Stitching the pieces together
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nail clippers, of course! Thanks
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I had a brand new pair of cuticle trimmers taken away from me about 5 years ago and they cost me $35! and while we are on the subject of security, why, when going through a manual security (not the new enclosed see all xray one) do I have to take my rubber thongs off and put them through so they can view them? The sole isn't even 1/2" thick - what do they think I have in them?
This is why my husband won't fly anymore - the security hassle and the lack of agents and they want you to print your own ticket and tag your own luggage and none of those machines ever ever work for me! Or maybe it's leftover chemo brain or is there Tamoxifen brain?
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My brother in law was still active duty Navy and was coming home on a commercial flight and they took away his nail clippers.
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My favorite, I was on my way to Haiti. I had a six battery flashlight with batteries installed. The TSA took away the batteries. They said it was because it could be used as a weapon. I knew enough to say little. I walked through and went into the adjacent newstand and bought all new batteries, installed them and proceeded onto the plane.
TSA had at first said they were taking the entire flashlight so I was lucky they only took my batteries. I am wil;ling to go through lots of inconvenience if it results in a truely safer flight, but seriously!
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According to the TSA website, scissors are among the carry-on prohibited items, but with the additional description "metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than 4 inches are allowed, but blades longer than 4 inches are prohibited"
I think the rules have changed over time, relaxing a bit since some of the limitations were first imposed.
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Their is judgement involved. If a TSA agent thinks something is a danger it is. I was truely lucky they didnt throw away my entire expensive flashlight.
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We traveled by air the day after the liquid rule went into effect. I had a tiny tube of cold sore medication...Abreva, the kind that costs $17. They took it, a .12 oz lip color, and a 1 oz hand lotion and tossed them. We went into the waiting area and bought a coffee, but could not carry it (liquid coffee purchsed after the security check) to the area of the restroom or the seats at the gate. Three days later we came home and the airport we flew out of didn't even scan my carry on or purse.
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Leaving Hawaii this past February I was subject to a pat down search, as I have a bangle bracelet I can't remove without cutting if off. I have this all the time. Well, The gal started at my ankled and moved up my inner thighs and I had leggings on and she felt across my 'private' area, then up under the light loose top and ran her hands over my camisole and up to my breasts and kind of said 'hmm' and I said 'double mastectomy - silicone inplants' and her hands shot off me like lightening. Then she hugged and kissed me. Very unusual airport protocol.
I agree with the comment that the rules might say something is allowed by it's all up to the interpretation of the person passing you through. Some let me keep my water bottle, others make me throw it away. As far as liquids go, you can carry now anything that is less than 100cc = 3 oz.
But the best is when I was getting my pat down they let an elderly man and his companion through without one check of them or their carry-ons as he was in a wheel chair. And people in wheel chairs wouldn't blow up a plane!
Ah, back to the pleasantries of sewing!
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Just a Girl---A year ago I was in a wheel chair (on my way to Hawaii) and was being pushed by an airport wheel-chair-pusher. They checked me thoroughly, as I expected, but the pusher guy had to take off his belt, badge, stuff in his pockets, shoes, etc., and then walk thru the scanner. He told me he had to do that everytime he goes thru the security check! Coming home I walked thru the security check and whispered to the security man that I had silicone boobs on. He just waved me on. Then after my bag was screened, they made me take everything out of my bag, asked some questions, took my shoes to be tested for something, and finally let me go. I guess whispering makes a person suspecious. Had a blast in Hawaii.
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Yes, no one would use a wheelchair unless they were truly disabled.
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I worked on the mock up of the top of the flower girl dress. All in all I think it will be a quite hmmmmmmmm easy, but not simple dress to make. I watched videos of kari mecca and her embelishments. So cool and inspirational. I went through several other You Tube videos on Ribbon roses and may have my plan.
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On my flight to Japan they took my tiny knife the little red Swiss army type that is about 3" long and yet they left my sewing scissors that were pointy and about 6" long! I even told then about the scissors and showed them to the security guy. Go figure! I would have rather kept my knife and lost the scissors! they were ones I got for $2 because I was sure they would take them.
