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Forum: Main
08-31-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,290
Posted By Warbler

I use Altoid tins for bent, dull or broken pins...

I use Altoid tins for bent, dull or broken pins and machine needles even dull rotary blades. I tape it with duck tape when I collect enough and I bring it to a sharps disposal at a local medical...
Forum: Main
01-21-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,485
Posted By Warbler

I love Superior Threads Masterpiece and buy cones...

I love Superior Threads Masterpiece and buy cones of it in several neutral shades. But also use Aurifil 50 wt.
Forum: Main
01-01-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 968
Posted By Warbler

I do use BlockBase, I have it as a part of EQ8...

I do use BlockBase, I have it as a part of EQ8 block library. I've already designed a couple quilts using EQ8 and one of the alternate blocks I used came from BB. I think it expands the design...
Forum: Main
09-06-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,808
Posted By Warbler

Mdegenhart, where did you get a hold of a service...

Mdegenhart, where did you get a hold of a service manual for the 6600? My 6600 is 10 years old and still going strong but the closest Janome tech is an hour away... I am pretty mechanically inclined...
Forum: Main
04-08-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By Warbler

I love needle turn as others have mentioned but I...

I love needle turn as others have mentioned but I am not afraid to use other techniques. I have a current project with some applique blocks scattered among pieced. I have used a combination of...
Forum: Links and Resources
03-20-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,292
Posted By Warbler

Tucker Trimmer, Wing Clipper, V-Block Ruler, and...

Tucker Trimmer, Wing Clipper, V-Block Ruler, and Corner Beam, Square Squared, Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star, and Corner Pop. I have nearly all the rulers and many patterns. I am a Deb Tucker devotee. :D
Forum: Main
03-09-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Warbler

Thanks for the recommendations and especially...

Thanks for the recommendations and especially adding the link to the quilting in sections w/o sashing. I hadn't realized there was another thread on this topic until after I posted last night. I find...
Forum: Main
03-08-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Warbler

QAYG = need a book recommendation for specific method

There is a decent tutorial for QAYG in Tutorials section, where blocks are attached using strips and the batting is not included in the seam allowance. It's the method I am leaning towards and I plan...
Forum: Main
02-19-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,975
Posted By Warbler

I did contact the company and they sent a new...

I did contact the company and they sent a new background piece that was still pretty wonky...I doubt they used a rotary cutter and ruler to cut the fabric. I think they just hacked it with scissors....
Forum: Main
02-19-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By Warbler

You can design a Mondrian quilt and it would be a...

You can design a Mondrian quilt and it would be a custom design. EQ7 has a learning curve that requires patience and some dedicated time to work design functions. EQ offers classes and there are many...
Forum: Main
02-19-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,975
Posted By Warbler

So here are the before and after. I am happy the...

So here are the before and after. I am happy the way this came out. I started hand stitching last night.
...
Forum: Main
02-17-2017, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,975
Posted By Warbler

I am nearly done in rebuilding my applique block....

I am nearly done in rebuilding my applique block. I dragged my feet for a few days, resenting that I was forced to do this. I am happy to say I am able to preserve all my shapes and will post new...
Forum: Main
02-09-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Warbler

Thank you Jennifer and everyone for the...

Thank you Jennifer and everyone for the encouragement and great insight. I am fairly new to this forum but it feels like I have met a lot of kindred spirits who are skilled quilters and fun to be...
Forum: Main
02-09-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Warbler

Mission accomplished! 567889

Mission accomplished!

567889
Forum: Main
02-09-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Warbler

Ack! I have to change the tip!

Ack! I have to change the tip!
Forum: Main
02-09-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Warbler

I took a photo of one quadrant of the block...

I took a photo of one quadrant of the block showing the edges are indeed on grain. I will finish the rest of the block and post again.

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Forum: Main
02-08-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,448
Posted By Warbler

I like to plan for the next project too because I...

I like to plan for the next project too because I want all the material and notions ready, so I can start cutting right away. Even though I plan ahead, I can really only work on one project at at...
Forum: Main
02-06-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Warbler

I am not worried about the sewing line because...

I am not worried about the sewing line because nearly every block as an angle or more. But in traditional quilt making, fabric is cut so, the edges of the block are on grain. I had not until I think...
Forum: Main
02-06-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Warbler

Thanks everyone for your replies. I did some...

Thanks everyone for your replies. I did some playing around with scraps..Feline Fanatic, you really made me think about those JN templates. It took a couple tries, but I think I figured this out......
Forum: Main
02-05-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Warbler

Paper-piecing... Keeping edges of block on grain.

I am pretty experienced in paper piecing, had done Judy Niemeyer patterns and also PP many blocks of my Dear quilt.

One thing I have never been able to achieve is making sure that when piecing...
Forum: Main
02-05-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,193
Posted By Warbler

I can fit Tutto (22" Large) on the floor in the...

I can fit Tutto (22" Large) on the floor in the back seat, (passenger side of my Honda Civic). Since the floor is uneven, it really doesn't roll around. But I place a tote back up against it on one...
Forum: Main
02-01-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,805
Posted By Warbler

I wish there was a like button... I agree 100%...

I wish there was a like button... I agree 100% with this statement. Test on scraps before all else.
Forum: Main
02-01-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,975
Posted By Warbler

Thanks for your insight. I have done applique...

Thanks for your insight. I have done applique with great success both by hand (true needle turn) and machine. And I know it shrinks but this is the first time using all the techniques I've employed...
Forum: Main
02-01-2017, 12:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,975
Posted By Warbler

Are you saying that If i stitched this down by...

Are you saying that If i stitched this down by machine it won't shrink as much? I did contact the company and they apologized and are sending more background... which I don't need now because I went...
Forum: Main
01-30-2017, 12:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,975
Posted By Warbler

Thank you everyone for the encouragement and kind...

Thank you everyone for the encouragement and kind words. I am about half way done. This is month 6.

Jan, Since this is a BOM, I am working with the given fabric. The cut they shipped is simply...
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