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Forum: Main
06-07-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By sylviasmom

any one have a bernina 1008

I have a Bernina 1008, since 1996. Wouldn't trade for anything else. I bought the fmq foot from the Bernina company. No, there is no adjustment for sewing foot tension. As others have mentioned,...
Forum: Main
04-30-2021, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By sylviasmom

Sorry this happened to you. The item I ordered...

Sorry this happened to you. The item I ordered was pictured in color. It came in black and white and hardly readable. I sent the item back and Amazon refunded the money and shipping cost. Glad you...
04-26-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,345
Posted By sylviasmom

Beautiful prom dress and beautiful...

Beautiful prom dress and beautiful granddaughter.You did great work, Grandma.
Forum: Pictures
03-30-2021, 04:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,711
Posted By sylviasmom

You did a wonderful job with it. It is very...

You did a wonderful job with it. It is very pretty. I, also bought an old quilt in a hexagon pattern. Fabric is very thin and fragile. It has one hexagon missing on a corner. I have search for...
Forum: Pictures
03-12-2021, 06:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,961
Posted By sylviasmom

It's very charming! The gold border seems to...

It's very charming! The gold border seems to frame it all together with the green binding. I too love green, the color of hope and life. Beautiful quilt.
Forum: Pictures
02-27-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,926
Posted By sylviasmom

Genius!! and very cute.

Genius!! and very cute.
Forum: Main
01-31-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,061
Posted By sylviasmom

I am not a long arm quilt, but I would venture to...

I am not a long arm quilt, but I would venture to say that this is not doable as she wants it. Yes, use your recovery from surgery to put this off and tell her to consult another long arm quilter. ...
Forum: Pictures
10-21-2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By sylviasmom

I love everything about this quilt. The border...

I love everything about this quilt. The border is amazing. She will be very much surprised and will love the quilt.
Forum: Main
10-07-2020, 06:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By sylviasmom

I usually use 3" (cut 3.5)border. Sometimes 4"...

I usually use 3" (cut 3.5)border. Sometimes 4" or 5". Anything bigger, not pleasing to my eye or brain. What I was once told by a quilting teacher, "the size of your block determines the size of...
Forum: Main
09-06-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By sylviasmom

Haven't seen any in all my wandering about the...

Haven't seen any in all my wandering about the internet. However you can make your own and make it cleanable. I did this when I couldn't find a magnet for my dishwasher. You can buy clear, fusible...
09-03-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By sylviasmom

Lightbulb Wool mat

I have a wool mat and sorry to say I didn't treat right. A few month ago while doing some fusible applique I forgot to cut he fusible fabric to fit the block. Yep, got that fusible on the mat. At...
Forum: Main
08-30-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,834
Posted By sylviasmom

We meet in a church on the third Monday of the...

We meet in a church on the third Monday of the month. With respect to the church's requirements during this time, meeting are limited to 40-45 members, plus the essential board. To attend meetings,...
Forum: Recipes
08-17-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By sylviasmom

Tortilla girl myself, learned how make them at a...

Tortilla girl myself, learned how make them at a young age and thereafter it was my job. One dozen every day, Dad got the the first one. This recipe sounds delicious and I am going to try it. I...
Forum: Pictures
08-05-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,140
Posted By sylviasmom

Once a year I promise myself to make a spiderweb....

Once a year I promise myself to make a spiderweb. I really like the way yours seem to connect to each other.
08-01-2020, 06:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,805
Posted By sylviasmom

I have 2 boxes like this, with a less rolled...

I have 2 boxes like this, with a less rolled hemming feet. My boxes are clearly labeled for Singer. I have a featherweight, but yet not tried any of the feet to see which ones fit.
Forum: Main
07-15-2020, 06:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,534
Posted By sylviasmom

If you are purchasing a Rowenta, be sure to get...

If you are purchasing a Rowenta, be sure to get the one made in Germany. I had the one made in China, from the get-go it leaked like a seive. Replaced that with one from Sears. Doesn't leak, but...
Forum: Main
07-09-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By sylviasmom

You do not want to bleach the batting. There is...

You do not want to bleach the batting. There is always the possibility of some residual bleach, which can fade the other fabrics in the quilt when you wash it. Bleach also weakens fabric.
Forum: Main
06-18-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,894
Posted By sylviasmom

Teen years, middle school sewing class. Oh boy,...

Teen years, middle school sewing class. Oh boy, do NOT match plaids with stripes, prints with prints. But when I started quilting, it was hard to not use stripes with prints, etc. I learned to...
Forum: Main
04-20-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,115
Posted By sylviasmom

It looks like "Mirror Mirror" which I have seen...

It looks like "Mirror Mirror" which I have seen on Jordan Fabrics.
Forum: Pictures
03-28-2020, 05:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,406
Posted By sylviasmom

There were missing points? I really liked the...

There were missing points? I really liked the way you placed the light colors in the middle, dark on the sides. It is very interesting the way the small blocks have borders, making them stand out. ...
Forum: Main
03-11-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,225
Posted By sylviasmom

dryer lint. It is clean and accumulates quite...

dryer lint. It is clean and accumulates quite quickly. No, I am not joking.
Forum: Pictures
03-07-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 50,168
Posted By sylviasmom

Yes, I can see how it would take so long to make....

Yes, I can see how it would take so long to make. It is very pretty. I have a cathedral window in progress and have working on it off and on for about 20 years. Someday I will finish it, maybe in...
Forum: Pictures
02-25-2020, 07:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,144
Posted By sylviasmom

It is so beautiful. Love that is not the old...

It is so beautiful. Love that is not the old standby of half square triangles, etc. You made a wonderful quilt. Your granddaughter will love it. Get well soon.
Forum: Main
02-19-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,052
Posted By sylviasmom

I would not tear 2.5 inches from each end. It is...

I would not tear 2.5 inches from each end. It is not necessary. Tear only on the edge where you will be cutting, 1/2 or an inch maybe. I tear only when I am making strips for binding as this keeps...
Forum: Pictures
01-24-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,995
Posted By sylviasmom

I think it is beautiful and quite fitting to be...

I think it is beautiful and quite fitting to be given to a baby girl. It has pink heart to represent your love and all the love this child will receive.
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