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Forum: Main
03-13-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,305
Posted By sewannie

Thank you zozee for your comments. Yes, I've...

Thank you zozee for your comments. Yes, I've already thought to myself, what did I get myself into? I began quilting it yesterday with my walking foot and had to rip out a few times. I can't...
Forum: Main
03-09-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,305
Posted By sewannie

Thank you for all of your helpful advice. I have...

Thank you for all of your helpful advice. I have practiced on a small sample quilt sandwich and feel that that I can jump in and do the straight line quilting with my walking foot. I watched a...
Forum: Main
03-07-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,305
Posted By sewannie

Do I need to pull up my bobbin thread?

I'm getting ready to begin my first ever machine quilting and I am really nervous! This is my first quilt and don't want to mess it up. I will be using my walking foot and doing simple straight...
Forum: Main
03-05-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By sewannie

Thanks Tartan and Tesspug for your replies. I...

Thanks Tartan and Tesspug for your replies. I think I will add a piece on to be safe. I'm not much of a gambler and don't want to risk having a problem. Thanks again :)
Forum: Main
03-05-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By sewannie

Help please with quilt sandwich

Hello, I just finished pin basting my first quilt. Once I was done, I noticed that along a portion of my border, there is only about 1" of overlap for my batting in that one section. I am really...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
02-28-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 778
Posted By sewannie

Welcome from Turlock, CA. I'm new to quilting...

Welcome from Turlock, CA. I'm new to quilting as well and I can't tell you how much I've learned from everyone on this site. Everyone is so helpful! I'm still working on my very first quilt, so...
Forum: Pictures
02-24-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you nativetexan! You can see that I was...

Thank you nativetexan! You can see that I was trying to match some of my rug colors since this quilt will be used in the living room :) I checked out the links and they have great information and...
Forum: Pictures
02-24-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Hi dhsewalittle, Thank you for your response! I...

Hi dhsewalittle, Thank you for your response! I wasn't sure if I should post my question directly to Jennifer 23 or not as this post was a while back. But thank you for responding in great detail....
Forum: Pictures
02-24-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Hi tebil, yes, my original measurement was off,...

Hi tebil, yes, my original measurement was off, the quilt is a rectangle. And yes, all the blocks are the same size. Or at least they were cut the same size when I started, lol. I didn't know that...
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Hi Jennifer 23, I have a question on the diagram...

Hi Jennifer 23, I have a question on the diagram you posted on my quilt. Since I have never quilted before, I've read that you don't want a lot of starts and stops when quilting. If I did the above...
Forum: Main
02-09-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By sewannie

Dlv, thank you for your response

Dlv, thank you for your response
Forum: Main
02-08-2017, 05:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By sewannie

Hi Div, I'm unable to adjust the pressure on my...

Hi Div, I'm unable to adjust the pressure on my presser foot, only by my own foot pressure. I've always normally use a 3.00 or 3.5 in my regular sewing and that was a good stitch length. But again,...
Forum: Main
02-08-2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By sewannie

Thank you all for your replies. I have decided...

Thank you all for your replies. I have decided to stick with the Aurifil 50 wt for my quilting. I am now trying to figure out if my stitch length indicator on my sewing machine is working...
Forum: Main
02-04-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By sewannie

What thread to use?

I'm getting ready to practice a on a small sample of my first quilt. My fabric is 100% cotton and will be using warm and white for the batting. I need help in trying to figure out what weight of...
Forum: Pictures
01-23-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you all for your suggestions on the...

Thank you all for your suggestions on the quilting. I appreciate you taking the time to show me pics and diagrams on how to do it. I will keep all in mind and will be sure to post a picture once...
Forum: Pictures
01-23-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you to everyone for your kind words and...

Thank you to everyone for your kind words and your suggestions. Now on to putting it together.
Forum: Pictures
01-23-2017, 05:01 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Hi Barb, yes my machine has many decorative...

Hi Barb, yes my machine has many decorative stitches. I never thought about using those and I like the idea of maybe a stitch in the ditch, then 1/2" on the inside of each block. Thanks again:)
Forum: Pictures
01-23-2017, 04:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you Grandma Peg. Yes, I agree we are hard...

Thank you Grandma Peg. Yes, I agree we are hard on ourselves. I can't expect it to be perfect for my first time around. I like the idea of an X in the squares.
Forum: Pictures
01-22-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

I have purchased my batting from Joanns off the...

I have purchased my batting from Joanns off the bolt and the brand is Warm and White. The package says to quilt no more than 10" apart. I will probably quilt much closer than that with my sewing...
Forum: Pictures
01-22-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you Sandra in Minnesota! I hope I love...

Thank you Sandra in Minnesota! I hope I love quilting as much as I do sewing. I have a lot to learn and I'm grateful to all you quilters out there for the encouragement and advice!
Forum: Pictures
01-22-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you BrendaK. You made my day! I know my...

Thank you BrendaK. You made my day! I know my borders and corners are a little off, but I showed my husband and asked if he noticed anything before I continued. He didn't find anything until I had...
Forum: Pictures
01-22-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you Meyert. I'm not familiar with a cross...

Thank you Meyert. I'm not familiar with a cross hatch on a 45 degree angle? Can you explain how to do it? I have never quilted before. Thanks!
Forum: Pictures
01-22-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you cjsews:)

Thank you cjsews:)
Forum: Pictures
01-22-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Thank you Fred Singer :)

Thank you Fred Singer :)
Forum: Pictures
01-22-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,436
Posted By sewannie

Finished with my very first quilt top!

Hello all, I'm finished with my very first quilt top. I've attached a picture. It was a lot harder than I thought. My sashing has a few puckers as well as some of my blocks. Not sure what really...
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