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Quilt dedications for labels
There has been ongoing posts now and then for quilt-y sayings for labels, I came across this this morning thought some might like to bookmark this page: thegoldenthimble.com
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OT: Cat not feeling well
I need some advice. My cat has not been eating for two days and she is obviously trying to throw something up that is bothering her. She is not as lively as usual but not apathic either. Does anyone...
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Men's shirts quilt
Could someone direct me to a site with a photo of a quilt made from men's shirts? I saw it somewhere a long time ago ... was sewn so the collar and sleeves were still on the shirt/s. When I Google...
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Bernina Sewing Cabinet/Table
Ok, so my poor Bernina is starting to cry about being used on the dining room table. She wants her own table in the sewing room, and I haven't the faintest idea what to look for! The only cabinet I am...
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Sharon Schamber's new site. Free stuff.
I hope that this isn't out of line. My name is Neil Atkin and I am Sharon's oldest son. Sharon and I are producing a new website with all digital media. Every thing from Gammill Longarm patterns and...
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I need a manual for an Necchi Alco a709-5
I found a portable Necchi Alco a709-5 machine but not familiar with this machine. I fix donated machines to give to young or needy sewers. Mostly I have stuck to Singers but this was a curbside find...
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Bernina 2500dce vs. 2500dcet? Anyone know?
I have received a Bernina 2500dce from a friend and cannot find much information about it. I have found info about the 2500dcet, but I don't know the difference between the two. Anyone know?
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Mega quilter problems
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is ski pping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions , and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good...
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WalMart
Saw in the paper today Walmart is bringing back the fabric department, at least in some stores. They realize they made a mistake closing it and a few other depts. DUH
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Fat Backs
Howdy! FYI: "FatBacks!®  are 3 1/4 yard long cuts of wide-width fabric for backing queen-sized quilts." then. Ragmop/Sandy- now hungry for some ham & beans... FatBacks!TM, Wide quilt backings,...
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Pictures on FB
I've managed to put some of my work on FB. Some quilts, some sewing, little crochet. Some of the pictures do not line up like I wanted them to but in this 90 degree weather....I just don't care right...
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S.E.A. Quilt Shop in Gulf Shores AL
Oh my, EP, that sounds so wonderful. I'd like just now to be the one with a SM facing the gulf running bobbins and putting in sharp new needles. We just must jar Kate T loose from west Mississippi and...
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fusible batting
Well, as a newbie, the last time JoAnn fabric had a whopper sale, I stocked up on supplies I thought I might need for quilting. They had all the batting on sale and I bought 4 for future quilts. I...
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JOKE: retarded grandparents
RETARDED GRANDPARENTS (this was actually reported by a teacher) After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holiday away from school. One child wrote the following: We...
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Sulky 12 wt. cotton thread on sale
has a 550 yd. spool of Sulky Blendables 12 wt. thread for only $3.69 a spool. I ordered 20 spools and the shipping is only $4.00. The next cheapest price I found was $5.19 per spool, so if you love...
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free quilt patterns
Hiya quilters, FYI there is a free quilt pattern available until the end of June '08 on the website In June, a new free BOMquilt starts. It you haven't got the current one, download the freepatterns...
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New FM quilting accessories for the Janome 6600P NAYY
The Janome newsletter had info on these new accessories. Those of you lucky enough to own a 6600 (like me- I LOVE it!) might want to look into them. I'm ordering both tomorrow! The new Free Motion...
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Bernina - is it just me?
My first "good" machine was a Bernina 1090 which I bought used from a dealer. I loved it to death, it replaced a 1970's Singer which was really awful. I loved the Bernina because nothing ever, ever...
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Applique thread
In a couple weeks I'll be taking a class from Elizabeth Carlson. She will be teaching us how to make an Irish Rose quilt with some hand appliqué. In the list of supplies needed she mentions "thread...
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OT - the Bible through a child's eyes
Enjoy......jennellh ..........A child was told to write a book report on the entire Bible Children's Bible in a Nutshell In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God,...
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