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    Search: Posts Made By: snipper74
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    Forum: Main
    03-10-2012, 10:24 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 6,973
    Posted By snipper74

    Jan, I live in Charlottesville and would love to...

    Jan, I live in Charlottesville and would love to know where you take your Bernina. After my free check-up on my 440QE this month, I'll be looking for best service in the state, so tell all!
    Forum: Links and Resources
    08-06-2011, 07:56 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 6,843
    Posted By snipper74

    I'm new at quilting (on only my second quilt). I...

    I'm new at quilting (on only my second quilt). I love this pattern, but wonder if my skills (limited) are up to this. At what level do you think a quilter needs to be to make this one?
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2011, 07:08 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,416
    Posted By snipper74

    Unfortunately, I live in central Virginia -...

    Unfortunately, I live in central Virginia - possibly the hottest place in the country . I haven't seen the quilt cut 2 for less than $229, but from what I've read on the Board, it certainly sounds...
    Forum: Main
    07-20-2011, 05:39 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,416
    Posted By snipper74

    A quilter friend recommended that I get a Quilt...

    A quilter friend recommended that I get a Quilt Cut 1 or 2, since I'm having lots of problems cutting pattern pieces. When I looked them up on line, I found that #2 costs $200+. Are they really...
    Forum: Main
    05-06-2011, 07:21 AM
    Replies: 96
    Views: 11,797
    Posted By snipper74

    Sorry for your loss. In addition to all the...

    Sorry for your loss. In addition to all the wonderful suggestions, have you thought about checking out ebay?
    Forum: Main
    05-02-2011, 11:40 AM
    Replies: 688
    Views: 32,801
    Posted By snipper74

    Almost a year! I wish I'd started years ago.

    Almost a year! I wish I'd started years ago.
    Forum: Main
    04-28-2011, 07:28 AM
    Replies: 232
    Views: 15,430
    Posted By snipper74

    I like #2 best. I think she'll love it! Pat in...

    I like #2 best. I think she'll love it! Pat in Virginia
    Forum: Main
    04-28-2011, 07:21 AM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 10,430
    Posted By snipper74

    I've bookmarked both too, and now think I know...

    I've bookmarked both too, and now think I know what to do.
    Forum: Main
    04-27-2011, 05:48 PM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 10,430
    Posted By snipper74

    Thanks for the ladder stitch tute. I think that...

    Thanks for the ladder stitch tute. I think that will work, now that I understand how to do it! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has missed part of a seam. I really feel better about...
    Forum: Main
    04-27-2011, 10:33 AM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 10,430
    Posted By snipper74

    Check out instructions on how to do a "blind...

    Check out instructions on how to do a "blind seam". It's very similar to the stitch you do to put binding on a quilt. Shouldn't be too much of a problem to do a small area.

    Here's one: ...
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2011, 05:55 PM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 10,430
    Posted By snipper74

    There's no applique on the quilt so I think this...

    There's no applique on the quilt so I think this would look worse than liquid stitch or some other suggestions.
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2011, 05:52 PM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 10,430
    Posted By snipper74

    Can you describe a 'ladder stitch'?

    Can you describe a 'ladder stitch'?
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2011, 12:05 PM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 10,430
    Posted By snipper74

    I was just hand sewing the underside of the...

    I was just hand sewing the underside of the binding on my first quilt when I noticed that there is a 1 1/2 inch gap between my sashing and the border. The quilt is already professionally quilted...
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2011, 02:11 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 7,569
    Posted By snipper74

    This has been soooo helpful! My first attempt...

    This has been soooo helpful! My first attempt (last week) at FMQ was a disaster! Although it was just a practice sandwich, I was almost ready to give up. Now I know what I need to do - keep...
    Forum: Main
    04-19-2011, 03:44 PM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 9,302
    Posted By snipper74

    I have a brand new Bernina 440 QE which came with...

    I have a brand new Bernina 440 QE which came with a rather skimpy and inconvenient carrying case. I have shoulder problems and need something with wheels. I've tried two pricy Bernina cases and...
    Forum: Main
    04-19-2011, 03:14 PM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 7,611
    Posted By snipper74

    Lucky you! I'd love to be gifted like that.

    Lucky you! I'd love to be gifted like that.
    Forum: Main
    04-19-2011, 02:43 PM
    Replies: 102
    Views: 8,139
    Posted By snipper74

    I* love Hoffman and Kaufman batiks

    I* love Hoffman and Kaufman batiks
    Forum: Main
    04-12-2011, 11:50 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,278
    Posted By snipper74

    Do you prewash with or without soap as well? ...

    Do you prewash with or without soap as well? Thanks for the link.
    Forum: Main
    04-12-2011, 11:41 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,278
    Posted By snipper74

    What is Retayn?

    What is Retayn?
    Forum: Main
    04-12-2011, 11:12 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,278
    Posted By snipper74

    I'm about to start a quilt using batiks. Most,...

    I'm about to start a quilt using batiks. Most, if not all, are Kaufman and Hoffman fabrics, therefore, the good stuff. Should I wash them and if so how? Hot water/cold water/ soap/ no soap? If I...
    Forum: Main
    03-21-2011, 05:36 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,271
    Posted By snipper74

    I'm about to begin my second quilt. This one is...

    I'm about to begin my second quilt. This one is for my 16 yo granddaughter who's favorite colors are dark green and lilac. She's adored frogs since she was little - and still does. I found an...
    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    11-09-2010, 09:24 PM
    Replies: 1,873
    Views: 175,653
    Posted By snipper74

    Hi - I am about to complete a beginning quilting...

    Hi - I am about to complete a beginning quilting class and could REALLY use a mentor! I am interested in hand piecing, but not certain about hand quilting, since my one effort at hand quilting (as...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    11-09-2010, 11:30 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 1,845
    Posted By snipper74

    I've checked out the site and really like it. ...

    I've checked out the site and really like it. Perhaps you can tell me what the stars next to some patterns mean. I understand the pins, because they are explained, but was unable to find an...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    11-09-2010, 07:08 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 1,845
    Posted By snipper74

    Many thanks for your suggestion. I will check...

    Many thanks for your suggestion. I will check out the site you mentioned. Snipper
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    11-08-2010, 07:37 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 1,845
    Posted By snipper74

    Many thanks for the welcome and your answer to...

    Many thanks for the welcome and your answer to the size question. Someone has suggested that I start out making 9" squares, which is a compromise between the 12" (which I think is too large) and the...
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