tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post8148824475405297703..comments2024-03-28T16:13:34.971-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Little Things!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-72956479969177809292011-12-31T22:34:54.025-05:002011-12-31T22:34:54.025-05:00Going thru the above comments Nanette wrote the sa...Going thru the above comments Nanette wrote the same thing I was going to say... if the pans bother you paint them! They don't bother me... and mine are far worse than yours... with 4 kids, 5 if you count DH (he tells everyone that he has 4 kids and I have 5... him being the biggest one I have!)and almost 36 years of marriage... yeah, to be honest... I'd just spray the old ones some bright cheery color and use the new ones in the kitchen (besides; they will be a bit easier to clean... being new and all!) As long as your happy... everyone will be happy (at least at your house!).Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744073613012413496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-57398428294662424392011-12-29T14:14:37.935-05:002011-12-29T14:14:37.935-05:00Bonnie, I have a big,easy,and inexpensive tip for ...Bonnie, I have a big,easy,and inexpensive tip for you to get those pans looking like new. This will work on metal cookie sheets and pans, as well as glass pyrex-type pans, and those white corning-ware type pans. The product is Barkeeper's Friend. It comes in a can with a shaker top like Comet. (I do not like the liquid version of it, just the powder version.) Wet the dish, sprinkle Barkeeper's Friend on it, wait just a few minutes, then rub with a cloth or brush. The old stuff should come off very easily. You won't believe it!It also works on smooth top stoves too. A paste of BF also gets iron stains out of clothes. Great product. I get it at grocery stores/discount stores but not everyone carries it. It's about $2 a can. Hope I don't sound like a commercial! Now, back to sewing.....I'm just getting started on Orca Bay...Sally in SCSally Langston Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08947024909324503884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-73755051657109296722011-12-29T07:05:25.157-05:002011-12-29T07:05:25.157-05:00How funny -- I thought I was weird that I seem to ...How funny -- I thought I was weird that I seem to notice the clock is 11:11 so frequently! Wish I knew if there was some significance. Or maybe I've trained my subconscious to look at the clock at that time nearly every day. Boo, I hate logical answers.Britahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655767831371480880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-38943743134433738072011-12-29T05:55:42.310-05:002011-12-29T05:55:42.310-05:00In the last picture, is that big white round thing...In the last picture, is that big white round thing sewing thread? How BIG is that?????Nikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178660019531041699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-27224175931265013992011-12-28T21:46:07.831-05:002011-12-28T21:46:07.831-05:00We always called the pans with sides like yours &q...We always called the pans with sides like yours "jelly roll" pans. My cookie sheets don't have sides! The jelly roll pans make perfect trays, don't they? Recently I found an even bigger one in a thrift shop. Maybe it was a restaurant tray, but I'll never know! It comes in handy for all sorts of things. I love cool numbers! I know someone who was 44 on 8/8/88 and a couple who married on 6/5/65.Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-38550116866145774322011-12-28T21:05:08.936-05:002011-12-28T21:05:08.936-05:00Bonnie, you are so funny!!! I love the way you sh...Bonnie, you are so funny!!! I love the way you share the simple things in life with us! You had me running into the kitchen to see just how bad my cookie sheets look. Yep, just about as bad as yours :*D Enjoy your visit with Jason and hope you have very happy & prosperous New Year!!!Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-25242759674190685742011-12-28T16:22:53.788-05:002011-12-28T16:22:53.788-05:00I was just thinking about how ugly and used my she...I was just thinking about how ugly and used my sheet pan looked....and then you posted about your much used cookie sheets! I use the tops of storage containers to place my pieces on...what kind of thread are you using on your machine? And what is the huge spool of white thread?<br />Alice in Central Florida<br />amiddlem@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-27149694742606921552011-12-28T16:13:39.008-05:002011-12-28T16:13:39.008-05:00My husband and I literally chose our wedding date ...My husband and I literally chose our wedding date because 1. the maid of honor having a baby the month we really wanted to get married 2.the band wasn't availble for 2nd choice so on we went to the 3rd choice 11/11/00. Happy to say we celebrated our 11th anniversary on 11/11/11.Bjwalsh101https://www.blogger.com/profile/13283757010580749027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-43996079577751437752011-12-28T14:46:45.295-05:002011-12-28T14:46:45.295-05:00So true Bonnie so true - our lives are made up of ...So true Bonnie so true - our lives are made up of little things - precious things - and by paying attention to all the little things we have a fuller and happier life. BTW those new cookies sheets are just beautiful!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100411566414523718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-5018235282170776712011-12-28T14:29:37.259-05:002011-12-28T14:29:37.259-05:00I just saw a "little thing" in your post...I just saw a "little thing" in your post that made me happy. I love the idea of using non-slip drawer liner under your machine. My little baby lock jumps all over the place when I serge the edges of new fabric. Thanks for the idea!Bettecrochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063113093503720907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-73678132812449454732011-12-28T14:18:59.366-05:002011-12-28T14:18:59.366-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bettecrochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063113093503720907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-57645895944131923572011-12-28T12:19:00.250-05:002011-12-28T12:19:00.250-05:00I totally agree with you--it IS the little things ...I totally agree with you--it IS the little things that count. I got a petite pix of my new granddaughter and I all framed to hang on my tree--sooo neat; and two tins of wonderful green tea to fill my thermos (which keeps it hot while I push through all those twosies!!) for my sewing room. Have a healthy happy new year..JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91421656485453737582011-12-28T12:06:22.158-05:002011-12-28T12:06:22.158-05:00I love the little things--but I love the big thing...I love the little things--but I love the big things, too! Like the fact that the workers are even now installing the cultured marble surround for the jetted tub in the master bathroom! We've lived in this house for 27 years and are just now finishing the master bath. I'm ready for this big thing!