jumbobon wrote:

Don't you dare talk like that seagull! We want to see everything. I show my stuff from time to time and it is nowhere near the standard of others, but do I give a toss? Hell no! Just do what you do and show us. Comparisons are not made...
Here endeth the lesson.

Well said Jumbo, hope you read this Seagull. If comparisons were made my pics would be disappearing too hehe :) I love seeing what everyone is making its encouraging and inspiring.
Seagull how did the sock quilt comp go has it finished, can we see pic ?
I thought it was Wednesday today just found out it isn't LOL

coalrange1 - 2013-08-27 17:17:00

Juju that block is gorgeous.
I am having trouble settling into sewing at the moment .... Too many ideas and not enough time. I really want to start a new project but have to finish a quilt for November birthday and then the Christmas quilts all need backing and finishing. Work keeps interrupting my creativity :(
It's got a bit chilly ... Have lit the fire today. Didn't bother for the last three nights.

barbrose - 2013-08-27 17:20:00

GO Jumbo!!! Well said! Now Seagull, its all about sharing... nobody is judging... everyone in here is very giving... giving of encouragement, inspiration and even advice (altho they may not always realise that LOL). Oh yes, I've been waiting to see the sock quilt too Coalie, thanks for the reminder... I'm very curious, never seen or heard of one before!
Been a beautiful day doon here... Sassy and I took went for a wee hoon down country and had fish and chips on a river bank... no wind, and mild... even managed a wee wander along the river bank.

lviolets - 2013-08-27 17:37:00

And you are probably missing your mum as well bar. Things are never quite settled when someone is missing. I am seeing the nurse on Monday. She wants to monitor my weight loss. I am really happy about that...although she said there will be times when she is not my favourite nurse. I'll make it fair for her. There will be times when I won't be the ideal patient too. Because of my lack of height, my rotund waistline and my weight I am currently classified as obese. O. B. E. S . E! I hope I can change that within a year! Will you still be my friend?!!

jumbobon - 2013-08-27 17:44:00

Jumbo, I see that the biggest problem you have is your height, if you were taller all would be fine ... maybe we could s-t-r-e-t-c-h you or get you some high heels ;)

coalrange1 - 2013-08-27 18:33:00

Here here im in agreeance with all above...the jury has spoken! WE ALL SHARE our projects...tis SOOOOOOOOOOOOO inspiring!
Obese jumbo...never...I can see from here you only take up a wee part of a line, only eight spaces to be exact lol...we loves ya ♥
I have a box of trumpets in the freezer if any one wants a treat?

grizzvk - 2013-08-27 18:34:00

tis nite from me
sweet dreams all

dilligaf_dah - 2013-08-27 21:53:00

nite nite from me too
sweetdreams :)
thanks for the trumpet Grizz mmm yumm :)

Edited by coalrange1 at 10:12 pm, Tue 27 Aug

coalrange1 - 2013-08-27 22:11:00

Up you get. The sun is shining you know where ! and breakfast is on the hob, the kettle is bubbling merrily and I am laying in the sack just like you, catching up with all the blogs I follow. Muttley is 64 today...and yes, I still need him!! Have a great day...

jumbobon - 2013-08-28 07:17:00

thanks for breakie jumbo. had a sewing day yesterday teaching a lady how to use her machine. feet cold today so need to get dressed,

carolev - 2013-08-28 07:21:00

happy birthday Muttley

carolev - 2013-08-28 07:21:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUTLEY enjoy it
Morning ALL
Thanks for brekkie jumbo 2 coffeezzzzZZZzzzzz plz
Nice and sunny here but nippy at the moment
Have a nice day all.

dilligaf_dah - 2013-08-28 07:45:00

Thanks for all the kind words on my first block. It is nice to boost my confidence. The photo doesn't show it that clearly, as the points etc don't match up but I don't care. I made it myself and thats what counts. I have asked on an auction of a large seller re a 1/4 inch foot for my machine but haven't received a reply. doesn't matter as I will mark the seam until I get the hang of it.. Oh and Happy birthday Mutley. i don't know you but hope you have a great day.

juju40 - 2013-08-28 08:38:00

**Happy Birthday Muttley** :) have a lovely day :)
Thanks for cuppas, just had a thought, Dilli and her 2 cuppas each morning she may be getting one for Stan aha hahaha ;)
sunny here tis nice.

