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Forum: Recipes
Today, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 171
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
Today, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
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)
Today, 03:37 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 20,743
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
Yesterday, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 216
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
Yesterday, 09:31 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,883
Posted By Iceblossom

Ack! 2nd try at adding the pix.

Ack! 2nd try at adding the pix.
Forum: Mission: Organization
Yesterday, 09:29 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,883
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
Yesterday, 04:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 514
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
Yesterday, 04:13 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,318
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
Yesterday, 04:03 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 23,489
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: 127
Views: 20,743
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: 234
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: 142
Views: 23,489
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: 514
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: 13
Views: 1,723
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: 1,560
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: 1,560
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: 883
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: 1,560
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: 142
Views: 23,489
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: 1,000
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: 14
Views: 927
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: 1,039
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...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-04-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,325
Posted By Iceblossom

Glad you found us, hope you stay awhile :) ...

Glad you found us, hope you stay awhile :) Doesn't look like it is going to happen this year, but I'm hoping to visit friends in central PA next year, both are more central (Dallas and Carlisle).
...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-03-2024, 03:41 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 100,642
Posted By Iceblossom

Joe'smom -- I still have my clues for Frolic --...

Joe'smom -- I still have my clues for Frolic -- that one she had us cut/make extra units to keep the mystery.... I'm still grumbling about that... but if you didn't get that far you might have less...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-02-2024, 06:34 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 100,642
Posted By Iceblossom

Had a nice chat with my friend Barb in Arizona...

Had a nice chat with my friend Barb in Arizona yesterday, she's been mostly lurking in this thread and found she enjoyed the process. She "admitted" that she got her blocks done but hadn't put them...
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