I finished a quilt for one of the children that live in our cul de sac that is graduating this month. Their family moved in about a month after we did and Alex was only 5 at the time. Her sister had a dress that was too big that she was supposed to wear for school orchestra concert and I alter it so it would fit her and she looks beautiful in it now that it fits her.
My daughters and all the grandchildren are coming during June, so things will be hopping around here soon. Hope everyone is enjoying all the wonderful sewing and crafty project you are working on. AJ
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I will finally finish my quilt tomorrow. Just finished sewing on the binding to the front & cutting down the edges. Just need to turn the binding over & whip stitch it. Then fix it so I can hang it on a rod. Oh, and figure out some way to do a label..
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I sewed a small sun shade to go acrossed the ceiling in my greenhouse. Put grommets in the corners and attached it with bungees. It looks good, and I got to sew a little bit.
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Those of you who ever come to Oahu, pls let me know so we can try to meet for coffee or a drink. I work a lot but would be fun to meet up if schedules permit.
In the past, I've been allowed to take a circular thread cutter, looks like a circular medallion with engraving, bought at Fiddlesticks in Honolulu. Just googled it and read that they are technically not allowed. Site recommends dental floss case for cutting thread, or can have up to 4 inch scissors: http://quilting.about.com/od/essentialtoolssupplies/qt/Flying-With-Sewing-Supplies-Carry-Ons.htm. (same as what Stratford found).
Such talent on this thread (pun intended). Pls post pictures!
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Shellshine, Oh I wish we'd be coming to Oahu again soon. I'll keep you in mind if we ever do though.
I can't see why those medallion thread cutters would not be allowed. What harm could be done with one? You might cut someone's hair? I mean the blade is recessed pretty much so you can't even cut your own fingertip.
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Meece - I looked at Karen Mecca's Pinterest site. Wish you lived next door and I could help you with the embellishments. I do silk ribbon and stumpwork. So, so fun. Spider roses are pretty easy and look great. Practice on a piece of muslin 1st.
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Phone call: "Grandma, I need a tooth fairy pillow." My just-turned-5-year-old grandson lost his first tooth! He's one of the triplets and his two sister are very jealous. So I'm making little pillows for everyone. Nice to be needed.
Melissa - Eager to see your quilt.
Meece - Making a dress with embellishments. Wow. Eager to see that, too.
The sick kids' camp that I'm making quilts for had to cancel all camps this summer because of fire damage. The Powerhouse fire (California) burned the fringes of camp and some outdoor play structures, but saved the cabins, clinic, mess hall, etc. Most everything was heavily damaged by smoke. My quilts won't be needed for sometime, so I'll be able to make more before I deliver. A sad situation.
Happy Stitching Jan
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Nancy Zeeman had her thirtieth anniversary show on our PBS this Saturday. 30 Years!
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Finally finished. Took me longer than I thought it would to turn and sew the back of the binding.
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Melissa, your quilt is gorgeous! I especially like the border and binding, but the colors in your blocks are really striking.
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OMG Melissa! It turned out to be so beautiful!!!!!!!! And scalloped edge and binding, WOWYou should be proud. It will brighten any room and everyone in it. J
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Thank you!
Jan, the stitching scallops in the border are the "Borders Made Easy" on a roll. Very neat. You stick the template to your border all the way around, stitch on the lines on the paper, then peel/rip the paper away.
While I'm glad she taught us so many techniques on this one, it will probably be a while before I do scallops & appliqué again. Whew!0 -
Just beautiful., Melissa. Thank you for posting the picture.
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Melissa - Yes, the applique. What method did she teach? I used to do the freezer paper underneath method with pillow size Hawaiian flowers. Eyes and hands just don't cooperate anymore. And it takes a very long time to have something to stand back and admire. Piecing can make as big a splash as applique, as your quilt shows. Good work!!! J
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Melissa, This is gorgeous! So hard to believe it's your first. What a happy quilt.
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Wow! You did an absolutely fantastic job on your first quilt!
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Quite the 1st time quilt Melissa! Good job!
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We love to check in and see/read about all your projects! You might almost inspire me to take up sewing again. There's a site that encourages sewers to make bright, cheerful pillowcases for infants and children who are in hospital (almost half a million donated so far!). I was thinking it would be a good, easy project to ease back in to sewing, and do a some good too.
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Great idea! Thanks for posting the link.
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