front and back of the quilt would shrink/wear unevenly if I used a cotton and a synthetic on the same quilt.

    Little kids are really hard on...
    Forum: Main
    08-19-2010, 02:45 PM
    Replies: 200
    Views: 18,665
    Posted By Melanie S.

    My sister actually started her own pants hemming...

    My sister actually started her own pants hemming business. She is going to culinary school at the CIA in California. She says that all of the male chefs are from foreign countries and short. (I...
    Forum: Main
    08-19-2010, 02:40 PM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 6,874
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Awesome butterflies! Your curves are beautiful. ...

    Awesome butterflies! Your curves are beautiful.

    There are some rich colors in the center butterfly that don't appear elsewhere in the quilt. Do you have anything in the stash that would...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    08-19-2010, 09:32 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 3,237
    Posted By Melanie S.

    The sigs came from http://www.mylivesignature.com...

    The sigs came from http://www.mylivesignature.com It's super fun.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-18-2010, 12:30 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,256
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I just had to share the joy with everybody. Of...

    I just had to share the joy with everybody. Of course, I think my darling daughter is the cutest thing to ever hit the planet. Here's her take on birthdays:...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    08-18-2010, 11:14 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 3,237
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Barbara, Thanks for the link to MyLiveSignature. ...

    Barbara, Thanks for the link to MyLiveSignature. Talk about addictive!
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    08-18-2010, 11:13 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 3,237
    Posted By Melanie S.

    I was shocked to see how much activity this forum...

    I was shocked to see how much activity this forum gets. Most forums are full of cobwebs. It just goes to show what a friendly group of people quilters are!
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    08-18-2010, 11:12 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 3,237
    Posted By Melanie S.

    Thanks so much! My 14-year-old daughter took it....

    Thanks so much! My 14-year-old daughter took it. She is quite a good photographer and make-up artist!
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