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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooch View Post
    .feel better when I'm sick. I'm thinking of making a run to JoAnn Fabrics and Hobby Lobby later this afternoon or this evening just for something to do though.
    OK... but we won't tell anyone (outside of this forum) that you're wanting to run out to joann's fabric just for something to do
    I too will something make and joy in it's making

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooch View Post
    HC, we still on for that BlackCat and snake skins?
    Lemme know.
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    Senior Member Hooch's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by slowhike View Post
    OK... but we won't tell anyone (outside of this forum) that you're wanting to run out to joann's fabric just for something to do
    Well, honestly I was leaning more toward Hobby Lobby. I heard someone say that they have a good selection of fabric there. I definitely want to at least check it out and see what I can find. Ya never know what's out there if ya don't look.
    "If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooch View Post
    Well, honestly I was leaning more toward Hobby Lobby. I heard someone say that they have a good selection of fabric there. I definitely want to at least check it out and see what I can find. Ya never know what's out there if ya don't look.
    Hooch I think it's time for a new Avatar.....that ugly mug is killin me.
    "Every day above ground is a good day"

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    Quote Originally Posted by FanaticFringer View Post
    Hooch I think it's time for a new Avatar.....that ugly mug is killin me.
    There, happy? Huh-huh, that's cool.
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    Senior Member Hooch's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooch View Post
    HC, we still on for that BlackCat and snake skins?
    Quote Originally Posted by headchange4u View Post
    Lemme know.
    When's a good time for you? Let me know, I'd love to get started.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooch View Post
    There, happy? Huh-huh, that's cool.
    Hey thanks alot....I'll sleep better tonite. I loved Beavis and Butthead back in the day
    "Every day above ground is a good day"

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    Quote Originally Posted by NCPatrick View Post
    Sounds great! So what's your first project?
    Well, I know I said I was making a hammock sock next but I lied. I am making an 8x10 tarp out of some 100% polyester i found in brown at walmart. I actually finished all the seams tonite and am starting to sew on the tie outs tomorrow. A hammock sock is definitely next, I also have a few ideas for an underquilt.

    I am still a beginner and my seams are wobbly at best but getting better. It may not be pretty but I know this tarp will be functional.

    This is my 3rd tarp. The first one pissed me off after I was 80% finished and I trashed it... vowing to never sew again.... seriously peed me off.

    My second was ok but had alot of mistakes and I ended up using the fabric to make a hammock for my daughter (it was all DWR).

    My biggest hurdle learning to sew was actually getting the machine setup and going. Now I can fill the bobbin, thread the needle, and be sewing in minutes.

    I will definitely post pics when I am finished with this one. I am kinda proud of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FanaticFringer View Post
    I loved Beavis and Butthead back in the day
    I still do. Does that come as a surprise to anyone? To keep it on subject: hammock hammock hammock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bhancock View Post
    This is my 3rd tarp. The first one pissed me off after I was 80% finished and I trashed it... vowing to never sew again.... seriously peed me off.

    My second was ok but had alot of mistakes and I ended up using the fabric to make a hammock for my daughter (it was all DWR).

    My biggest hurdle learning to sew was actually getting the machine setup and going. Now I can fill the bobbin, thread the needle, and be sewing in minutes.
    It's funny to watch others go through the same things.

    One of my first projects was a BlackCat; oh man was it a disaster. I ended up throwing a huge 'fit' in my living room; trying to tear the sil into pieces. When that didn't work, well it kind of looked like one of those slasher movies from the 80s. If a person in the field of mental health would have been there I'm certain I would have been Baker Acted. It's funny now, but I was surely pissed then. Second version was/is a useable piece of gear, but it was only after making A LOT of stuff sacks. It gets better, I promise.

    Machine set-up was certainly a challenge! I bought a really old machine and the only manual I could find online had pics that were just barely legible (very fuzzy). I felt like a 2 year old trying to tie my shoelaces as I was trying to run the thread through the machine. Still don't know why there have to be so many stupid **** hooks, clips, and springs to make a silly line of stitching.

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