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Forum: Main
09-27-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,275
Posted By donna13350

peace and joy....I'm near Utica...no there was...

peace and joy....I'm near Utica...no there was nothing in the caddy but my scissors. I've been sewing since I was 9 and joined 4-H...50+ years now, and never had my scissors rust...I just hope this...
Forum: Main
09-27-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,275
Posted By donna13350

I'm only about 30 miles from Utica...it's not the...

I'm only about 30 miles from Utica...it's not the money at all...either the initial cost or the monthly bill..it's a fear that I will stay inside on nice days...I love my gardens, and "sort of"...
Forum: Main
09-25-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,728
Posted By donna13350

That's exactly what I do..when you first apply...

That's exactly what I do..when you first apply the glue stick, press the pieces together, then flip back 1 piece 1/4 inch..the glue will still be wet so you can wiggle the pieces or remove and...
Forum: Main
09-25-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,542
Posted By donna13350

No..you can get better stitches on that, (or any)...

No..you can get better stitches on that, (or any) machine. I suspect that your presser foot is riding too high and the fabric is shifting as you sew..look in your owners manual and see if there's an...
Forum: Main
09-25-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,275
Posted By donna13350

question for quilters in humid areas

I live in the northeast, so high humidity is not a problem for me...until this summer. I have actually gotten rust on some of my scissors! How do people that live in high humidity areas deal with...
Forum: Main
07-19-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,431
Posted By donna13350

This is a link to the sweet 16, and in the...

This is a link to the sweet 16, and in the options menu, you can upgrade to a studio 2 frame..so I'd say they are compatible...if still in doubt, call them and ask...
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06-30-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,805
Posted By donna13350

groups.io and mewe.com are 2 places you can go if...

groups.io and mewe.com are 2 places you can go if you don't like facebook. both groups boast that they don't track you, much less sell your info..i am on mewe for freeze drying and like it a lot.
06-30-2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,809
Posted By donna13350

I have all of mine on cd's, labeled in...

I have all of mine on cd's, labeled in categories.
All USB flash drives will eventually go bad because their internal memory chips can only be used a finite number of times. ... Since every other...
Forum: Main
06-05-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By donna13350

I f I knew which version of windows you have, I...

I f I knew which version of windows you have, I can help you more..but basically you will need to run the software on an older version of windows..you can find out how to do this by googling...
Forum: Main
05-18-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By donna13350

I can't figure out how to post an attachment..but...

I can't figure out how to post an attachment..but if you have your original manual, look in the part about oiling..there will be a pic showing the oiling points on the side of your machine marked...
Forum: Main
03-15-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,882
Posted By donna13350

The easiest way to determine if your fabric is...

The easiest way to determine if your fabric is cotton or synthetic is to cut a small swatch, a half inch will do, take it to your sink and light it..when it's done burning, cotton will be a pile of...
Forum: Main
03-15-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,604
Posted By donna13350

There are a couple of things, besides batting...

There are a couple of things, besides batting that determine warmth in a quilt. If you take two identical quilts with identical backing and batting, quilt one very densely and one with quilting far...
Forum: Main
03-15-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,656
Posted By donna13350

I think it looks great! With practice, it will...

I think it looks great! With practice, it will only get better. If you don't have a stitch regulator, then I would suggest slowing your hands down, it will give you smaller stitches. Keep at it,...
Forum: Main
01-21-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,088
Posted By donna13350

First..be sure they need replacing...sometimes...

First..be sure they need replacing...sometimes they need new tires, a good cleaning,or those teeny little plugs work themselves just loose enough to stop working, even though they look plugged in....
Forum: Main
01-21-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,265
Posted By donna13350

My first thought was that it looks like a Brother...

My first thought was that it looks like a Brother machine...a bit of research...it's made in the UK and has good reviews. Congrats !
Forum: Main
01-21-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By donna13350

I really like it..found it cheaper on etsy... ...

I really like it..found it cheaper on etsy...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/573671982/dream-weaver-quilt-pattern-designed-by?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-1&frs=1
Forum: Main
01-19-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,864
Posted By donna13350

Are you using a hopping foot? You shouldn't be...

Are you using a hopping foot? You shouldn't be having trouble over seams with a hopping foot. As for thread breaking and shredding, I find that newbies tend to try to FMQ way too fast...try slowing...
Forum: Main
12-28-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,919
Posted By donna13350

I have a sweatshirt that says..." I said I will...

I have a sweatshirt that says..." I said I will not buy any more fabric till I have used up my stash...then I laughed and laughed...
Forum: Main
12-28-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,823
Posted By donna13350

What is doorstop? I googled it and got tons of...

What is doorstop? I googled it and got tons of different things !
Forum: Main
12-28-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,704
Posted By donna13350

I use cotton, but I buy in lots at house sales or...

I use cotton, but I buy in lots at house sales or on ebay...to me, if it isn't old and doesn't break, it's fine. I save my more expensive thread for quilting.
Forum: Main
11-27-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,386
Posted By donna13350

I just started a jacqueline dejonge qult called...

I just started a jacqueline dejonge qult called Imagine. I was alone this year as my relatives all have jobs that put them at risk,first year in decades that I haven't had at least 20 people...
Forum: Main
11-24-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,094
Posted By donna13350

I'm only divulging my sources because I'm done...

I'm only divulging my sources because I'm done collecting ! I used to find machines on goodwill.com ...check shipping to your zip code,as rates can be very high. The other great site is catawiki.com...
Forum: Main
10-30-2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,231
Posted By donna13350

I think the misunderstanding here is noting that...

I think the misunderstanding here is noting that you have to use a hopping foot with the feed dogs up. It probably would put a lot of wear and tear on a machine if you use a regular foot with the...
Forum: Main
10-15-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,662
Posted By donna13350

I believe this is the pattern you're looking for ...

I believe this is the pattern you're looking for

http://www.oldmadequilts.com/products/Come-On_A-My_House.htm
Forum: Main
10-10-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,781
Posted By donna13350

That is a hard question! I think that I would...

That is a hard question! I think that I would keep one of my hand cranks just so I could sew even if the power went out. Wouldn't be able to see, but I could sew!!!
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