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Becky B. · 12-16-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Minno

I've looked for Airstream fabric but couldn't find it - is it out there somewhere?

Kay

I'll ask my sister where she got it. I think she got it online somewhere.

Jezibels · 12-16-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by beckybillrae

I'll ask my sister where she got it. I think she got it online somewhere.

Here is a thread link to fabrics with little Airstreams on them:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f39/...ges-67853.html

sewmary · 12-16-2010, 09:32 AM

How have I missed this thread?! I tote a little Janome for piecing. Delighted to meet other Airstream quilters.

rebelstand · 12-16-2010, 09:37 AM

Welcome sewmary... we love pictures here!

transplant · 01-01-2011, 02:52 PM

hi quilters, are any of you going to the 'canopener'???
if so maybe we can get together.
thanks pat

Jezibels · 01-01-2011, 04:14 PM

Here is a little bag I made from some scraps to carry the Flip video camera and batteries.

Happy New Year!

Sav'h Steve · 01-01-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Minno

I've looked for Airstream fabric but couldn't find it - is it out there somewhere?

Kay

Try a search on Michael Miller Trailer Travel. This print has vintage travel trailers, it may be what your looking for.

maxandgeorgia · 01-01-2011, 07:52 PM

Hi, Pat! We went to the first Can Opener Rally at Top Hill Preserve, and finally were able to make reservations to attend again this year. However, prudence is telling us we should wait til warmer mid-February to spend time on the Gulf, so we will probably cancel tomorrow, with REAL regret. If we break loose and head south the next day or two, I'll look for you there. Enjoy...it's a gorgeous resort and beach. ~G

maxandgeorgia · 01-01-2011, 08:03 PM

So, what is everyone doing, quilting, during the New Year's Day sports frenzy? I usually find a quiet cubbyhole somewhere in the house and read the day away. Today however, I carried my little Featherweight and all my sewing "stuff" into the family room, set up my sewing station including a little table with tiny iron and pad, and spent the day- in the middle of all the football -cutting and then piecing a small quilt I'm making for our nearby Girls' Town. We took a pile of PieceMakers' (church) quilts there just before the holiday and the lady in charge was so excited. A young teen was due to arrive momentarily, very distraught, and the lady thought one of the quilts would be a wonderful warm welcoming gift for her. I went way out of my own comfort zone to select fabrics for this rather simple quilt. I taught 8th grade English and remember well some angry, unhappy teens, and I remember the love of black and neon pinks, greens, blues, and purples that so many girls liked in their clothes. I found a base fabric in a wild paisley, black background with all the above neon colors; selected two companion fabrics in a neon turquoise batik and a bright yellow/white dots; found a companion black with all the colors dots for the inner border, binding, and back. I'm going to go blind, but I can see some unhappy eyes sparkling one of these days when she receives this little quilt. That's what I'm doing this weekend. What about all of you? Happy New Year 2011 and best wishes for many exciting quilting projects, some enjoyed while you travel in your Airstreams! ~G

transplant · 01-01-2011, 11:21 PM

hi g i was hoping for some company o well. so sorry you have to pass. we were going last yr but pulled out glad we did. hoping for warm weather but fleece and down coats are ready.
i love this site, it spurs me on to get in gear have so many ufo's.
happy new year everyone.
pat

rebelstand · 01-02-2011, 07:07 AM

G,
wish I could say I was productive. I got struck down with the crud on our way back home. I can't wait to see pictures of what you are doing.
Nicki

Minno · 01-02-2011, 09:25 AM

I was hoping to get into some quilting this weekend, but we're doing something else close to my heart: putting new granite tile on my kitchen counters. Can't complain! I'm lucky in that hubby is NOT a sports fan! Only game we tend to watch is Army/Navy, unless the Olympics are on.......

Kay

Jezibels · 01-05-2011, 07:48 AM

Im dreaming up making a picnic table tablecloth to get ready for the 2011 camping season, with placemats to match.

I checked my stash and found some vintage 60's-70's canvas and some 10 year old canvas kitchen valances, stay tuned!

