"I started sewing when I was 13. My mother bought a high end machine from a local department store. It had many cams and I would play with the different designs. I lost that sewing machine in a move when I was twenty…"
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Katriina Alanko commented on the blog post 'Sewing Escape - FAIL'"Not exactly user friendly service. Have you ever found what you need in the first store you entered? Sometimes I think that all store owners stock exactly the same stuff on purpose. Very frustrating. My dream is to open a…"
Katriina Alanko left a comment for Libby Mackey"Hi Libby ~
I started sewing when I was 9 years old when my mother bought a second hand treadle machine. I was hooked. That was about 60 years ago and I haven't stopped yet. I've recently discovered quilting and find…"
Katriina Alanko posted a status"I'm urging all Finnish gals to join the Finnish Chat and Ompelu channel."
Katriina Alanko replied to the discussion 'Felt Cake Play-food/Pincushion Tutorial - by Kajsa Wikman' in the group Finnish Chat and Ompelu (Sew!)"The cake looks good enough to eat! I think I need one of those. Kajsa, do you speak Finn? English?
I hope all Finnish "flikkat" will join this group. We Finns need to get to know each other."
Katriina Alanko commented on Susan's photo
Notions Give-Away?
"I have two favourites - a Clover seam ripper and serger tweezers. The seam ripper doubles as an awl and the tweezers are my extra hand and are at all my machines.
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Katriina Alanko replied to the discussion 'Today is the last day to sign up for the quilt swap' in the group Quilting Swaps"Hi D..
What is a DC number? I'm feeling particularly dense today and need a little clarification. Thanks.
Katriina"
Katriina Alanko commented on Diana Baron's photo
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"Hmmm. What a great idea! I think that may be the way to fool the wild turkeys that love to nibble on my stuff. The deer too. I really don't need any help killing plants. I'm very talented that way - I…"
Katriina Alanko replied to the discussion 'Today is the last day to sign up for the quilt swap' in the group Quilting Swaps"Hi D ~
My address is: Katriina Alanko
1025 Walker Rd.
Gravenhurst, ON,…"
Katriina Alanko commented on Janet Harris's photo
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"I hope to someday be able to create quilts like that. I especially like the fishy one. Congrats on fantastic stitching."
Tabatha Smith left a comment for Katriina Alanko"I saw your comment about my fractured quilt. I went back and posted a pic of what the quilt looked like to begin with. I had sewed 5" blocks together, sliced up the quilt , sewed it back together,added a white border, sliced it up and sewed it…"
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- I am an awesome:
- I'm a retired elementary school teacher and still teach sewing to adults and do some designing and pattern drafting. I designed costumes for dance studios for 25+ years. My collection of sewing and quilting related books is threatening to fill my house. I enjoy working with others to exchange ideas and techniques.
- My sewing interests are:
- garment, drapery, home decor, quilting, pattern drafting
- I sew as a:
- hobbyist
- I am interested in learning how to:
- do art quilts and designing my own blocks/quilts.
- My sewing machine(s):
- Serger, Janome 4900QC, Singer serger, a couple of older Kenmores and Singers
- The brand(s) of my sewing machine(s):
- Janome, Husqvarna Viking
- I am interested in patterns such as:
- ePatterns, Independents, Your Own, my own, Simplicity, Mcall, Butterick,Vogue, Independents
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- At 9:35pm on June 3, 2012,
Libby Mackey said… I started sewing when I was 13. My mother bought a high end machine from a local department store. It had many cams and I would play with the different designs. I lost that sewing machine in a move when I was twenty something. Have not sewen since until this year. I bought a Singer Futura CE-150 and have sewn on it since December, 2011.
I recently constructed a dress shirt for a ring bearer in a wedding. I don't typically sew for others but really enjoyed that.
- At 8:37pm on March 14, 2012, Tabatha Smith said…
I saw your comment about my fractured quilt. I went back and posted a pic of what the quilt looked like to begin with. I had sewed 5" blocks together, sliced up the quilt , sewed it back together,added a white border, sliced it up and sewed it again. then added a final border of white.
- At 7:18pm on December 1, 2009,
Birdie said… - Hi there! I just saw your question @ Pattern Makers Group. Have you ever tried the Pattern Master Boutique? It looks like it might solve the problem you're having. I just heard an excellent recommendation for it from a fellow Sew What's New member. You can check it out on my page under the comments. Have a great day!
- At 8:12am on September 12, 2009,
Mary said…
- Hi Katriina
I'm from Sudbury, we are not that far apart.
- At 9:12am on June 24, 2009,
Kathy Strain said… - You're not kidding a blast from the past. I am at the same place. All the kids have grown up and we are now grandparents of two little boys. Mandy lives in Prescott with her husband and two sons; Michael is at home right now having just graduated college and Matthew graduated college last year and has moved out last month with his girlfriend. I quit working at Fabricland 4 years ago at the end of July. It was great to hear from you.
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