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Forum: Main
03-14-2024, 05:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Posted By ktbb

from an on line search. I've known about L.P....

from an on line search. I've known about L.P. Sharp company's policy or some time but never knew about - Just Wright Sharpening. This method of disposal may or may not be practical for you...
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Forum: Main
03-14-2024, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,672
Posted By ktbb

no matter which way you do it - be consistent!

no matter which way you do it - be consistent!
Forum: Main
02-22-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,304
Posted By ktbb

An applique would be the easiest and have the...

An applique would be the easiest and have the most visual impact but you could also probably make your own paper piecing pattern by drawing lines on the shape you've drawn to size. This would make it...
Forum: Main
02-08-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,832
Posted By ktbb

One consideration I didn't see suggested is to...

One consideration I didn't see suggested is to use a stylus to help guide fabric instead of your fingers.

If the result of your problem is a narrow seam allowance, as sometimes happens to me, I...
Forum: Main
02-08-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By ktbb

wovens and homespun are similar but not quite the...

wovens and homespun are similar but not quite the same. A homespun is also woven, but as Iceblossom said, the weaving is a little courser, more "vintag-y", and usually has a more "Little house on the...
Forum: Main
01-18-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,359
Posted By ktbb

I have a steam iron on my big board but for the...

I have a steam iron on my big board but for the small iron next to my machine I use a spray bottle instead of iron - I think it works better. If I have a problem fold line on my big board, I use a...
Forum: Main
11-16-2023, 04:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By ktbb

I've started using acrylic felt from the craft...

I've started using acrylic felt from the craft store for all my wall hangings - two layers if I want some "puff" to my quilting. It's washable, cheap, and holds up well. You can purchase it by the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-28-2023, 05:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,401
Posted By ktbb

agree with lindachipper - our local children's...

agree with lindachipper - our local children's agencies love to receive pillowcases. Your local guild might also appreciate a donation of fabric to be used for charity work....or start your own small...
Forum: Main
09-21-2023, 05:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,568
Posted By ktbb

I mostly do cross-grain except for stripes or...

I mostly do cross-grain except for stripes or curved edging. However - one of the reasons for using biased binding is that it will last longer. When cut on/cross grain, the fold as well as the edge...
Forum: Pictures
07-06-2023, 06:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,629
Posted By ktbb

you might try facing the edge instead of binding...

you might try facing the edge instead of binding or using rattail cord. (Using rattail makes the edge a little stiff which you might not want on a baby quilt.)

Facing a quilt edge is just like...
Forum: Main
06-09-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,842
Posted By ktbb

Most Kaffe Fassett quilts would count as high...

Most Kaffe Fassett quilts would count as high volumn
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-18-2023, 04:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By ktbb

you can also reduce stitch length to zero then...

you can also reduce stitch length to zero then cover the plates - there are teflon sheets you can purchase for free motion work that allow the fabric to slide more smoothly. There might also be...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-11-2023, 04:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,574
Posted By ktbb

Replying to each and every comment takes time and...

Replying to each and every comment takes time and space - and is boring to read through! it is courteous to acknowledge input in general
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-11-2023, 04:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,574
Posted By ktbb

contractor found thanks for the input

contractor found thanks for the input
Forum: Main
05-03-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,841
Posted By ktbb

thanks - good ideas but not the word I think I...

thanks - good ideas but not the word I think I remember hearing...but what does memory really mean at my age?!?!?!
Forum: Main
05-03-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,841
Posted By ktbb

I'm at a loss for a word

what do we call the strips of fabric we use to increase the size of a block to make it equal to a larger one? I'm stuck on "sashing" which is not what I'm talking about! BTW - if you go to...
Forum: Main
04-13-2023, 05:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,237
Posted By ktbb

Look up "bog coat" for a simple shape made by...

Look up "bog coat" for a simple shape made by folding a quilted square. I've made a couple - one used by a sister who had dialysis on a regular basis and she loved it - easy to put on and warm....
Forum: Main
03-30-2023, 06:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,602
Posted By ktbb

I've never used a sheet but have used flannel,...

I've never used a sheet but have used flannel, which turned out really nice - not much texture from the quilting, however.
Forum: Main
03-30-2023, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,133
Posted By ktbb

I've done one and my trick was to use lots of...

I've done one and my trick was to use lots of different textures, even use the back side of some to get a different look. Don't have a picture to show but it turned out well. I did allow myself to...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-23-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,574
Posted By ktbb

seeking contractor

Can anyone in the Knoxville, TN, USA area recommend a licensed concrete contractor?
Forum: Main
02-09-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,782
Posted By ktbb

I have had several Janomes that travel well. Mine...

I have had several Janomes that travel well. Mine is 12 pounds and has several decorative stitches, free motion capabiliby, comes with extension table, etc. - I keep my current one in my car for...
Forum: Main
11-17-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,280
Posted By ktbb

Topstitch needles have a larger eye and are used...

Topstitch needles have a larger eye and are used by several professional quilters for all piecing and quilting.
Forum: Main
09-13-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,835
Posted By ktbb

thanks to all of you for your quick and helpful...

thanks to all of you for your quick and helpful replies. I've written to the library that was recommended, will try to connect on the SAQA program tomorrow. I thought that in addition to a guild, the...
Forum: Main
09-13-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,835
Posted By ktbb

A quilt puzzle - do you know these people?

Recently a friend bought a vintage quilt top in Anchorage, AK which contained the names of several women along with the dates 1928 and 1944. The woman who sold the top had no information regarding...
Forum: Main
09-07-2022, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By ktbb

thanks to those who replied. have a new project...

thanks to those who replied. have a new project now but where will it sit in my stack of projects????
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