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Forum: Main
Today, 02:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,550
Posted By Mkotch

Whenever I hit a Y seam problem, I sew it by...

Whenever I hit a Y seam problem, I sew it by hand, sort of appliqueing it in place. I can usually do them by machine, but the old fashioned way seems good, too.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-14-2024, 03:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 293
Posted By Mkotch

You could also try soaking in non-chlorine bleach...

You could also try soaking in non-chlorine bleach solution (e.g., Oxy...)
Forum: Pictures
05-14-2024, 02:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,362
Posted By Mkotch

Love the colors! Reminds me of Jen Kingwell's...

Love the colors! Reminds me of Jen Kingwell's Long Time Gone.
Forum: Main
05-13-2024, 01:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 864
Posted By Mkotch

Those pins sound great - will check them out. I...

Those pins sound great - will check them out. I also go pinless quite a bit, but I use the flower headed pins whenever I do pin mainly because my older hands can handle them more easily. I have...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-12-2024, 02:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 881
Posted By Mkotch

I agree - your house, your rules. All of our...

I agree - your house, your rules. All of our families live far away - some on other continents - so we do have a guest room. It doubles as my sewing room, and I don't mind. When we have house...
Forum: Recipes
05-09-2024, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By Mkotch

I love soup. But I would eliminate the seasoning...

I love soup. But I would eliminate the seasoning packet of the Ramen - too salty - and add some frozen mixed veg instead. I use "better than bouillon" but the low-salt versions.
Forum: Main
05-07-2024, 02:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,275
Posted By Mkotch

Bonnie Hunter recommends the following: ...

Bonnie Hunter recommends the following: ...
Forum: Recipes
05-03-2024, 02:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,406
Posted By Mkotch

I love ginger rhubarb muffins. Here's a link to...

I love ginger rhubarb muffins. Here's a link to the recipe I use: https://www.food.com/recipe/ginger-rhubarb-muffins-126662
Forum: Pictures
04-30-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,779
Posted By Mkotch

I finished two quilts in April also. Both...

I finished two quilts in April also. Both incorporate orphan blocks as well as guild blocks of the month. I can't remember where I saw the unusual setting with black, but I enjoyed making it.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-28-2024, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By Mkotch

Are tier curtains the same as cafe curtains? At...

Are tier curtains the same as cafe curtains? At any rate, I have them in my living room and used to have them in the bedroom, too. We live on a busy street and, when we first moved in, our dog...
Forum: Main
04-24-2024, 02:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,535
Posted By Mkotch

Bonnie Hunter has good instructions for this: ...

Bonnie Hunter has good instructions for this: https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/square-in-square-tutorial.html
and a cutting chart: ...
Forum: Main
04-21-2024, 01:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,976
Posted By Mkotch

My Elna Excellence 720 has been in the shop for a...

My Elna Excellence 720 has been in the shop for a month. I miss it, but anticipating a long wait, I bought a Brother from Walmart. It's working OK. Piecing is smooth, but the walking foot is noisy...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-19-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,013
Posted By Mkotch

I'd like to find one that is comfortable with...

I'd like to find one that is comfortable with straps that don't slip. Will keep an eye on this thread!
Forum: Main
04-17-2024, 02:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,747
Posted By Mkotch

I need to see things in color rather than using...

I need to see things in color rather than using graph paper. I would decide on a generic size block, say 12" or 16" finished. Then I would group blocks together, perhaps by color or design, and set...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-16-2024, 02:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,164
Posted By Mkotch

Or try wrapping a scrap of batting around the end...

Or try wrapping a scrap of batting around the end of the yard stick or broom handle for a duster.
Forum: Main
04-16-2024, 02:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,145
Posted By Mkotch

I think a walking foot is essential. About 25...

I think a walking foot is essential. About 25 years ago, I did put bindings on with a regular presser foot and even quilted a small wallhanging. But when i got a generic walking foot, I could...
Forum: Recipes
04-14-2024, 02:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Mkotch

I marinate almost everything with Italian salad...

I marinate almost everything with Italian salad dressing - quick, easy, flavorful!
Forum: Main
04-13-2024, 05:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,164
Posted By Mkotch

I made 8 quilted and bound placemats for a...

I made 8 quilted and bound placemats for a friend. That took me 20 hours, and I charged her $10 an hour. That seems low, but because she is a friend, I didn't charge her what I'm worth. I wouldn't...
Forum: Main
04-13-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By Mkotch

I guess I'm a lead footed quilter - I keep my...

I guess I'm a lead footed quilter - I keep my machine speed set on high and just adjust the pressure if I need to.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-09-2024, 02:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,307
Posted By Mkotch

We had a very nice neighborhood gathering on our...

We had a very nice neighborhood gathering on our neighbors' front yard. Each brought a lawn chair and we had glasses for everyone who had brought goodies to share (indoors at my house). It felt...
Forum: Main
04-09-2024, 02:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,949
Posted By Mkotch

I recently made the top for this disappearing...

I recently made the top for this disappearing nine patch baby quilt in a couple of hours using two charm packs and a couple of additional fabrics. I used flannel for a cozy back and quilted it simply...
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,437
Posted By Mkotch

I am a retired innkeeper and have a large but...

I am a retired innkeeper and have a large but diminishing stash of old towels and bathmats. I use orphan quilt blocks to make new bathmats with the old towels as the backs. I usually use my walking...
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 01:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,094
Posted By Mkotch

FMQ just got too stressful for me, and I have...

FMQ just got too stressful for me, and I have trouble adjusting the tension on my machine. Now I do only walking foot quilting and send anything that needs a curvier look out to be long arm quilted....
Forum: Main
04-04-2024, 01:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,070
Posted By Mkotch

I think a walking foot is essential for quilting...

I think a walking foot is essential for quilting anything, from mug rugs to large quilts to bindings. I even use it to work with slippery fabrics like linen. Look for a generic one at the height...
Forum: Main
03-29-2024, 01:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,871
Posted By Mkotch

I think if she let a couple of local quilt shops...

I think if she let a couple of local quilt shops know she has two to sell, they would be able to spread the word. She'd sell her machines in no time. There's a yarn shop near Gilford - they might...
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