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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-28-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,037
Posted By Knitnoid

I'm in the process of writing a tutorial. The...

I'm in the process of writing a tutorial. The text is written, but I need to add some photographs. Naturally, I didn't take any while I was making the dust ruffle -- so I need to do those next.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-28-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,037
Posted By Knitnoid

Thanks everyone. The quilt is from a pattern in...

Thanks everyone. The quilt is from a pattern in Quilt-lovers’ Favorites from American Patchwork & Quilting, published by Better Homes and Gardens Books. I think it’s in Volume 2. I’m not sure...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-27-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,037
Posted By Knitnoid

Why Did I Wait So Long?

I bought the fabric, thread, Decorator Velcro (sticky on one side, sew-in on the other) and some drapery shirring header back in July to make a dust ruffle for the day bed in the guest bedroom. Last...
Forum: Main
11-21-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,883
Posted By Knitnoid

Great comments Patti. Susie -- check to see...

Great comments Patti.

Susie -- check to see if you have any dealers in your area -- or better yet someplace you can rent time on a long arm machine -- even if you have to drive a bit. I first...
Forum: Main
11-20-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,249
Posted By Knitnoid

Lucky you! Karen spoke at the long arm guild...

Lucky you! Karen spoke at the long arm guild several years ago -- I took off work to go meet her. I've also spotted her at MQS. I have no idea what I would ask her, but I'm sure someone will have...
Forum: Main
11-20-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,218
Posted By Knitnoid

I have so many projects in the works I have two...

I have so many projects in the works I have two lists -- one is projects I'm still piecing and the other is for quilt tops waiting to be quilted. So far this year I started 13 new quilts - 2 are...
Forum: Main
11-17-2012, 04:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,629
Posted By Knitnoid

45mm -- I own smaller blades (other brands) but...

45mm -- I own smaller blades (other brands) but have never felt the need for a 60 mm blade. - I should say that i've easily cut 8 layers of fabric with my martelli 45 mm cutter -- I don't know if I...
Forum: Main
11-14-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,629
Posted By Knitnoid

I use the 45 mm Martelli rotary cutter and love...

I use the 45 mm Martelli rotary cutter and love it. When I helped out at my LQS I always took my own rotary cutter because I thought it gave me more control than a regular 'stick' cutter. There is...
Forum: Main
11-08-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,414
Posted By Knitnoid

When piecing, I set my machine to 2.0. Paper...

When piecing, I set my machine to 2.0. Paper piecing I drop it to 1.5. If I'm doing quilting (through batting) I set my machine for "heavy" fabric and it defaults to 3.0. If I remember I'll bump...
Forum: Main
11-06-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 40,930
Posted By Knitnoid

How about sorting the squares by color and doing...

How about sorting the squares by color and doing a trip around the world?
I've also seen some great "charm" quilts - essentially a 8 x 8 square with a solid color sashing/framing.374890
Forum: Main
11-06-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,090
Posted By Knitnoid

I have always thought that "stash...

I have always thought that "stash happens".
Forum: Main
10-29-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,828
Posted By Knitnoid

I seldom buy kits because I seldom make any...

I seldom buy kits because I seldom make any pattern as written. That's not to say that I haven't bought any. I think the first kit I bought was a magnolia table topper/wall hanging. My mom loved...
Forum: Main
10-28-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,554
Posted By Knitnoid

Some great websites have been listed to get you...

Some great websites have been listed to get you started. Think in terms of "value" -- light and dark instead of color.
Forum: Main
10-28-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,311
Posted By Knitnoid

W&N says the "top" of the batting - is the side...

W&N says the "top" of the batting - is the side withe flecks, the other side is the scrim. But then they say if you are making a white quilt flip the batting over. So, to each his or her own. I...
Forum: Main
10-28-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,184
Posted By Knitnoid

The LQS in my area do a big shop hop every...

The LQS in my area do a big shop hop every spring. About 6 years ago I did it over the course of two evenings and one day-- throwing in a couple of extra shops. I'm very glad that I did it, but...
Forum: Main
10-27-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,311
Posted By Knitnoid

For the vast majority of my quilts I use W&N. ...

For the vast majority of my quilts I use W&N. It's a combination of price, weight and looks. Most of my quilts are machine quilted either on my sewing machine or when I rent time on a long arm. ...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-26-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,918
Posted By Knitnoid

They are doing Quality Control. Mom is a...

They are doing Quality Control.

Mom is a quilter
Her quilt needs my approval
I must lay on it


Seven is QC
Approving quilts is her task
Hair removal mine
Forum: Main
10-26-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,180
Posted By Knitnoid

Generally the only thing I take into...

Generally the only thing I take into consideration is the direction of the backing seam(s) in relation to how I'm going to load the top. In both of these examples, I used leftover blocks pieced into...
Forum: Main
10-26-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By Knitnoid

I think she's referring to paintmejudy's 3...

I think she's referring to paintmejudy's 3 Mystery Train http://www.quiltingboard.com/blocks-month-week-f9/judys-3rd-mystery-quilt-train-ride-t203100.html

Having said that, I didn't understand...
Forum: Main
10-25-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,946
Posted By Knitnoid

Fons & Porter have something like you describe,...

Fons & Porter have something like you describe, but I'm too cheap. I wrote on mine w/a sharpie. I have a whole pin cushion with nothing but flower pins with numbers on them.
Forum: Main
10-24-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By Knitnoid

I have a friend who runs a business which...

I have a friend who runs a business which includes making T-shirt and memory quilts. There's no price listed for the memory quilts like you describe, but for T-shirt quilts she has a rough pricing...
Forum: Main
10-23-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,562
Posted By Knitnoid

Black and White can be so elegant together. A...

Black and White can be so elegant together. A few years ago I made a black and white Strip Twist -- a Bonnie Hunter pattern which can be found on here: ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,631
Posted By Knitnoid

Any one know how heavy the 401 is? I know the...

Any one know how heavy the 401 is? I know the 301 is billed as portable.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,631
Posted By Knitnoid

Should I look for a 301 Long bed or a 401?

A few weeks ago I spotted what I thought was a sewing machine card table at a rummage sale. I came home as I didn't/don't have a machine to fit a card table and then had second thoughts. I went...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-20-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,316
Posted By Knitnoid

I understand completely about not being able to...

I understand completely about not being able to freehand what is in my mind. My allover flowers, leaves, hearts, and dragonflies aren't too bad. I've even done feathers and free-hand fans --...
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