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06-25-2011, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SharonAnne
Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
Sharon...I could not even remember half of that info in instructions...you are so smart. My DD is here...might as well put her to work lol.
I didn't know you could type in the info when it is in the PM. What I do is open a word doc - type away (a LOT since I'm kind of eclectic and like to do many things). I use the last month's doc and alter as I see fit, so I don't have type it all over every month. Then I : Highlight, Control C, open the PM to Lori, and Control V. And I'm good to go. Good luck.
Originally Posted by SharonAnne
Originally Posted by TOOMANYUFO'S
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to copy and paste all of the info and get it in Lori's PM to join July SP. Last time I had to retype it all. Too lazy for that. Last time I tried highlighting it, but did work. Help if you can.
I also could not figure out the binding holder. I did however, know what a pool noodle was because DH has used them on our lobster boat to put around hoses and items that he didn't want chaffed. Glad someone asked.
I also could not figure out the binding holder. I did however, know what a pool noodle was because DH has used them on our lobster boat to put around hoses and items that he didn't want chaffed. Glad someone asked.
I didn't know you could type in the info when it is in the PM. What I do is open a word doc - type away (a LOT since I'm kind of eclectic and like to do many things). I use the last month's doc and alter as I see fit, so I don't have type it all over every month. Then I : Highlight, Control C, open the PM to Lori, and Control V. And I'm good to go. Good luck.
Thanks for the lovely compliment. It's really not a matter of smart, it just that I work with Word and Excel daily. One gets used to these things whether one wants to or not. I have to admit to being rusty having been laid off for 2 years. 3 weeks ago I was offered a FT job - wow - it really hurt my brain to have to recall all this stuff. But back in the groove now.
What I need help with is quilting. I can meander just fine because there is not a lot of string to deal with afterwards. But when I cross hatch my Bow Tucks, there are so many to deal with. Without ever having a class, I figured I should draw the thread to the back and tie knots so they don't fray. Take a look at my Bow Tuck attached. It is lined, so is tying all the knots necessary or am I making a lot of work for myself for nothing. Thanks for your help. I know you are an expert quilter and will give me sage advice.
Cheers, Sharon
06-25-2011, 04:26 PM
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Sharon & Lori, When I cross hatch I take a couple of stitches in the same place, and then a couple more a little futher apart and just increase until they are the size stitches I want. When I end, I start decreasing size of stitches and take a couple in the same spot at the end. I do the increasing and decreasing for about 1/8 inch at beginning and ending. I start my stitch lenght at "0" and increase tiny increments, then after the 1/8 inch I use the lenght I want. The tiny stitches will hold it. I read this in a quilting book. I usually cut the top thread first and then the underneath. Hope this helps.
06-25-2011, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TOOMANYUFO'S
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to copy and paste all of the info and get it in Lori's PM to join July SP. Last time I had to retype it all. Too lazy for that. Last time I tried highlighting it, but did work. Help if you can.
I also could not figure out the binding holder. I did however, know what a pool noodle was because DH has used them on our lobster boat to put around hoses and items that he didn't want chaffed. Glad someone asked.
I also could not figure out the binding holder. I did however, know what a pool noodle was because DH has used them on our lobster boat to put around hoses and items that he didn't want chaffed. Glad someone asked.
06-25-2011, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TOOMANYUFO'S
Sharon & Lori, When I cross hatch I take a couple of stitches in the same place, and then a couple more a little futher apart and just increase until they are the size stitches I want. When I end, I start decreasing size of stitches and take a couple in the same spot at the end. I do the increasing and decreasing for about 1/8 inch at beginning and ending. I start my stitch lenght at "0" and increase tiny increments, then after the 1/8 inch I use the lenght I want. The tiny stitches will hold it. I read this in a quilting book. I usually cut the top thread first and then the underneath. Hope this helps.
06-25-2011, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SharonAnne
Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
Sharon...I could not even remember half of that info in instructions...you are so smart. My DD is here...might as well put her to work lol.
I didn't know you could type in the info when it is in the PM. What I do is open a word doc - type away (a LOT since I'm kind of eclectic and like to do many things). I use the last month's doc and alter as I see fit, so I don't have type it all over every month. Then I : Highlight, Control C, open the PM to Lori, and Control V. And I'm good to go. Good luck.
Originally Posted by SharonAnne
Originally Posted by TOOMANYUFO'S
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to copy and paste all of the info and get it in Lori's PM to join July SP. Last time I had to retype it all. Too lazy for that. Last time I tried highlighting it, but did work. Help if you can.
I also could not figure out the binding holder. I did however, know what a pool noodle was because DH has used them on our lobster boat to put around hoses and items that he didn't want chaffed. Glad someone asked.
I also could not figure out the binding holder. I did however, know what a pool noodle was because DH has used them on our lobster boat to put around hoses and items that he didn't want chaffed. Glad someone asked.
I didn't know you could type in the info when it is in the PM. What I do is open a word doc - type away (a LOT since I'm kind of eclectic and like to do many things). I use the last month's doc and alter as I see fit, so I don't have type it all over every month. Then I : Highlight, Control C, open the PM to Lori, and Control V. And I'm good to go. Good luck.
Thanks for the lovely compliment. It's really not a matter of smart, it just that I work with Word and Excel daily. One gets used to these things whether one wants to or not. I have to admit to being rusty having been laid off for 2 years. 3 weeks ago I was offered a FT job - wow - it really hurt my brain to have to recall all this stuff. But back in the groove now.
What I need help with is quilting. I can meander just fine because there is not a lot of string to deal with afterwards. But when I cross hatch my Bow Tucks, there are so many to deal with. Without ever having a class, I figured I should draw the thread to the back and tie knots so they don't fray. Take a look at my Bow Tuck attached. It is lined, so is tying all the knots necessary or am I making a lot of work for myself for nothing. Thanks for your help. I know you are an expert quilter and will give me sage advice.
Cheers, Sharon
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