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Forum: Main
05-08-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,008
Posted By danade

I couldn't find plastic that I felt was stiff...

I couldn't find plastic that I felt was stiff enough for bag bottoms and yet slightly bendable until I found some plastic binders at Hobby Lobby. The plastic was just right-I just marked with chalk...
Forum: Main
04-28-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,216
Posted By danade

Are you absolutely certain you want to take the...

Are you absolutely certain you want to take the time and energy to restore this piece to where it is a usable bed quilt? Or might it be possible to maintain and work with the best parts of it to...
Forum: Main
04-17-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,096
Posted By danade

Whatever else you do as you begin quilting on...

Whatever else you do as you begin quilting on your DSM, PLEASE buy a pair of Machingers gloves, and wear them whenever you're quilting (you'll have to take them off occasionally for a few tasks but...
Forum: Main
03-14-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,817
Posted By danade

I only know this from my own experience--I kept...

I only know this from my own experience--I kept having problems with my cutter after I put a new blade in it and then another one because I thought there was a nick in the first one, and then...
Forum: Main
02-24-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,344
Posted By danade

Just to add a couple of ideas--I just went to the...

Just to add a couple of ideas--I just went to the QuiltCon show here in Austin and although I don't need a new machine, I love looking at them at the shows. I've always been impressed by the light...
Forum: Main
01-27-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,484
Posted By danade

metal tip for Elmer's School Glue bottle?

I used Elmer' School Glue on a binding recently but couldn't make a fine enough line with the orange plastic tip that comes on the bottle. Quite a mess. I looked at Sharon Schamberg's video about...
Forum: Main
01-13-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 37,252
Posted By danade

If you have an opportunity to go to one of the...

If you have an opportunity to go to one of the larger quilt shows (there are others around the country besides Houston and Paducah--check to see which ones might be reasonable for you to travel to)...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-10-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By danade

What a deal!

What a deal!
Forum: Main
01-10-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,883
Posted By danade

I think if you don't remove that border you will...

I think if you don't remove that border you will always be aware that the problem is there and never be happy with the finished quilt. Though I'm certainly no expert, it's hard to understand how a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,858
Posted By danade

Cabinet and stool look cute. Machine looks...

Cabinet and stool look cute. Machine looks crummy and not worth $5. If want the cabinet and stool--then maybe $25. IMO only, of course.
Forum: Main
12-04-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,032
Posted By danade

I had a young sewing student last year whom I...

I had a young sewing student last year whom I warned about using a rotary cutter: "this is the most dangerous tool you'll ever use sewing. You can permanently injure yourself with this....". I then...
Forum: Main
10-29-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,807
Posted By danade

Many of the kits are beautiful and of course the...

Many of the kits are beautiful and of course the convenience is a terrific factor for those who don't like to cut out and want to get on with making the finished quilt (to say nothing of the...
Forum: Main
10-26-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,708
Posted By danade

For this project, though, I'd keep in mind that...

For this project, though, I'd keep in mind that this is a t-shirt quilt which probably won't turn out to be an heirloom, so maybe the very best quality fabric might not be necessary for the backing. ...
Forum: Main
10-21-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,656
Posted By danade

color catchers

If you use a color catcher, how do you tell if it has worked enough so you won't have any more unacceptable bleeding--even if it seems to have gathered up all the bleeding from fabric, don't you have...
Forum: Main
10-19-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,537
Posted By danade

This is just a question regarding making...

This is just a question regarding making pillowcases for charity. I've asked this question at my guild meeting and received the answer that I hate to hear about sewing anything for charitable...
Forum: Main
09-29-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,128
Posted By danade

Wait--knee lift lever between your legs? How...

Wait--knee lift lever between your legs? How could it work that way? Personally, I position the knee lift lever on my Juki on the outside of my right leg just above my knee and push it to the right...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-24-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By danade

Singer 301 zigzag attachment

To person who posted yesterday who needs a zigzag attachment for their 301, please PM me--I have one I'll give you. I'll check on yesterday's posts to be sure I have the right person.
Forum: Main
07-10-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,876
Posted By danade

1. Feed dogs down. 2. Stitch length at...

1. Feed dogs down.

2. Stitch length at zero.

3. Use hopping/quilting/darning foot.

3. Wear Machingers gloves.

4. Change presser foot pressure to lightest possible if you can make this...
Forum: Main
07-05-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,513
Posted By danade

I purhased a wonderfully well-made whole-cloth...

I purhased a wonderfully well-made whole-cloth quilt at a store in New Mexico that sells only high-quality imported quilts. I've washed and dried it a number of times and it's good as new. It cost...
Forum: Main
07-03-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,634
Posted By danade

My problem is that when I change the blade in one...

My problem is that when I change the blade in one of my several cutters, I always get the pieces of the cutter mixed up somehow and have a hard time getting them back together! I lay them out in...
Forum: Main
06-30-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,391
Posted By danade

"Wonky Stars" is the quilt you're so concerned...

"Wonky Stars" is the quilt you're so concerned about? It's absolutely beautiful! Just deal with the few "loose" places re the advice here and be proud you've done this really lovely piece.
Forum: Main
06-30-2011, 05:56 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,716
Posted By danade

Thanks for giving me a great laugh to start my...

Thanks for giving me a great laugh to start my day!
Forum: Main
06-30-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 18,259
Posted By danade

Absolutely barefoot! I can control my machine...

Absolutely barefoot! I can control my machine speed better and have better contact with the foot pedal.

I have a teenage boy sewing student who was appalled when I asked him to try sewing...
Forum: Main
06-28-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,815
Posted By danade

The Bernina store here takes trade-ins and they...

The Bernina store here takes trade-ins and they always have several good used machines for sale. Their service people go over them carefully, fix what's needed, and have a 30-day guarantee for these...
Forum: Main
06-26-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,139
Posted By danade

I spray baste outside (read the warning label on...

I spray baste outside (read the warning label on the can!). Try to choose a time/day when it's not too breezy, I put my backing on a bed sheet bigger than my quilt backing, taped to the patio if...
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