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    Search: Posts Made By: abacus
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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-18-2011, 07:10 AM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 11,106
    Posted By abacus

    For those of you unfamiliar with Hobby Lobby: ...

    For those of you unfamiliar with Hobby Lobby:

    They are based in Oklahoma City. Owned by the Green family. They are the family that bailed out Oral Roberts University, located in Tulsa, OK. They...
    Forum: Main
    05-01-2011, 09:10 AM
    Replies: 129
    Views: 15,995
    Posted By abacus

    Whatever they happen to be selling!!!

    Whatever they happen to be selling!!!
    Forum: Main
    12-07-2010, 07:21 AM
    Replies: 88
    Views: 18,169
    Posted By abacus

    tellabella: Take a look at this website:...

    tellabella:

    Take a look at this website: http://www.houseofquilting.com/handheld-quilting-thimble.php

    I have not tried this one yet, but I keep looking at it, and someday will order one. No...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    10-03-2010, 01:11 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 821
    Posted By abacus

    For those of us who have difficulty using a...

    For those of us who have difficulty using a thimble (and the sore fingers on the underneath hand) I found this website:
    http://www.houseofquilting.com/handheld-quilting-thimble.php

    I haven't...
    Forum: Main
    07-26-2010, 07:30 AM
    Replies: 90
    Views: 11,234
    Posted By abacus

    Alex Anderson suggested using your index finger...

    Alex Anderson suggested using your index finger to quilt. It will be awkward at first, but just take it slow and I bet in no time you will start to feel confortable with it. You never know, you may...
    Forum: Main
    04-14-2010, 12:37 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 6,211
    Posted By abacus

    But ain't it a fun crazy?!!!

    But ain't it a fun crazy?!!!
    Forum: Main
    04-05-2010, 01:36 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,451
    Posted By abacus

    Thanks Kimmer - They have now posted the...

    Thanks Kimmer -

    They have now posted the blocks in the 'Visited Shops' section of the member area.
    Forum: Main
    04-05-2010, 01:10 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,451
    Posted By abacus

    Hi everyone! Is anyone doing the April...

    Hi everyone!

    Is anyone doing the April FabShopHop? They have 12 patterns for a Spring Sampler Quilt to make for "Make a Quilt Day" on April 18. However their system evidentally has a glitch. I...
    Forum: Main
    02-27-2010, 07:42 AM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 14,088
    Posted By abacus

    About the Rowenta irons: I've had mine for 20(?)...

    About the Rowenta irons: I've had mine for 20(?) years or so. Early on, I heard about the water tank leaking. Seems to be a problem that many people complain about. Well, instead of removing the...
    Forum: Main
    06-11-2009, 01:08 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,673
    Posted By abacus

    quiltluvr: Before you spend a lot of time...

    quiltluvr:

    Before you spend a lot of time "sliver slicing" your blocks, take a look at Sharon Schamber's site (www.youtube.com/user/SharonSchambernet).

    She has a number of videos on different...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    05-23-2009, 06:07 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 2,924
    Posted By abacus

    I wish to add my two cents. The best thing...

    I wish to add my two cents.

    The best thing you could possibly do at this point is get Nancy Zieman's book (and video, if you can afford it) on "Pattern Fitting with Confidence".

    You will buy a...
    Forum: Main
    05-18-2009, 09:15 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,702
    Posted By abacus

    Nursesews: Before you take them out and redo...

    Nursesews:

    Before you take them out and redo them, take a look at Sharon Schamber's website. (http://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSchamberNet)

    She has a number of tutorials on how to shrink a...
    Forum: Main
    05-17-2009, 06:10 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,897
    Posted By abacus

    I'm sorry that I can't remember where (on the...

    I'm sorry that I can't remember where (on the internet) that I saw this. I think there is another thread that had the website listed.

    If I'm not mistaken, the "ledge" that you are talking about...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    05-07-2009, 07:15 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 4,194
    Posted By abacus

    My mother always told me "When in doubt, don't." ...

    My mother always told me "When in doubt, don't."

    Has always worked for me.
    Forum: Main
    04-19-2009, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 2,913
    Posted By abacus

    Butterfli19 Go to...

    Butterfli19

    Go to http://search.quiltshops.com/calculator/calulator.htm

    This is a fabric calculator using percentages 33% dark, 24% medium, 43% light. Put in the size of your block, and it...
    Forum: Main
    04-19-2009, 06:44 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 2,913
    Posted By abacus

    Butterfli19 ...

    Butterfli19

    http://quiltshops.com/calculator/calculator.htm

    This is a fabric calculator using percentages -- not perfect, but very helpful.
    Forum: Main
    04-14-2009, 06:15 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 2,940
    Posted By abacus

    I have been washing my fabric (usually from my...

    I have been washing my fabric (usually from my LQS) in the hottest water and with detergent - and sometimes fabric softener - and dry it in the dryer. Whoever gets the finished product may not know...
    Forum: Main
    04-10-2009, 07:06 PM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 6,262
    Posted By abacus

    May I offer a "contrarian" opinion? My...

    May I offer a "contrarian" opinion?

    My quilts (if I ever get them finished) are intended to be used. Nothing in this world is intended to last forever. If they are used and enjoyed, then they...
    Forum: Main
    04-07-2009, 06:55 AM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 1,017
    Posted By abacus

    Within the past month or so, I saw a stencil that...

    Within the past month or so, I saw a stencil that was to be used for the Irish Chain quilt. It was a Celtic Know design and was not the original thread, but was within the body of the thread.
    ...
    Forum: Main
    03-29-2009, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 7,638
    Posted By abacus

    You might take a look at www.quiltville.com. She...

    You might take a look at www.quiltville.com. She has some really great patterns. I'm particularly thinking of the one called "Bricks and Stepping Stones". Very scrappy, very easy, can be made any...
    Forum: Pictures
    03-28-2009, 09:24 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 2,616
    Posted By abacus

    Don, Beautiful eye candy!! Love 'em!!

    Don,

    Beautiful eye candy!! Love 'em!!
    Forum: Main
    02-08-2009, 04:57 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,565
    Posted By abacus

    Patrice, You are soooooo funny!!

    Patrice,

    You are soooooo funny!!
    Forum: Main
    09-28-2008, 07:08 AM
    Replies: 57
    Views: 5,423
    Posted By abacus

    Let's face it, gals. Some people are just not...

    Let's face it, gals. Some people are just not talented enough to do things by hand!!!!
    Forum: Main
    09-26-2008, 02:42 PM
    Replies: 57
    Views: 5,423
    Posted By abacus

    Krazy Quilter Don't let her get to you. I...

    Krazy Quilter

    Don't let her get to you. I guess I'm lucky. My LQS DOES have c;lasses in hand piecing and hand quilting. In fact, there is a new method out by the Thimblelady on how to quilt...
    Forum: Pictures
    09-26-2008, 02:30 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 3,148
    Posted By abacus

    That should be clear as mud!! Incedentally,...

    That should be clear as mud!!

    Incedentally, the quilt is a winner!!!!
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