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12-06-2022, 04:27 AM
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Posted By Joe

Need advice

What board do I use to ask for advice? It's been a while since I been on here, looking through the boards there does not seem to be one for general quilting discussion and advice.
Forum: Main
02-24-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By Joe

By slider thing I assume you mean like a Teflon...

By slider thing I assume you mean like a Teflon sheet or something similar? I have not done that but everything seems to be moving smoothly this far. Here's my new set up just for quilting I have a...
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02-24-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By Joe

I feel like I would have a hard time following...

I feel like I would have a hard time following drawn lines, but I may try it just to see. Here's a bit I've tried it is very rough but better than the first piece (which was just a bunch of circles...
Forum: Main
02-23-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By Joe

Thanks! Do you need to worry about a set stitch...

Thanks! Do you need to worry about a set stitch at the beginning or end? I guess just tie it off with a hand stitch?
Forum: Main
02-23-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By Joe

I usually use Coats and Clark cotton thread for...

I usually use Coats and Clark cotton thread for all my quilts, do you think this will be fine for FMQ?
Forum: Main
02-23-2019, 04:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By Joe

Thanks for all the tips everybody!

Thanks for all the tips everybody!
Forum: Main
02-23-2019, 04:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By Joe

That's a good idea I was going to just use some...

That's a good idea I was going to just use some throw away sandwiches but maybe I'll make potholders or something.
Forum: Main
02-22-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By Joe

FMQ tips needed

Just got a feed dog cover and a FMQ presser foot and am going to start experimenting with FMQ and am looking for some tips, links, tutorials etc that have helped you. I assume presser foot pressure...
Forum: Main
02-21-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,009
Posted By Joe

I used to vary width based on the project but now...

I used to vary width based on the project but now I cut them all 2.5"
Forum: Main
02-21-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,589
Posted By Joe

Looking good Doug! I think I have that same...

Looking good Doug! I think I have that same cabinet but I took out the older machine and put in a singer 457 Stylist. Actually haven't used it since I put it in there but very excited to. Also...
Forum: Main
01-30-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,721
Posted By Joe

Funny I only used the term molar method because I...

Funny I only used the term molar method because I thought everyone would know what I meant lol. That was the method I used when I first started quilting now I use this method. You don't need a square...
Forum: Pictures
01-30-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,411
Posted By Joe

I believe it makes it easier to match the seams...

I believe it makes it easier to match the seams when you cut them in half first, but I only did it the way they showed. It's not that bad dealing with the bias, the pattern is so quick that the...
Forum: Main
01-30-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,721
Posted By Joe

This is what I call the molar method I learned it...

This is what I call the molar method I learned it from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting which was my first quilting book. Sounds like bias takes longer but is more durable, so I'll probably use...
Forum: Main
01-30-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,721
Posted By Joe

This right here is the molar method, I'll try to...

This right here is the molar method, I'll try to find a tutorial on it but it's probably the same method you all use for bias binding just under a different name
Forum: Main
01-29-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,721
Posted By Joe

Binding question

I usually use bias binding that I make using the molar method. But the other day I needed a quicker binding and just used 2.5" straight grain strips. Which do you use and why? The straight grain...
Forum: Main
01-28-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,589
Posted By Joe

Definitely a nice lap quilt or nap quilt would be...

Definitely a nice lap quilt or nap quilt would be good for the first one... It's harder than it looks lol. I taught myself with books and this forum but often wish I had signed up for a class or two....
Forum: Pictures
01-28-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,411
Posted By Joe

Appliqué scares me lol. 18 pieces is a very solid...

Appliqué scares me lol. 18 pieces is a very solid day!
Forum: Pictures
01-28-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,411
Posted By Joe

Yeah it is a very simple block but looks so...

Yeah it is a very simple block but looks so impressive, I love it the strips are leftover from the queen top I made for our bed.
Forum: Pictures
01-28-2019, 06:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,411
Posted By Joe

Thanks all, she loves the quilt so that's good....

Thanks all, she loves the quilt so that's good. But I'm exhausted today so lesson learned tell my wife to plan ahead next time lol.
Forum: Pictures
01-27-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,411
Posted By Joe

I've seen it with two different names, this is...

I've seen it with two different names, this is one of them. https://youtu.be/9J_-5IOVs2g
Forum: Pictures
01-27-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,411
Posted By Joe

My Sunday Project

My wife asked me at 9am if I could make a lap quilt for her friend's birthday. Me being the sucker that I am said sure. 11 hrs later and here it is :)
Forum: Main
01-20-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,715
Posted By Joe

I've decided on this one, thanks everyone for the...

I've decided on this one, thanks everyone for the ideas. It's going to be a long project as I'm just doing it in between projects but I'll post when I have progress to report :)
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,220
Posted By Joe

That was really kind of you, such a sad thing.

That was really kind of you, such a sad thing.
Forum: Main
01-11-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,715
Posted By Joe

That one looks tough, haha but very cool! Thanks!

That one looks tough, haha but very cool! Thanks!
Forum: Main
01-11-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,715
Posted By Joe

This one is great!

This one is great!
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