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Forum: Main
10-29-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,621
Posted By FLQ

I love to read the various opinions on this...

I love to read the various opinions on this subject. FMQ is a skill that I strive to learn. I started out stippling (meandering) because my quilts were reproduction and that's what I could...
Forum: Pictures
10-27-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,206
Posted By FLQ

Thanks for the inspiration. I just ordered that...

Thanks for the inspiration. I just ordered that pattern because you did such a wonderful job on your version. I'm thinking about batiks for my attempt. As for the quilting....maybe an overall...
Forum: Main
10-24-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,879
Posted By FLQ

I know this wil be hard to believe but...I have...

I know this wil be hard to believe but...I have the Brother PQ1500 but had forgotten I owned it. Lol, I may be getting old..but I digress. Recently I was pushing myself to learn more than stippling...
10-22-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By FLQ

I don't watch network news but saw this elsewhere...

I don't watch network news but saw this elsewhere and told my husband that he had a Quilts of Valor quilt. I wish I could thank this soldier for his service personally.
Forum: Main
10-18-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,474
Posted By FLQ

Rachel Griffiths D9P pattern with sashing and a...

Rachel Griffiths D9P pattern with sashing and a little variation...http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/07/christmas-table-topper.html. Very cute.
Forum: Pictures
10-17-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,280
Posted By FLQ

I love the quick curve ruler. I made one of her...

I love the quick curve ruler. I made one of her quilt patterns, http://sewkindofwonderful.bigcartel.com/product/urban-holiday-pattern-301-pdf-pattern, and it turned out great. Love your quilting...
Forum: Pictures
10-14-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,862
Posted By FLQ

Love your fabrics and your quilt. My Mother's...

Love your fabrics and your quilt. My Mother's name was Josephine (she didn't like it, lol) but I do.
10-14-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,578
Posted By FLQ

Great space. I love it all. I see a cabinet...

Great space. I love it all. I see a cabinet that looks very similar to one I have. It's very handy!
Forum: Main
10-14-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,240
Posted By FLQ

Even u.S. or Swiss or German made items have...

Even u.S. or Swiss or German made items have parts from the Asian countries. It's just how it is now. We buy the foreign products and they buy other US made products by the boatload. I know others...
Forum: Main
10-14-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,419
Posted By FLQ

Good for you Nancy! How many times have we...

Good for you Nancy! How many times have we started something new and become frustrated, Stepping back and staying calm works every time. I could share some fiascos but we know how things...
Forum: Pictures
10-13-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,963
Posted By FLQ

Your result is striking. I bought that book...

Your result is striking. I bought that book after seeing some of the quilts people had made. I have a lot of stash to use up so I'm going to give it a go.
10-12-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,489
Posted By FLQ

The best news is the DR's visit being good. Ok,...

The best news is the DR's visit being good. Ok, finding a vintage treasure is good too. I look and look for small machines in a cabinet but I live in Florida and I guess the folks coming down for...
Forum: Pictures
10-11-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,557
Posted By FLQ

Very pretty and nicely done.

Very pretty and nicely done.
Forum: Main
10-09-2013, 04:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,304
Posted By FLQ

Congratulations! Vintage machines are...

Congratulations! Vintage machines are wonderful...I have a couple. I have wanted a Rocketeer but the price is always outside my budget. Winning a Bernina is a treat too. Have a great time sewing...
Forum: Pictures
10-01-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,937
Posted By FLQ

Very creative! You deserve to be proud of this...

Very creative! You deserve to be proud of this beauty. I'm going to try the circular text on something soon. I've done some text printed fabric to customize a challenge quilt but I havent't used...
09-18-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,702
Posted By FLQ

Luck and living in the right area seem to make he...

Luck and living in the right area seem to make he difference with vintage machine discovery. I never find good deals where I live. I do ave several vintage beauties including 2 FWs and 2 Bernina's...
Forum: Main
09-17-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,787
Posted By FLQ

I decided I wanted to put a quilt into a show for...

I decided I wanted to put a quilt into a show for the first time ever. I have gone to lots os shows because we travel half year in an RV. I wanted to do something traditional...with a current day...
Forum: Main
09-15-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,131
Posted By FLQ

I am just so impressed with the ingenuity shown...

I am just so impressed with the ingenuity shown here. I started looking through the posts on his thread and now I have yet another project planned. Chocolate and mint aren't a go to color combo for...
Forum: Main
09-11-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,341
Posted By FLQ

I agree with Jingles comment that washing after...

I agree with Jingles comment that washing after quilting and binding works to cure problems. I take a wet (but not soaking wet) quilt and lay it outside if the weather cooperates. I try to "block"...
Forum: Pictures
09-05-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,553
Posted By FLQ

Great job. The color scheme is wonderful.

Great job. The color scheme is wonderful.
Forum: Pictures
09-03-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,935
Posted By FLQ

Fantastic. Love the colorful design and the...

Fantastic. Love the colorful design and the checked, curved border with yoyos...so cute!
Forum: Main
09-01-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 16,892
Posted By FLQ

People who don't sew have NO idea of the work it...

People who don't sew have NO idea of the work it takes to make a quilt. Some see a mass produced quilted bedspread at a big box store for $49.99 and think that's the price a hand made quilt should...
Forum: Main
08-31-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,748
Posted By FLQ

Update: Thank you, thank you, thank you! The...

Update: Thank you, thank you, thank you! The suggestion on threading through the top tension threading bar (with the 3 holes was the solution. Now how difficult would it have been to include a hint...
Forum: Main
08-30-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,821
Posted By FLQ

Wow! This is a very informative thread. I've...

Wow! This is a very informative thread. I've recently purchased two older Bernina's, Nova 900 (circa1970) and a 53O (circa 1980). I mention this as a testament to the durability of the Bernina...
Forum: Main
08-30-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,581
Posted By FLQ

I learned from some quilt blogs by rofessional...

I learned from some quilt blogs by rofessional quilters that they "block" all their quilts after quilting. I don't know how out of square your quilt is but maybe this technique would help. I think...
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