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02-07-2015, 03:16 AM
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Help Picking a Machine
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Oh and just FYI - the brother SE400 is a...
Oh and just FYI - the brother SE400 is a sewing/embroidery combo. I have a couple of friends who have it and really love it.
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02-07-2015, 03:13 AM
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Help Picking a Machine
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I think you may need to check the Singer again. I...
I think you may need to check the Singer again. I believe that is a embroidery only machine. The brother looks like a nice machine. I have 2 brothers and I also have the same Singer Confidence as...
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09-01-2014, 05:34 PM
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New Sewing Machine Purchase
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There's no support for the Singer from Joann's. I...
There's no support for the Singer from Joann's. I have a Confidence Stylist that I bought from there several years ago. Granted she has been a workhorse and I still use her on occassion, but I love...
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09-01-2014, 05:24 PM
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Supreme Slider
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I love both of mine. I have a supreme slider for...
I love both of mine. I have a supreme slider for "Merlin" (brother Dreamcreator) and a regular slider for "Betsy" Singer Confidence Stylist. I can totally notice the difference when I don't use them....
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08-18-2014, 09:14 PM
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Best press and starch
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they do have it at Walmart.
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_query=best+press&Find=Find&search_constraint=0
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08-11-2014, 08:26 PM
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Xmas gifts.
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In case anyone needs more ideas, Connecting...
In case anyone needs more ideas, Connecting threads has a series going on. Gifty Galore, located on their blog page. Every week they will be unveiling a new gift project. They will do one every week...
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08-11-2014, 08:03 PM
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Brother SE400 and a Free Motion Quilting Foot...
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Like Dolphyngirl said-- Leah Day modifies her...
Like Dolphyngirl said-- Leah Day modifies her feet to not move. She states that some need to be broken to work correctly. She uses a rubber band at the top of the foot to make the foot "hover" ontop...
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05-26-2014, 07:28 PM
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Craftsy classes
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I highly recommend the BOM 2012 and 2013 free...
I highly recommend the BOM 2012 and 2013 free craftsy classes. I have taken the FMQ with Leah day, Big projects on a small machine with Ann Peterson and many more classes. I've also taken the knit...
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05-22-2014, 09:05 PM
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Aurifil, where have you been all my life?
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Oh I wish you would try it and let us know. I...
Oh I wish you would try it and let us know. I noticed right now they (connecting thread) has a sale going on for less than 2.00 a spool! Pretty colors as well. I'm just anxious about buying thread...
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05-20-2014, 11:05 PM
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If you have seen Moda Solstic in person, can you tell me if the red is red-red?
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The reds are red- red. The greens do vary in...
The reds are red- red. The greens do vary in shading from a bit olive tone to grass green-- like mistletoe. The blues are lighter blues and some are actually grey like you thought. Hope this helps.
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05-20-2014, 10:57 PM
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New quilter
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I feel like a big ole cheapskate. I don't use...
I feel like a big ole cheapskate. I don't use blades in relation to quilts, but like months. 1 blade can last me 3-4 months depending on use and fabric being cut. I use olfa titanium blades and mat.
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05-19-2014, 09:38 PM
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Aurifil, where have you been all my life?
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Just FYI, if your looking for aurifil thread on...
Just FYI, if your looking for aurifil thread on sale, I just bought some from Sue's sew Ez designs at 7.00 a spool - it was an awesome deal. She sent it out really fast too. --I'm not affiliated wth...
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05-16-2014, 09:36 PM
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charms, jelly rolls, or layer cakes?
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I'm really into fat eighths right now, mainly...
I'm really into fat eighths right now, mainly because I'm doing alot of hexi and tumbler quilts. I'm also a big sucker for a charm pack too.
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05-16-2014, 09:31 PM
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Your favorite online quilt shop?
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Crafttownfabrics.com has lots of nice fabric and...
Crafttownfabrics.com has lots of nice fabric and is reasonably priced. I tend to go with the thought that shooping from home in comfy clothes is worth the cost of shipping (within reason- anything...
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02-07-2014, 11:11 PM
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Minky ........HELP!
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I actually just finished quilting a Cal-king size...
I actually just finished quilting a Cal-king size quilt with Minky for the backing on my domestic sewing machine. I can tell you from first hand experience that spray basting is a must! Also do not...
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