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-52771354827907435992011-12-28T12:02:17.849-05:002011-12-28T12:02:17.849-05:00Oh Bonnie, you're so funny! I would use those ...Oh Bonnie, you're so funny! I would use those pretty new cookie sheets IN my kitchen, and get some pretty spray paint for the old ones! :)<br />Vickie in ClevelandCat Herderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534636133499906791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-76016734900489076172011-12-28T11:38:57.954-05:002011-12-28T11:38:57.954-05:00Those cookie sheets show many batches of 'love...Those cookie sheets show many batches of 'love' cookies. Never be embarrassed about your bakeware showing lots of use. Your boys grew up with homemade cookies and that is more important than pretty bakeware.Julie Farneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735486944372228954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-46718464377727092672011-12-28T11:31:03.617-05:002011-12-28T11:31:03.617-05:00It always makes me feel better when a quilter of y...It always makes me feel better when a quilter of your renown admits to sewing a mile of piecing with an empty bobbin. LOL! So glad I'm not the only one who does that.<br /><br />I might have to try that cookie sheet approach!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09232459401326203771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-19639931853429263042011-12-28T11:16:15.719-05:002011-12-28T11:16:15.719-05:00You could still use the old cookie sheets for sewi...You could still use the old cookie sheets for sewing only, spray paint them black, even that chalkboard paint or the new write erase paint then you could note "start here" if needed. <br />Since you are going to Charlotte, will you be stopping at Maryjo's?? I am so jealous you are so close.<br /><br />Signed, FloridaNanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199611865435864619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-68710466251719233652011-12-28T11:16:09.575-05:002011-12-28T11:16:09.575-05:00you would enjoy the book of Awesome! it is about ...you would enjoy the book of Awesome! it is about noticing the little things and how awesome they can be. Things like reading your favorite blog/inspiration! :>laquaqltrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911392623371628530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-20841871548612399742011-12-28T11:02:16.392-05:002011-12-28T11:02:16.392-05:00Little things make me happy too. I feel that means...Little things make me happy too. I feel that means we are easily pleased and not too critical of others. I get tickled when sewing units come out even without trying.<br />Those cookie sheets are beautiful. I love the shape...more square than rectangle.<br />I use trays to move parts to the sewing machine. We quilters are so inventive!<br />XOXOOXO SubeeSubeeSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952143788729940825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58014054132897153732011-12-28T10:32:57.845-05:002011-12-28T10:32:57.845-05:00I am always amazed at how Quilters find dual uses ...I am always amazed at how Quilters find dual uses for kitchen/storage things they have on hand in their home. <br />I am loving the stars!Marjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906992320495311399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-13572636349640213082011-12-28T10:28:19.268-05:002011-12-28T10:28:19.268-05:00Where did you get that enormous cone of white thre...Where did you get that enormous cone of white thread?<br /><br />I use the deep meat trays that hold 4 - 5 lbs. of ground meat. I run them thru the dishwasher and then use them for holding project or stacks of units. I also have some large plastic trays from an OR nurse that held sterilized surgical instruments that are cookie sheet size and larger. These are great for holding blocks and larger units.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886998491080260330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-1413719719071450572011-12-28T10:16:18.692-05:002011-12-28T10:16:18.692-05:00Yep, it's the little things that just make me ...Yep, it's the little things that just make me go ga-ga!!! Love the idea of using the baking pans.<br />I'll share a tip I learned on Pintrest that I just learned and tried yesterday - sure did! They showed pans just like that and used a paste of baking soda & peroxide - can put on with fingers or I used a green scrubbie. I used it on an OLD pot that had been left in the house when we bought it in 1970, so the crud, oil, etc has been added to since then. Hubby's daughter left it when she moved, and so I decided what the heck, it would be a good experiment...... voila!!!! I was stunned with excitement - of course it was late and no one to share the goodness til now!! Thanks!! LOL!!!lovetostitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530983295336105825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-25173574187712702782011-12-28T10:12:16.174-05:002011-12-28T10:12:16.174-05:00Yes Bonnie, those cookie sheets do tell a deliciou...Yes Bonnie, those cookie sheets do tell a delicious story! lol But so what. They have done what was intended of them and MORE! My grand daughter moved in to her new apartment last night. Her Dad drove her down to Charlotte and they carried everything up 3 flights of stairs to her new digs. That makes me very happy to know she is getting settled where she wants to be for now at least. I'm not sure if you got to see my email to you of the quilt my sister passed on to me. Hopefully I sent it to the right email address. Wishing you happy thoughts for your special day.<br />MaryellaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-73452321550302859772011-12-28T09:58:33.426-05:002011-12-28T09:58:33.426-05:00great idea for the cookie sheets! And love your ne...great idea for the cookie sheets! And love your new shiny ones!<br />Hope you have lots of little happy things today!Flo @ Butterfly Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526024695998355238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-2179088888389938112011-12-28T09:51:52.572-05:002011-12-28T09:51:52.572-05:00Really love the idea of cookie sheet carriers. I u...Really love the idea of cookie sheet carriers. I usually just slide them onto my long cutting ruler. I will re-consider this option! Let me see, 30 years of baking, maybe 1 batch of cookies a month (on average), equals some really happy people in your life!! BTW LOVE the new 'table' on your sewing machine! No duct tape!<br />Faye<br />abusyquilter@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com