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    Forum: Main
    06-04-2013, 06:24 AM
    Replies: 143
    Views: 12,999
    Posted By kcferrel

    Oh yes!

    This is probalby one of my biggest issues.... I can't tell you how many times I have had to "un-sew" because I didn't read properly.... missed put "wrong sides together" .... that was one of my...
    Forum: Pictures
    04-12-2013, 06:30 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 21,405
    Posted By kcferrel

    This is one of my favorite projects, love your...

    This is one of my favorite projects, love your opposing colors!
    Forum: Main
    02-27-2013, 05:56 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 11,356
    Posted By kcferrel

    Get this http://www.bluelineeraser.com/ i found...

    Get this http://www.bluelineeraser.com/
    i found this at a quilt show... It works!!!
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2013, 06:05 AM
    Replies: 95
    Views: 11,897
    Posted By kcferrel

    Bernina makes a great simple machine, the 215....

    Bernina makes a great simple machine, the 215. Look into it. It sews a great straight stitch, buttonholes, and the feed dogs drop for free motion quilting. Plus, it holds its value if you sell it.
    01-10-2013, 03:09 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 4,507
    Posted By kcferrel

    I agree... Beautiful... Have to get me some....

    I agree... Beautiful... Have to get me some. Guess I better hurry, sounds like we all love it!
    01-10-2013, 03:07 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,554
    Posted By kcferrel

    Lightbulb Fantastic!!!!!!!!

    Thank you for this link, this is the best system I have seen today's. thank you!!!!!!
    Forum: Main
    11-06-2012, 09:07 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 3,559
    Posted By kcferrel

    Check to see if you have a burr in the stitch...

    Check to see if you have a burr in the stitch plate, this happens sometimes when you break a needle, you can use an emery board to file it off.
    Or a burr in the hook area...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2012, 02:26 PM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 7,632
    Posted By kcferrel

    Your Berninas should love the superior threads,...

    Your Berninas should love the superior threads, they truly are superior! Check their website as they have a great chart that shows what type of needle to use with their thread, and how to mix and...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2012, 02:22 PM
    Replies: 103
    Views: 12,531
    Posted By kcferrel

    Agree

    I do this also, I keep a little thread scrap bag by my machine to put these in. Funny enough, I made a spider web for Halloween with some tulle and water soluble stabilizer, when I went to my bag to...
    Forum: Pictures
    10-03-2012, 04:07 PM
    Replies: 88
    Views: 10,900
    Posted By kcferrel

    Love, love love it. I have this pattern but...

    Love, love love it. I have this pattern but haven't made it yet, love the zipper closure.
    Much better than a Miche bag.
    Forum: Main
    09-09-2012, 04:39 PM
    Replies: 81
    Views: 8,108
    Posted By kcferrel

    This is especially problematic if some posts...

    This is especially problematic if some posts multiple large pictures, these take so long to load that i just click away from the page which is very frustrating.
    Thanks for putting out this reminder...
    Forum: Main
    09-09-2012, 04:37 PM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 13,467
    Posted By kcferrel

    when sewing multiple strips together you should...

    when sewing multiple strips together you should reverse the direction you sew on every strip, if you always sew your strips starting on the same end, learned this in a bargello class where you make...
    09-03-2012, 08:27 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,140
    Posted By kcferrel

    Look for photoshop elements. Very reasonably...

    Look for photoshop elements. Very reasonably priced and you can get a copy at Costco, SAMs, and other retailers... Amazon. Comes in Mac and pc... You can find lots of tutorials and lessons online,...
    Forum: Main
    08-15-2012, 07:55 AM
    Replies: 70
    Views: 14,266
    Posted By kcferrel

    Do yourself a favor and involve your wife in your...

    Do yourself a favor and involve your wife in your decision.... as you have seen in the responses so far, every sewer has their opinion on what they think is the best, if your wife is serious a sewing...
    08-14-2012, 06:05 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,226
    Posted By kcferrel

    Not sure about a quilting cruise... I don't know...

    Not sure about a quilting cruise... I don't know that I could bring myself to be inside all day in the beautiful Caribbean... and having done a bit of travel to these ports... Jamaica is not worth...
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2012, 05:49 AM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 8,447
    Posted By kcferrel

    One stop shopping (quantity and quality) Clean...

    One stop shopping (quantity and quality)
    Clean and organized... I have been in shops that are cluttered and dirty...
    Friendly and helpful staff.... at my lqs the staff have been there for years...
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2012, 05:42 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 11,786
    Posted By kcferrel

    Thumbs up Before you bind your quilt watch this Sharon...

    Before you bind your quilt watch this Sharon Shambers video
    http://quiltinggallery.com/2008/05/15/binding-with-elmers-school-glue/
    I started using this method and it makes the bindings...
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2012, 05:32 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 8,806
    Posted By kcferrel

    Thumbs down I will look for one, does Joann's carry them? ...

    I will look for one, does Joann's carry them?
    I have an Olfa cutter which I love, and made the recent mistake of buying some of fiskars blades.... I will say that they don't hold an edge at all, I...
    08-02-2012, 04:49 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 4,976
    Posted By kcferrel

    There is always a Joann's near... Thanks to the...

    There is always a Joann's near... Thanks to the Internet... They usually have better deals... And all their coupons are good for online purchases...
    08-02-2012, 04:48 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 4,976
    Posted By kcferrel

    There is always "fine print" when shopping at...

    There is always "fine print" when shopping at Joann's...... Sometimes it make my blood boil... But better ask befor purchasing...
    Forum: Main
    07-30-2012, 06:42 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 39,891
    Posted By kcferrel

    Bernina

    Of course Bernina would recommend that you have both... more money in their pocket... their walking foot is $$$, like all of their products. As a Bernina owner, I can speak to the cost of ALL of...
    07-28-2012, 10:17 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 4,336
    Posted By kcferrel

    First, I want to say what a wonderful resource...

    First, I want to say what a wonderful resource youtube is,this is a great video... I am going to go do some round ribbon on a crazy quilt!
    I have one of these circle attachments and it came with my...
    Forum: Main
    07-28-2012, 10:02 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,312
    Posted By kcferrel

    Yes, you need to go to a store with machines and...

    Yes, you need to go to a store with machines and have them demo, there are some techniques to machine embroidery... stabilizer, thread, designs.... that can be a "gotcha" Do some research then make...
    Forum: Main
    07-28-2012, 09:56 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 7,211
    Posted By kcferrel

    Exclamation Great resource

    Andi:
    Thank you for the information about how to add the border, very nicely done and explains with visuals, I am fairly new to quilting and I just added strips to the outside..... my next border...
    Forum: Main
    07-25-2012, 09:52 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 9,244
    Posted By kcferrel

    in my opinion, this person should have contacted...

    in my opinion, this person should have contacted you regarding the folds.... this is a common practice for long arm quilters when working, they cannot be expected to correct your mistakes, but... it...
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