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Forum: Main
Yesterday, 05:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 454
Posted By Iceblossom

It sounds like you are well on your way to being...

It sounds like you are well on your way to being a long arm quilter.! Good for you!!

Most people I know who bought long arms and were convinced by the sales people that they too could quilt for...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
Yesterday, 05:18 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 21,025
Posted By Iceblossom

Peckish -- I'll have to give Travis McGee a...

Peckish -- I'll have to give Travis McGee a listen. I like the way you describe the series. When the books were big I wasn't reading much in the adventure thriller?? sort of thing but I'm really...
Forum: Main
05-17-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By Iceblossom

Have you done a search on other projects to see...

Have you done a search on other projects to see ideas or finished projects? There are many Crown Royal quilts out there, a simple search should bring up lots.
Forum: Recipes
05-16-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By Iceblossom

I am trying to learn that the handles (both on...

I am trying to learn that the handles (both on lids and the pans) of my new pots and pans are HOT.

I am rather known for thinking "Oh look, that cupboard door <bonk> is open.

Non-kitchen...
Forum: Main
05-16-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,111
Posted By Iceblossom

I tried keeping scraps cut into "usable" widths...

I tried keeping scraps cut into "usable" widths but it didn't work well for me. I kept them separated by size in a variety of large zipper bags and small boxes inside a larger box. It was a better...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-16-2024, 03:37 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 21,025
Posted By Iceblossom

Up North -- love CJ Box and Joe Pickett. Sadly I...

Up North -- love CJ Box and Joe Pickett. Sadly I am current on that author, Several of us in this thread have many authors/series that you will probably also like but you have about 20 or so books...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-15-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 257
Posted By Iceblossom

You can try searching on line for "how to use...

You can try searching on line for "how to use darning plate". While a more modern model, this can give you an idea:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI_mxfP19Gk&ab_channel=SewingMastery.com
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-15-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 18,099
Posted By Iceblossom

Ack! 2nd try at adding the pix.

Ack! 2nd try at adding the pix.
Forum: Mission: Organization
05-15-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 18,099
Posted By Iceblossom

Still working on organization issues in the new...

Still working on organization issues in the new house but progress made today. During the process of moving, I would say "I'm going from a full room to a closet worth of fabric". So here's a look at...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-15-2024, 04:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 604
Posted By Iceblossom

For budget quilting fabric, don't forget...

For budget quilting fabric, don't forget clothing. For quilting we want 100% cotton, but it doesn't have to be. Just be warned that the more poly in your fabric typically the more slippery it will...
Forum: Main
05-15-2024, 04:13 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,529
Posted By Iceblossom

Also check things like Craig's List or Nextdoor....

Also check things like Craig's List or Nextdoor. Searching on "fabric" brings up everything from couches to motorhomes. Quilting narrows down a bit but you might get hits for slabs of wood or...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-15-2024, 04:03 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 23,975
Posted By Iceblossom

Wow -- just wow! I am so impressed with your...

Wow -- just wow!

I am so impressed with your finished project --plus the using of scraps. And the knowledge you gained/lessons you learned in so many areas. Maybe you need to learn a little bit...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-14-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 21,025
Posted By Iceblossom

Nothing really exciting to report... I would...

Nothing really exciting to report... I would still rather get a good night's sleep but if I can't, at least I have stories to keep me company. I did enjoy the Sonoma Rose book by Jennifer Chiaverini...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-13-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By Iceblossom

Welcome back! I hope you can post exactly as...

Welcome back!

I hope you can post exactly as much as you want -- and remember, we still like lots of pictures :)
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-13-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 23,975
Posted By Iceblossom

I put myself in temptation at my favorite shop...

I put myself in temptation at my favorite shop but succeeded in buying some gift fabric and not keeping/getting any for myself! It is packaged and taped shut and beyond my temptation, but I sure did...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-13-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 604
Posted By Iceblossom

Welcome Dale/Wils! While usually in the minority...

Welcome Dale/Wils! While usually in the minority there are plenty of men who quilt for various reasons. One of my good friends went back home because things were falling apart on the old family...
Forum: Main
05-13-2024, 03:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,098
Posted By Iceblossom

I'm not sure what you mean about quilting with...

I'm not sure what you mean about quilting with rickrack.. I've used it in quilts (and prefer to have the ends encased in seams but not for the quilting. I would certainly boil any vintage trim you...
Forum: Main
05-12-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,627
Posted By Iceblossom

Hooray for small victories! Apparently I hadn't...

Hooray for small victories! Apparently I hadn't used the vintage machine since covid masks and it was already set up for zigzag. There was a period where we were out of all elastic and even...
Forum: Main
05-12-2024, 04:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,627
Posted By Iceblossom

I didn't get any sewing done yesterday, hoping...

I didn't get any sewing done yesterday, hoping for a little today. Every other Saturday we go on a day trip to explore our new area and take the dogs for a walk. Yesterday was in a direction we...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-11-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 955
Posted By Iceblossom

It depends on if you want a guest room or not. ...

It depends on if you want a guest room or not. One of my friends turned her's into storage just so her sister had to stay somewhere else when she visited. In our old house it was a dual...
Forum: Main
05-11-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,627
Posted By Iceblossom

Hello VQW-ers. Thank you Heather, no need to...

Hello VQW-ers. Thank you Heather, no need to apologize :)

Good Luck on your project Snooze. Yes, some of Elizabeth Hartman's pieces are small but they are usually pretty square or HST. You can...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-09-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 23,975
Posted By Iceblossom

Felt I should check in somewhere... have had a...

Felt I should check in somewhere... have had a few weeks of not getting much done in general but no fabric buying to report!

I got my my "Eye Protection" blocks done and laid out, also got the...
Forum: Recipes
05-09-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,032
Posted By Iceblossom

If salt is not a concern, I really like the "diet...

If salt is not a concern, I really like the "diet cabbage soup" variations even when not on a diet.

1 packet french onion soup mix (lipton is vegan btw)
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 large bag...
Forum: Recipes
05-09-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,056
Posted By Iceblossom

I don't know if any are near you, but Grocery...

I don't know if any are near you, but Grocery Outlet (bargain market) and Aldis are both good places to look for cheese at discount prices. We didn't have Aldis before our move, but there is one...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-07-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,103
Posted By Iceblossom

In our center of Illinois we saw many houses with...

In our center of Illinois we saw many houses with pools. I think it would be a local jurisdiction sort of thing but I was amazed at the lack of fencing on many of them -- had never seen such a thing...
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