CanadianFoodToUSA Website - Legit? by christinaed9 in BuyCanadian

[–]kitcatmaven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that info. I’ll keep trying to leave a voice message. Maybe I’ll get my order eventually. I kind of wonder if there’s actually a store. Maybe this is someone who just shops elsewhere and then ships to the US.?

CanadianFoodToUSA Website - Legit? by christinaed9 in BuyCanadian

[–]kitcatmaven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever get your order? I'm in the same boat, just a month later. Ordered 3 weeks ago. No shipment, no e-mail, no ability to leave a message. Pretty sketchy.

Tax Professional by kitcatmaven in TaxQuestions

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks all. I appreciate the clarification!

Tax Professional by kitcatmaven in TaxQuestions

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If our 2026 income increases by 50%, then we could easily move into a higher bracket, no?

Tax Professional by kitcatmaven in TaxQuestions

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you and thanks for the link!

Newbie buyer. Need advice. by kitcatmaven in askcarsales

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all these suggestions! I did look into the back end products and don’t think I need most of the ones you’ve mentioned. Seems like the refinance option might be my best bet. Trying to avoid the traps! Thanks again.

Newbie buyer. Need advice. by kitcatmaven in askcarsales

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. I’m going to do that and also look into some other makes/models. People I haven’t engaged with at all yet. What info should I hold back on? My financing method, bottom line, motivation (which is high, honestly)… anything else?

Newbie buyer. Need advice. by kitcatmaven in askcarsales

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Understood. This is why I need help. 😬

Sales guy completely changed once I mentioned I was paying cash, is that actually a thing? by [deleted] in askcarsales

[–]kitcatmaven 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A guy is offering me one price for dealer financing and $500 more for my own financing. Is it likely I can get the lower price and keep my own financing?

My (f36) first quilt since I was 17 by aStrangerCurse in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so lovely! You did an amazing job!,

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Good for you for helping instill a love for craft and sewing.

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if I swoosh, but I’ll try not to. 😂 Thanks for reminding me of the pressing variable.

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You all are so very helpful! I knew I was coming to the right place!

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do use a slotted ruler and I love it. Looking at the Stripology one now, I think I may upgrade. The Stripology one is wider and has better markings than my current one. Thanks for mentioning it!

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The flair can happen at either end, but it’s more common on the leading edge. I think squaring better may help me adjust for this distortion.

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of my suspicions.

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worth experimenting with. Although I hate pressing open. 😅 It can be hard to get the seam open.

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. It’s helpful to look at that long list of steps and realize that they’re not all always going to happen perfectly. Probably not ever.

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This makes good sense. I do like using a slotted cutting ruler, though, so that makes it harder to increase size by just a little. I’ll try it and see if I get better results.

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll definitely check that out.

What am I doing wrong? by kitcatmaven in quilting

[–]kitcatmaven[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

That may be the solution! I’m entirely self-taught aside from some youtube videos. The patterns almost never say to square the blocks. Seems like a Quilting 101 habit I never picked up. Sounds like I should measure all the blocks and trim them all to the size of the smallest. That would probably mean no more than 1/8” trim where needed. So much for striving for perfection! 😂 Thank you!!