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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-10-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,360
Posted By mnmsparks

I reuse them all the time, over and over until...

I reuse them all the time, over and over until they are a color I want. Then I use them to make things like book covers or fabric bowls....or whatever! Our local grocery store carries them. I...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-04-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,518
Posted By mnmsparks

I have 4 Papillons, Sydney, Kona, Max and Bear. ...

I have 4 Papillons, Sydney, Kona, Max and Bear. The 3 boys are my lovers, my girl is more aloof. They are a high energy, smart breed. Although I love big dogs, our yard is too small to accomodate...
Forum: Main
02-15-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By mnmsparks

Thanks for the input. Does the Voyager seem...

Thanks for the input. Does the Voyager seem heavy to move around? The machine, I guess is 70 pounds while most others are around 40 pounds.
Thanks!
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By mnmsparks

The Voyager is heavy? 70 pounds right? Does...

The Voyager is heavy? 70 pounds right? Does that get to be a bit much after allot of quilting?
Thanks for your info!
Marian :)
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By mnmsparks

I've read that the Tin Lizzie has reliability...

I've read that the Tin Lizzie has reliability problems. How has your machine been? What do you do if it breaks?
Thanks for your input! :lol:
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By mnmsparks

Thanks! The Bailey looks dorky but if it works,...

Thanks! The Bailey looks dorky but if it works, great! What kind of frame would you recommend?
Thanks again for your input. :-)
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By mnmsparks

Thanks! The Bailey looks dorky but if it works,...

Thanks! The Bailey looks dorky but if it works, great! What kind of frame would you recommend?
Thanks again for your input. :-)
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By mnmsparks

Thank you. I'll look into that for sure! :)

Thank you. I'll look into that for sure!
:)
Forum: Main
02-13-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By mnmsparks

Bailey....I've never heard of them. Have they...

Bailey....I've never heard of them. Have they been around long?
Forum: Main
02-13-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By mnmsparks

Ok so I've decided I need a longarm because as...

Ok so I've decided I need a longarm because as old age sets in, arthritis in my shoulder is making it harder and harder to quilt. I started to look at the HQ18, the Tin Lizzie and now the Babylock...
Forum: Main
12-22-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,297
Posted By mnmsparks

Well, I've owned a Janome, Pfaff and currently...

Well, I've owned a Janome, Pfaff and currently have a Bernina. Janome just didn't sew as nicely as the other two. The Pfaff I had was a 3.0. My experience with Pfaff was basically good, but I...
Forum: Main
12-10-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,410
Posted By mnmsparks

Not all metallic threads work in every machine. ...

Not all metallic threads work in every machine. Some shred easier than others. A metallic needle helps. I also find that sometimes I have to reduce the top thread tension to almost nothing to put...
Forum: Main
12-05-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,470
Posted By mnmsparks

:hunf: Hate to be the stickler here, but I would...

:hunf: Hate to be the stickler here, but I would quilt it with the walking foot diagonally, through the blocks corner to corner. The colors of the quilt are vibrant enough that the quilting will...
Forum: Main
08-20-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,977
Posted By mnmsparks

I use plain old cardboard and make myself a...

I use plain old cardboard and make myself a window the size I need. Tape the bandana down, place the cardboard frame over it where you want your square and mark it or cut it right there. Good...
Forum: Main
02-09-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,522
Posted By mnmsparks

Good luck with your Bargello. They are...

Good luck with your Bargello. They are definitely addicting. Once you get into them, you discover many other possibilities....I guess I just like working in fabric runs. Attached is "Spin" that...
Forum: Main
02-09-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,522
Posted By mnmsparks

This is a picture of a bargello quilt I made that...

This is a picture of a bargello quilt I made that I actually drafted myself. It was allot of work but made me understand much better the nature of bargello quilting and allowed me to experiment on...
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