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    Search: Posts Made By: jraff
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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-27-2012, 08:02 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 3,990
    Posted By jraff

    About 24 years ago, I took my first quilting...

    About 24 years ago, I took my first quilting class at the LQS - (before rotary cutters and mats). We learned by tracing templates and handsewing along the seam lines. Therefore, no sewing machine...
    Forum: Main
    09-30-2012, 09:26 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 6,453
    Posted By jraff

    We made 3 wall-hanging quilts for the church...

    We made 3 wall-hanging quilts for the church wall. Since the border was purple batik, they were hung in the banner closet when Lent was over. Unknown to anyone, there is a small water heater in the...
    Forum: Main
    09-30-2012, 09:14 AM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 26,456
    Posted By jraff

    There are too many holes for this idea, but on...

    There are too many holes for this idea, but on our charity comfort quilts at church we always put (applique) a cross stitched Bible verse of encouragement. With just-starting quilters, I sometimes...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-15-2012, 01:39 PM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 5,885
    Posted By jraff

    We watch Hardcore Pawn, because we live in the...

    We watch Hardcore Pawn, because we live in the suburbs of Detroit. I agree that it is half-scripted. And I can't imagine why the customers sign waivers for their faces to be shown on TV when they...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-15-2012, 01:23 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 3,947
    Posted By jraff

    Many years ago, (BEFORE children), we had a...

    Many years ago, (BEFORE children), we had a summer intern from Ireland in our Ford accounting department (Detroit). When he returned home, a fellow accountant asked if Colin could buy a small...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-04-2012, 09:08 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,527
    Posted By jraff

    I remember going to them when I was a child and...

    I remember going to them when I was a child and lived in West Allis and New Berlin.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-03-2012, 10:07 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 3,953
    Posted By jraff

    It was good to see Hart Plaza fountain used in...

    It was good to see Hart Plaza fountain used in the Detroit location, instead of the statue of Joe "The Brown Bomber" Louis's fist. Yeah for Detroit and happy dancing people.
    Forum: Main
    08-15-2012, 08:54 PM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 11,559
    Posted By jraff

    Our entire family was blessed with quilts from my...

    Our entire family was blessed with quilts from my grandmother made this way. Since we sewed our own clothes, there were odd shaped scraps left and she USED them. She started with an old sheet as...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    05-23-2012, 07:52 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,837
    Posted By jraff

    They also eat holly hocks and broccoli. Fences...

    They also eat holly hocks and broccoli. Fences don't stop them. I've seen them climb trees for mulberries.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-24-2012, 12:05 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 4,158
    Posted By jraff

    I'm glad someone finally came up with a word for...

    I'm glad someone finally came up with a word for this condition. I've been complaining about an "ooze" in my basement. The "stuff" just seems to ooze out from the walls. Whenever anyone takes...
    Forum: Main
    02-22-2012, 08:41 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 7,586
    Posted By jraff

    I heard that all reds go together.

    I heard that all reds go together.
    Forum: Recipes
    02-14-2012, 11:17 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,884
    Posted By jraff

    My path with a diabetic child is similar to...

    My path with a diabetic child is similar to MaryEllen2u's. Daughter diagnosed at age 4. Diagnosis day is still burned in my brain, but we've all learned lots since then - 1988. I immediately took...
    Forum: Main
    02-14-2012, 10:06 PM
    Replies: 153
    Views: 16,742
    Posted By jraff

    I'm doing a similar red and white quilt - jelly...

    I'm doing a similar red and white quilt - jelly roll style. I'm worried about the red bleeding into the whites. I know I'm going to prewash each piece before cutting. Anything that bleeds won't be...
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2012, 10:56 AM
    Replies: 64
    Views: 11,620
    Posted By jraff

    I did similar when I went to a friend's with my...

    I did similar when I went to a friend's with my serger. Hers wasn't working, so she wanted me to see if I could find the problem. I packed my serger, just in case I wasn't the mechanic that she...
    Forum: Main
    02-02-2012, 08:14 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 15,233
    Posted By jraff

    When I needed a new iron, I purchased and...

    When I needed a new iron, I purchased and returned 3. One didn't get hot enough. One had a funny cord that dragged over the shirts and a teflon bottom that didn't leave a nice crisp surface, and...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-01-2012, 12:05 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,516
    Posted By jraff

    I'm hooked on Dance Moms. I think a lot of that...

    I'm hooked on Dance Moms. I think a lot of that is staged. It just amazes me that those mothers think dancing is that important. Have they checked on the life of a dancer - Broadway, stage, -...
    Forum: Main
    01-31-2012, 11:47 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 8,465
    Posted By jraff

    I love the WalMart $1.00 bin for costumes for...

    I love the WalMart $1.00 bin for costumes for plays. I hate to see the country of manufacture when looking at some of those fabrics though....
    Forum: Main
    01-30-2012, 03:40 PM
    Replies: 71
    Views: 11,116
    Posted By jraff

    sew equal strips on both sides - one covers the...

    sew equal strips on both sides - one covers the mistake, the other balances it. Makes it look like you always wanted it there. Better yet. Sew a strip on each of the 4 sides.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-18-2012, 10:37 AM
    Replies: 86
    Views: 6,985
    Posted By jraff

    Do Not Call list cannot stop charities, political...

    Do Not Call list cannot stop charities, political calls, or businesses that have a link to you (could be a very thin link). I've questioned the Children's Leukemia lady on her truthfulness, because...
    Forum: Main
    01-13-2012, 05:03 PM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 9,215
    Posted By jraff

    I have a small wall-hanging in the planning...

    I have a small wall-hanging in the planning stages for a friend of mine. She requested it to soak up sound in her studio where she gives Suzuki violin lessons to children. She has quite a music...
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2011, 06:14 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 6,947
    Posted By jraff

    In this family, we wrap up unfinished projects. ...

    In this family, we wrap up unfinished projects. Then they know you were trying.... Last year, my daughter made a necklace with tiny wooden spools of thread, quilting charms, and beads for me. The...
    Forum: Main
    11-06-2011, 10:59 PM
    Replies: 132
    Views: 29,373
    Posted By jraff

    I think you've struck the nail on the head. I'm...

    I think you've struck the nail on the head. I'm finding it difficult to review posts daily. The newsletter only shows a few topics that are hot. I have been going down a list (one page only) found...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    10-18-2011, 04:01 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,540
    Posted By jraff

    Quilting Carol, my parents are moving to Decatur...

    Quilting Carol, my parents are moving to Decatur in 2 weeks. Does this mean there aren't any LQS in the area???
    Forum: Main
    09-28-2011, 07:15 PM
    Replies: 99
    Views: 9,771
    Posted By jraff

    My only suggestion: You'll have to do what you...

    My only suggestion: You'll have to do what you can live with. Perfectionists can't live with many non-perfect things. Everyone has given great suggestions.

    May I be the first to applaud your...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    09-05-2011, 10:16 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,703
    Posted By jraff

    I'm sad for your family. I know you are missing...

    I'm sad for your family. I know you are missing him. I'm sure Zeuss was a treasured part of the family.

    I may live in Michigan and my daughter graduated from U of M, but my parents live in...
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