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Forum: Main
03-07-2015, 04:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,015
Posted By Hookem

CT thread for piecing and quilting is all I use....

CT thread for piecing and quilting is all I use. Might be a little on the "linty" side, but can't beat the price.
Forum: Main
01-30-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,666
Posted By Hookem

Some people drive a Cadillac and some drive a...

Some people drive a Cadillac and some drive a Ford. They'll both get you there. I'm a Ford and Brother kind of guy.
Forum: Main
01-23-2015, 06:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By Hookem

My Brother PQ1500 does everything I need to make...

My Brother PQ1500 does everything I need to make quilts. And less than $600 delivered to my door.
Forum: Main
01-23-2015, 06:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,806
Posted By Hookem

The Eleanor Burns method speeds up the process...

The Eleanor Burns method speeds up the process making a half log cabin queen size in under a day. Thanks EB
Forum: Main
01-19-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,687
Posted By Hookem

From one guy to another, you'll save a lot of...

From one guy to another, you'll save a lot of money by using Staflo starch diluted 50%. In addition to starching, I sandwich using Elmer's school glue so I always wash when finished with the quilt....
Forum: Main
01-19-2015, 04:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By Hookem

I've done mostly queen sized for myself and...

I've done mostly queen sized for myself and family members, but really like doing lap sized of 48" x 60".
Forum: Main
01-14-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,992
Posted By Hookem

Your math is right. That is a pretty simple...

Your math is right. That is a pretty simple layout with a great look, I may have to try one.
Forum: Main
12-30-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,179
Posted By Hookem

I'd like to help, but I'm a man.

I'd like to help, but I'm a man.
Forum: Main
12-30-2014, 04:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,330
Posted By Hookem

After pinning to my "Stryofoam" wall I apply...

After pinning to my "Stryofoam" wall I apply Elmer's School Glue diluted to 50
% and applied with a paint roller. Quick and cheap.
Forum: Main
12-05-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,958
Posted By Hookem

Classic country keeps me smiling all day long.

Classic country keeps me smiling all day long.
Forum: Main
10-22-2014, 02:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,011
Posted By Hookem

It's great for piercing and quilting. Although...

It's great for piercing and quilting. Although it's somewhat linty, for the price, I can clean out the lint a little more.
Forum: Main
10-19-2014, 01:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,011
Posted By Hookem

Another vote for the Brother PQ1500s. I do queen...

Another vote for the Brother PQ1500s. I do queen size quilts with no problems.
Forum: Main
10-13-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,274
Posted By Hookem

I don't do the guild thing, not to say I live in...

I don't do the guild thing, not to say I live in the boondocks, but it's two miles to my mail box. I just started quilting this past January, but with the help of the kind folks on this forum and...
Forum: Main
10-03-2014, 03:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,819
Posted By Hookem

I like the Hobb's 80/20 as well and I prewash it...

I like the Hobb's 80/20 as well and I prewash it to shrink it before quilting.
Forum: Main
10-01-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,629
Posted By Hookem

I had this happen after I placed my folding table...

I had this happen after I placed my folding table too close to my left side which crowded me to the right and resulted in me slightly applying pressure to the knee lift. In other words, the foot...
Forum: Main
10-01-2014, 04:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,178
Posted By Hookem

A great big thanks to Wow I Like That. Great...

A great big thanks to Wow I Like That. Great info. and sights.
Forum: Main
09-27-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,080
Posted By Hookem

I think Emma S meant a Brother 1500s not 1900s. I...

I think Emma S meant a Brother 1500s not 1900s. I can quilt a queen size on my 1500s with no problem.
Forum: Main
08-28-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,001
Posted By Hookem

Since first trying it a few months ago, that's...

Since first trying it a few months ago, that's all I buy now. Good product and price. Free shipping over fifty bucks.
Forum: Main
08-28-2014, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,755
Posted By Hookem

I bought a small bottle of Elmer's school glue...

I bought a small bottle of Elmer's school glue and tried it on a sample sandwich. It's great. I'll be ordering a gallon as soon as I use the remaining 505 that I have on hand. Thanks to everyone for...
Forum: Main
08-26-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,832
Posted By Hookem

Brother PQ1500S

Brother PQ1500S
Forum: Main
08-25-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,089
Posted By Hookem

Living in a small Midwest town our dog shelter is...

Living in a small Midwest town our dog shelter is private and needs all the help they can get. When I decided I wanted to learn quilting I figured the dogs wouldn't be too critical of my work so I've...
Forum: Main
08-22-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,667
Posted By Hookem

I have a Brother PQ1500S that has treated me well...

I have a Brother PQ1500S that has treated me well so far.
Forum: Main
08-18-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,802
Posted By Hookem

Thanks for the great tip. It will save me a lot...

Thanks for the great tip. It will save me a lot of time instead of drawing a line on every piece.
Forum: Main
08-11-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,704
Posted By Hookem

I picked up an engineers drafting table that has...

I picked up an engineers drafting table that has an electric height adjustment. Almost all engineers now draw on computers so the tables can be picked up for almost nothing. I inlaid my sewing...
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