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Forum: Main
02-25-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,438
Posted By Blockhead

That's not really fair and I have to take...

That's not really fair and I have to take exception to your statements. I don't like disagreeing with people, but in this case I have to speak up. Many of us, because of time constraints, or health...
Forum: Main
02-25-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,601
Posted By Blockhead

The foot stays in the ditch, whichever side the...

The foot stays in the ditch, whichever side the seam is pressed to. It works best if your seams are properly butted.

My foot is for a Pfaff, and it works really well. Don't know about other...
Forum: Main
02-25-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,438
Posted By Blockhead

Hmmm - if you don't quilt your tops, how can you...

Hmmm - if you don't quilt your tops, how can you call yourself a quilter? A piecer, a patchworker yes, but a quilter no.

That is the cheating part - those who call themselves quilters, who...
Forum: Main
02-25-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,601
Posted By Blockhead

See if you can get a stitch-in-the-ditch foot for...

See if you can get a stitch-in-the-ditch foot for your machine. They are brilliant!

It has a small bar on the front which pushes aside the fabric next to the seam, the needle hits the ditch dead...
Forum: Main
02-09-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 15,089
Posted By Blockhead

In Dec last year I started working my way through...

In Dec last year I started working my way through Harriet Hargrave's Quilter's Academy book. I am now about to start on my 13th quilt top.

Yep, 13 quilt tops in 2 months - all from one book. I'm...
Forum: Pictures
02-02-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,666
Posted By Blockhead

It could have been pieced decades ago.... then...

It could have been pieced decades ago.... then again, with all the repo fabrics around, it could have been made yesterday. Whatever, it's lovely.
Forum: Main
01-27-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,407
Posted By Blockhead

I have a quilting model Pfaff also, but a...

I have a quilting model Pfaff also, but a different model number. Maybe they have some features in common.

When setting up for FMQ, the take-up lever needs to be set at the 'between level'.... by...
Forum: Main
01-26-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,349
Posted By Blockhead

My Christmas present this year is Barnes &...

My Christmas present this year is Barnes & Noble's eReader, the Nook. Amazon.com has the Kindle. Most of the books that can be downloaded are only $10 which is only a dollar or two above the price...
Forum: Main
01-26-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,349
Posted By Blockhead

In Tassie, cotton quilting fabric is $22 - $25...

In Tassie, cotton quilting fabric is $22 - $25 per metre. A metre is roughly the same amount as a yard.

Spotlight has some at $12 - $19 per metre, but not as nice fabrics. Our Spotlight here...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-25-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,303
Posted By Blockhead

There is a double sided tape designed especially...

There is a double sided tape designed especially for this. You can get it in pet shops or online (sorry I forget the brand name). Cats hate sticky on their feet. You can also use it on furniture...
Forum: Pictures
01-24-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,019
Posted By Blockhead

I did fix it yes. In fact I fixed it immediately...

I did fix it yes. In fact I fixed it immediately I found it which was not a great idea. It was late, I was tired and my 'fix' was hasty.

I was going to fix the fix - some of the patches are not...
Forum: Main
01-24-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,261
Posted By Blockhead

I was going to use calico (muslin) for quilt...

I was going to use calico (muslin) for quilt backs, but have since found out it's best for beginner quilters to use patterned backs as they hide mistakes very well.

Calico is a lot cheaper than...
Forum: Main
01-24-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,927
Posted By Blockhead

I'm just wondering........ if all these do-dads...

I'm just wondering........ if all these do-dads are 'must haves' for quilting, then why is the Singer Featherweight so popular with quilters?

Don't get me wrong - I love the do-dads on my modern...
Forum: Main
01-20-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,927
Posted By Blockhead

Don't discount the vintage Singers, especially if...

Don't discount the vintage Singers, especially if you don't have a lot of cash. They are cheap, reliable, make a beautiful stitch and you can get a large range of feet and accessories either cheap...
Forum: Main
01-20-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,262
Posted By Blockhead

Is the needle too small for the thread? This will...

Is the needle too small for the thread? This will cause skipped stitches as the thread won't sit properly in the groove at the back of the needle, causing it to jump out and skip a stitch. Try a...
Forum: Pictures
01-16-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,019
Posted By Blockhead

LOL Billy - you crack me up :mrgreen:

LOL Billy - you crack me up :mrgreen:
Forum: Main
01-15-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,451
Posted By Blockhead

Welcome to my world :)

Welcome to my world :)
Forum: Pictures
01-15-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,428
Posted By Blockhead

oops - double post - sorry

oops - double post - sorry
Forum: Pictures
01-15-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,428
Posted By Blockhead

My very first quilt which I made for my elderly...

My very first quilt which I made for my elderly mother in law. Pretty pink, green and roses.
Forum: Pictures
01-15-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,000
Posted By Blockhead

Yummy!

Yummy!
Forum: Pictures
01-14-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,019
Posted By Blockhead

Thank you all for your input. I am the sort of...

Thank you all for your input. I am the sort of person who couldn't leave it like that - it would drive me insane!

I did learn something else as well. Don't try and do a fix at night, after...
Forum: Main
01-13-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,386
Posted By Blockhead

Billy I am so jealous I could spit.

Billy I am so jealous I could spit.
Forum: Pictures
01-13-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,222
Posted By Blockhead

I have a brilliant space, set up as a sewing room...

I have a brilliant space, set up as a sewing room and I do lose myself in there, getting a surprise when hubby gets home from work and I think it's only lunchtime!

I do keep my treadles in the...
Forum: Main
01-13-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,026
Posted By Blockhead

jinny beyer -...

jinny beyer - http://www.jinnybeyer.com/fabrics/index.cfm
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,019
Posted By Blockhead

There are 2 of them, did you notice?

There are 2 of them, did you notice?
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