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Forum: Main
01-28-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,775
Posted By Maire

I love sewing with the selvages, I've made tote...

I love sewing with the selvages, I've made tote bags, a quilt, tissue holders, pincushions with scrap bag attached. So fun!
Forum: Main
01-28-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,757
Posted By Maire

All the recommendations here for Janome or...

All the recommendations here for Janome or Brother are what I was going to say. I have a lightweight Brother & lightweight
Janome Jem 760 (no longer made). love both equally. I also have Janome Jem...
Forum: Main
03-23-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By Maire

My favorite & used most often is Aurifil Dove, a...

My favorite & used most often is Aurifil Dove, a light gray, great for FMQ, blends in well. Of course not suitable for everything but what I try first.
Forum: Main
03-23-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By Maire

Ye, this is usually the problem, please follow...

Ye, this is usually the problem, please follow this advice.
Forum: Main
09-21-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,069
Posted By Maire

I have done many I sPy Quilts, at first I used a...

I have done many I sPy Quilts, at first I used a 4 inch wide border of white on white & with lettering in machine would write ISpy a dog, or I Spy a Car, etc, whatever was in the quilt. Then I...
Forum: Main
09-12-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,596
Posted By Maire

I use 6 inch square, 8 across 9 down, nice size...

I use 6 inch square, 8 across 9 down, nice size for toddlers and on the floor for babies. I use a bright color decorative stitch between the blocks to give them a little separation. I put an I Spy &...
Forum: Main
08-27-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,266
Posted By Maire

Yes, surprise your wife by taking her on a date...

Yes, surprise your wife by taking her on a date to a dealer in your area, I especially like Brother, Janome & Babylock.
But, and I hope you see this but do it now, most companies have announced...
Forum: Main
08-27-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,810
Posted By Maire

I’ve made several , love them, but the directions...

I’ve made several , love them, but the directions really use up most of the 3 yards. I mostly used fabrics I already had so was able to enlarge by probably just using an extra 1/2 yard or less of...
Forum: Main
08-07-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,730
Posted By Maire

Happy Birthday & Enjoy!

Happy Birthday & Enjoy!
Forum: Main
08-06-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,485
Posted By Maire

So much depends on the child, one granddaughter...

So much depends on the child, one granddaughter wanted to sew from an early age but she is a pedal to the metal type, color outside the lines, too impatient to worry about size of seams or other...
Forum: Main
07-25-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,833
Posted By Maire

This so very true! Too many don’t realize not...

This so very true! Too many don’t realize not everyone sees things the same way.
Forum: Main
07-25-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,833
Posted By Maire

I’m on several quilt shops email online, watch...

I’m on several quilt shops email online, watch the sales, on occasion some will have a fantastic price for name brand fabrics. Especially Hancocks of Paducah & Quilt in a Day, $3 or $4 yard, then I...
Forum: Main
06-27-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,415
Posted By Maire

Beautiful! I love scrappy quilts, fun to make.

Beautiful! I love scrappy quilts, fun to make.
Forum: Main
06-20-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,643
Posted By Maire

I keep a piece of the rubberized shelf lining or...

I keep a piece of the rubberized shelf lining or a cut off piece of inexpensive yoga mat under my machines so they don't move around and also soften any noise, works like a charm
Forum: Main
06-13-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,643
Posted By Maire

I love Brother machines!

I love Brother machines!
Forum: Pictures
06-07-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,273
Posted By Maire

I've never heard the term "flimsy" before in...

I've never heard the term "flimsy" before in connection with quilting but saw it twice today. Does it mean a light quilt without batting?
Forum: Main
06-07-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 967
Posted By Maire

for a spray I love 505 temporary adhesive,...

for a spray I love 505 temporary adhesive, doesn't gum up the needle and no odor. It is supposed to be harmless but I always wear a safety mask when I use it, especially for a large quilt. My own...
Forum: Main
06-07-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,103
Posted By Maire

My then 5 year old granddaughter was playing in...

My then 5 year old granddaughter was playing in my sewing room (I had a little play area for them while I sewed)
I was talking to myself but out loud trying to decide which fabric to use in a baby...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-06-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,358
Posted By Maire

I hope you weren't in the area near Telegraph &...

I hope you weren't in the area near Telegraph & 62nd street. My daughter & her family live in that area & are in the process of moving. I keep 2 sewing machines at their house to have when I visit....
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-02-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,072
Posted By Maire

Janome & Babylock have similar looking mechanical...

Janome & Babylock have similar looking mechanical machines. Janome also make Elna & Necchi, you might find the same model with a different brand name on them.
Tne Necchi Travelmate, tm8 if a great...
Forum: Main
05-30-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,520
Posted By Maire

Very interesting, I was in a dealer's shop...

Very interesting, I was in a dealer's shop several years ago, Pfaff Elna & Babylock dealer. I noticed a huge number of newer Vikings in their machines to be returned section, she explained they had...
Forum: Main
05-30-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,520
Posted By Maire

Yes, this is true. In the few years before SVP...

Yes, this is true. In the few years before SVP was formed there were several takeovers, mergers ., etc. When the Pfaff German factory was closed the Pfaff parts, accessories were thrown away, I read...
Forum: Main
05-05-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 44,252
Posted By Maire

this is what I did, poured it into a little bowl...

this is what I did, poured it into a little bowl & diluted enough to spread with a brush, worked well, just give it plenty of time to dry.
Forum: Main
03-21-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,501
Posted By Maire

I made one years ago, it came out well, a...

I made one years ago, it came out well, a landscape type print, backing, I think I used flannel batting. I quilted around the design. I put eyelet button holes in a top band, used a separate plastic...
Forum: Main
02-28-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 22,571
Posted By Maire

Everyone tastes are different, I save mine, have...

Everyone tastes are different, I save mine, have made tote bags, pin cushions, mug rugs, quilts, etc and love sewing with them using my imagination.
I someone doesn't like them then don't save or...
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