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03-30-2014, 10:38 AM
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MN Pfaff Hobby Grand Quilter
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You got a really good deal.
You got a really good deal.
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02-12-2014, 07:30 AM
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Titanium Coated Top Stitch Needles
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I use nothing but the Superior/Organ titanium...
I use nothing but the Superior/Organ titanium topstitch needles. They're just simply the best I've ever found.
I have no idea why anyone would need to buy them "in bulk" because they last so...
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01-07-2014, 06:29 PM
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Marti Mitchell
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If you're looking for her products, her name...
If you're looking for her products, her name though is Marti Michell. No "t". We've met her on a couple of occasions. Nice lady, very sweet, and really knows her stuff.
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01-03-2014, 06:09 PM
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USPS package tracking
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If the latest tracking information you have says...
If the latest tracking information you have says Richmond, that just means it was scanned in Richmond. It could be any place between Richmond and its final destination. There were quite a few mail...
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12-30-2013, 01:03 PM
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Viking mega quilter issues
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Wow -I sew with all kinds of different threads on...
Wow -I sew with all kinds of different threads on my Mega quilter 9" with no problems. Hmmm, did you check to make sure you don't have any lint or anything else stuck in the tension disks, that the...
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12-29-2013, 07:29 AM
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Viking mega quilter issues
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If you have a manual, look at page 35 for...
If you have a manual, look at page 35 for troubleshooting tips. If you don't have a manual, see the last page of this pdf. It's for the Janome 1600P but is identical - the Megaquilter 9" is a...
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Introduce Yourself
12-27-2013, 06:27 AM
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newbie in London!
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Hello and welcome, from western Nevada USA!...
Hello and welcome, from western Nevada USA! :thumbup:
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12-21-2013, 07:23 AM
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Martelli rotary cutters(question)
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Yup, that's the 60mm version. For making longer...
Yup, that's the 60mm version. For making longer cuts it's the only one to use. I use one for all my shop cutting and the Martelli blades seem to last forever. Good find!
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Introduce Yourself
12-21-2013, 07:17 AM
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Hello from Northern California
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Hello and welcome to QB, from western Nevada!...
Hello and welcome to QB, from western Nevada! :thumbup:
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Introduce Yourself
12-21-2013, 07:17 AM
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Hello from St. George, Utah!
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Welcome to QB, from another guy-quilter in...
Welcome to QB, from another guy-quilter in western Nevada! :thumbup:
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12-19-2013, 03:17 PM
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Need smaller machine for taking to class
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The Viking HClass 100Q is 15 pounds and quite...
The Viking HClass 100Q is 15 pounds and quite capable. My wife uses it for classes, travel, etc.
http://new.husqvarnaviking.com/en-US/Machines/H-CLASS-100Q
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12-17-2013, 07:59 AM
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USPS package tracking
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Packages coming in from (and going out) to...
Packages coming in from (and going out) to international locations are scanned at the international sorting facilities on either coast. Depending on the class of service of your package, it may take...
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12-17-2013, 07:49 AM
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Invisigrip
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Works great - we've had it on our shop rulers for...
Works great - we've had it on our shop rulers for 5 years now and it still works fine. You need to follow the instructions when installing though, or it may not adhere correctly. If you do follow...
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12-16-2013, 09:43 PM
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Brand- or no-name replacement blades?
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We use Martelli (me) blades and Clover (she)...
We use Martelli (me) blades and Clover (she) blades for our shop cutting. The Martelli blades outlast the Clover blades by 5 or 6 to one. Olfa blades haven't done as well as Clover. And the...
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12-15-2013, 07:42 AM
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Quilting business website
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It depends on whether you're just doing a website...
It depends on whether you're just doing a website to advertise your quilting business, or if you're doing a full-blown online fabric store. It all depends on how much coding and management you want...
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12-12-2013, 11:45 AM
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Thread break and skipped stitches in one direction on frame
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With the Grand Quilter on the frame, the needle...
With the Grand Quilter on the frame, the needle is threaded from front to back, as viewed from the front end of the machine. So when you're pushing the machine toward the back, the thread is actually...
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12-12-2013, 09:19 AM
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Thread break and skipped stitches in one direction on frame
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If it's the 9 inch harp machine it uses a regular...
If it's the 9 inch harp machine it uses a regular domestic machine needle. The best I've found for fmq are the Superior Titanium Topstich needles made by Organ. The 80/12 size would be correct for...
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12-09-2013, 06:56 PM
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Help! What needle to use!
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Topstitch needles have a large eye and a bigger...
Topstitch needles have a large eye and a bigger groove on the shank as well - sounds like that "jeans" needle is similar..
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12-09-2013, 06:52 PM
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Innova sit-down vs HQ Sweet 16 or Tiara? is nearby dealer important?
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8,000, another 1000 for the stich regulator. ...
8,000, another 1000 for the stich regulator. That's with the big deluxe table I think. I have lust in my heart for that one. :)
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12-09-2013, 08:44 AM
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Help! What needle to use!
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The best I've found for FMQ using the 30 wt and...
The best I've found for FMQ using the 30 wt and thicker threads are Superior Titanium Topstich needles in the 100/16 size. They seem to last forever and cure many tension issues.
You should be...
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12-07-2013, 04:13 PM
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Have you used Insul Bright
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QKO
It doesn't have fiberglass in it. It contains...
It doesn't have fiberglass in it. It contains polyester fibers, a non-woven substrate, and a metalized coating. It should be hypoallergenic.
Here's their website explaining that: ...
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11-26-2013, 04:25 PM
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iPad mini w/retina display or Kindle HDX-which would be better for quilter?
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QKO
Most apps that are available for ipad are also...
Most apps that are available for ipad are also available for Android devices such as the Kindle Fire. So that's kind of a non-issue.
If money isn't a concern, you might want to consider the...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-26-2013, 10:04 AM
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Can somebody help me with windows 8? Can't find print
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QKO
New Win8 is a LOT faster on pretty much any...
New Win8 is a LOT faster on pretty much any computer it'll run on. Some things are in different places, but once you learn them, you'll probably like it.
A couple of tips - 1) to find different...
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Introduce Yourself
11-25-2013, 06:05 AM
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A Minne-sn*w-ta Hello!
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1,207
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QKO
Welcome to QB, from ex-Minnesotans living in...
Welcome to QB, from ex-Minnesotans living in western Nevada. Our youngest son was born at the hospital in Chisago City, 37 years ago. :)
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11-21-2013, 06:30 AM
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Viking mega quilter issues
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18,587
Posted By
QKO
I have that same machine. It'll be happy with...
I have that same machine. It'll be happy with lots of different threads, provided you use the correct needle for the thread, and a good quality thread.
1st - change to a good quality needle, the...
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