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What Other Fabric Stores Are Around?
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on July 11, 2008
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Hi all!
I am trying to get back into sewing and I want to make some new throw pillows for my den. I found some fabric at Jo-Ann in Arlington but did not like the s...
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- The store on Midway (north of 635) is called Cutting Corners. I think it is a little cheaper than Calico Corners.
- My absolute favorite is Cutting Corners on Hulen St. in Fort Worth. They are only open til 5pm. They have great fabrics and tons of great trim and rods.
- If you can drive into Dallas, there are two on Inwood Road, just south of 635: Calico Corners and Fabric Factory. Fabric Factory has a huge selection of fabrics, and C...
Frustrated Mom Needs Toddler Sweatpants!!!
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on September 6, 2008
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Hi moms,
I am due to have our second baby mid October. So...I am attempting to get my almost three year old's Halloween costume finished early. I cannot find white ...
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- Russell or Hanes or any of those athletic companies should sell them online if not, you'd think any store! Make sure you type in the word cheap as the first word in yo...
- I would wait. Our stores have just now put out their long-sleeved and long pants in regular weight so it'll be just a matter of time before the heavier stuff comes out.
- OK- check out the Divine Consign at the Grapevine Convention Center this Sunday- dont know whats left but grat for people with kids- nice stuff- everything you can ima...
Seeking Mom and Baby to Try Out Organic Quilt
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on July 14, 2008
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I'm a mom of eight (7 stepkids and a daughter) and grandma to eight more, and am author of the book 90-Minute Quilts. (you can check this out at 90minutequilts.com) I ...
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- Hello Meryl Ann, I don't know if I was too slow to respond, but I wold be willing to try your "green" quilt. I live in Diamond Bar but I work in Los Angeles. Email...
- Wow, I thought you would have hundreds of requests by now. hahaha It sounds great! My friend is due any day and is trying to do it as "green" as possible. So, if you a...
- I would love to give it a try. I have a 1 year old girl. --K.
Need Pink Fleece with A&M, Mavericks or Cowboys Print, Please!
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on August 8, 2008
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Hi Mamas!
I'm making a fleece blanket for an Aggie who is about to have a little girl. Her husband played for A&M and I thought it would be fun to make a pink flee...
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- Good morning J., I have seen A&M fleece and T shirts at Wal-Mart in The Colony with the pink quilt ribbon that goes around all four corners. Wish you the best. I am...
- With an Aggie, you've gotta go with an A & M print. But definately near impossible to find. Best best go to a specialty fabric shop. Childress Fabrics in Frisco is goo...
- You might check with the A&M website (bookstore) to see if they have fabric with the print. I know that my alumni bookstore has various prints with the school logo.....
Advice for Getting 4-Year-old to Help Self Dress Needed
Asked by K.J. from Rochester
on February 5, 2008
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My 4-year-old daughter will not dress herself and I need advice to how to motivate her. She attends preschool 5 mornings a week and must be there by 8 a.m. I have to...
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- I agree with Michelle, you can take her in her pjs....or try having her go to bed in her clothes for the next day....some battles aren't worth fighting. I don't mean ...
- HI K., I have 2 grown children and a grandchild. I am also a pediatric nurse and have been a pastor's wife who taught parenting classes. As for your 4 year old, I c...
- I think she needs to go to bed earlier. Start your bedtime routine at 7:00 and hopefully she'll be asleep by at least 8 but 7:30 would be better. 8 a.m. is very e...
Quilting?
Asked by B.A. from Bloomington
on April 21, 2007
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I would love to learn how to quilt and I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that offered lessons?
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- The Quilting Shed in Carlinville, Il is a great place to go. It is owned by Sue Ann Barto. Have fun!
- I believe that Michaels offers classes for quilting and similar things. Joanne Fabrics or Hancock fabrics also offers classes on a variety of different things. I bel...
- I dont know where you are from, but in rockford there is a place called quilters haven. Its off E State. They teach lots of classes from beginers to advanced.
Halloween in September
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on August 15, 2007
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I need help finding a reasonable store that sells Toddler Halloween costumers either by ordering online or shopping locally. We do Halloween up at my camper over Labo...
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- Hi C., I know that places like www.lillianvernon.com and www.onestepahead.com all have come out with their costumes but they can sometimes get a little unreasonable, ...
- I was in Jo-Ann fabrics the other day and they had some costumes out.
- Hi C.- I was just at a party store today (like Party City) and they had loads of costumes out already. You may want to check one of their stores and they are usual...
Dirty Iron
Asked by M.F. from Minneapolis
on March 8, 2007
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I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem. My iron has this sticky build-up on it, I have only tried rubbing it with a rag, as I am afraid to ruin the iron. ...
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- Try nail polish remover. It's sort of a stripper so it'll take the stuff off, and, since it has alcohol in it, it'll dry quicky. Good luck.
- if you warm the iron before you try to remove the gunk it will come off much much easier, yes you can use soap and water...it should work. (not so hot you burn yours...
- My Mom told me to use a rag with vinegar on it. I would try that first because you probably have some around the house. Good luck, J.
Party Favor Last Minute Help!
Asked by A.J. from Raleigh
on August 15, 2008
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This weekend I have 50 people attending a couple's baby shower. The order for the favors has been lost! So, I have 24 hours to think of something and get it... You a...
