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07-29-2010, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 5moose
Save an empty prescription bottle (you know...the amber colored ones) in your sewing room for old...dull...bent...broken needles and pins. When the bottle is full just throw away the entire bottle. That way no needles or pins directly in the garbage.
07-29-2010, 04:14 PM
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My sister uses a role of toilet paper as a pin cushion. She doesn't use many pins and keeps them to the center of the roll. Then if she needs to wipe up a small spill, blow her nose, dab at some blood, it's right there to use.
Just be sure to take all the pins out before you put it back in the bathroom! OUCH!! [giggle]
My sister uses a role of toilet paper as a pin cushion. She doesn't use many pins and keeps them to the center of the roll. Then if she needs to wipe up a small spill, blow her nose, dab at some blood, it's right there to use.
Just be sure to take all the pins out before you put it back in the bathroom! OUCH!! [giggle]
07-30-2010, 02:02 PM
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Embroidery. You can do quilt blocks, labels, or good old fashioned pillow-cases. Really easy to do in the car since supplies are few and small.
Originally Posted by Nancy11442
This is a great tip since I drive back and forth to AZ in the fall and again in Spring. NOW my problem is how do I find a "to go" project that I can keep in the car and pick up on. I do hand quilt sometimes and I applique. Just can't decide what I can do that I won't forget where I am on it. Sorry, I'm old. Suggestions?
07-30-2010, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nancy11442
This is a great tip since I drive back and forth to AZ in the fall and again in Spring. NOW my problem is how do I find a "to go" project that I can keep in the car and pick up on. I do hand quilt sometimes and I applique. Just can't decide what I can do that I won't forget where I am on it. Sorry, I'm old. Suggestions?
08-01-2010, 01:22 AM
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I love bargello quilts. What is that pattern you used? I love it. I just ran across a book (one of hundreds) that I have on bargello and I think I'm gonna make another one. I just think they are the most beautiful quilts!! Well, I think all quilts are beautiful, but you know what I mean!!
08-01-2010, 06:56 AM
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Cathedral windows are a great block to make in the car, motor home, or anywhere on the go. I am making one, the block is 5". I hope I live long enough to complete a queen size quilt. LOL Great way to use up those small scraps of different colors. I, also, use a t ruler that I bought on a trip in Oregon. This wonderful quilt store there used it to cut their material and I just had to have one.
08-01-2010, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gale
Originally Posted by Pati- in Phx
You can also brush on clear nail polish and sprinkle it with salt before it dries. The salt acts as "grips" too. and it is easy to redo.
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