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Forum: Main
09-12-2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,354
Posted By plmokn

I have the Juki HZL-F600. It is the best machine...

I have the Juki HZL-F600. It is the best machine I have ever owned. Due to the feed dogs it can go thru thick fabrics and can start at the edge of fabric without getting caught in the feed dogs.
I...
Forum: Main
07-10-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By plmokn

How many placemats to make?

Have you ever given two placemats as a gift if it goes to a person who lives alone? Or do you always make a set of four?

Thanks, Marilee
Forum: Main
04-21-2015, 02:12 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,449
Posted By plmokn

My favorite machine is my Juki Exceed 600. I...

My favorite machine is my Juki Exceed 600. I bought it 2-1/2 yrs ago. It is the BEST machine I have ever used. The feed dogs are fantastic! I can butt my material closely and there is no swallowing...
Forum: Main
02-18-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,595
Posted By plmokn

Making a two color queen size chevron quilt

I want to sew a two color queen chevron quilt but cannot figure out how much material to buy. I want to make it with half triangles. I've seen a pattern that uses 9-inch squares which then are cut...
Forum: Main
02-17-2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,242
Posted By plmokn

Thanks so much for your answers. I'm going to do...

Thanks so much for your answers. I'm going to do the rectangle method.

Have a great day!

Marilee
Forum: Main
02-16-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,242
Posted By plmokn

Chevron Quilt

I want to make a chevron quilt. Which is better: the chevron quilt made with half square triangles or the made with with strips?

Thanks for your input!

Marilee
Forum: Main
03-20-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,113
Posted By plmokn

What got me started in quilting in the 80's? The...

What got me started in quilting in the 80's? The Eleanor Burns book "Trip Around the World." I made my daughter her first quilt following the directions in that book. She is now 31 and still has...
Forum: Main
03-01-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 800
Posted By plmokn

Janome Jem Gold

I would like to purchase a Janome Jem Gold lightweight machine for classes. I have read this phrase on the specs: "Skeleton Body Construction." Does anyone know what this means?

Thanks so much,...
Forum: Main
02-22-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,892
Posted By plmokn

I find that when I have a subscription a lot of...

I find that when I have a subscription a lot of the quilts are too hard to do. I do order at times from ebay. I look for a "quilt magazine lot" that is cheap. Then after I look at the issues I...
Forum: Main
02-16-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,685
Posted By plmokn

I started out quilting in the 1980's with her...

I started out quilting in the 1980's with her Trip Around The World book. I made one for my daughter who is now 31 yrs. old. When I visited my daughter this Christmas she showed me that quilt. I did...
Forum: Main
12-09-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,613
Posted By plmokn

I've made table runners, knitted scarf & hat,...

I've made table runners, knitted scarf & hat, knitted fingerless gloves. i hope to make a wrist purse the same colors as my daughters fiat car! Marilee
Forum: Main
11-18-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,900
Posted By plmokn

i am still trying to master binding. I have such...

i am still trying to master binding. I have such a "time" when I do corners.

Marilee
Forum: Main
10-28-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,641
Posted By plmokn

I just did a table runner that called for 4-5/8"...

I just did a table runner that called for 4-5/8" block. I found that my cutting mat did not have 1/8th measurements. I used a regular ruler but the spacing was very small & I had much difficulty...
Forum: Main
10-22-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Posted By plmokn

Cool I have a Juki Exceed 600 which I love for piecing...

I have a Juki Exceed 600 which I love for piecing & FMQ. I love the feed dogs, the large throat & that it sews through thick fabrics. I'm very pleased with this machine which I purchased last...
Forum: Main
09-16-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,422
Posted By plmokn

Annie's Quilting Club Kit

Has anyone joined the Annie's Quilting Kit Club? It's $21.95/month & includes six fat quarters that coordinate plus pattern. Do you think this is a good deal? You can cancel anytime. The 1st kit is...
Forum: Main
09-02-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,004
Posted By plmokn

I have been using a Rowenta Travel Iron since...

I have been using a Rowenta Travel Iron since Feb. It is light, does not have the auto-off button, uses water if needed. I LOVE it. I can also set it up next to my sewing machine on a TV table to...
Forum: Main
08-07-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,242
Posted By plmokn

Thank you all for the great tips. I'll measure...

Thank you all for the great tips. I'll measure from the center of my quilt out. I have just cut & sewn strips to the quilt. This is probably why I have had the "Wavy" look. I will also pin the...
Forum: Main
08-04-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,242
Posted By plmokn

I do trim the border fabric to the quilt edge...

I do trim the border fabric to the quilt edge after I sew it on. I'll try measuring first & the sewing.

Thanks, Marilee
Forum: Main
08-04-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,242
Posted By plmokn

Cutting border fabric

I cut my border strips the same way I cut block strips but when I sandwich my quilt the borders are wavy in spots. How do I fix this?

Thank you, Marilee
Forum: Main
07-30-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,425
Posted By plmokn

Thank you so much for your answers. I have an...

Thank you so much for your answers. I have an embroidery machine now so I'd like to put my labels on my quilts. When I first started quilting I would use a marking pen & handwrite on the back of...
Forum: Main
07-29-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,425
Posted By plmokn

Quilt Label

How do you sew on your quilt label? Do you machine stitch it on or hand stitch it on ? Do you sew it on the back before or after you FMQ?

Thank you, Marilee
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-16-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By plmokn

Help! Embroidery stabelizer for rip-stop nylon?

Does anyone know what type of stabelizer I should use for embroidering words on rip-stop nylon? I used a double layer of med. wgt. tear away & had many puckers. I also have trouble with the hoop...
Forum: Main
06-12-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By plmokn

Batting for baby quilt?

I need to make a baby quilt but am wondering about what batting to use. I use warm & natural for adult quilts. What kind of batting do you recommend for a baby quilt?

Thanks, Marilee
Forum: Main
06-11-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 115,634
Posted By plmokn

I covered a piece of wood with a towel & then...

I covered a piece of wood with a towel & then material to use as an "ironing board" on my counter. No more getting the big board out (no more barking at it from my dog!) I use baby wipe containers...
Forum: Main
06-11-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,974
Posted By plmokn

Cool Snap hoop or magna hoop?

I'm interested in which hoop is better - the Snap hoop or the Magna Hoop?




Thank you, Marilee
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