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Forum: Main
09-22-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,164
Posted By FGlinda

Quilt shops

Quilted Memories in Montague, Abby Mays in Muskegon, Pig Patch in Custer, are all nice shops. There's also a shop in Pentwater but I haven't been there yet. There used to be a shop in Whitehall but I...
06-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,768
Posted By FGlinda

I don't know why my entire post doesn't show up....

I don't know why my entire post doesn't show up. I was saying that some are less than $3.00/yd. Some show a thread count of 78x78 - is this good? What is the quality of the fabric?
06-09-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,768
Posted By FGlinda

Marshall dry goods

Has anyone ordered fabric from Marshall Dry Goods?. The prices are really good - some are <$3.00/yd. What about the quality of the fabric? Some of the fabric lists the thread count - 78x78 - is this...
Forum: Main
09-28-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,933
Posted By FGlinda

New machine

I am looking at a new machine. Currently, I have a Sapphire which I have never 'fell in love with'. Right now it needs repairing (again). I am considering a Viking Brilliance 75Q. DOes anyone have...
Forum: Main
09-28-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,698
Posted By FGlinda

I am looking to buy a new machine. I currently...

I am looking to buy a new machine. I currently have a Sapphire that I have never 'fell in love with' & now needs some repairs (again). I'm looking at a Viking Brilliance 75Q. Does any one have this...
Forum: Pictures
01-26-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,020
Posted By FGlinda

What kind of batting did you use? Your quilts...

What kind of batting did you use? Your quilts are beautiful.
Forum: Main
01-26-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,698
Posted By FGlinda

I ordered from ecorugs and love my wool mat....

I ordered from ecorugs and love my wool mat. After I got it I started wondering - why not go to a carpet store and see if they have scraps of wool carpet pads. Wouldn't that be the same thing? Just a...
Forum: Main
01-21-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,965
Posted By FGlinda

I have a VIking sapphire and was very frustrated...

I have a VIking sapphire and was very frustrated with FMQ. I read reviews on a JUKI 2010q and bought one online for about $900. It's straight stitch only. What a difference in my FMQ. I love my JUKI....
Forum: Main
12-26-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,224
Posted By FGlinda

I've had this happen with my Viking and I put the...

I've had this happen with my Viking and I put the loosely wound bobbin on the thread spool and wind it onto another bobbin.
Forum: Main
11-03-2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By FGlinda

I always get the answers I need from this site. I...

I always get the answers I need from this site. I now need to go buy another type of grey thread. Glad I didn't get too far into the quilting. Thank you all for the help
Forum: Main
11-03-2018, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By FGlinda

Sulky rayon thread

Can I use sulky 40wt rayon thread to machine quilt? I've done a small section & it looks great. I love the sheen. Then I had to take out a small section and noticed that the thread really frays. I...
Forum: Main
11-03-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,612
Posted By FGlinda

I snip about every 2 inches. Then with a hemostat...

I snip about every 2 inches. Then with a hemostat I grab the tread and pull. It goes pretty quickly. The bobbin thread always seems to pull out easier. A hemostat is a medical tool used to clamp...
Forum: Main
09-13-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 51,082
Posted By FGlinda

I guess I shouldn't procrastinate - I went to...

I guess I shouldn't procrastinate - I went to order my pad and the price for a 12x18inch Nature's cushion pad is now $45.00
Forum: Main
05-15-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,570
Posted By FGlinda

I've been exploring machines online and found...

I've been exploring machines online and found that the JukiTL2000q is the top rated machine for quilting. I have a Viking Sapphire which frustrates me so I have been researching other machines. My...
Forum: Main
05-09-2018, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,482
Posted By FGlinda

I use the 1/4" setting on the display along with...

I use the 1/4" setting on the display along with a flanged 1/4"foot. I have 2 feet - the one I prefer has a wider hole and I can move my needle over to get a scant 1/4". Love my feet with the...
Forum: Main
03-01-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,590
Posted By FGlinda

Be careful what you buy. I've haven't had any...

Be careful what you buy. I've haven't had any trouble with white on white except for one piece. When I ironed it the white on white disappeared!!
Forum: Main
03-01-2018, 03:13 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 51,082
Posted By FGlinda

So maybe I'm dense but I can't figure out the...

So maybe I'm dense but I can't figure out the Ecorug thing. I put in the width and length (18x24)but there's another column with numbers that I don't understand. The numbers range from 0 to 11.5....
Forum: Main
02-02-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,285
Posted By FGlinda

Soft fuse is my choice. I've used wonder under...

Soft fuse is my choice. I've used wonder under but have trouble with the fusible part separating from the paper before I've even done anything with it. I don't have that trouble with Soft Fuse. I...
Forum: Main
01-30-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,393
Posted By FGlinda

I buy food cutting mats at the dollar store....

I buy food cutting mats at the dollar store. Pretty easy to cut them into the size you want. Depending on the store sometimes I pay a dollar for one and other times I can find them with 3 in a pack....
Forum: Pictures
12-12-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,937
Posted By FGlinda

Love the bold colors. I made the pillow you have...

Love the bold colors. I made the pillow you have next to your quilt. That was a fun project. I think the pattern was in Primitive Quilts & Projects.
Forum: Main
10-31-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,055
Posted By FGlinda

I use that shelf liner stuff. I found a roll of...

I use that shelf liner stuff. I found a roll of it at the dollar store but Walmart and a lot of other places sell it also. Cut a strip and put it under your ruler - no need to glue it on - just move...
Forum: Main
10-31-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,588
Posted By FGlinda

QuiltingNinaSue I tried the Ladybug.com site and...

QuiltingNinaSue I tried the Ladybug.com site and I got a car rental/hotel site. I've tried multiple times. Is there more to the address?
Forum: Main
10-06-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,306
Posted By FGlinda

Have you tried using a black marker on the end of...

Have you tried using a black marker on the end of the thread. Invisible thread is sooo hard to thread but 'painting' the end black helps. I also hold a piece of white paper in back of my needle -...
Forum: Main
10-06-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,473
Posted By FGlinda

Question Rag quilt scissors

I want to try making a rag quilt and am looking for suggestions regarding spring loaded rag scissors. In researching them Fiskars are the cheapest (around $14). Prices go up to over $100 which I...
Forum: Main
07-14-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,769
Posted By FGlinda

I just found it!!!! It's called Fabric Girl...

I just found it!!!! It's called Fabric Girl quilt. Thanks for your responses. I saw it on TV so I couldn't go back there to find it. Found it on YouTube - after scrolling thru lots and lots of Quilt...
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