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Forum: Main
05-19-2020, 03:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,081
Posted By Fastpedal

I had the same problem. Lots of tops completed...

I had the same problem. Lots of tops completed but not very good at machine quilting and hand quilting became too difficult for me physically. I started putting the designs on paper and quilting...
Forum: Main
10-27-2019, 04:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,407
Posted By Fastpedal

I have made quilts for dorm rooms. My daughter's...

I have made quilts for dorm rooms. My daughter's in 1991. Joann's fabric. It went to college for 4 years and has survived 24 years of marriage. They still snuggle under it while watching TV. My...
Forum: Main
08-28-2019, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,741
Posted By Fastpedal

I use Bienfany 50 yd x 14 inch sketching and...

I use Bienfany 50 yd x 14 inch sketching and tracing paper from Amazon; $12.18 per roll. Much cheaper.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-25-2019, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By Fastpedal

For scrapbooking I used Photoshop for years. ...

For scrapbooking I used Photoshop for years. When I needed to upgrade the cost was prohibitive. Now I use Adobe Photoshop Elements. It was in your price range years ago but not the program cost...
Forum: Main
02-26-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Posted By Fastpedal

Thanks for all your suggestions. I have cleaned...

Thanks for all your suggestions. I have cleaned out the bobbin area and looked for threads, broken parts, etc. My husband took the covers off to expose the inner workings and could find nothing out...
Forum: Main
02-24-2019, 04:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Posted By Fastpedal

E6 Error on Artistic 18 SD

Has anyone had an E6 error on this machine and what does it mean. My local Janome dealer doesn't know what it means and has not been able to contact the company. Something is binding but we cannot...
Forum: Main
01-12-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,539
Posted By Fastpedal

I have made this pattern twice. The block is...

I have made this pattern twice. The block is called by several names but I know it as English wedding ring. It consist of blocks made with half-square triangles. One quilt is a pattern called...
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-05-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,007
Posted By Fastpedal

I have a pantry cabinet in my kitchen without...

I have a pantry cabinet in my kitchen without pull-out shelves. I use low sided plastic tubs the depth of the shelves to store my food items in. I can then just pull out the tub, see what is in the...
Forum: Main
12-19-2018, 05:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,598
Posted By Fastpedal

When I do straight line sewing, either with my...

When I do straight line sewing, either with my regular or walking foot, I use a piece of computer paper (8.5x11 or 8.5x14). I cut the width strip I need and sew along the edge. After the first line...
Forum: Main
10-31-2018, 03:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,424
Posted By Fastpedal

I had this problem with my Artistic 18 sit-down. ...

I had this problem with my Artistic 18 sit-down. Very frustrating. I also tried smoothing the notch with sandpaper. That helped some but still the problem happened. I put on the white spool disc...
Forum: Main
10-21-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,594
Posted By Fastpedal

I made this signature quilt for my daughter's...

I made this signature quilt for my daughter's wedding 23 years ago. I had only the blocks at the reception. I had a young girl at the table telling people how to sign but people wanted to write a...
Forum: Main
08-10-2018, 03:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,669
Posted By Fastpedal

Whenever I quilt straight lines with my walking...

Whenever I quilt straight lines with my walking foot going from point A to point B across a block I use heavy paper (computer paper). I cut a strip about two inches wide and place the paper from...
Forum: Main
07-31-2018, 05:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,556
Posted By Fastpedal

First I would iron all my blocks and make sure...

First I would iron all my blocks and make sure that they are laying flat with no tucks. Then measure all of your blocks. Choose the block size that you have the most of. Then work with the other...
Forum: Main
07-07-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,540
Posted By Fastpedal

This is for Bonnie She asked about the...

This is for Bonnie

She asked about the pattern for the black, white and gray quilt.

The pattern is called a bordered nine patch. It is made using a jelly roll and yardage. It goes very fast....
Forum: Main
07-07-2018, 05:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,540
Posted By Fastpedal

Sorry the pictures are sideways. I don't know...

Sorry the pictures are sideways. I don't know how to fix them.
Forum: Main
07-07-2018, 05:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,540
Posted By Fastpedal

Buyer's remorse; No. I purchased an Artistic18...

Buyer's remorse; No. I purchased an Artistic18 sit-down. I have no room I am willing to dedicate to a long arm.

I do my free motion quilting using Golden Thread paper. I love the extra space I...
Forum: Main
05-27-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,964
Posted By Fastpedal

This is the quilt I made last year in my...

This is the quilt I made last year in my Grandson's college colors It is called Argyle. I cannot remember where I got the pattern. Sorry I don't have a better picture but you get the idea. It...
Forum: Main
04-17-2018, 04:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,060
Posted By Fastpedal

Yes you can. I cannot FMQ a design. Sooooo. I...

Yes you can. I cannot FMQ a design. Sooooo. I find a quilting design or pantograph that I want for the piece.. I do this for table runners, bed runners and quilts where I want to do individual...
Forum: Main
04-03-2018, 04:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,633
Posted By Fastpedal

When I use flannel for a backing I wash and dry...

When I use flannel for a backing I wash and dry it several times. I sew one-half inch seams and sew them twice. I would not use flannel in a quilt-as-you-go quilt. Too many small seams and many...
Forum: Main
03-31-2018, 06:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,124
Posted By Fastpedal

Enjoy your new machine. I have an Artistic and...

Enjoy your new machine. I have an Artistic and just love it. Can not wait to finish a top so I can get to the quilting. No longer any tops sitting around are not quilted.
Forum: Main
03-31-2018, 06:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,339
Posted By Fastpedal

When birthing anything closed I stitch first on...

When birthing anything closed I stitch first on the backing and front on the seam to be left open. Then I sew around the edges leaving the previous stitching open. After I have turned the item...
Forum: Main
02-21-2018, 07:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,105
Posted By Fastpedal

I watched the HST Around the World Video. She...

I watched the HST Around the World Video. She said using her method with a 10 inch square the HST blocks are 6.5.
Forum: Main
02-19-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,213
Posted By Fastpedal

I have had this problem on my Artistic 18...

I have had this problem on my Artistic 18 sit-down machine. I finally put the cap (the caps come with all the machines) over the top of the spool and solved the problem. I did what you did at...
Forum: Main
02-19-2018, 06:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,505
Posted By Fastpedal

Beautiful Quilt. I would use green thread and...

Beautiful Quilt. I would use green thread and follow the direction of the green/black fabric.
Forum: Main
01-28-2018, 04:09 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,577
Posted By Fastpedal

For several years I hand quilted my quilts. ...

For several years I hand quilted my quilts. However, it took so long and I also loved to piece. So I had a backlog of quilt tops.

I am not very good at FMQing. But, I figured out how to mark a...
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