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    Forum: Main
    03-13-2026, 04:35 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,155
    Posted By GregB

    Pillowcases

    I have made hundreds of the cases using the burrito method. I haven't heard one complaint yet. If the person getting the case doesn't see it all will be right in their world too.
    Forum: Main
    03-13-2026, 04:31 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 1,664
    Posted By GregB

    Quiltneeds too much fabric?

    Maybe she was just in a sour mood. Could not think of anything nice to say. Some people all they want to do is rain on your parade.. My mom was that way, she never could give you a complement. It's...
    Forum: Main
    03-05-2026, 03:46 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 998
    Posted By GregB

    What to do with this fabric

    You could make cup sleeves. Since it's a coffee theme fabric, and people can use them multiple times.
    Forum: Main
    02-05-2026, 07:54 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 3,556
    Posted By GregB

    I am suffering from new quilt related disease

    Your problem sounds like it's similar to people who suffer from rescue fabric from a quilt shop. I found an embroidery design that address this issue. It's from Embroidery Designs.com. I made it and...
    Forum: Main
    02-01-2026, 06:24 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,104
    Posted By GregB

    Voltage fluction issue? - Pfaff1475CD

    What you need is a voltage regulator. First you will need to know how many watts your machine needs. It may be written near the model number. Or its watts= voltage X amperage. The regulators are...
    Forum: Main
    02-01-2026, 05:52 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,147
    Posted By GregB

    They don't want your Stuff?

    I read all the post to this question. I see you are from Iowa. In most states now they have a group that records the history of quilts and their makers. Even if she was not famous, they record what...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2026, 02:27 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 5,168
    Posted By GregB

    When you donate quilts, what do you perfer anonymous or not?

    When I see quilts from the late 1800's and 1900's it's always nice to see the person's name on that quilt. You never know maybe your quilt, could in up in a museum someday. I am sure the person who...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2026, 02:21 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,659
    Posted By GregB

    Durabiiity and Cutting Mats

    I have been using a Fiskars mat for 5 years now. The label warns not to expose to sun light or heart. Also do not use excessive force on it either. I also rotate the mat, and use the flip side once...
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2025, 04:01 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,605
    Posted By GregB

    Quilting on a Designated home machine

    I will sometimes use those printed sheets that come on a roll. Then I also use a stencil or mark a roll of painters paper. If you are going to go across and make diamonds, using blue painters tape 1"...
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2025, 03:50 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 11,698
    Posted By GregB

    Anyone remember House of Fabrics

    There still is a Ben Franklin store up in Juneau,Alaska. I do remember going into a House of Fabrics in Bend,Oregon. My aunt worked there. We also had a place called Daisy Kingdom here in downtown...
    Forum: Main
    07-29-2025, 01:53 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,942
    Posted By GregB

    Checking Fabric Orders

    Not only fabric orders are getting cut wrong. I had ordered two panels from 2 different on line fabric stores. They could not even cut them on the lines showing them where to cut. It was a half an...
    Forum: Main
    07-19-2025, 09:04 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,209
    Posted By GregB

    Bicentennial Quilt

    The publishing company, Oxmoor House put out a series of books called Great American Quilts. When I did a search of them under Bicentennial quilts. all sorts of information came up about quilts made...
    Forum: Main
    07-19-2025, 08:48 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,538
    Posted By GregB

    How do I enlarge a pattern?

    If I can I use my printer. It has a tab where I can enlarge anything up to the 8 1/2 by 11 inches. I have even split it in half , then reconstruct it back together with tape. I also put marks on the...
    Forum: Main
    05-28-2025, 10:14 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,409
    Posted By GregB

    way too many strips

    Didn't you know that when put into a container, the strips will bred and form lots more strips. That's why they must be used right away or given away. Enjoy your day.
    Forum: Main
    05-18-2025, 01:38 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,156
    Posted By GregB

    Limited fabric for boys

    Having just returned to the lower 48 states. I saw fabric in the fabric shops up in Alaska that would fit that request. All sorts of animals to dog sleds. So just google fabric shops in Alaska, maybe...
    Forum: Main
    03-05-2025, 09:13 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 3,656
    Posted By GregB

    Uneven cutting on new fabric

    I purchased from two different on line retailers a yard of fabric each. When I went to start cutting. I found the edges to be a 1/4 to 3/8 of inch off, top to bottom. Each piece was cut not straight....
    Forum: Main
    02-21-2025, 10:45 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 1,452
    Posted By GregB

    Have you seen the pressing template by Erica...

    Have you seen the pressing template by Erica Plank? She also has a web site called Unseen hands, and Facebook page. She has ideas about how to make a cathedeal window quilt faster and easier.
    Forum: Main
    02-04-2025, 02:37 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 11,979
    Posted By GregB

    What would you do with this?

    I saw something like that in Annie's on line catalog. It showed some quilts using that fabric. Or try who ever manufactured the fabric for ideas too
    Forum: Main
    02-04-2025, 02:29 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,009
    Posted By GregB

    Any Ideas on a lap quilt?

    Here is a pattern I made for the lady down our street who was going through cancer treatments. It's lap quilt. It appeared in Quilt maker magazine and also Quilting Daily. The name is Rudeneja.The...
    12-17-2024, 02:21 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 6,674
    Posted By GregB

    nothing like a little bit of sunshine in the...

    nothing like a little bit of sunshine in the middle of our fall/winter
    Forum: Main
    11-29-2024, 08:51 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,504
    Posted By GregB

    One with cats.

    One with cats.
    Forum: Main
    11-12-2024, 09:49 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,935
    Posted By GregB

    Connecting Threads

    I just did order from them last month. No problems with the order. If you are also a member of AQS, I just found out you maybe get a 10% discount. I found that out too late for this order. I also use...
    Forum: Main
    10-24-2024, 02:43 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 8,665
    Posted By GregB

    I found a nice Janome at a dealer that had been...

    I found a nice Janome at a dealer that had been traded in. 3060 has a table that comes with it. It's lightweight so its perfect for travel to classes.
    Forum: Main
    07-13-2024, 04:12 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,458
    Posted By GregB

    Need Help

    I found a blog that it on it. It's called quiltloveblog.com. Hope this helps.
    Forum: Main
    06-27-2024, 06:58 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,480
    Posted By GregB

    Why?

    I mostly make quilts for people who are going through cancer treatments. So they can be washed, and used as need to warm and comfort that person. Also have made quilts for Beyond Borders. Thinking...
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