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02-09-2024, 04:01 PM
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Chunky binding.
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I leave 1/4" of batting and backing around my...
I leave 1/4" of batting and backing around my quilts. I square my tops and edge stitch them before loading on my longarm frame. I baste the top close to that staystitching and down the sides using...
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02-09-2024, 03:44 PM
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Longarm insights please
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Light or medium wt. is ok, but the heavy duty has...
Light or medium wt. is ok, but the heavy duty has enough adhesive so that sewing on is not necessary ( think patching of holes). The light will not be a problem with a # 18 needle. The regular (...
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01-24-2024, 06:45 PM
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Circle Medallion quilt from Kaffe Fassett's "Passionate Patchwork"
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l had this pattern for ages...never used it. It...
l had this pattern for ages...never used it. It was from a quilt calendar that had patterns for the quilt. Now that l'm into using strips & strings, l wish l hadn't donated it. Sigh.
I had the...
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01-24-2024, 06:39 PM
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Heat erasable pens
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When l quilted with a group in Fla., many members...
When l quilted with a group in Fla., many members used the Frixon pens. I guess in Fla., it's warm enough, but here in Canada, ( or if you're in northern USA, don't count on those marks staying "...
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01-15-2024, 06:39 PM
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LA Machine troubles
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Just adding to the great advice you've received....
Just adding to the great advice you've received. If you've changed needle, cleaned/oiled, checked bobbin et al, then try loosening the top tension a bit. Some threads need a tension tweek. If this is...
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01-15-2024, 06:32 PM
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angle in this block?
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Wow, thank you for posting the link! This was a...
Wow, thank you for posting the link! This was a revalation to me. I've always pasted my paper template to cardboard with gluestick, and cut the cardboard shape carefully. Then used it to trace on...
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01-15-2024, 06:07 PM
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Setting blocks on point
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I found that the corner pieces are too small that...
I found that the corner pieces are too small that way, as you will have lost seam allowance on both edges. The side ones will be a bit small as well with the seam allowance gone on the outside edge,...
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01-13-2024, 07:06 AM
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10 inch wedge?
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I'll bet money it's paper pieced in quadrants...
I'll bet money it's paper pieced in quadrants with the circle appliqued after.
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01-13-2024, 07:03 AM
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Things that annoy me about sewing
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After l kept losing mine " under" things or...
After l kept losing mine " under" things or between table & counter ( only 2"!) I started training myself to put the rotary cutter up on the pegboard above my table...even if only for a moment....
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01-13-2024, 06:59 AM
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Things that annoy me about sewing
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I know where it is! You sewed it together with...
I know where it is! You sewed it together with it's cousin...look for a double layered piece in your block!
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01-09-2024, 05:47 AM
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Survey #1 says...
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When l sew, l sew in " batches" according to how...
When l sew, l sew in " batches" according to how much time l have or what mood l'm in ( relaxed? restless?) . I press and square each batch before filing away into ziplock / project box. Most of my...
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01-09-2024, 05:43 AM
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Info on inktense coloured pencils needed please
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Thankyou, everyone! I bought some fabric medium...
Thankyou, everyone! I bought some fabric medium at Michael's ( we don't have Hobby Lobby in Canada). Today l will practice on some spare fabric same as what l embroidered. This is going to be fun!
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01-08-2024, 05:18 AM
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Info on inktense coloured pencils needed please
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Thankyou One charm short! This is great info. Now...
Thankyou One charm short! This is great info. Now ....where can l buy textile medium? I guess l'll need to visit Michael's or such.🤔
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01-07-2024, 06:07 PM
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Advanced project! Flimsy finished!
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I've quilted many years, and have become...
I've quilted many years, and have become experienced enough to know the limits to my patients. Recently, l started buying more acquilt go dies ( love those BOBs. ) Most are a joy to cut/...
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01-07-2024, 05:56 PM
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Remember when I asked last summer to buy batik scraps?
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Wow! I would never thought to turn those en...
Wow! I would never thought to turn those en point! Nice work.
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01-07-2024, 05:53 PM
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Info on inktense coloured pencils needed please
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Info on inktense coloured pencils needed please
Last fall, l treated myself to a set of lnktense colored pencils. These are made to colour a picture, then use a wet/ damp brush and the pencilling becomes watercolour. I've heard you can brush on...
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01-04-2024, 02:41 PM
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What size quilts do you make
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Mostly, l make quilts @ 50 x 50 for community...
Mostly, l make quilts @ 50 x 50 for community quilts that go hospitals, nursing homes and children's aid. They give warmth and comfort but don't take up too much space when stored or in laundry.We...
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12-14-2023, 06:00 AM
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Scraps and old age
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I've been following this thread, and it has...
I've been following this thread, and it has really got me thinking! My stash is mainly small yardage amounts ( 1 yd or less.) and l use it in a somewhat scrappy way. When covid hit, the lockdown had...
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12-11-2023, 05:41 PM
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Suggestions for packing quilt rulers when moving
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Cut 2 thin( 1/4" )plywood strips about 2 " longer...
Cut 2 thin( 1/4" )plywood strips about 2 " longer and 2" wider than longest/ widest, lay them between, and tape together.
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12-11-2023, 05:33 PM
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Bailey Long Arm Quilting Machine - anyone???
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Facebook has an active "Bailey Home Quilter...
Facebook has an active "Bailey Home Quilter group".
The Bailey Home Quilter is made by a small family firm in New York state. They are available in 13", 15", 17", and now 20". You'll need a frame...
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09-19-2023, 02:19 PM
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Rotary Cutter Game Changer
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Do you have to use " special" blades? Or can you...
Do you have to use " special" blades? Or can you use same as Olfa?
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09-19-2023, 02:16 PM
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“Unwinding” a bobbin
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I rewind by placing messed up one on thread...
I rewind by placing messed up one on thread spindle with cap to keep from flying up/ away.
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09-19-2023, 02:14 PM
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Question for longarmers
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If using robotic automation, you only need to...
If using robotic automation, you only need to consider how appropriate the design is both in scale and for enhansing the quilt top. For hand driven pantos, l avoid those that are too dense ( l prefer...
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09-17-2023, 05:52 PM
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Oh no This was one of my favorites
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For those on a fixed income ( most seniors), it's...
For those on a fixed income ( most seniors), it's hard to justify spending on new fabric vs what's available in existing stash when the cost of food, medicine, clothing is also on the rise. My stash...
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09-09-2023, 02:07 PM
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Portable Sewing Machines
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I own 2 large / heavy machines for at home...but...
I own 2 large / heavy machines for at home...but for sewing days with my quilt groups, l have 2 to chose from...a Singer Featherweight l bought from a community fb selling site( reasonably priced and...
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