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Forum: Main
12-29-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By PAMAR

Thanks, everyone.

Thanks, everyone.
Forum: Main
12-28-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By PAMAR

Kai Scissors

For those of you who have the Kai scissors - what size or type do you recommend? Do you use the snips? What about the double bend embroidery scissors?

I received a gift card for Christmas and...
Forum: Main
08-28-2020, 06:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,101
Posted By PAMAR

What size quilt are you working with? Starting...

What size quilt are you working with? Starting with a small "sandwich" to practice on helps. Also, are you using some kind of quilting glove (gardening gloves work, too). The little rubber nubs on...
Forum: Main
02-05-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,302
Posted By PAMAR

I, too, have been a big spray basting fan. I...

I, too, have been a big spray basting fan.

I make a lot of baby quilts (big, big family!) and always wash the quilts before gifting to remove all the spray and just normal dust and dirt. However,...
Forum: Mission: Organization
11-19-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,800
Posted By PAMAR

I purchased a Bernina sewing chair. At 5'2", I...

I purchased a Bernina sewing chair. At 5'2", I found that the depth of the seat (18.5") was too deep for me to comfortably sit with my back up against the back of the chair and my feet flat on the...
Forum: Main
11-14-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,127
Posted By PAMAR

I have tried many brands of metallic thread. The...

I have tried many brands of metallic thread. The one that I now use exclusively is Superior. I have not had a problem with their metallic. I also use a needle made for metallics.
Forum: Main
10-04-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,065
Posted By PAMAR

You can purchase "event insurance" to cover your...

You can purchase "event insurance" to cover your retreat. Check with your insurance agent.

A participant at one of our retreats tripped over a sewing machine cord and broke her leg. Luckily, she...
Forum: Main
10-04-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,074
Posted By PAMAR

I second David Taylor. He was my favorite...

I second David Taylor. He was my favorite speaker of all the speakers we have had at our guild.
Forum: Main
09-09-2019, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PAMAR

janjanq, I had the same issues. My husband built...

janjanq, I had the same issues. My husband built me a wooden platform that I put the foot pedal on. This allows me to raise the chair to the correct height. I also have short legs and they were...
Forum: Main
08-30-2019, 06:36 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 13,156
Posted By PAMAR

I am actively joining the VQW for the first time....

I am actively joining the VQW for the first time. I've lurked a lot in the past.

This afternoon I will be meeting with our Friday quilt group at the cottage here in our 55+ community. Then, I...
Forum: Main
08-30-2019, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,761
Posted By PAMAR

I love this machine. I use it exclusively for...

I love this machine. I use it exclusively for piecing and fmq. I only use my Bernina for embroidery, machine applique or fancy stitches.

However, I recently had to take it in for service due to...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-24-2019, 04:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,392
Posted By PAMAR

I have astigmatisms and dry eyes. I had special...

I have astigmatisms and dry eyes. I had special lenses (at a cost of $3,000) to correct the astigmatisms and one lens for distance and one for close up.

What I didn't know when I chose the long...
Forum: Pictures
05-08-2019, 06:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,712
Posted By PAMAR

Roman Stripe - I started that same quilt, from...

Roman Stripe - I started that same quilt, from the same book, in the same colors, for my son's first twin bed. He is now 43 and I still need to finish handquilting the border. Not a twin bed in the...
Forum: Pictures
04-30-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By PAMAR

I just made a NYB block using the ruler set. The...

I just made a NYB block using the ruler set. The first one took me two hours! The fourth one took me 15 minutes. There is a learning curve, but it does get better quickly.
Forum: Main
02-24-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,952
Posted By PAMAR

Have you tried doing a search on the Janome site?

Have you tried doing a search on the Janome site?
Forum: Main
11-01-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,612
Posted By PAMAR

I also use my small rotary cutter.

I also use my small rotary cutter.
Forum: Main
09-17-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,169
Posted By PAMAR

I have the Inspired Lighting and I also ordered...

I have the Inspired Lighting and I also ordered the expansion kit. It does light up the sewing area very well. The only issue I have is that it appears lint has gotten under the strip and coated...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-17-2018, 05:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,169
Posted By PAMAR

I, too, hate sandwiching. I love every other...

I, too, hate sandwiching. I love every other step in the quilting process, but dread sandwiching.

I actually schedule a time to do the sandwiching and then do it. The whole time I keep telling...
Forum: Main
06-29-2018, 07:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,792
Posted By PAMAR

What kind of tutorial are you looking for? I...

What kind of tutorial are you looking for? I made a baby quilt with embroidered blocks. I alternated a pinwheel block with the embroidered one. I just embroidered each block and then sewed them to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
05-25-2018, 05:31 AM
Replies: 13
Hi!
Views: 654
Posted By PAMAR

Welcome. You will enjoy being here. Very...

Welcome. You will enjoy being here. Very helpful and kind quilters on this board.
Forum: Main
04-23-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,008
Posted By PAMAR

I recently donated a tablerunner for a charity...

I recently donated a tablerunner for a charity craft show. I put patterned fabric on the back that coordinated with the top. The woman who bought the runner was thrilled that she had a "reversible"...
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
03-23-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
Posted By PAMAR

Check out the Quilt Ledger in Christiana. It is...

Check out the Quilt Ledger in Christiana. It is about 25-30 minutes from the Continental off of Route 30. It's a small shop, but the owner has great taste in fabric (in my opinion).
Forum: Main
03-23-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,037
Posted By PAMAR

The only invisible thread I use is Superior...

The only invisible thread I use is Superior Threads. I have not had any luck with any other brands. I also us a needle with a bigger hole. The smaller ones tend to melt the thread. I sometimes...
Forum: Main
03-22-2018, 06:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,765
Posted By PAMAR

j.muir - The pattern says "approximately 64" x...

j.muir - The pattern says "approximately 64" x 60".
Forum: Main
03-08-2018, 05:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,765
Posted By PAMAR

Mitty - check our MorelCabin Creations. I am...

Mitty - check our MorelCabin Creations. I am making" From This Moment - A Wedding Quilt". I will embroider with the Bride and Groom's name and date of their marriage. Here's the link: ...
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