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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-23-2011, 06:01 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 5,818
    Posted By oops

    Beautiful to look at in someone elses yard. ...

    Beautiful to look at in someone elses yard.
    That is one reason we moved south.
    Two weeks ago we had a bad snow come through here.
    Hope the rest of the winter it keeps right on moving without...
    Forum: Main
    01-23-2011, 05:20 PM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 8,893
    Posted By oops

    I have a quilt the top was made in 1933 and...

    I have a quilt the top was made in 1933 and quilted in late 50s or early 60s. I just wash it on regular and dry on regular. The binding needs replaced but otherwise it is in good shape. It was given...
    Forum: Main
    01-23-2011, 08:41 AM
    Replies: 231
    Views: 26,120
    Posted By oops

    My DH likes Hemming News. Mostly just to check...

    My DH likes Hemming News. Mostly just to check out the events. I found that we can go on line and check those out.
    He looks at the magazine in store while I shop. Once in a Blue moon we buy one
    Forum: Main
    01-22-2011, 03:43 PM
    Replies: 231
    Views: 26,120
    Posted By oops

    When we had snow here in SC we got a phone call....

    When we had snow here in SC we got a phone call. The guy wanted us to renew Reminisce. I told him NO. He continued to tell me about this big deal for the year plus six FREE ones. After telling me all...
    Forum: Main
    01-12-2011, 10:48 AM
    Replies: 90
    Views: 10,536
    Posted By oops

    Here in Easley SC. Formerly from Penna. ...

    Here in Easley SC. Formerly from Penna.
    Christmas snow did not fall on roads although we had four inches. Now that was pretty. This stuff that fell this week is down right ugly. Had to cancel two...
    Forum: Main
    01-03-2011, 11:11 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,177
    Posted By oops

    I have found that ifthe fabric does not talk to...

    I have found that ifthe fabric does not talk to me then it goes back in the stash. Tomorrow I may pick up that same piece and it tells me it wants out and I end up doing something even if it was not...
    Forum: Main
    01-02-2011, 05:01 PM
    Replies: 125
    Views: 16,219
    Posted By oops

    I have a Bernina. Just watch to see that the...

    I have a Bernina. Just watch to see that the needle does not gum up. Also make sure it is dry and you may be spraying too much on the quilt. I just finished a twin size and did not have any problems...
    Forum: Main
    01-01-2011, 07:07 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 10,646
    Posted By oops

    Have patience Dina. Not sure how many times I...

    Have patience Dina. Not sure how many times I went before I found them. Also ask what day they come in.

    Not true: I have the slit ruler and the harbor freight blade work just fine in the ruler....
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-30-2010, 06:59 PM
    Replies: 68
    Views: 5,828
    Posted By oops

    the year I was born, a store was giving out cribs...

    the year I was born, a store was giving out cribs to all the new year babies. No, I had to come on the 2nd. Another year a brother was born Dec 30th and a sister made it on Flags Day.
    My MIL had...
    Forum: Main
    12-28-2010, 04:24 PM
    Replies: 260
    Views: 28,517
    Posted By oops

    Love those purses. Last year I made several and...

    Love those purses. Last year I made several and gave them away, they were all well received. This year I made a different one and was not sure my SIL would like it. She told my hubby she does and...
    Forum: Main
    12-28-2010, 03:46 PM
    Replies: 260
    Views: 28,517
    Posted By oops

    Maybe thet do not like the idea that they can not...

    Maybe thet do not like the idea that they can not take it to the store for an exchange

    ;-)
    Forum: Main
    12-28-2010, 03:26 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 10,646
    Posted By oops

    Finally today at HF there were more than one...

    Finally today at HF there were more than one package.

    This was Greenville SC
    Sorry I don't feel guilty for taking all five packages.
    As many trips as I made there, I felt like I earned them....
    Forum: Main
    12-27-2010, 06:57 PM
    Replies: 80
    Views: 33,377
    Posted By oops

    I never make tied quilts. I use this method on...

