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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-01-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,205
Posted By purplemem

Last Thursday I ordered 2 items from Amazon. I...

Last Thursday I ordered 2 items from Amazon. I received them Tuesday. I had to charge them as they were electronic. tried them today. Didn't like them, called for return. Printed return label....
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,703
Posted By purplemem

I have a Grace Z44 that I have used only once. I...

I have a Grace Z44 that I have used only once. I found it hindering and it took up the living room floor space. It now sits in my bedroom awaiting someone to rescue it. I prefer just quilting in...
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 02:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Posted By purplemem

I've never seen SID for hand quilting. Give it a...

I've never seen SID for hand quilting. Give it a try and tell us the results.
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,562
Posted By purplemem

I want a 60 but the blades are so pricey! So, I...

I want a 60 but the blades are so pricey! So, I have a 45 and a 28 for tight curves. Love my easy blade change Olfa cutter.
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By purplemem

My fabric walls are art to me. I love the 30's...

My fabric walls are art to me. I love the 30's repros, and then I like the brights. I also love the earthtone batiks. I had to make myself buy neutrals as I had nothing without pattern and color...
Forum: Main
04-07-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,919
Posted By purplemem

I know this is contrary to the rest of the world,...

I know this is contrary to the rest of the world, but I use a size 10 milliner needle and a running stitch with no frame. I like Colonial needles the best.
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 36,695
Posted By purplemem

I have a lid rack from the kitchen that holds my...

I have a lid rack from the kitchen that holds my rulers. I use curved, spring loaded needle nose pliers to pull my needle through the fabric when I hand quilt. I use camel snus containers that are...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 01:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,209
Posted By purplemem

I use 1 strand of #8 perle cotton and a large eye...

I use 1 strand of #8 perle cotton and a large eye milliners needle, usually a 5, but sometimes a 10. I love the length of the milliners needle. Also I use a pair of curved needle nose spring loaded...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,856
Posted By purplemem

I am a Warm and Natural girl for the thicker...

I am a Warm and Natural girl for the thicker quilts, but I just hand quilted using Thermore and I love it. It needles beautifully and you only have to quilt 8 inches apart. Really very nice.
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,252
Posted By purplemem

Gayle Bong's Save the Scraps quilting book. I...

Gayle Bong's Save the Scraps quilting book. I love it and have tried 2 of the patterns.
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 29,118
Posted By purplemem

Hated the Simplicity strip cutter, bought the Go!...

Hated the Simplicity strip cutter, bought the Go! and love it. I would have never tried the Drunkard's Path without the Go! I have use all sorts of marking pens and the best to me is the Fons and...
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,355
Posted By purplemem

I use a single thread and sometimes use the...

I use a single thread and sometimes use the conditioner. I also tie a small knot and 'pop" it through the fabric. I make my thread about one arms length from shoulder to wrist.
Forum: Main
04-05-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,939
Posted By purplemem

I am ready to be brave and try BUT does anyone...

I am ready to be brave and try BUT
does anyone use this method and HAND quilt? I keep seeing machine quilting comments...just want a personal testimony before I try this... thnks in advance
Forum: Main
02-19-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,176
Posted By purplemem

My hubby and I both have "our" rooms. His is...

My hubby and I both have "our" rooms. His is full of his collections (I don't look or ask) and mine is full of fabric and quilting stuff. We both have our allowances to spend as we please. We...
Forum: Main
01-24-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,084
Posted By purplemem

I really like the frugal block on quilter's...

I really like the frugal block on quilter's cache. It takes 1 1/2 inch pieces. It does require a scrappy neutral but I am using anything in the cream/tan family for mine. I have a lot of muslin...
Forum: Main
12-31-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,865
Posted By purplemem

http://www.discountquiltbooks.com/ Barnett's...

http://www.discountquiltbooks.com/

Barnett's lap hoops
Forum: Main
12-28-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,818
Posted By purplemem

I got a pair of heavy-duty Fiskars last year for...

I got a pair of heavy-duty Fiskars last year for Christmas. I am very satisfied. Extremely sharp. They were stiff when I received them so hubby oiled with WD-40.
Forum: Main
12-28-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,626
Posted By purplemem

No, all rotary blades are alike. Another cheap...

No, all rotary blades are alike. Another cheap place to buy is jhittle.
http://jhittlesewing.com/sewing/catalog.php
Forum: Main
12-28-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 11,203
Posted By purplemem

jhittle has rotary blades, 45mm, 10 for $18.00. ...

jhittle has rotary blades, 45mm, 10 for $18.00. I buy from them regularly. I like Connecting Threads for my thread, but it is linty.
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-27-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 26,286
Posted By purplemem

I'm in, I've been working on a sampler quilt and...

I'm in, I've been working on a sampler quilt and this will give me new ideas!
Forum: Main
12-27-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,123
Posted By purplemem

Sewing Santa made a down payment on a Viking...

Sewing Santa made a down payment on a Viking Sewing machine for a combined birthday and Christmas present. My bd is Jan 10. A good friend gave me a wall quilt for my bedroom that is more than...
Forum: Main
12-27-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,127
Posted By purplemem

I have been quilting about 5 or so years now and...

I have been quilting about 5 or so years now and have made about 65 quilts. I give them away. I give many to the abused women's shelter, single mothers for themselves and their child and baby...
Forum: Main
12-23-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 114,499
Posted By purplemem

I have now purchased 2 Brother sewing machines...

I have now purchased 2 Brother sewing machines with 80 or more built in stitches. I love the automatic needle threader and the push button on/off so I don't have to use the pedal to sew. My...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-30-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,503
Posted By purplemem

I made this blanket for my great-nephew. I sewed...

I made this blanket for my great-nephew. I sewed channels that closed with velcro. The weights were thermal blankets cut into long strips and placed in the channels. It works very well and total...
Forum: Main
11-26-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,468
Posted By purplemem

I use fleece all the time for backing. I use...

I use fleece all the time for backing. I use very minimal quilting as it makes the fleece stiff. My favorite way to use it is to pillowcase or birth the quilt, then 1/4 inch around the edge, then...
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