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Forum: Main
03-01-2016, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,883
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Quilters Oasis is on Crismon and Baseline, a nice...

Quilters Oasis is on Crismon and Baseline, a nice shop. I also second 35 th ave Sew and Vac, though have only been to the one in north end of the city. Three Dudes is also a great shop.
Forum: Main
01-20-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,870
Posted By lunagrandquilter

What seems to be the problem with the thread...

What seems to be the problem with the thread you're using? If it is shredding try a larger eye needle like top stitch. I use nearly any thread for free motion, large cotton spools from Fabric Land...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-07-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,835
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Got one when my boys were very small, they're...

Got one when my boys were very small, they're nearing 40 now. Glue and gun still work fine, and I'm still on the old glue. As said maybe wrong glue, or just not hot enough.
Forum: Main
07-28-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,881
Posted By lunagrandquilter

To keep my rows in order when putting them...

To keep my rows in order when putting them together, I use safety pins with a large bead in the beginning block of each row. I have each bead marked with permanent marker, one to ten, using...
Forum: Main
09-23-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,200
Posted By lunagrandquilter

I've told my daughters-in-law to use the quilts,...

I've told my daughters-in-law to use the quilts, I can make more.
Best feeling in the world was when one 4 year old, sitting beside me on the sofa with his well worn (abboo-his name for his quilt)...
Forum: Main
09-26-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By lunagrandquilter

It is a good set up for a starter. As said you...

It is a good set up for a starter. As said you will have a smaller area to quilt with. I started with this set up and used it to quilt about 20 quilts before moving up to an 18" machine and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-22-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,609
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Hi Fay, didn't get to Yuma last winter, maybe...

Hi Fay, didn't get to Yuma last winter, maybe this one. ( too busy looking at park models LOL)
Apache Junction isn't that busy in comparison to Phoenix, or Mesa, and I find it even quieter that...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-20-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,609
Posted By lunagrandquilter

We have spent the last four winters in AJ, and...

We have spent the last four winters in AJ, and bought last year in a park there. There are a lot of great parks, some reasonable and some quite expensive. One thing to be aware of if you buy in a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-17-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,638
Posted By lunagrandquilter

My mother moved from her house to a one bedroom...

My mother moved from her house to a one bedroom seniors rental, and since she had a sister who was close to a hoarder and had already moved to one of these one bedroom units she was so afraid of...
Forum: Main
04-17-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,158
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Hi Val, Nice to talk to you again. Congratulate...

Hi Val,
Nice to talk to you again. Congratulate your hubby on retiring.
One quilt I did for son and daughter-in-law, we used the backing for all the signatures. What about your fishing quilt on...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-20-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By lunagrandquilter

I use Magniclips. They are like the old...

I use Magniclips. They are like the old fashioned sunglasses that clipped onto your glasses over the nose piece. They come in different levels of magnification-I use 2.5. If you type in magniclips...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-30-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Hi Kathie, We are from Saskatchewan and have...

Hi Kathie,
We are from Saskatchewan and have been coming to AZ for 4 winters now. We also chose east of Phoenix, and have just purchased in a Park. Some parks are very reasonable to purchase but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-19-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,942
Posted By lunagrandquilter

If it is the cord or a part of the machine that...

If it is the cord or a part of the machine that you need, I have a 99 I was going to get rid of as can't get the stitch lengh contol to work, something is wrong inside the machine. I'm in US until...
Forum: Main
01-18-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 797
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Try a different type of needle if different size...

Try a different type of needle if different size doesn't work. I use everything from embroidery to Jeans, depends on the fabric, batting etc which type works for the project. I find it's usually...
Forum: Main
10-22-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Sorry, also forgot. Don't put a lot of tension...

Sorry, also forgot. Don't put a lot of tension on the side clamps, just enough to hold the fabric there and not stretch it.
Laurie
Forum: Main
10-22-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By lunagrandquilter

I was told to put 3 lengths of the thread you are...

I was told to put 3 lengths of the thread you are using through the needle. If it moves freely then the needle is big enough to use for that thread.
I did a quilt using minkee on the back, yes...
Forum: Main
10-22-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,297
Posted By lunagrandquilter

ruler base

If you go to www.FinishingTouchesQuiltingStudio.com they have a ruler base for this machine, plus a new foot they have developed for the 18.8 that is exactly 1/2 inch around. Plus they have smaller...
Forum: Main
07-28-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 39,229
Posted By lunagrandquilter

They are the same. I have a Pfaff and love it...

They are the same. I have a Pfaff and love it for the dual feed, IDT I think it's called. I've used a walking foot on another of my machines, and it is so much harder to see Eg: stitch in the...
Forum: Links and Resources
07-23-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,459
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Thanks, always looking for Quilt shops close to...

Thanks, always looking for Quilt shops close to Apache Junction as we spent time there in the winter.
Forum: Main
06-10-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Haven't had to do it yet either, but apparently...

Haven't had to do it yet either, but apparently you baste the rest of the quilt, turn it and attatch, then start from where you left off. Remember to turn the pattern around too.
Forum: Main
05-22-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,391
Posted By lunagrandquilter

I have purchased the same machine, and waiting...

I have purchased the same machine, and waiting for hubby to finish seeding so we can set it up.
From others I understand that when you lay the bobbin in your hand, pull the thread it comes out...
Forum: Main
05-14-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,819
Posted By lunagrandquilter

We cook the corn with husk on. Then you take the...

We cook the corn with husk on. Then you take the corn out of the Microwave when cooked, cut the bottom end off (enough so at the kernels) and then hanging onto the tassel end, give it a good shake. ...
Forum: Main
03-24-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,883
Posted By lunagrandquilter

You say "so the fabric doesn't ripple". Are you...

You say "so the fabric doesn't ripple". Are you using a hopping foot or a foot made for the frame? You can't use regular feet on the frame. If you are using a hopping foot, the foot should just...
Forum: Main
03-16-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,522
Posted By lunagrandquilter

Try the Pfaff Grand Quilter Yahoo group. There...

Try the Pfaff Grand Quilter Yahoo group. There is a woman on there, Crispy, plus others that I am sure will be able to help you. I have the Viking 18.8/Imperial frame but do not have the...
Forum: Main
03-04-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By lunagrandquilter

I just finished some flowers and leaves with...

I just finished some flowers and leaves with steam a seam for fusible. Did free motion quilting on the petalas and lots of thread painting on flower centers using a "sharp" needle. Can't remember...
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