Here are a couple pictures from online that look kind of like ours.

Well my mom called it a mangle. It was a big white machine with padded rollers that pulled the fabric, tablecloths , curtains and whatever in and pressed it. She always kept us away so we wouldn't get our hands in there!

twiglet wrote:
You mean like an old fashion wringer washing machine?

Sounds like an iron Lois but mangle to me is the rollers that squeeze water out of your washing

mangle(?)

I am back to hand quilting my Dear Jane quilt. I was very disappointed that the quilting elves did not even put one stich in it while I could not handle the big quilt for hand quilting.

Margarita

Luann, your fabrics are as candy? Love them.

Margarita

You all are too kind, and so willing to share! Didn't feel the vibe last night, Geneva, but I pulled out a Sudoku puzzle book and did about 14 of them before I went to bed. It was good to zone out with something that I can't multitask while doing it.
Karen, if I got a mangle I haven't got a clue where I would put it. Maybe I could trade the big screen tv for it? I think the hubby wouldn't appreciate that idea,,, LOL

CHEERS TO ALL,
Luann

LuAnn, I love your fabrics! I was thinking they would make a nice mystery quilt.
And, I was helping you with your wine situation last evening. I hope you could feel my vibes from here in Washington.




This morning I get to play with my grandson. Yay! Have a great day everyone.

geneva

I love your bag Dorothy! The quilting looks so nice. Have a good trip.

Terrie your charity quilt looks very handsome! I like how it looks on the couch and think a man would like the pattern too.

Enjoy your rest at the beach Luann! You need a mangle(?) to get all that fabric smoothed out! My mom had one from WAY back and my sisters and I finally gave it away to who ever would come and take it out of her house. It'd be perfect for all that flat fabric though if you are going to continue to make and sell it.

Dorothy,
I tried muslin but most often its weave is too fragile I feel.
Right now, I'm using P&B dyers muslin. It's got a good hand but doesn't get thick feeling after being dyed.
I've used Kona white, I liked it but I kept looking for something less expensive. I've used Radiance, a cotton and silk blend. Totally love how each side can be a different color! But too expensive for testing type experiments. Dharma trading co has several and for 25 cents you an get a sample of ones that look interesting to you. I've also used a pfd 60" wide from Kaufman that I was able to get through a quilt shop in Wisconsin. I worked there so with my discount it was worth trying.
I think an important thing is to get one that you can repeatedly order so you have an idea how things are really working. The big box stores don't always get the same quality from one bolt to the next. So, it is best to order thru a dye house like Dharma or your local quilt shop. If you are buying the whole bolt they will probably give you a decent discount.
You can also check out Testa Fabrics. There 419 mercerized cotton is said to be quite nice. You can call in your order, as I've never been able to get the website to give me prices. I think it runs about $5.50 yard plus freight. That's a decent price!!
I will need to get some of mine sold if I'm going to continue my dyeing. The shelves are getting a bit full. LOL

Luann

Wow Luann!!! I just love your colors!!! I can't wait to dye up some cloth!!! What pfd fabric do you use? I did a batch with muslin, and it turned out different than the more expensive cotton.

Oh my, I couldn't think of my password!! Too much pressing of the cloth, I guess. I finished pressing the 60 half yard pieces. My feet are tired, my hands are a bit achey and I'm hungry for real food. I'll catch some dots or M&Ms later. Tomorrow I'm going to the beach in the morning cuz my feet hurt, my hands, etc etc,,, whine, whine whine!! I'll exchange it for wine, wine wine!!! Care to join me? LOL

Actually, my hubby is making some chops on the grill and we'll have some veggies with them. I'm fine and here's a little glimpse of how 60 half yard cuts look like when they're all pressed and in color order.




And a bit closer of the four new sets
This first set really turned out different than what I expected! So many oranges and I even got one that is black!







And what I've dyed up over the last two weeks, all sitting pretty together.



Well, see you at the beach!
Luann

Hurray - Finally home from our vacation and caught up too (except for the TQS/ BOM)!

Jdeluka - Really like your Halloween quilt I've often thought it would be fun to make one but haven't taken any action.
Luann - Love your 30 fabric color wheel and your 21 combo fabrics. I've never dyed fabric but have washed/rinsed and finally used Reytane to set dye in Indigo, what a project!
Annis - Pass the M&M's and Peanut Brittle please!
Terri - Love the rag bunting and the mens charity quilt (I really like the continiuing curve quiting)!
Debbie - Sorry to hear re carpel tunnel surgery, nice when you're healed up. Your daughters wedding quilt sounds neat! Hurray for mom hand quilting your wall hanging too.
Yeah Karen and Geneva - more M&M's and DOTS too!
Dorothy - Love your purse I too wish you a wonderful trip to Europe.

Barb