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Forum: Main
09-03-2019, 02:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,400
Posted By sumarben

opinions on thread

In your opinion:

1) which brand of cotton thread produces the Least amount of lint?

2) do you prefer cotton or polyester for the quilting (not piecing)?

TIA
Forum: Main
08-20-2019, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,152
Posted By sumarben

ideal temperature

Does anyone know the ideal temperature range for a computerized sewing machine? In the summer at camp in Northern NYS I sew in the garage loft which at times gets hot! The garage is not insulated but...
Forum: Main
08-13-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,148
Posted By sumarben

Leah Day has a very good informative video on...

Leah Day has a very good informative video on YouTube on this frame. I would like to know how difficult/easy it is to remove your machine. The machine I would use I would also be using for piecing so...
Forum: Main
08-12-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,029
Posted By sumarben

sit down long arm

I am in the market for a sit down long or mid arm. I am considering Juki TL 2200qvp, Viking Platinum 16, Sweet Sixteen - they are in my price range. I am trying to find places to test drive them. I...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-28-2019, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,426
Posted By sumarben

I am a relative newbie to machine embroidery -...

I am a relative newbie to machine embroidery - started with a gifted discontinued machine and upgraded to a Brother pe800 - basic machine, 5x7 embroidery area, bought online but I love it and it...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-06-2019, 03:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,040
Posted By sumarben

Update: Here is my finished flag. I decided to...

Update: Here is my finished flag. I decided to use the fabric used for outdoor sling chairs. I merged several designs, used 2 layers of fabric type WSS on the back, used repositional hoop for 1st...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-25-2019, 05:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,040
Posted By sumarben

sunbrella garden flag

Wanting to machine embroider on sunbrella fabric for a garden flag. Planning on using cutaway stabilizer and rustoleum never wet spray on embroidery. Also going to join it to another layer of plain...
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-10-2019, 05:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,059
Posted By sumarben

My shelves are shallow and I have used comic...

My shelves are shallow and I have used comic board covers to store the fabric - for me if it's not visible I tend to forget it! Seems like your shelves are deeper - perhaps you could use tension...
Forum: Main
12-30-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By sumarben

batting for wall hanging

What do you use for batting for a wall hanging?
Forum: Mission: Organization
12-06-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,834
Posted By sumarben

JJ Blaine - good for you. I for one like your...

JJ Blaine - good for you. I for one like your style! I try to get hubby on board with my purging but that is a slow go. For example he had 30+ years of Ski magazines. After asking (begging!) several...
Forum: Main
11-14-2018, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,241
Posted By sumarben

Suggestions needed

Asking for some advice. This is a WIP for my grandson - a few of his favorite things. Basically the background is gray blocks, red, white and gray borders, and "panels" of his "loves" which I plan to...
Forum: Main
10-15-2018, 06:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,111
Posted By sumarben

I've had the same problem and frustration for a...

I've had the same problem and frustration for a long time and have tried everything because my foot pedal travels on the hardwood floor. I bought this today at Target (on sale) and so far so good....
Forum: Main
10-15-2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,944
Posted By sumarben

Thanks for all the suggestions. I picked this up...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I picked this up at Target today (on sale) and so far so good.
https://www.target.com/p/mohawk-1-6-x2-6-micro-loop-impressions-doormat/-/A-23983958
Believe me, I...
Forum: Main
10-14-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,944
Posted By sumarben

traveling foot pedal

Tips needed for a traveling foot pedal. I've tried everything - non-slip drawer liner, rugs, mats sold for this purpose(don't work for me!) My foot pedals are on hardwood floors and I have to chase...
Forum: Main
10-04-2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,503
Posted By sumarben

tips for thread painting

I have watched several videos on thread painting and would really like to try it. I would appreciate any and all tips you have. One thing I really have a question about is thread - weight, what to...
Forum: Mission: Organization
09-29-2018, 03:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,834
Posted By sumarben

Just curious-anyone else do this?

Once a year I purge, sort, and reorganize my sewing room. I used to make a ton of flannel rag quilts and had a lot of flannel. Realized I hadn't made a flannel quilt in years so donated and/or gave...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-24-2018, 02:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,320
Posted By sumarben

Love seeing all the pics of your pets. Yep, my...

Love seeing all the pics of your pets. Yep, my quilts come with dog hair! My Saints (including Scout in the pic) have all been rescues. Often people get a Saint puppy because they are so cute - and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-23-2018, 03:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,320
Posted By sumarben

What's on your floor?

This is what (who?) is Always on my sewing room floor when I'm there. Yes, I step/trip over him; yes, i run into him with the chair- but he doesn't move! Seems he Absolutely needs to be right under...
Forum: Mission: Organization
09-22-2018, 03:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,397
Posted By sumarben

I was very fortunate when 25 years ago DH's...

I was very fortunate when 25 years ago DH's workplace was throwing away a workstation table - it's 30" by 72" with adjustable (not easily) legs for height. Ugly as sin but works fantastic for a...
Forum: Links and Resources
09-22-2018, 02:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,844
Posted By sumarben

I was fortunate to visit MSQC on a camping trip...

I was fortunate to visit MSQC on a camping trip last spring - we live in NYS and were heading to Tennesee, Arkansas and Missouri. Told DH that if we're going to Missouri we're going to Hamilton! He...
Forum: Mission: Organization
09-21-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,287
Posted By sumarben

I have my fabric on free standing bookshelves....

I have my fabric on free standing bookshelves. Each piece is wrapped around a comic board ($9.95 for 200 at Amazon) and I put a label on each board with the yardage amount - easier for me to find...
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