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07-29-2019, 03:40 AM
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Posted By mardilee

Can you show us a picture of your quilt?

Can you show us a picture of your quilt?
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10-06-2018, 06:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,567
Posted By mardilee

I made a baby quilt similar to yours on my...

I made a baby quilt similar to yours on my embroidery machine. It was very cute when finished. It's five years later now, and when I visited the home where it lives, I saw it. It has been washed many...
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02-27-2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,974
Posted By mardilee

Ziplock Big Bags are perfect. They even have a...

Ziplock Big Bags are perfect. They even have a handle.
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05-02-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,403
Posted By mardilee

Thanks, ladies, you've given me confidence. ...

Thanks, ladies, you've given me confidence. Maybe I can scare up some girlfriends to give me a hand.
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05-02-2016, 04:44 PM
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Views: 7,403
Posted By mardilee

taking down a long arm

Hi, quilting board members. May I have your opinion. I'm moving soon and am taking my Handiquilter Avante with me to my new home. My dealer (about 2 hours away from my current place) wants $300...
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10-13-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,945
Posted By mardilee

I second what sahansen44 said! I love my Koala...

I second what sahansen44 said! I love my Koala Sew Comfort chair. I too bought a floor model and saved about $50. I used to get a sore back from my old chair and this one is sooo comfortable!
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07-13-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,888
Posted By mardilee

Dear gigi712, I am 70 years old and just...

Dear gigi712, I am 70 years old and just purchased a long arm quilting machine. After months of trying to "justify" such an expensive purchase this late in life, I decided to get it because I would...
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07-08-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,054
Posted By mardilee

I just learned the hard way that SAS2 gunks up...

I just learned the hard way that SAS2 gunks up the needle on a snowman applique quilt. I just kept wiping it off with my fingers. I like the suggestion of using alcohol on a cotton ball, but there...
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04-12-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,086
Posted By mardilee

Use light weight bobbin thread for upper thread...

Use light weight bobbin thread for upper thread as well as in the bobbin. This works especially well when the words on the label are small.
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03-01-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,718
Posted By mardilee

Please don't be so judgemental of your VP, unless...

Please don't be so judgemental of your VP, unless you know exactly what's going on in her life. Just proceed with your guild activities and get someone else to help out with the VP duties. Then...
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02-16-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,278
Posted By mardilee

I am currently working on a Hunter's Star with...

I am currently working on a Hunter's Star with red, white, and blue. I think it looks great. You might want to try it, but you'd need a Rapid Fire Hunter's Star ruler. I think it's well worth the...
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11-24-2014, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,383
Posted By mardilee

Thanks for your input everyone. A quilting...

Thanks for your input everyone. A quilting cruise might be just the ticket for me:-)
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11-22-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,383
Posted By mardilee

Quilting Cruise

Has anyone gone on a quilting cruise? Was it fun? What about the classes and projects...were they a good value? Would you go on another quilting cruise? I am considering one to Alaska. It would...
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06-11-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,291
Posted By mardilee

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am now leaning...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am now leaning toward the stand up machines. I'd love the Avante, but I think it's out of my price range. So I'm looking for a used HQ 16. I will try to get to a...
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06-11-2014, 05:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,291
Posted By mardilee

Which long/mid arm should I get?

I'm looking at the HQ Avante, the HQ sweet sixteen (with table and frame), or a sit down machine by Babylock called the Tiara. Does anyone have an opinion. I would just jump right in and get the...
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04-21-2014, 03:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,840
Posted By mardilee

How about "Welcome to the Neighborhood."

How about "Welcome to the Neighborhood."
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03-01-2014, 05:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,140
Posted By mardilee

Hi, I've had my Janome 11000 SE for about 7...

Hi, I've had my Janome 11000 SE for about 7 years, and I love it. No problems, but I do have it cleaned/serviced once a year. I paid $5000 seven years ago, so I think you've found a good deal. I...
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12-02-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,589
Posted By mardilee

No! I bought one on sale at Joann Fabrics. It...

No! I bought one on sale at Joann Fabrics. It was poorly made. The switch was hard to turn, and the light is no better than other lamps IMHO. Joann's would not take it back, because I had...
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11-02-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,199
Posted By mardilee

I think $2799 is a great price. I paid $4000 six...

I think $2799 is a great price. I paid $4000 six years ago. I use my 11000SE a lot and I love it. On e-bay they are going from $3500 to $5999. The new 15000 is touted for its Wi-Fi capability and...
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07-18-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,426
Posted By mardilee

Try going to janome.com and then click on forums....

Try going to janome.com and then click on forums. Choose an appropriate category and post a message about your problem. I've done this in the past and they've helped me with a few problems. Good...
07-04-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 588,234
Posted By mardilee

broken hoop

I am so bummed! My SQ hoop has broken. It's not a stripped thread on the screw. The little hex nut inside the plastic is spinning around. So I cannot tighten the hoop on the fabric. I tried...
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05-22-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,437
Posted By mardilee

clicker bags (made with metal tape measures),...

clicker bags (made with metal tape measures), zipper pouches, wallets. Hope this is useful.
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04-26-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,983
Posted By mardilee

I've owned my Janome 11000SE for about 5 years...

I've owned my Janome 11000SE for about 5 years now, and I still love it! I sew almost every day too. When I get bored with quilting, I switch to embroidery, and vice versa. Have fun with your new...
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03-17-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,896
Posted By mardilee

How about clicker bags. They're fast, fun, and...

How about clicker bags. They're fast, fun, and everybody loves to clickem.
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02-28-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,375
Posted By mardilee

This is not the first time I've heard this story....

This is not the first time I've heard this story. Is this a trick or scam? Or is it really true?
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