Beginning Fabrics Circa 1825

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Dritz Mighty Travel Steam Iron/Fabric Steamer

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Beginning of purple and green "uptown girl" by creative sewlutions. I should have the top done by this time next week and be waiting on backing fabric.

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Reply added to [Ongoing] Quilt Patterns Discussion

Does fabric make a difference? Yes. Let me answer my own question. When I first started quilting 15 years, I bought fabric at big box stores. I've sewn for over 40 years, so I know quality of fabric. I didn't buy any cotton that was stiff. If it's stiff in the store, it will be stiff in your quilt. Some of it never washes out soft. I would look for the better quality, tighter woven fabric, 15 years ago, the fabric at the big box stores was ok...

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Is this a good build? (my first build planning on buying and beginning soon)

go to this link > https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TWr9Z8 and please tell me if it is a good rig or not

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Reply added to Massdrop x Fitsok Merino Hiker (3-Pack)

Here's my review of these Fitsok Hikers.   I bought 3 drops (9 pairs).  For reference, I also bought 12 pair total of the Darn Tough hikers in 2 previous drops.    First off, if anyone would have asked me  a few months ago if I would EVER invest ~$220 in socks in a few months, I would have told them they're nuts! 

I  live in FL, so I'm hiking 12 months/yr.   At the beginning of this year, I locked into hiking ~10 miles every other day (~150...

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Colored Cork Fabric

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Reply added to Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Kayak

I have two of the older, more modular West Marine versions of this kayak. Something to note about care and protection - do yourself a favor and pick up a can of Atsko Silicone Water Guard. One can is enough for two kayaks/two separate coats (you only need one). Sit your kayak out in the sun for 10-15 minutes until it's completely warm and the fabric is flexible. Spray on evenly on all the fabric surfaces (this INCLUDES the inside tubing!), let...

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Mass Drop Cork Fabric

Just ordered cork fabric. I got purple! Received it today! Fabric is very plyable looks like real cork! I'm excited to sew a Dr. bag style purse. This could be my 4 th purse to be made! Enjoying Mass Drop buying in a new light and repayable ...

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Polar Notions Fabric Organizers

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Reply added to Massdrop x Naked & Famous Ichiban Selvage Denim

Hi again, I'd like to help out by explaining a few things: 

SIZING: I haven't tried the Weird Guy fit, but I own a pair of Skinny Guy fit heavyweight jeans, and compared to these they seem a little bit roomier in the thighs and with a slightly higher rise.  So you don't wear these jeans on the hip but on the waist and your crotch has some room. 

FITTING: Denim stretches... a lot!!! My midweight selvedge jeans have stretched 2 inches per side (4...

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Beginning Cameras

Hey guys! I've just recently become REALLY interested in photography. I have a decent Fujifilm high-zoom point-and-shoot(Finepix HS 25EXR), but I find it lack-luster and not particularly good at any one thing. it takes decent pictures, but no...

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Scented Fabric Half Yard Bundle

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Reply added to ExOfficio BugsAway Insect Shield Bandana (2-Pack)

TL;DR works great, but only for the skin covered by bandana.

I don't have this specific item, but I have the  ExOfficio BugsAway shemagh (big square 52" scarf) I got here last year and it works great.   I live in Minnesota and suit up every time I take my dogs outside.  I wear home treated permethrin pants & shirt, gloves, permethrin treated hat, and a headnet.  Because there's a gap between my shirt and headnet, I wear the scarf.  Zero bug...

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Free Spirit Fabrics to close

I just read the news about Free Spirit Fabrics shuttering their doors. We've had a lot of their fabric drops up in the past. I hope that the designers they work with will find a home. Below is the link from their website. http://freespiritfab...

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