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12-25-2015, 06:54 AM
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Inovva, Juki, George, or sweet 16 (want to purchase)
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I have the Tiara made by Babylock and it is...
I have the Tiara made by Babylock and it is identical to the Sweet 16. I love it and have quilted several hundred charity quilts on it. I agree with the others, try several machines. Another thing...
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Introduce Yourself
09-30-2015, 07:37 AM
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Hello from Fort Worth, Texas
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Welcome from Wichita Falls, Tx. This is a great...
Welcome from Wichita Falls, Tx. This is a great site.
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06-27-2015, 04:23 AM
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Babylock Cresendo question
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bettysew
That is not many stitches. I have a Brother 4000...
That is not many stitches. I have a Brother 4000 that is about 11 years old and was the floor model. It now has 17 million on it and sews like a dream.
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06-05-2015, 05:32 AM
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sewing machine survey
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I love my Babylock
I love my Babylock
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Mission: Organization
05-22-2015, 10:47 AM
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Organizing and Down sizing
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Where are you? I direct a charity quilting at a...
Where are you? I direct a charity quilting at a senior center in Wichita Falls, Tx and would be willing to pay postage for quilt fabric. Please let me know.
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12-08-2014, 06:31 AM
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Did You Know
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My charity quilting group gives Americana quilts...
My charity quilting group gives Americana quilts to our local hospice and they provide them to their vets. We have has many positive responses to this from the spouses of these brave vets.
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10-19-2014, 03:41 AM
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sweet 16/tiara
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I have the tiara and it is a hoping foot.
I have the tiara and it is a hoping foot.
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10-19-2014, 02:58 AM
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Favorite brand invisible thread?
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I agree with woody. I have tried several...
I agree with woody. I have tried several different brands and MonoPoly is the best for me.
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10-12-2014, 07:18 PM
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Baby lock Crescendo vs Tiara
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bettysew
I have a Tiara and absolutely love it. I can do...
I have a Tiara and absolutely love it. I can do so much more that I could with my regular machine and even the Babylock Jane which is a smaller quilting machine. Go to your dealer and give it a...
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Introduce Yourself
08-16-2014, 12:59 PM
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Free Motion Quilting
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bettysew
The best answer I can give you is Practice,...
The best answer I can give you is Practice, Practice, Practice. Good luck with your new endeavor.
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08-01-2014, 02:58 PM
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How long do you expect high-end sewing machines to last? Will this be my forever DSM
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Babylock is also coming out with a new machine...
Babylock is also coming out with a new machine call Destiny....wait and see what it is. Good luck with your search.
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03-30-2014, 06:23 PM
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Best Press Question
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I never had Best Press spot anything, straight ...
I never had Best Press spot anything, straight or watered down which I do most of the time, until I purchased a new gallon. This one spots all my dark fabrics, but if I steam the fabric good, the...
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03-28-2014, 04:47 AM
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Does anyone work on quilting frame?
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I have a frame like that. The boards should be...
I have a frame like that. The boards should be attached with something that can be removed so you and roll the quilt and then refasten the board. Quilted like that with my granny for years. We...
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03-12-2014, 12:13 PM
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HQ sixteen True Stitcher
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bettysew
I have the Tiara which is exactly like the S16. ...
I have the Tiara which is exactly like the S16. I tried the stitch regulator at the store and decided that I could do as well without it. I quilt quite fast when stippling and it would just slow me...
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03-12-2014, 11:59 AM
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Pricing of sit-down machiens vs. stand alone sewing/quilting/embroidery machines
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I have the Babylock Tiara and love it. I have...
I have the Babylock Tiara and love it. I have FMQ on my Ellisimo and the Babylock Jane. It is so much easier with the Tiara. I also looked at the stand-up long arm on a frame, but since I have...
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03-12-2014, 11:51 AM
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Thread for HQ Sweet 16
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When I want cotton thread I either use omni by...
When I want cotton thread I either use omni by Superior , or Signature which is recommended by Babylock for their Tiara which is like the Sweet 16. I also use King Tut and Lava by Superior and...
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03-12-2014, 11:48 AM
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Purchasing batting by the roll
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My charity quilting group buys Hobbs 80/20 at a...
My charity quilting group buys Hobbs 80/20 at a furniture repair and covering shop for $101 for a 30yd roll 96" wide.
We think it's a great bargain.
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02-16-2014, 11:09 AM
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How do you find a charity group?
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bettysew
Charity groups.
I would check with local churches as many have charity groups that use their buildings and senior citizen centers. Good luck with your search.
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01-18-2014, 08:24 PM
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A quilt for my daughter
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bettysew
Beautiful quilt, great pattern and fabrics
Beautiful quilt, great pattern and fabrics
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12-21-2013, 02:30 PM
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Border Finalists--Appreciate your help so much
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bettysew
Number 1 is my favorite.
Number 1 is my favorite.
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12-21-2013, 01:18 PM
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Thread fraying
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bettysew
I FMQ with my Tiara and also my Ellisimo and have...
I FMQ with my Tiara and also my Ellisimo and have found that regardless of whether I'm using Poly or cotton thread, I have good results. I did discover that the brand of needle in my Tiara makes a...
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12-11-2013, 04:57 PM
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Embroidery software
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bettysew
We have Florini Software and it is fantastic. It...
We have Florini Software and it is fantastic. It is so easy to digitize and make letters. Have tried others, but this is the best....and the upgrades are free.
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11-22-2013, 05:25 AM
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Tell me what's happening to my stitches......Please!
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bettysew
On my Tiara, when I get the little knots on the...
On my Tiara, when I get the little knots on the back, it is always a tension problem. Even though I may think I have the tension right, I need to tweek it a little more. Good luck resolving your...
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11-14-2013, 07:14 PM
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Winding invisible thread on bobbins OR learning the hard way
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bettysew
I have always used YLI invisible and use it in...
I have always used YLI invisible and use it in the bobbin frequently with no problems.
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Introduce Yourself
11-09-2013, 01:26 PM
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Hi from NC
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bettysew
Welcome from NW Texas. Sorry about the fire but...
Welcome from NW Texas. Sorry about the fire but glad you're back to quilting.
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