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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-22-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,140
Posted By lfty298

I have been using the fold up shopping bag...

I have been using the fold up shopping bag pattern from Crafty Patti. Her tute is easy to follow and produces a nicely made, compact bag. She recommends using a meter of fabric, but you can easily...
Forum: Main
12-27-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,895
Posted By lfty298

Hi Linda, I am mostly a hand quilter, but I...

Hi Linda,
I am mostly a hand quilter, but I do some machine quilting also. I have a 70's era Kenmore, but I never felt it would be up to the task of the hours it would have to run to machine...
Forum: Main
12-02-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,709
Posted By lfty298

Hi Jackie - Another suggestion is Better World...

Hi Jackie - Another suggestion is Better World Books. You can sell through them, or donate to them. In my area, BWB has bins in a few shopping areas and you can just put books through the slot. ...
Forum: Main
04-05-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,477
Posted By lfty298

Hi Charlie, Look for the term "double napped"...

Hi Charlie, Look for the term "double napped" which tends to be thicker. I have had good luck with Timeless Treasures - but they might make several different types.
Forum: Main
01-15-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,337
Posted By lfty298

Hi Genden - Over the years I have only hand tied...

Hi Genden - Over the years I have only hand tied one quilt - which I found to be something of a fiddly process. As far as I know the quilt held up to use and washing. I have machine tied a number...
Forum: Main
12-27-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 69,446
Posted By lfty298

Hi Gottfried Re the biggest U.S. quilt shop, I...

Hi Gottfried
Re the biggest U.S. quilt shop, I really don't know - but many of the famous ones have been mentioned here. I would like to suggest a bit of a change in plans. Instead of a single...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
12-25-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By lfty298

Hi Barbi Welcome from Philadelphia, Pa (east...

Hi Barbi
Welcome from Philadelphia, Pa (east coast of U.S>)
Re the machine you have chosen -
I can't speak to that particular machine - but here are some things I think are important to ...
Forum: Main
05-18-2017, 04:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,708
Posted By lfty298

Hi Don That block, as well as several...

Hi Don
That block, as well as several variations are in the eq library. Here is how to find it.
Click on Library -> block-> EQ7 library - > classic pieced - > 9 Patch stars. You will
see your...
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
09-16-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,103
Posted By lfty298

Red face PNQE Quilt Show

Mancuso annual quilt show at Greater Phila Expo Center - Oaks Pa
through Sunday Sept 18.
the quilts are overwhelmingly wonderful!
$15 admission fee - that is for entire event - parking is free ...
Forum: Main
09-12-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,687
Posted By lfty298

Hi Rhonda - Google quilt calculators and you will...

Hi Rhonda - Google quilt calculators and you will get a zillion hits. I have used web quilter for a simple quilt design and I just had a look at their calculator - which seemed accurate for the...
Forum: Main
03-11-2016, 04:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 930
Posted By lfty298

Hi Guys - Thanks for such quick responses -...

Hi Guys - Thanks for such quick responses - apparently we quilters have little need for sleep. I will be starting the quilting a little later in the day and your opinions and ideas are truly...
Forum: Main
03-10-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 930
Posted By lfty298

quilting for warm wishes frame block?

Hi Quilters,
I just finished basting a warm wishes baby quilt and the framed pattern that should emerge is just barely there. The picture shows the gray and white blocks creating a clear "frame"...
Forum: Main
02-01-2016, 04:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By lfty298

Hi Carslo - I am going to order the book - or...

Hi Carslo - I am going to order the book - or kindle edition - today. Is it mostly paper piecing? Say no ;-)
Are you finding the directions ok to follow? What do you think of using the kindle...
Forum: Main
12-20-2015, 07:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,345
Posted By lfty298

“If I wanted to quilt a 2.75" line, what size...

“If I wanted to quilt a 2.75" line, what size stitch do I set my machine at so it ends exactly where I want to end.”

- I don’t think there is a formula - or even workable way to arithmetically...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-20-2015, 04:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,820
Posted By lfty298

Hi Marilyn, A queen sized quilt I made several...

Hi Marilyn,
A queen sized quilt I made several years ago measured several inches narrower than planned. I compensated for the lost inches by sewing a 3 inch strip of fabric (black worked - yay) on...
Forum: Main
05-08-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,715
Posted By lfty298

hi mary - for other ideas use google images with...

hi mary - for other ideas use google images with the search term 'puss in the corner quilts'
i have often used that block with an alternating block - such as churn dash for some nice (but simple)...
Forum: Main
03-08-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By lfty298

hi lb70452 check the smoky mountain star quilt...

hi lb70452
check the smoky mountain star quilt on the quiltville website. this is probably not exactly what you are looking for - but close.
and ... happy international women's day to all.
lefty...
Forum: Main
02-15-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 20,922
Posted By lfty298

Babylock Jane - perfect choice for me

Babylock Jane - perfect choice for me
Forum: Main
01-31-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,233
Posted By lfty298

Hi Donnai - I had a Shark Prof. iron a few years...

Hi Donnai - I had a Shark Prof. iron a few years ago. It was a fine iron, but it only lasted 2 years. It had a nice SS soleplate, made lots of steam and heat and was a good
heavy weight. I think...
Forum: Main
01-24-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,532
Posted By lfty298

Hi KittyD I have a babylock jane. Assuming it...

Hi KittyD
I have a babylock jane. Assuming it is similar to your brother, there is no adjustment on the fmq foot. It is the large oval foot type with a
clear plastic insert in the center. The...
Forum: Main
01-23-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,645
Posted By lfty298

hi judymay - i have a babylock jane - bought 2...

hi judymay - i have a babylock jane - bought 2 yrs ago - dealer floor model - $725 - a walking foot, 1/4 inch foot and fmq foot (and a few others) were all included. these feet typically are.
i...
Forum: Main
01-23-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,044
Posted By lfty298

hi quilter 65 - try home sew (in bethlehem pa) or...

hi quilter 65 - try home sew (in bethlehem pa) or john hittle sewing. this is not a personal recommendation as i have never ordered from either.
i think home sew merged with newark something - and...
Forum: Main
01-17-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,000
Posted By lfty298

Hi Quilters I am finishing up the binding on a...

Hi Quilters
I am finishing up the binding on a baby quilt for a firend - warm wishes in pink white and brown. Hope it will be washed and dried by late this afternoon - then onto hq another baby...
Forum: Main
01-06-2015, 04:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,426
Posted By lfty298

Another approach might be to get a simple...

Another approach might be to get a simple straight stitch machine with a 9" harp and a separate embroidery machine - this of course assumes you have room for all three. I am not familiar with...
Forum: Main
01-05-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,445
Posted By lfty298

hi aszule welcome to the qb and quilting - it...

hi aszule
welcome to the qb and quilting - it is a wonderful and creative craft/art that is valued and enjoyed all over the world. i appreciate your enthusiasm and your affection for your bff, so...
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