    I never make tied quilts. I use this method on some of the charity quilts and yes it can be machine quilted. I do that all the time. I make sure the quilt is smooth and use stitch in a ditch.
    If the...
    Forum: Main
    12-27-2010, 05:47 PM
    Replies: 88
    Views: 13,711
    Posted By oops

    I was told by dealers to NEVER blow into your...

    I was told by dealers to NEVER blow into your machine and never use the compressed air. Both the compressed air and your breath contain moisture.
    I use a small artist brush.
    Before I learned the...
    Forum: Main
    12-26-2010, 04:20 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 10,646
    Posted By oops

    I too had problem with a blade from HF. Then I...

    I too had problem with a blade from HF. Then I discovered it was my fault. When I couldn't take off the plastic, I used my rotary cutter to cut through the plastic and cardboard. It turned out that I...
    Forum: Main
    12-24-2010, 06:03 PM
    Replies: 210
    Views: 22,291
    Posted By oops

    A few years back one of our cats got locked in...

    A few years back one of our cats got locked in the spare bed room. This site was not available to me at the time to beg for help.
    She peed on the bed. We were getting ready for company to spend a...
    Forum: Main
    12-16-2010, 10:17 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 6,972
    Posted By oops

    Take your fabric outside and do a fast spray. I...

    Take your fabric outside and do a fast spray. I use sulivans. I can not handle hardly any sprays so I keep as much out of my house as can be. Even at my quilt shop I know they take things outside to...
    Forum: Main
    12-15-2010, 05:57 PM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 7,116
    Posted By oops

    Sometimes I make small lap quilts out of the ugly...

    Sometimes I make small lap quilts out of the ugly stuff for charity. In the end they are beautiful to the receiver. Once a year I sort and sort and put in someones yard sale and therefore it ends up...
    Forum: Main
    12-12-2010, 01:00 PM
    Replies: 70
    Views: 9,190
    Posted By oops

    when you grow up in a large family and around...

    when you grow up in a large family and around other unfortunates you learn early in life to pay it forward. There is always someone who needs a helping hand. You do it on spur of moment without...
    Forum: Main
    12-11-2010, 02:59 PM
    Replies: 92
    Views: 12,452
    Posted By oops

    Today I bought ten yards of white. My white was...

    Today I bought ten yards of white. My white was depleted and with 40% off how could I not?. So I will go without grocery shopping for a week and dig into the stash of food that there is plenty of in...
    Forum: Main
    12-08-2010, 08:09 AM
    Replies: 93
    Views: 10,746
    Posted By oops

    Due to recalls of plenty of reuseable bags for...

    Due to recalls of plenty of reuseable bags for groceries etc, I am using fabric to make those bags. Makes a nice gift that can be used and washed and no worry about lead in them. Expensive yes, but...
    Forum: Main
    12-05-2010, 04:49 PM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 14,553
    Posted By oops

    I know that some of mine are from 1960 or...

    I know that some of mine are from 1960 or earlier.
    Some belonged to a deceased sister and it is hard for me to part with them. One has an old needle still in it that belonged to her. Both hers and...
    Forum: Main
    12-04-2010, 12:08 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 7,004
    Posted By oops

    Welcome to the wonderful world of fabric...

    Welcome to the wonderful world of fabric collections.
    You will love watching your stash grow, and grow and grow. :thumbup:
    Forum: Main
    12-04-2010, 11:51 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 10,708
    Posted By oops

    Some days I get things done and some days seems...

    Some days I get things done and some days seems nothing gets finished no matter how long I am at the machine. Do a good job that you will be proud of and the hours will not matter. Some days seem...
    Forum: Main
    12-01-2010, 11:23 AM
    Replies: 137
    Views: 15,213
    Posted By oops

    About a year ago, I gave two little abused girls...

    About a year ago, I gave two little abused girls quilts. They are being taken care of by their nana and recently their nana washed them as she often does and ended up on wrong beds. One of the girls...
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