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Forum: Mission: Organization
12-20-2016, 12:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,266
Posted By saperry

Be proud. Great job!

Be proud. Great job!
Forum: Main
12-20-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,189
Posted By saperry

Don't know what video you were watching but I...

Don't know what video you were watching but I love Jeanie Doan's method! Always comes out nice and has a real finished look to it.
Forum: Main
12-20-2016, 12:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,165
Posted By saperry

I love the glue method. I clamp my backing to a...

I love the glue method. I clamp my backing to a kitchen table top. lay on my batting to position. pull half of it back and I just put the glue right on the backing fabric. Then put the batting...
Forum: Main
12-20-2016, 12:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,985
Posted By saperry

Missed the first post. This isn't my style but...

Missed the first post. This isn't my style but that doesn't matter as long as you like it. I think the quilting looks absolutely perfect as far as technique and quality and talent.
Forum: Main
12-20-2016, 12:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,278
Posted By saperry

wonderful choices. Please post pics of finished...

wonderful choices. Please post pics of finished mug rugs.
Forum: Main
12-20-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,508
Posted By saperry

It's absolutely beautiful. Good Job!

It's absolutely beautiful. Good Job!
Forum: Main
12-19-2016, 11:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,979
Posted By saperry

Ellvis' Love Me Tender. The first few notes are...

Ellvis' Love Me Tender. The first few notes are the ones shown on the gate at Elvis' residence. You could maybe applique those musical notes.
Forum: Mission: Organization
12-07-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,054
Posted By saperry

I'm sure the old body would appreciate getting up...

I'm sure the old body would appreciate getting up and moving around but..... I vote for plywood :D:D:D
Forum: Main
12-06-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,003
Posted By saperry

Have tried the Friskars and the Olfa. Much...

Have tried the Friskars and the Olfa. Much prefer the Olfa!!! Self healing always
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-29-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,978
Posted By saperry

If no one shows interest in the cabinet and you...

If no one shows interest in the cabinet and you don't want to restore it, I'd sure be interested in the small long drawer in the middle. Matches the cabinet on the one my grandmother in law had ...
Forum: Main
04-14-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,282
Posted By saperry

my feed dogs are too wide to leave the needle in...

my feed dogs are too wide to leave the needle in the center position and get a 1/4" seam. so I put needle in the right hand position and measured 1/4" from there. Been doing this for a while now ...
Forum: Main
01-26-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,463
Posted By saperry

double irish chain was the very first quilt I...

double irish chain was the very first quilt I made. I thought it was pretty easy. I found the the pattern/instructions on "Quilters Cache.com.
Forum: Main
10-21-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,207
Posted By saperry

Yep try a new needle. I found that if the tip...

Yep try a new needle. I found that if the tip is bent (curved) it will skip stitches. Mine was even pulling the weave of the fabric so the threads from the fabric were stopping the needle thread...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-22-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 28,296
Posted By saperry

Stopped at an estate yard sale last weekend. ...

Stopped at an estate yard sale last weekend. Found a Touch and Sew Golden 750 for $15. Had a monogrammer and all the cams. Was a little stiff but some oil loosened her up. While cleaning her...
Forum: Main
04-26-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By saperry

Research seems to indicate that the 18 and 28 mm...

Research seems to indicate that the 18 and 28 mm cutters won't be able to cut through very many layers of fabric. Looks like 2 or possibly 3 layers will be the maximum. Oh well, I'm glad I...
Forum: Main
04-26-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By saperry

hummmmmm now I am wondering if the 18 mm will...

hummmmmm now I am wondering if the 18 mm will cut through 6 layers of fabric? LOL Seems like the more I find out the more questions I have :D
Forum: Main
04-25-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By saperry

18mm or 28mm cutter?

Hello I have decided to try my hand at a DWR. I have a 45mm rotary cutter and think I should get a smaller one for the curves on the DWR. Which size do you think would be best? 18 mm or 28...
Forum: Main
04-10-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,215
Posted By saperry

Oh my yes! I'm definately a beginner! I've...

Oh my yes! I'm definately a beginner! I've made 2 bed quilts, 2 lap quilts and 1 wall hanging. My first quilt I paid to have it quilted. Can't afford that very often so I've tried to do FMQ...
Forum: Main
02-21-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,771
Posted By saperry

Thank you all for your help in my frustration. ...

Thank you all for your help in my frustration. I've come to the conclusion that the major factor in my problem is the user lol :D I did try a few suggestions and things are working better now. ...
Forum: Main
02-15-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,771
Posted By saperry

Angry thread fraying

Ok, I never claimed to be the brightest crayon in the box but my thread keeps fraying and breaking while trying to FMQ. I am using a new size 16 needle. I verified that I threaded the machine...
Forum: Main
02-03-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,175
Posted By saperry

The Depression Block I found on Quilters Cache...

The Depression Block I found on Quilters Cache makes a great scrappy. Every square in it is a hst. If you have hst's with dark and light fabrics they will work wonderfully. Here's a pic of...
Forum: Main
01-23-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,796
Posted By saperry

Although not quilting related Michael's Crafts...

Although not quilting related Michael's Crafts Stores have note pads " to do lists" etc for a dollar each. There are magnets on the back to place them on the fridge. Would be handy for shopping...
Forum: Main
07-12-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,720
Posted By saperry

Mine does that when I forget to lower the presser...

Mine does that when I forget to lower the presser foot. otherwise I'd recheck the threading
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-31-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,446
Posted By saperry

a relative of my best friend has a business...

a relative of my best friend has a business called the "Happy Hooker" It's a bait shop LOL
Forum: Main
05-22-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,842
Posted By saperry

I save mine with the small scraps of fabric. ...

I save mine with the small scraps of fabric. Eventually I will use it to stuff things. dog beds, pin cushions, etc
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