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Forum: Main
07-08-2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,599
Posted By JackieQuilts

Yes, the sewing demonstration was really helpful....

Yes, the sewing demonstration was really helpful. This is probably the easiest quilt I've ever made and it looks way more time consuming than it is. Templates are totally worth the cost.
Forum: Main
07-05-2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,599
Posted By JackieQuilts

I am making a throw size Grandmother's Fan using...

I am making a throw size Grandmother's Fan using the Martelli templates. Super easy. Watched the You Tube video they have for hints when cutting out the pieces.
Forum: Main
03-24-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,451
Posted By JackieQuilts

I finally caved and bought one last week. It is...

I finally caved and bought one last week. It is worse than not using one. The surface of my machine and table must be pretty slick already because I absolutely could not get my quilt to slide ...
Forum: Main
12-19-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,539
Posted By JackieQuilts

Well, you may think this is weird, but I have...

Well, you may think this is weird, but I have asked for a ping pong table so I can set it up in the garage to layer my quilts on. I can't crawl around on the floor anymore. The grandkids are excited...
Forum: Main
12-18-2018, 09:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,891
Posted By JackieQuilts

Thanks Ladies, I've read and read reviews where I...

Thanks Ladies, I've read and read reviews where I could find them, and I think I'm going to go ahead and ask Santa to bring one. Which would you choose - the original or the smaller newer one? Is...
Forum: Main
12-17-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,891
Posted By JackieQuilts

I'm about to put this on my Christmas list, so...

I'm about to put this on my Christmas list, so I'm sorry to hear this!
Forum: Main
12-14-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,865
Posted By JackieQuilts

I started doing this years ago, 5 pound weight...

I started doing this years ago, 5 pound weight because it was what was handy at the time. It does work! When I saw Donna using a weight, I was surprised and let out a big grin!
Forum: Main
11-14-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,151
Posted By JackieQuilts

Bearisgray - you made me truly LOL. Great answer!...

Bearisgray - you made me truly LOL. Great answer! Some people don't deserve nice things.
Forum: Main
09-30-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,935
Posted By JackieQuilts

Arianna, I too am so sorry to hear of your...

Arianna, I too am so sorry to hear of your granddaughter. I have grandchildren and the grief would be so heavy.

To answer the original question, I love to sew and I love fabric. I learned to sew...
Forum: Main
06-24-2018, 01:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,246
Posted By JackieQuilts

I've had mine for 5 years with no problems and...

I've had mine for 5 years with no problems and use it solely for quilts plus I sew on the bindings by machine. I have only made 6 quilts, but I quilt them myself - sizes from king to twin - and no...
Forum: Main
01-19-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,107
Posted By JackieQuilts

I've had the Horizon 7700 - red plate, for three...

I've had the Horizon 7700 - red plate, for three years and have had no issues. I've probably just jinxed it! This was my first Janome, I have 2 Berninas. I love them all. I grew up wrestling with my...
Forum: Main
01-03-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,576
Posted By JackieQuilts

I spray starch the front and back, plus I iron...

I spray starch the front and back, plus I iron the batting. Then, I spray baste the three layers together. My last quilt was a kingsize and I straight line quilted on my machine, not one pucker.
Forum: Main
08-19-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,796
Posted By JackieQuilts

I bought some beautiful, high quality fat...

I bought some beautiful, high quality fat quarters that were not available anywhere else. I was looking for something out of the ordinary and found it. Also some queen sized batting which was a good...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-18-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,158
Posted By JackieQuilts

I have 6 of them, they are wonderful and the only...

I have 6 of them, they are wonderful and the only glasses I use. I take one to work everyday filled with iced tea. They have fared well in the dishwasher, top rack.
Forum: Pictures
05-06-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,983
Posted By JackieQuilts

Lucky mom! Love the colors and design. The white...

Lucky mom! Love the colors and design. The white makes a really beautiful contrast.
Forum: Main
04-12-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,309
Posted By JackieQuilts

I use the 505 spray basting and am working on a...

I use the 505 spray basting and am working on a queen sized quilt that I ironed the back before sandwiching the top. It made the backing and batting very smooth and wrinkle free and the top went on...
Forum: Main
04-09-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,238
Posted By JackieQuilts

Citrus county, i use the safety pin method to...

Citrus county, i use the safety pin method to line up the middles but you do have to be careful that the layers are straight. I am working on my first over-sized queen quilt and it is a bear. I did...
Forum: Main
03-16-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,615
Posted By JackieQuilts

Thanks to this thread which came at a good time,...

Thanks to this thread which came at a good time, I just ordered from Backside Fabrics. They had exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the recommendations!
Forum: Main
02-08-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,557
Posted By JackieQuilts

I've done diagonal piecing on borders, in fact my...

I've done diagonal piecing on borders, in fact my first quilt pattern called for diagonal piecing. The border was a print and you could not see the join at all.
Forum: Main
01-28-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,267
Posted By JackieQuilts

Thanks again everyone, now to decide!

Thanks again everyone, now to decide!
Forum: Main
01-27-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,267
Posted By JackieQuilts

Thanks everyone, this is for my granddaughter....

Thanks everyone, this is for my granddaughter. She will be spending part of spring break with me so I thought I'd better get busy. I've been looking mainly at Janome's but would not rule out any...
Forum: Main
01-27-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,267
Posted By JackieQuilts

For an 8 year old

who is interested in learning to sew, what basic and inexpensive sewing machine would you recommend? I want one with reverse stitch and zig zag and a light. Used is fine. Thank you!
Forum: Main
01-10-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,441
Posted By JackieQuilts

Thanks everyone. I too like letting the iron do...

Thanks everyone. I too like letting the iron do the work, I will have to look at your suggestions. I appreciate your feed back!
Forum: Main
01-10-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,441
Posted By JackieQuilts

Looking for a heavy iron

Hi Everyone. I've searched the archives and have read about steam irons, dry irons, and light weight irons, but I am looking for a heavy weight iron. I've had 4 Rowentas that all lasted about a year....
Forum: Main
12-26-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,274
Posted By JackieQuilts

Thanks Becca!

Thanks Becca!
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