coalrange1 - 2013-08-28 09:25:00

shhhhhsssss coalie dont tell all.............
heheheeeeeeeeee
Jugs on for 2 more cuppas hahahahaaaa
help yourself

dilligaf_dah - 2013-08-28 10:35:00

So Jumbo you're only problem is that you're vertically challenged... Sassy and I both have that problem too LOL! Happy birthday Mr Muttley, hope the Mrs is spoiling ya rotten ;-) Your turn for breakie in bed was it???

lviolets - 2013-08-28 11:45:00

juju40 wrote:

Thanks for all the kind words on my first block. It is nice to boost my confidence. The photo doesn't show it that clearly, as the points etc don't match up but I don't care. I made it myself and thats what counts. I have asked on an auction of a large seller re a 1/4 inch foot for my machine but haven't received a reply. doesn't matter as I will mark the seam until I get the hang of it.. .

What a pain juju! Try asking on one of this sellers listings, I've always found her very helpful...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=376578
3&from=fav

Another suggestion is to place a wee chunk of post it notes in front of the feed dogs to guide your fabric thru. Post its are good as they are all stuck together and provide a little height to keep your fabric on track. You may mind that even with a 1/4" foot, it may still not be accurate unless you can shift the needle position? My old Pfaff couldn't, so even with the foot it still took some fiddling to get an accurate seam. Just have to find a way that works for you and your machine :-) Fun tho!

lviolets - 2013-08-28 11:59:00

Anybody got a large patterned fabric they don't want to cut too small? Or want a large block (18") to make up a fast quilt? Check out this...
http://tinyurl.com/olqegcn

Cutting instructions are included on the videos... plus a 9" version too
http://wpt.org/SewingWithNancy/Video/sew-big-quilt-blocks-pa
rt-1
http://wpt.org/SewingWithNancy/Video/sew-big-quilt-blocks-pa
rt-2

lviolets - 2013-08-28 12:05:00

what kind of foot and what make of machine. I seem to have lots of feet laying around

carolev - 2013-08-28 12:20:00

Hello...those quilts are neat Vi, takes my fancy in fact... saved!
Have had a busy morning so far, had to zoom to the chemist for mr grizz ...got the rotten hacking cough and cold etc so I am sleeping in spare room, very sensible I thought.
Happy birthday mr muttley :) have a lovely day everyone.

grizzvk - 2013-08-28 12:29:00

Thanks for link to the quilts Vi, ive saved them too :)
{{ hugs }} for Mr Grizz, theres a lot of bugs around :(

Edited by coalrange1 at 1:36 pm, Wed 28 Aug

coalrange1 - 2013-08-28 13:36:00

Get well mr grizz and keep those bug gers to yourself, m'kay?
Love the pattern too vi. I have some fabric that it would suit very well. Have been out for lunch. Very nice too.

jumbobon - 2013-08-28 14:38:00

Thanks lviolets for your hints. I have just received a reply from the trader sewshop who made an auction for me for a 1/4 inch foot that should fit my machine. Yay. Is just under $50 but hopefully it will help. Now for it to arrive by Saturday so I can try it on Sunday after I wake up from nightshift. Thanks again.

juju40 - 2013-08-28 16:21:00

juju40 is that the foot the guy in franklin is sell for $50 I have 2 of them can give you 1 free if you like

carolev - 2013-08-28 16:29:00

Heh... The sock quilt was a disaster.

Lesson learnt: Thread from a dollar-shop may not be usable.

I was molting socks while snapping the photo for the compitition. Judging is still occuring, so cannot share the picture yet... and I intend to get better thread and re-sew the sock-quilt.

Mostly because I want to practice with the sewing machine a wee bit more before I start on my first proper quilt.

seagull33 - 2013-08-28 16:36:00

carolev wrote:

juju40 is that the foot the guy in franklin is sell for $50 I have 2 of them can give you 1 free if you like

The trader sewshop is based in wellington. Thanks for the offer but I have already purchased using the buy now auction # 632048832, and have already paid through Pay Now. Thanks again.

juju40 - 2013-08-28 16:59:00

Hi girls long time since I been on here. Have shifted house now I was sick of the bogan neighbours and my son being picked on all the time. We are in a much nicer neighbourhood and closer to the school. We also have much bigger yard for L to play in and of course the dog to run around. Havent done any sewing for a while as my machine was packed and still is, haven't quite got sewing area organized yet. Been doing my crochet tho, have completed L's blanket and started 2 more...am addicted to it..
Hope you are well, better think about some tea for me and the boy..

