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Forum: Main
05-19-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By Katmom

How do you correct the veering? I think I tend...

How do you correct the veering? I think I tend to do that in some of my piecing!! Thanks for all suggestions and hints in advance!
Forum: Main
04-19-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,472
Posted By Katmom

Some expensive fabrics still can run! I can tell...

Some expensive fabrics still can run! I can tell by the color of the water when I have pre-soaked a piece in a pan of warm water. My Thursday group quilt instructor always pre-washes her fabric and...
Forum: Main
04-13-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,675
Posted By Katmom

Katier825 What size are your orig squares...

Katier825

What size are your orig squares for the 9 patch? I was thinking of buying a 12 1/2" square die from AccuQuilt and a reviewer of the die said it was great for a D9P with large scale...
Forum: Main
04-01-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 15,259
Posted By Katmom

I have a "Go" and used it for rag quils and...

I have a "Go" and used it for rag quils and smaller geometric shapes. Had a chance to buy a slightly usecStudio and LOVE it! I rider dies when AccuQuilt has them on sale -- they have a daily del and...
Forum: Main
03-25-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,949
Posted By Katmom

Thanks for the link! Is it safe to assume you...

Thanks for the link! Is it safe to assume you still need to press the damp fabric with the up and down method and not side to side ? Thanks for your help!
Forum: Tutorials
03-25-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 43,201
Posted By Katmom

Just wish I could still use the single needle...

Just wish I could still use the single needle hold plate if I moved the needle enough to cover right feed dogs. Given the choice of one or the another, what would be best to do: use larger needle...
Forum: Main
03-25-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,838
Posted By Katmom

Nifty Notions Rulers vs Creative Grids

I too have several Nifty Notions ruler that were a "bonus" when I bought my Bernina 440 machine. I just wish they made more sizes and more stores sold them. I have started to use Creative Grids as...
Forum: Main
03-24-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,507
Posted By Katmom

Hoffman Bali Pops now carry a "warning" that the...

Hoffman Bali Pops now carry a "warning" that the strips are cut by hand and variations in strips will occur! A friend in my quilt group made a major complaint to Hoffman after purchasing one for a...
Forum: Mission: Organization
03-23-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,635
Posted By Katmom

Can anyone tell me if the boards are similar in...

Can anyone tell me if the boards are similar in strength or thickness to the plastic boards sold by Polar Notions? Is the board thicker than card stock type paper one would but at a craft store? I...
Forum: Mission: Organization
03-23-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,390
Posted By Katmom

If you are ever in Bay Area look me up! I need a...

If you are ever in Bay Area look me up! I need a quilter who doesn't know me well (so not as embarrassed!) to help organize my space and fabric! LOL! Bet lots of quilters in your area will be...
Forum: Mission: Organization
03-23-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,390
Posted By Katmom

Good luck and keep at it! Looks like you have a...

Good luck and keep at it! Looks like you have a nice place to sew in and lots of potential to make it an efficient studio for yourself!
Forum: Mission: Organization
03-23-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,710
Posted By Katmom

1. Does anyone precut strips of fabric -- ie, 2...

1. Does anyone precut strips of fabric -- ie, 2 1/2" wide by WOF for a future project when you can easily cut fabric with some free time easier than piecing a quilt? How do you store those strips...
Forum: Main
03-21-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,321
Posted By Katmom

I have made some very nice rag quilts for charity...

I have made some very nice rag quilts for charity using Kaufman's Urban Bloom flannel. Love it. Also love flannel from Moda and Benartex.
Forum: Pictures
03-20-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4,051
Views: 2,482,299
Posted By Katmom

Our quilt is gorgeous! Beautiful fabric...

Our quilt is gorgeous! Beautiful fabric leftovers!!
Forum: Pictures
03-19-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4,051
Views: 2,482,299
Posted By Katmom

That looks like a beautiful quilt! Can't figure...

That looks like a beautiful quilt! Can't figure out how to make it larger on my pc yet but just love the idea of making one to help the animals out too! I need to get busy and get some done for my...
Forum: Pictures
03-19-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4,051
Views: 2,482,299
Posted By Katmom

Grammy , Your quilts are beautiful! She...

Grammy ,

Your quilts are beautiful! She didn't mean to hurt your feelings and one day will be asking you to make her a scrappy quilt (or 2, 3)! The last one on the pic above (looks like the...
Forum: Main
03-16-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,927
Posted By Katmom

Love this idea! How big is the "bungs...

Love this idea! How big is the "bungs cord?"
Forum: Main
03-16-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,927
Posted By Katmom

Hmmmmm. What if one used those noodles to wrap...

Hmmmmm. What if one used those noodles to wrap fabric strips around (2, 21/2, 3, etc) to store till one is ready to use? That sounds like a great idea for me to try for storing the strips I have...
Forum: Main
03-16-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,927
Posted By Katmom

I'll start saving the insert tubes mt dog's...

I'll start saving the insert tubes mt dog's doggies bags come in if anyone near e canes them or binding! Ngreat idea! Live in Alameda, CA
Forum: Main
03-12-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,432
Posted By Katmom

What length of stitches do you use? I did a...

What length of stitches do you use? I did a block for a monthly quilting group using exact 21/2" strips (I cut them with my AccuQuilt studio and remeasured them later) and my 1/4" foot on my...
Forum: Main
03-12-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,949
Posted By Katmom

Do you then torn when fabric is damp or is it dry...

Do you then torn when fabric is damp or is it dry after being refrigerated over it, but cold?
Forum: Main
03-09-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,194
Posted By Katmom

Mettler silk finish, Superior Bottom Line,...

Mettler silk finish, Superior Bottom Line, Masterpiece and So Fine for piecing. Sulky, Madeira rayons for machine embroidery or Isacord and Superior Rainbows. In the long arm best luck with the...
Forum: Main
03-09-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,755
Posted By Katmom

There also is the cotton patch in Lafayette,...

There also is the cotton patch in Lafayette, little closer than thimble berries. Also Beverly's Crafts and Fabrics have stores in Daly City, Alameda, and Concord depending on where you staying....
Forum: Main
03-09-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,133
Posted By Katmom

I posted a questionon forum (not sure where now)...

I posted a questionon forum (not sure where now) about starching fabric pieces and hanging on a clothes dryer (meant to dry clothes inside, portable with several wire rows across) then putting...
Forum: Main
03-09-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,557
Posted By Katmom

Retayne and synthrapol

I first got into quilting via by wanting to sew gain father a 25+ year break. Was punning on making clothes so was used to per-washing my fabrics before making anything. Was surprised by # of people...
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