How did I lose a quilt?
loisflan
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Comments (3)I think you're chances are pretty good that it wont come back. The smothering is probably the most effective. Now, if any seedlings show up, you can always just pull them before they get too big....See MoreHow to lose 5 lbs. in 5 days... or at least LOOK like I did!?
Comments (23)kgwlise, so funny you say this. Read on. First I was going to report that I tried on the whole shebang yesterday -- dress with Spanx hose and shoes. I was pleased. As pesky said, no one's going to think I'm supermodel thin, but somehow that saddlebag bulge did not seem as evident. And, I could breathe! (I bought the Spanx on the larger side.) Now here's the funny part. I got on the scale this morning and have lost 4 lbs. since Monday! Obviously I was retaining water, as kgwlisa suggested. But it normally takes me forever to lose one pound, so this was kinda thrilling. I am now one pound less than I was before the trip. Now, if I can keep this going...? I want to lose 8-9 more pounds! So, in the end, maybe the Spanx, combined with my actual loss, will actually make it look like I lost 5 lbs. in 5 days!! LOL....See MoreHow much fabric should I get for this quilt?
Comments (12)If you want this quilt to look like a scrap quilt, you're going to need more fabrics than you think you will need. Also, the sample shown in the link (which I love!) has the blocks made in blues and the creams are in the background. So when you say mauves and greens, do you mean there will be mauve blocks and green blocks plus a third color for the background? Or will the blocks be mauve and green together in one block? In my opinion, I think this quilt would look better with various shades of green for the blocks and various creams for the background. It looks like the creams are scrappy in the blocks also, which is a look I like. I would have one fabric for the first border (blue in the sample), second border ( light cream), third border (blue), and fourth border (darker cream than the second border). It may be that if you have to mix greens and mauves in each block, the quilt will take more time and effort than if you stick with one color and cream. I've seen the fine work you do, Robbi, and I'm sure what ever you make will turn out well. But you need to rethink her request for this quilt.......just my opinion. And I would never put a homemade quilt in a rental house. Teresa...See MoreHow can I lose my Down Payment?
Comments (8)Most banks don't accept the appraisal of another bank which is probably why they are making you get another one. You don't say if this is a FSBO or thru a realtor. Make your offer contingent on obtaining acceptable financing, if you don't get the loan, you don't lose your downpayment money. Whats the reason for going FHA? The only issue with an FHA loan is they do an "FHA Appraisal" which means certain issues with the house have to be taken care of before closing. (peeling paint, the roof has to have at least 3 years of life on it, railings on all stairways, etc). If this is a foreclosure or a property in need of alot of repair, FHA might not be the way to go. I know FHA loans are going to be the new thing in the very near future because of the tightening up of 95% loans. But in my experience, mortgage brokers don't explain them fully and only say buyers need to put down less money. Later on down the line issues either have to be paid for by the buyer before closing to correct or if the seller has agreed to the FHA financing, renegotiations could take place to fix items needed for that type of financing. If you are working with a realtor, MAKE SURE they know you are going FHA. (In NY, it needs to be presented as part of the offer)....See More
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2 months agoSorry, Lois. I had to start using clear plastic containers. Fortunately, when I decided it was necessary for me to do this, Eleanor Burns had a sale....a very good sale on her plastic zippered bags with handles, so that's mainly what I use. I gotta see what's inside. You'll find it at just the best time!
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