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    Forum: Main
    10-21-2011, 09:11 AM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 6,215
    Posted By Thread Lady

    That's the kind of thread that I use in my...

    That's the kind of thread that I use in my "Sculpted Threads" creations. (sculptedthreads.com) I free-motion stitch on the heaviest water soluble stabilizer and build up until it will hold the...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-14-2011, 06:42 AM
    Replies: 897
    Views: 75,750
    Posted By Thread Lady

    Occupational Therapist - in-patient rehab...

    Occupational Therapist - in-patient rehab facilities
    Forum: Main
    08-03-2011, 06:05 AM
    Replies: 685
    Views: 43,157
    Posted By Thread Lady

    Several years ago I "invented" a technique using...

    Several years ago I "invented" a technique using free motion stitching on water soluble stabilizer to create jewelry, purses and sculptural pieces. This was a progression from many other forms of...
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-20-2011, 06:44 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 3,994
    Posted By Thread Lady

    If you check out the websites of quilt book...

    If you check out the websites of quilt book publishers you'll find a guide for submitting ideas. It's a good exercise in thinking through the whys and wherefores and the practicality of your ideas....
    Forum: Tutorials
    06-18-2011, 06:28 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 3,994
    Posted By Thread Lady

    As a published author I would recommend checking...

    As a published author I would recommend checking out the websites of known quilt related publishers. There is a lot that goes into the production of a book (copyright infringements, techinal...
    Forum: Main
    06-02-2011, 05:53 AM
    Replies: 212
    Views: 15,252
    Posted By Thread Lady

    I've heard of using a lock like you'd use on a...

    I've heard of using a lock like you'd use on a suitcase to lock the handles together - that'll stop them!!!!

    Jan
    Forum: Main
    05-02-2011, 07:06 AM
    Replies: 688
    Views: 32,779
    Posted By Thread Lady

    I have been sewing for 60 years, but only started...

    I have been sewing for 60 years, but only started quilting 27 years ago when I learned about Seminole patchwork that eventually led me to art quilts.

    Jan
    Forum: Main
    03-11-2011, 03:34 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 10,622
    Posted By Thread Lady

    I have the one that came with my Singer slant...

    I have the one that came with my Singer slant needle, straight stitch machine which was a high school graduation gift in 1958. I took it to college with me and moved it from place to place. I still...
    Forum: Main
    11-25-2010, 08:17 AM
    Replies: 110
    Views: 12,589
    Posted By Thread Lady

    While you are looking check out the Baby Lock...

    While you are looking check out the Baby Lock machines. I stitch for days on end using free-motion technique to create my "Sculpted Threads" pieces which are stitched on water soluble stabilizer so...
    Forum: Main
    06-22-2010, 06:07 PM
    Replies: 203
    Views: 16,220
    Posted By Thread Lady

    I had a similar experience, but early on when...

    I had a similar experience, but early on when they were looking for volunteers to demonstrate hand quilting at the Fair, I signed up. During that demo I got acquainted with 2 other old time members...
    Forum: Main
    05-23-2010, 08:07 AM
    Replies: 114
    Views: 13,266
    Posted By Thread Lady

    A great way to practice machine quilting is to...

    A great way to practice machine quilting is to use your scraps and make some lap quilts for nursing homes or small quilts for children in hospitals or foster care. Then you've got a great "canvas"...
    Forum: Main
    05-23-2010, 07:50 AM
    Replies: 114
    Views: 13,266
    Posted By Thread Lady

    In my first machine quilting class I learned that...

    In my first machine quilting class I learned that you need to "stabilize" the quilt with evenly spaced stitching across and down the middle and the edges. Then you keep dividing it up into smaller...
    Forum: Main
    05-19-2010, 07:47 AM
    Replies: 108
    Views: 11,555
    Posted By Thread Lady

    I love mine as well particularly when doing...

    I love mine as well particularly when doing workshops in places that don't have adequate lighting. Since I have more than one machine I went on the website and ordered more mounts so I can switch...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2010, 08:05 AM
    Replies: 112
    Views: 9,411
    Posted By Thread Lady

    Don't give up. I just finished one that I had...

    Don't give up. I just finished one that I had started 8 years ago. At that time I gave my husband the pieced top for our 30th wedding anniversary. I had planned to hand quilt it but ended up...
    Forum: Main
    04-05-2010, 06:37 AM
    Replies: 107
    Views: 11,419
    Posted By Thread Lady

    I've used the Ginghers for years and have had...

    I've used the Ginghers for years and have had them sharpened only rarely. Recently I won a "bag of goodies" at quilt guild which included a pair of scissors from Fons & Porter. I was skeptical, but...
    Forum: Main
    01-05-2010, 06:22 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 6,345
    Posted By Thread Lady

    That attachment still makes the prettiest...

    That attachment still makes the prettiest buttonholes. I have the straight stitch Singer machine I received as a high school graduation gift and I hang on to it for sewing buttonholes and doing...
    Forum: Main
    06-09-2008, 06:49 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 4,958
    Posted By Thread Lady

    ---and I thought my 5 were more than average!!! ...

    ---and I thought my 5 were more than average!!!
    1. The Singer 301A I got when I graduated from high school - 50 years ago - it's still the best for heavy duty and buttonholes
    2. The Necchi that...
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