shell156 - 2013-08-28 17:04:00

crossing fingers for the sock quilt to win :)
Gidday Shell, the new place sounds great, L will enjoy the space and the peace. Crochet is addictive, our #1 daughter is making blanket after blanket and no sign of ever stopping haha. Glad to see you back :) can we see pics ?

coalrange1 - 2013-08-28 18:06:00

good night all

carolev - 2013-08-28 19:11:00

Yeehah! Shell is back. Good to see you shell and great to hear things are looking up for you.
I still haven't been in my shed. One of the twins has been home with a cold so he has been keeping me company. We did get some fabric wrapped in rusted objects today and have put them in plastic bags under the water tank for a few days. It'll be exciting to rinse them out and see what magic has happened. The fabric was soaked in a 50 50 mix of white vinegar and water before being introduced to the rusty stuff. I have high hopes of some lovely things happening.
Tea is still cooking because people came in this evening so it will be a late meal for us.
Having fun?

jumbobon - 2013-08-28 19:12:00

I am! Did dishes, sorted the recycling, now am debating the merits of doing some laundry. Only, if I do all my jobs tonight I might get bored tomorrow night, right?

Right?!

Hope Muttley had a good day!

Edited by drommy at 8:09 pm, Wed 28 Aug

drommy - 2013-08-28 20:09:00

oooh Jumbo, rusty fabric yeah that sounds really nice, hope it works well.
Drommy tomorrow night you could always bake our snupper if you are bored hehe ;)
im sewing the binding and watching the babies

coalrange1 - 2013-08-28 20:46:00

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3728361987_3cd8da0197.jp
g
and icecream :)
sweetdreams

coalrange1 - 2013-08-28 22:35:00

just what I needed coalie some icecream.
Thanks
Tis nite from me
sweeet dreamzzzZZZZZzzzzz

dilligaf_dah - 2013-08-28 22:51:00

Good morning. It is going to rain today and if the forecast hadn't warned me the cats have! They have been going nutcase around the house this morning. Oh to have a bit of that energy...
Muttley has the kettle and toast on so if you are quick you might be able to pinch it before he notices!
Have a great day.

jumbobon - 2013-08-29 06:49:00

morning all. not to well today must have court Dilli's bugs when I talked to her on phone. might go back to bed, we have fog here but there is no fog on the other side of city,

carolev - 2013-08-29 07:21:00

Morning all. Carolev, I well remember those foggy Waikato mornings as I lived in Hamilton for 16 years. Don't get them much in Wanganui.
Had a splurge party with my girls last night and went to a restaurant for dessert platter. I will post before and after photos. Cost $40 for the five of us and it was delicious.
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/281597229.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/281597234.jpg
Sorry, didn't leave much for you ..

barbrose - 2013-08-29 07:36:00

Morning ALL
Oh Bar those look so yummy and NO you didnt leave us much at all. but the crumbs sure tasted yummy.
Thanks for the COFFEE and toast jumbo just filled all the gaps.
Foggy here too carole but not to bad I can see the wash line to hang the washing on.
Hope you all have a nice day.'
do something funny or interesting so you can look back on it and laugh.
Jugs boiling so the coffee is calling

dilligaf_dah - 2013-08-29 08:52:00

Goodmorning
thanks for cuppas, yum desert Bar mmm
Chockie Boy is 6 today wow time is flying by. After school he is going 10 pin bowling and out for tea.
almost finished the binding just the hand sewing to do, will leave that till tonight and starting another quilt. Got some gorgeous little panels from Thumpacat and am using one of those.
Hope you are all keeping warm tis pretty chilly :(

coalrange1 - 2013-08-29 11:13:00

fog went now is pissing down with rain, and cool, got people coming for dinner,

carolev - 2013-08-29 13:25:00

Thappy Birthday Chockie Boy...and I hope you got loads of presents on your special day.
Everybody happy?

jumbobon - 2013-08-29 13:32:00

Happy Birthday to chockie boy hope you had lots of fun. and lots of goodies to eat.
Freezing cold here at the moment
jugs on to refill the hotty and coffeeeeeeeeeeee
Soup for dinner tonite.
Have a nice evening all.

dilligaf_dah - 2013-08-29 16:02:00

Happy Birthday Chockie Boy!!!!

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