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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 14 2020 : 10:16:00 PM
I am not much of a quilter,,, but I do dabble in quilting...
Here is a wee quilt project I whipped up today... now I just need to find some silica sand to finish this pin cushion,,,
yep! it's now a UFO... lol!
Now, what shall I make/stitch-up tomorrow?
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| katmom |
Posted - May 04 2020 : 1:15:28 PM
Ahh,, that makes sense.. actually my DH has a stone tumbler,, I could check Harbor Freight, they carry stone tumblers,, maybe they have emery ...
thanx 4 the tip.
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - May 04 2020 : 11:52:46 AM
I bought it at a store that had rock tumblers, lapidary equipment, and gold mining supplies. That was awhile ago so now i would probably look online for it.
Judith
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| katmom |
Posted - May 04 2020 : 11:20:26 AM
Judith,, how/where do you buy 'emery'?...
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| katmom |
Posted - May 04 2020 : 11:19:49 AM
gramaDinah,
I used your idea of the sawdust.. I placed the sawdust on 2 baking sheets and placed in the oven for a wee bit, for the heat to sanitize the sawdust.. then let it dry before putting it into the pin cushion.
Works perfect...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| TexasGran |
Posted - May 04 2020 : 07:48:55 AM
Your pin cushion is cute!
TexasGran
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 7:24:53 PM
My mother used emery in pincushions so I found some to use too. It doesn't hold moisture and helps keep needles sharp. Sand is second best.
Judith
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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 4:23:00 PM
Krista,, my daughter does her own 'postage' from home on her computer,, I need her to teach me how to do it.. via computer and printout.. She is her own little P.O. lol!
She has it down to a science,, the mailers, the labels and scale...
FYI.. I luv the Lavender spritz Toner.... but I keep the rose water one on hand as well...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 12:45:18 PM
Try and play around with the shipping and it’s costs. I mail a lot with my makeup and have been searching for the best ways to mail it for the cheapest. The mail lady helps a lot!
Krista |
| katmom |
Posted - Apr 21 2020 : 8:11:16 PM
Oh Diana,, I never thought of that,, and goodness knows,, I can get lots of it out of my hubby's wood work shop!
NancyJo... I just have way to active a mind.. and like to figure things out... even if I don't do a perfect job..
I do love to 'imagine' how things will turn out! and trust me,,, I have had some epic failures! LOL!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Apr 21 2020 : 10:48:15 AM
kat,
I'm NOT MUCH of a quilter. On the other hand you are MUCH!! OF A QUILTER. Just to handy at everything you make.
Which is a very good thing.
Nancy Jo
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| gramadinah |
Posted - Apr 21 2020 : 05:43:16 AM
Grace why use sand? Sawdust is the best.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
| katmom |
Posted - Apr 20 2020 : 7:09:27 PM
Judith, luv the idea of leaving a little trinket or two in the sand for a future find..
and
yes,, good idea to sanitize the sand.... nothing worse then stinky sand odor! of kitty/doggy piddle odor in the sand!
Krista,, yes,, crazy the cost of shipping.
I recently sent a single face mask in a regular 9" legal size envelope,,, 70cents,, and in a small manila 6x9 envelope I sent 2 masks,,, $3.40... I should have sent each mask sepertly, $1.40 vs $3.40... hmmm!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Apr 20 2020 : 1:40:27 PM
Some places charge outlandish shipping. I once ordered a tiny plastic template. It could have been mailed in an ordinary envelope with a forever stamp. Instead they charged me $6. That was the last time that place got my business.
Judith
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 20 2020 : 11:53:01 AM
Grace, you make me chuckle! To bad you don’t live near me. I have loads of sand like dirt you could have. My kids have been playing in it non stop. I can’t believe how much shipping is on something’s. I needed to order some more sticky jewels for my wood project. They were $4 and they wanted $6 in shipping. I couldn’t do it. So I used a different color and made it work. I can ship those jewels for less than $6. It’s not right.
Krista |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Apr 17 2020 : 11:05:56 PM
Sneak over to the playground, take the sand and leave a little something for a child to find. That way it's not stealing. Wash the sand before baking -- it will probably smell better.
Judith
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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 17 2020 : 10:04:01 PM
Thanx Krista,, sooo... here is my question..
If I were to sneak out of the house before sun-up.. head over to the Elementary school or Local Park play ground,, and 'borrow' a cup of playground sand,,
#1 would that be stealing?
#2 do you think I could place the sand on a throw away baking sheet, bake the sand at 350 for 30 min,, would that sanitize the sand?
Or
#3 go on-line and purchase $3 of sand and pay $6 for shipping???
lololol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 17 2020 : 1:11:12 PM
Nice job Grace! Your neighbor will love it! You may make a UFO but you tend to finish them quickly!
Krista |
| katmom |
Posted - Apr 15 2020 : 11:28:03 PM
Thanx for all the sweet comments..
As soon as I get the silica sand to put in it,, I can sew the end closed..
I made it for my dear (around the corner) neighbor,, who is a retired Home EC., teacher and avid quilter.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Apr 15 2020 : 5:17:54 PM
Grace that is a beautiful little piece and the applique machine really looks beautiful!
~Denise
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Apr 15 2020 : 04:53:28 AM
That little vintage machine quilt is so cute!! What a cute project that goes perfectly with one who loves to sew, sew, sew!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Apr 15 2020 : 01:14:37 AM
You look like a quilter to me! Nice!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Apr 15 2020 : 01:12:59 AM
Nicely done. The applique takes it from pretty to wow!
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Apr 15 2020 : 12:19:15 AM
Nice job! Cute appliqué. Tomorrow is another day :-)
Judith
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