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    Search: Posts Made By: nitakhoops
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    Forum: Main
    03-03-2011, 12:13 PM
    Replies: 187
    Views: 21,569
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Just take a day to get organized...I do that...

    Just take a day to get organized...I do that annually. Sort all your fabrics by color and put them into the plastic storage boxes available for about $5 each. These can then be stacked. I have my...
    Forum: Main
    03-03-2011, 12:07 PM
    Replies: 225
    Views: 28,077
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Don't get discouraged! I bought my first quilt...

    Don't get discouraged! I bought my first quilt all cut out and with directions on eBay. It was a simple block baby quilt with a border, binding , & backing all included. All I needed to supply was...
    Forum: Main
    10-24-2010, 01:07 PM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 9,529
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I always buy 2 yards at a time of a new fabric. ...

    I always buy 2 yards at a time of a new fabric. That way no matter what I decide to use it for there's plenty of fabric. I've never seen the sense in buying fat quarters...expensive and not much to...
    Forum: Main
    10-22-2010, 07:56 AM
    Replies: 88
    Views: 13,028
    Posted By nitakhoops

    If it's a wall hanging, can't it just be left as...

    If it's a wall hanging, can't it just be left as is??
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 08:34 AM
    Replies: 130
    Views: 13,612
    Posted By nitakhoops

    To the lady several replys up from me...what type...

    To the lady several replys up from me...what type doggie is in your pic?
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 08:34 AM
    Replies: 130
    Views: 13,612
    Posted By nitakhoops

    WOW!!! I'd say that woman has OCD! :lol:

    WOW!!! I'd say that woman has OCD! :lol:
    Forum: Main
    10-17-2010, 08:14 AM
    Replies: 119
    Views: 13,245
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Get up every half hour, stretch, do something...

    Get up every half hour, stretch, do something else, and then go back to sewing. If your back starts to really bother you and sewing is a job not a joy....quit for the day. Your body is telling you...
    Forum: Main
    10-13-2010, 09:02 AM
    Replies: 106
    Views: 12,634
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I wouldn't buy fabric without seeing it first.......

    I wouldn't buy fabric without seeing it first....

    I can get fabric on sale at WalMart for $2-3/yd so you may have to undercut that price... :?:

    I have also gotten fabric from our local Grange...
    Forum: Main
    10-08-2010, 08:28 PM
    Replies: 111
    Views: 14,840
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Good grief, but you are an organized person! I...

    Good grief, but you are an organized person! I only think of 1 or 2 quilts I want to make at a time and then I make them before I have another brain storm! :lol:
    Forum: Main
    10-06-2010, 01:24 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 9,164
    Posted By nitakhoops

    My stash is collecting retro prints that former...

    My stash is collecting retro prints that former quilters are giving to me...I'm thrilled! :)
    Forum: Main
    10-04-2010, 01:34 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 14,913
    Posted By nitakhoops

    It really varies...virtually no time is spent...

    It really varies...virtually no time is spent quilting in nice weather...I'm too busy around the C'mas tree farm. In the winter when it's cold and rainy, I'll often spend the entire day quilting....
    Forum: Main
    09-26-2010, 01:21 PM
    Replies: 156
    Views: 20,560
    Posted By nitakhoops

    We should get together as I enjoy finishing...

    We should get together as I enjoy finishing quilts as much as piecing them! :-D
    Forum: Main
    09-24-2010, 12:58 PM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 19,945
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Sometimes I miter and sometimes I...

    Sometimes I miter and sometimes I don't...depending
    upon my mood and luck at trying to do it!
    What does your friend mean that it wastes material???!!!
    :?:
    Forum: Main
    09-20-2010, 04:56 AM
    Replies: 107
    Views: 13,576
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I put my left overs in a bag. When I have...

    I put my left overs in a bag. When I have enough, I make a baby quilt or a scrappy quilt.
    Forum: Main
    09-18-2010, 05:39 AM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 17,646
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Our local Wal-Mart never stopped selling fabric,...

    Our local Wal-Mart never stopped selling fabric, so they've been getting the bulk of my fabric buying business over the years! :lol:
    Forum: Main
    09-17-2010, 05:02 AM
    Replies: 216
    Views: 20,104
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Do as I do when I don't want kitty help...shut...

    Do as I do when I don't want kitty help...shut the door or put them outside. Also, teach them not to climb up on things....remember you're the alpha in control of the situation! :lol:
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2010, 04:17 PM
    Replies: 213
    Views: 22,248
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Kind of hard to be neat and quilt! I usually...

    Kind of hard to be neat and quilt! I usually miss the garbage can when I toss fabric waste and threads I've trimmed. Not to worry....I can clean it all up after the quilt is finished!
    PS I went...
    Forum: Main
    08-05-2010, 08:57 AM
    Replies: 101
    Views: 10,438
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I'm like you...I have a lot of little pieces and...

    I'm like you...I have a lot of little pieces and not a bunch of neatly color coordinated piles of fabric sitting idly on a shelf.
    When I get tired of shuffling the odds and ends from other projects,...
    Forum: Main
    08-03-2010, 08:46 AM
    Replies: 130
    Views: 11,700
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I started quilting when I had one of 3 foot...

    I started quilting when I had one of 3 foot surgeries and had to stay off my feet for weeks at a time. I pieced the quilts prior to surgery and then hand quilted when I was sitting in my chair for...
    Forum: Main
    07-28-2010, 09:25 AM
    Replies: 309
    Views: 28,930
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I'm 63, just ordered a $119 Brother sewing...

    I'm 63, just ordered a $119 Brother sewing machine on-line from Costco (my other inexpensive machine is 45 yo and is still putt putting along. I buy fabric on sale and have some from my high school...
    Forum: Main
    06-20-2010, 01:38 PM
    Replies: 259
    Views: 24,460
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Shop Wal-Mart...good quality and often with close...

    Shop Wal-Mart...good quality and often with close out prices. I never pay more than $3-4/yd. I stock up when I see the prices marked down to $1-2/yd! :lol:
    Forum: Main
    06-12-2010, 02:02 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 6,351
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I thought that looked like Mt. Hood in your...

    I thought that looked like Mt. Hood in your picture! I'm from the Estacada area! Nita :lol:
    Forum: Main
    06-08-2010, 02:30 PM
    Replies: 123
    Views: 12,518
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I don't think you can put a true price tag on a...

    I don't think you can put a true price tag on a quilt as there are so many variables...eg. I make comfort quilts for nursing homes that are about 40in. X 60 in. They run me about $10-20 each. I can...
    Forum: Main
    06-06-2010, 12:13 PM
    Replies: 124
    Views: 10,870
    Posted By nitakhoops

    Yup, I need my little clock so I don't lose track...

    Yup, I need my little clock so I don't lose track of time...easy to do when one's busy quilting!
    Forum: Main
    05-29-2010, 07:07 PM
    Replies: 164
    Views: 18,908
    Posted By nitakhoops

    I, too have a small sewing room with 6 tall file...

    I, too have a small sewing room with 6 tall file cabinets and 2 curio cabinets. I've managed to put a stay in place ironing board and a small desk with my sewing machine in the room as well. I have...
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