Quiltingboard Forums

Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: helen31406
Showing results 1 to 25 of 83
Search took 0.05 seconds.
Forum: Main
11-13-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 152,198
Posted By helen31406

I love all aspects of applique--machine, needle...

I love all aspects of applique--machine, needle turn, reverse, even cut a way. Baltimore album type designs are my favorite.
Forum: Main
11-01-2011, 02:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,099
Posted By helen31406

I had some leftover "peel and stick" vinyl tile...

I had some leftover "peel and stick" vinyl tile or regular vinyl tile cut to fit.
Forum: Main
10-12-2011, 04:44 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 12,469
Posted By helen31406

I have one and haven't used it. I got it to use...

I have one and haven't used it. I got it to use for doing in the hoop projects. I have a Hobbico Sealing Iron I use for freezer paper applique and ironing pieced projects as I sew. The Hobbico gets...
Forum: Main
10-02-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,299
Posted By helen31406

Singer, Viking, and Pfaff were all bought up by...

Singer, Viking, and Pfaff were all bought up by one company, SVP corp. Is the corporation putting in the same amount of R&D and quality control into all the lines.

I also noted my original machine...
Forum: Main
10-02-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,299
Posted By helen31406

I bought a Pfaff Creative Vision 5.0 about 3...

I bought a Pfaff Creative Vision 5.0 about 3 years ago. It sewed and embroidered beautifully for about 100 hours. Then it would not accept stitch length commands. My dealer sent it back to the...
Forum: Main
10-02-2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 21,862
Posted By helen31406

I love the machine I bought on ebay. The shipper...

I love the machine I bought on ebay. The shipper took it to the UPS store. They threw it in a box with some styrofoam noodles and the dust cover was cracked in shipping and all the small pieces...
Forum: Main
09-28-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,768
Posted By helen31406

Here's one way to look at it: There are no ugly...

Here's one way to look at it: There are no ugly fabrics, just inappropriate projects. Think about using very small pieces of the fabric for color. Poor quality fabric is more of a problem than "ugly."
Forum: Main
09-26-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,116
Posted By helen31406

I have laughed myself silly. It's great your...

I have laughed myself silly. It's great your sister took too quilting. As soon as she makes one, she'll give up her job on the quilt police.

Hey! What an idea!! Use a sheet for back. I totally...
Forum: Main
09-20-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,989
Posted By helen31406

Babylock is owned by the Tacomi corporation which...

Babylock is owned by the Tacomi corporation which is family owned. I hear they are very reputable and will stand behind their products.
Forum: Main
09-20-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,989
Posted By helen31406

I am very interested in what all you have said. I...

I am very interested in what all you have said. I have had problems with my Pfaff Creative Vision 5.0. It had to go back to the factory for the second time. Pfaff (SVP corp) notified my dealer that...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
09-02-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,633
Posted By helen31406

Good choice for September with lots of...

Good choice for September with lots of possibilities for embellishment. I'm thinking Sunbonnet Sue children going to school. Not original but cute. I can't wait to see what others do with this one. ...
Forum: Main
08-27-2011, 02:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,399
Posted By helen31406

A friend showed me a trick to make help...

A friend showed me a trick to make help visibility and help back strain. Put a doorstop under your machine to angle it toward you. If you have your machine in a cabinet, you can angle the whole...
Forum: Main
08-27-2011, 02:51 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,065
Posted By helen31406

I do much ordering from them. They are wonderful!...

I do much ordering from them. They are wonderful! Twice they have sent me the wrong fabric. When I called, they said not to send it back. They would send the correct fabric ASAP. There customer...
Forum: Main
08-19-2011, 04:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,625
Posted By helen31406

I paper piece whenever I can. There is no such...

I paper piece whenever I can. There is no such thing as "legal" or illegal in quilting. If it works for you, it's legal.
Forum: Main
08-03-2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 12,773
Posted By helen31406

Just like any organizations quilt guilds have a...

Just like any organizations quilt guilds have a "personality." If one doesn't seem to suit you, try another. Don't give up. You'll find a group that suits you. Or get together with your quilting...
Forum: Main
07-08-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,528
Posted By helen31406

EQ7 is designed so you can only install it on two...

EQ7 is designed so you can only install it on two computers. You have to uninstall it from one before you can add another. Do not buy used copyright software. No only could be unusable, it may be...
Forum: Pictures
06-23-2011, 03:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,463
Posted By helen31406

The quilt is a treasure!

The quilt is a treasure!
Forum: Main
06-23-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,626
Posted By helen31406

I have been delighted with the Harbor Freight...

I have been delighted with the Harbor Freight rotary blades. They seem sharper and last longer than "the high priced brands." You folks who have had problems shouldn't give up on them. For the price,...
Forum: Main
06-21-2011, 04:10 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 28,668
Posted By helen31406

Like anywhere, the quality may vary. I have...

Like anywhere, the quality may vary. I have bought fabric at Hobby Lobby and have been pleased with the quality.
Forum: Main
06-21-2011, 04:08 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 127,038
Posted By helen31406

This is gorgeous. Can any watercolor pencil be...

This is gorgeous. Can any watercolor pencil be used?
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
05-25-2011, 02:55 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 79,183
Posted By helen31406

I have been dragging my feet and haven't started...

I have been dragging my feet and haven't started the school house block. I'll try to get caught up in June. The photos of everyone's blocks is a special treat.
Forum: Main
05-10-2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,871
Posted By helen31406

Nesting is always a top tension problem. Check...

Nesting is always a top tension problem. Check how the machine is threaded.

Then when you start to stitch, pull the bobbin thread to the top. This will avoid knots on the back. Do this by taking...
Forum: Main
05-10-2011, 03:26 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 18,925
Posted By helen31406

I never read THAT one in Hints from Heloise. Wow!...

I never read THAT one in Hints from Heloise. Wow! what a winner.
Forum: Main
05-05-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 14,729
Posted By helen31406

I agree with this. I am hearing impaired, so I am...

I agree with this. I am hearing impaired, so I am doubly annoyed by people who talk during meetings. A gentle reminder at the beginning of the meeting would be a great idea.
Forum: Main
04-30-2011, 03:40 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 13,852
Posted By helen31406

Paper piecing does have it's negatives, but look...

Paper piecing does have it's negatives, but look at your results!! What a gorgeous quilt. You can't get the precision and sharp points with any other method.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 83
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

FREE Quilting Newsletter