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    Forum: Main
    05-03-2015, 04:36 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 745
    Posted By bigredharley

    How would you quilt a Hunter's Star

    I've given this so much thought and can't decide whether to do something all-over or densely stitch all BUT the star...
    Forum: Main
    05-03-2015, 04:30 AM
    Replies: 154
    Views: 19,442
    Posted By bigredharley

    Crescendo is an AWESOME machine. I traded mine...

    Crescendo is an AWESOME machine. I traded mine for the Unity to add embroidery too, but LOVED the Crescendo. Go for it! You won't be sorry.
    Forum: Main
    05-03-2015, 04:25 AM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 4,350
    Posted By bigredharley

    I bought a ton of Metro and it's constantly...

    I bought a ton of Metro and it's constantly shredding and breaking. Does not work well for me.
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2015, 09:38 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 6,672
    Posted By bigredharley

    I have to agree that Lancaster didn't have nearly...

    I have to agree that Lancaster didn't have nearly as many vendors as in the past. I missed last year so I can't say how it was then, but 2013 was amazing. Eleanor Burns was there and had an awesome...
    Forum: Main
    01-17-2015, 11:09 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 4,908
    Posted By bigredharley

    I agree - you want it to be seen so the colors of...

    I agree - you want it to be seen so the colors of her bedroom or guest room. And congrats on the wedding
    Forum: Main
    12-31-2014, 02:44 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 8,296
    Posted By bigredharley

    I seem to have a ton of items that are on the...

    I seem to have a ton of items that are on the right - a bin with seam ripper, screwdriver, marking pens; my large embroidery foot and walking foot (Baby Lock Unity and they are huge electronic feet);...
    Forum: Main
    12-27-2014, 03:17 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,279
    Posted By bigredharley

    And now I'm being sent on a business trip to...

    And now I'm being sent on a business trip to Germany and will miss the big kickoff and first episode of the new season - well not "miss" but definitely be a week behind :-(
    Forum: Main
    12-22-2014, 10:18 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,279
    Posted By bigredharley

    It's $23.95 and I would bet there is no quilt...

    It's $23.95 and I would bet there is no quilt police that could tell if you used your own fabric, since the sponsors aren't selling the fabric this time!
    ...
    Forum: Main
    12-21-2014, 08:21 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,279
    Posted By bigredharley

    Downton Abbey Quilt Along - anyone doing it?

    I signed up for team Carson, hope my skills are good enough....
    Forum: Main
    11-23-2014, 08:28 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 862
    Posted By bigredharley

    I guess I shouldn't be shocked. I sold 38 of...

    I guess I shouldn't be shocked. I sold 38 of them at the show yesterday - $8.00 each and not one balked at price.
    Forum: Main
    11-22-2014, 09:38 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 862
    Posted By bigredharley

    Bowl holders

    At a craft show today and shocked someone is selling the bowl holder pattern for $8.00.
    Forum: Main
    11-06-2014, 03:39 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 9,438
    Posted By bigredharley

    I found a nice pattern to use on my mid-arm to...

    I found a nice pattern to use on my mid-arm to fill in the non-star parts, which I think (based on everyone's suggestion) will solve my "how to quilt it" problem. Fingers crossed, I think we're on...
    Forum: Main
    11-04-2014, 08:02 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 9,438
    Posted By bigredharley

    Basketman mentioned "If you are going to have...

    Basketman mentioned "If you are going to have this done on a long arm machine, I found a pattern that emphasizes the points of the star and while it did not quite outline the points it did have a...
    Forum: Main
    11-03-2014, 12:11 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 9,438
    Posted By bigredharley

    love the idea of a white border! thanks!

    love the idea of a white border! thanks!
    Forum: Main
    11-03-2014, 12:09 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,254
    Posted By bigredharley

    My mid-arm hates the poly threads. It runs...

    My mid-arm hates the poly threads. It runs beautifully on King Tut. Could be an issue on what her machine works well on. And I don't see a problem either way.
    Forum: Main
    11-03-2014, 12:06 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,513
    Posted By bigredharley

    I learned the hard way on my Unity that it is...

    I learned the hard way on my Unity that it is always best to cut at the spool, but I used my Crescendo for a year without problems, and I'm obviously a slow learner.
    Forum: Main
    11-03-2014, 11:55 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 9,438
    Posted By bigredharley

    Question I'm beginning to think this is too busy..and how would you quilt it?

    My mother in law loves pink, and I've been dying to actually do a hunter's star. Is it ok or too busy? the photo on the right is 4 squares together.... And how would you quilt it?
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    10-24-2014, 02:20 AM
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    Views: 607,684
    Posted By bigredharley

    different machine brands work differently- for...

    different machine brands work differently- for example my Babylock you can open in the "files" and click and drag onto a USB. My sister has a Janome and she has to put it in a folder named EMB then...
    Forum: Main
    10-11-2014, 03:29 PM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 7,355
    Posted By bigredharley

    absolutely use what you have! You can bet if she...

    absolutely use what you have! You can bet if she was to put together a "kit" it would be the same.
    Forum: Main
    10-07-2014, 11:46 AM
    Forum: Main
    10-05-2014, 05:16 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 4,658
    Posted By bigredharley

    no answer but bumping to the top hoping for an...

    no answer but bumping to the top hoping for an answer for you
    Forum: Main
    09-28-2014, 03:45 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,614
    Posted By bigredharley

    My lessons (the expensive kind) 1. Buy the...

    My lessons (the expensive kind) 1. Buy the biggest hoop size right up front. If you get a 4x4 you will quickly want to upgrade. 2. Buy one that you can add the snap hoop to in the future...
    Forum: Main
    09-28-2014, 03:38 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,430
    Posted By bigredharley

    when I went to Lancaster they had so many booths...

    when I went to Lancaster they had so many booths with fabric I just couldn't say "no" to. The Eleanor Burns booth was awesome - didn't have it in Oaks. I left with two 5-yard packs.
    Forum: Main
    09-28-2014, 03:29 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 20,907
    Posted By bigredharley

    I went through several needle changes and turns...

    I went through several needle changes and turns out it was a bur on the bobbin case. does yours have a "spare"? My baby lock came with one, and that solved it.
    Forum: Main
    09-22-2014, 02:07 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,430
    Posted By bigredharley

    I said exactly the same thing. The first show I...

    I said exactly the same thing. The first show I ever attended was Lancaster, and since then I've been to Baltimore, Hunt Valley, MD and Oaks and none could hold a candle to Lancaster. The big...
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