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Forum: Main
10-07-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,476
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Sorry about your niece. I too make baby quilts...

Sorry about your niece. I too make baby quilts large enough for babies to grow with them. I have a friend whose sons I made quilts for when they were babies. They are toddlers now and they are always...
Forum: Main
09-05-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,261
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Even the best quilters rip a fair amount of...

Even the best quilters rip a fair amount of seams. :) But if your like me you'll probably be unable to locate/reach your ripper at the worst time so having and extra, or two, or three won't hurt.
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Forum: Main
09-04-2014, 02:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Thank you! This is a used machine I got for $15...

Thank you! This is a used machine I got for $15 bucks and none of the manuals I have found online go into what the stitches are, or what they do. I have used a zig zag stitch before but I really like...
Forum: Main
09-03-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Machine Stitching Question

Does any one here have a Pfaff 1222 E? Do you know if it has a blanket stitch? If so which button is it? If not, what stitch would you recommend I use for machine applique? (and which button is it) I...
Forum: Main
08-26-2014, 02:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,024
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Thanks everyone. The recipient is an old friend...

Thanks everyone. The recipient is an old friend from college. We haven't seen another since my wedding three years ago,but he was of the night rescuing variety at one point. I really like option D. I...
Forum: Main
08-25-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,024
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Math Whoopsie

So I just made a baby quilt for a friend but do to fuzzy math. I made it 36x63. (4 blocks per row for 7 rows) so it it narrow and long. This whole time I thought I was making it 45x63. That's what...
Forum: Main
08-25-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,304
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I too, have a disability. (Cerebral Palsy) and...

I too, have a disability. (Cerebral Palsy) and sew in a similar way. I am saving up for a machine with a stop/start button but I got to thinking the other day that maybe there is a way to mount the...
Forum: Main
08-20-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,209
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I think green would look great!

I think green would look great!
Forum: Main
08-20-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,213
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Me too. Saves thread as well. :)

Me too. Saves thread as well. :)
Forum: Main
08-07-2014, 04:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I think this is the post:...

I think this is the post: http://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/my-vera-bradley-dupe-t251385.html I believe there were links in the thread for where to get the fabric and the pattern but I didn't...
Forum: Main
08-07-2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,352
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I hear any plastic, (bins or bags) is a no no. My...

I hear any plastic, (bins or bags) is a no no. My hubby bought me a cedar lined chest for my birthday, So I keep them in there. I read about a lady that stored unused quilts between her mattresses,...
Forum: Pictures
08-06-2014, 04:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,692
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Wow! That's very impressive. Where did you manage...

Wow! That's very impressive. Where did you manage to find the fabric? That fabric is one of my favorites!
Forum: Pictures
08-06-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,512
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I asked to owner of a quilt shop to help me make...

I asked to owner of a quilt shop to help me make a selection. She was more than happy to point me in the right direction. Now I just have to make it...
Forum: Pictures
08-06-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,512
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I love it. I have fabric for this quilt but I am...

I love it. I have fabric for this quilt but I am so afraid I will mess it up!
Forum: Main
08-06-2014, 04:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,632
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Thanks everyone! At least I have some ideas now!...

Thanks everyone! At least I have some ideas now! Happy Quilting!
Forum: Main
07-31-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,632
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I didn't event think about this aspect of the...

I didn't event think about this aspect of the start/stop! Now I really need one! :D
Forum: Main
07-30-2014, 05:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,632
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Thay quilt in the air thing looks neat. but I...

Thay quilt in the air thing looks neat. but I think I would still need the stop start button.
Forum: Main
07-30-2014, 05:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,632
Posted By cynicalbeauty

AllyStitches, do you have a picture I could see?...

AllyStitches, do you have a picture I could see? This sound neat and although I might not be able to do this immediately it might be an option in the future. I am a visual person though, and really...
Forum: Main
07-29-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,632
Posted By cynicalbeauty

Unfortunately, I have even less control of my...

Unfortunately, I have even less control of my knee than my foot. My FIL thought the same thing and tried to rig my current machine... No dice. But thanks for the suggestion. :)
Forum: Main
07-29-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,632
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I Don't Know Where to Start!

Hello Quilting People,

I am at a complete loss and I need your guidance and advice to make a good decision. First a little back story.

I love quilting. My MIL is the one that got me started....
Forum: Main
06-11-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,123
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I personally like to use a white print when I use...

I personally like to use a white print when I use white fabrics. Especially in quilts that use a lot of white. I just like the look of it more. White solid just seems too flat to me. Then again, I...
Forum: Main
06-10-2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,414
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I can't draw to save my life. I can't even do...

I can't draw to save my life. I can't even do block lettering. Luckily for me all four of my best friends did at least a year of art school (one actually got an art degree) so if I am in need of...
Forum: Main
06-05-2014, 04:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,803
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I can relate. I am so bored with my current...

I can relate. I am so bored with my current project I could scream. It is not a duplicate quilt but it is a duplicate process if that makes sense. It is quickly becoming a UFO. Perhaps I will think...
Forum: Main
05-27-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,902
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I was just charged $91.93 for a queen size...

I was just charged $91.93 for a queen size (91x100) which included the batting and piecing the back. My long armer gives choices on patterns. It breaks down to .007 per square inch for the quilting,...
Forum: Main
05-23-2014, 05:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,216
Posted By cynicalbeauty

I think it depends on the individual. Tons of...

I think it depends on the individual. Tons of matched seams are no problem for me but I struggle with quilts that are set on point for some reason. As you go, you will discover what you are best at...
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