Jezibels · 01-06-2011, 05:11 PM

Here is the campsite Tablecloth and Placemats!

rebelstand · 01-30-2011, 08:31 AM

Ok Quilters/Sewers.... where have we all been? I've been working on a baby quilt, the flower garden quilt, and a Kincade Painting puzzle.

Now I've got a question. This goes back to when Paula(foiled again) and I were having a discussion about replacing my 9410. I have finally decided to get a "new" sewing machine. Paula recommended the 306K. Which I still haven't ruled out but after some research I found it's a bit more machine than I really need for my quilting, most of the ones I've seen on ebay tend to be pricey, and I haven't found one on craiglist yet. I tend to be cheap about my machine purchases....

I am looking for an older zigzag machine and I am hoping for some recommendations. The 500A Rocketeer caught my eye.. and there seems to quite a few available (good or bad thing?). I tend to favor the older singers and haven't found a metal singer I haven't liked. However, I am not against an older Kenmore if they come with a zigzag stitch. My mom had one in a cabinet that I sewed on for years that I gave away when my husband bought the 9410 (hindsight...anyone). Yes it was olive green and would have gone well with the counter in the A/S. I just need it to be somewhat portable..... ie.. not cabinet.

Help....

Jezibels · 01-31-2011, 11:12 AM

Here is what I'm currently working on, I stopped to take a few pics for you guys this morning before the big snowstorm hits us here in Chicago!
Its just the quilt top thats complete, still have to baste and bind! It is roughly 9' x 9'.

Tucumcari · 02-01-2011, 01:27 AM

What an awesome project. And P. S. We bought a 68 Tradewind and have it gutted now. Waiting for spring!!! and then we can begin the rebuild project.

Jezibels · 02-01-2011, 07:38 AM

Thanks Tucumcari-

Cant wait to see pics of the Tradewind! Are you going to have the center twin beds? Thats what we have and love the layout.

mcair · 02-01-2011, 08:24 AM

Going to get more embroidery done for the fleece Cancer blankets today. If my power lasts. We are waiting for "Snowmageddon" to start at any moment. Already have ice and sleet and a bunch of the white stuff it headed straight for us. 86 days till Paducah! Not that I'm counting or anything. LOL

Foiled Again · 02-01-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelstand

Ok Quilters/Sewers.... where have we all been? I've been working on a baby quilt, the flower garden quilt, and a Kincade Painting puzzle.

Now I've got a question. This goes back to when Paula(foiled again) and I were having a discussion about replacing my 9410. I have finally decided to get a "new" sewing machine. Paula recommended the 306K. Which I still haven't ruled out but after some research I found it's a bit more machine than I really need for my quilting, most of the ones I've seen on ebay tend to be pricey, and I haven't found one on craiglist yet. I tend to be cheap about my machine purchases....

I am looking for an older zigzag machine and I am hoping for some recommendations. The 500A Rocketeer caught my eye.. and there seems to quite a few available (good or bad thing?). I tend to favor the older singers and haven't found a metal singer I haven't liked. However, I am not against an older Kenmore if they come with a zigzag stitch. My mom had one in a cabinet that I sewed on for years that I gave away when my husband bought the 9410 (hindsight...anyone). Yes it was olive green and would have gone well with the counter in the A/S. I just need it to be somewhat portable..... ie.. not cabinet.

Help....

The 306 & 319 are actually 3/4 sized head machines. Get one with a wooden base and you can make a quilted bag to carry it in (Use heavy nylon woven straps and encircle the whole bag. That sucker is heavy.

Did you know they made a ZigZagger attachment that fitted on the Featherweight 221? Perfect for the Airstream no?

Janome makes two small machines - one is "almost a toy" for about $50 and the other I think is the "Jem?" that is about $100. For a plastic fantastic machine, these are actually pretty good ones. The only thing I don't like about the Janomes is that the lever that lifts the presser foot points to right rather than going straight back as the Singers do. I'm left handed and it ticks me off. Hmm. I'm going to pull my machine out and look at it. It might be possible to change it over to a "southpaw sewing machine."

BTW I was grazing through ebay and found a very nice looking hand crank machine from the 1920's - now there is a portable suitable for boondocking. IMHO the handcrank is designed for light sewing only just because your right hand is constantly tied up turning it.

Paula