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Forum: Main
09-30-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 55,810
Posted By Mary Bird

No problems or just not using the Artistic 18...

No problems or just not using the Artistic 18 since July? I just got mine; not quite set up yet. Does anyone have Artistic 18 with Majestic frame and QBOT? I'm awaiting the x & y axis, wiring...
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
02-24-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By Mary Bird

Be sure to take the free shuttle to sites around...

Be sure to take the free shuttle to sites around town...the quilts on display at other venues are also marvelous! Good show, do-able in a day.
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
01-12-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,275
Posted By Mary Bird

Marvy Retreat in Danville IL

I 'host' a retreat at Threads of Time every month, for about a week! We call it 'Quirky Quilters', 'cause we just love to spend time together sewing and eating (sometimes we sleep in the...
Forum: Main
12-22-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,673
Posted By Mary Bird

You might want to contact the owners of Threads...

You might want to contact the owners of Threads of Time in Danville IL (Bill and Missi Gouty 217/431-9202) after the holidays. They are running the best fabric shop I have ever been in (and I've...
Forum: Main
12-22-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,763
Posted By Mary Bird

You know, if you quit buying 80% of your fabrics...

You know, if you quit buying 80% of your fabrics from your local quilt shop, they're going to go out of business. You have to make the decision if you'll miss them or not. I, for one, shop at a LQS...
Forum: Main
11-06-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 58,371
Posted By Mary Bird

Okay, ladies, time to pull up your big girl pants...

Okay, ladies, time to pull up your big girl pants and get on with quilting! Please stop complaining about the new format. I come here to learn, have fun, not listen to rants. Yes, it's new, it's...
Forum: Main
10-14-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,993
Posted By Mary Bird

Just finished my dog's 'Vacation Quilt'. I've...

Just finished my dog's 'Vacation Quilt'. I've not only made quilts specifically for my wonderful Akita, but once made one for my MIL, but it was too nice for her, so I gave it to my dog and made...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-14-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,893
Posted By Mary Bird

Just ordered the 'Sylvia's Bridal Quilt' book...

Just ordered the 'Sylvia's Bridal Quilt' book from LQS. Can't wait to pick it up next week and get started. The books stand alone, but if you read them in order, it's easier to follow characters &...
Forum: Main
10-14-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,614
Posted By Mary Bird

Try black; it would be striking.

Try black; it would be striking.
Forum: Main
10-14-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 16,197
Posted By Mary Bird

I had a Husqvarna Viking with pivot lift. It was...

I had a Husqvarna Viking with pivot lift. It was wonderful! However, I prefer the stitch accuracy of Janome, so was willing to forego the pivot for perfection. The knee lift on the Janome does...
Forum: Main
10-13-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 14,643
Posted By Mary Bird

I use this "Picasso" saying as my signature...

I use this "Picasso" saying as my signature line!
Forum: Main
10-07-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,145
Posted By Mary Bird

You know you can't walk to this store - how would...

You know you can't walk to this store - how would you get all the fabric home? Take your car, girlfriend!
Forum: Main
09-18-2011, 03:03 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,789
Posted By Mary Bird

Use Marti Michell templates - no squaring up...

Use Marti Michell templates - no squaring up needed! Engineered corners fit perfectly and 1/4" seam allowances are easy peasy.
Forum: Main
09-13-2011, 04:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,912
Posted By Mary Bird

I've used the Fun & Done method for a king size...

I've used the Fun & Done method for a king size quilt. It certainly makes it easy to quilt and it's quite fast, too.
Forum: Main
09-13-2011, 04:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,148
Posted By Mary Bird

It's a pattern called 'Basket Lattice'.

It's a pattern called 'Basket Lattice'.
Forum: Main
09-07-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 18,448
Posted By Mary Bird

Finally, after clicking on just about everything...

Finally, after clicking on just about everything at that site, I got to see the quilt! Looks like a pregnant log cabin to me.
Forum: Main
09-07-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 18,448
Posted By Mary Bird

When I clicked on the link, it came up in...

When I clicked on the link, it came up in 'Russian'(?)
Forum: Main
09-03-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,468
Posted By Mary Bird

Judy Martin has a marvy wedding ring quilt...

Judy Martin has a marvy wedding ring quilt pattern called "Monet's Wedding Ring". No curved piecing! I made it with stark white background and bright batiks in the rings. Black, white and red...
Forum: Main
09-02-2011, 05:53 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,282
Posted By Mary Bird

And, there are lots of classes available to take...

And, there are lots of classes available to take you to the next level! I take as many as I can because each teacher has a different set of 'tips' to help you along the path - learn from them all!
Forum: Main
09-01-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,397
Posted By Mary Bird

Aurifil. My machine is a thread snob. She...

Aurifil. My machine is a thread snob. She (Janome 7700 Horizon) loves Aurifil, but acts up with other threads.
Forum: Main
09-01-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,683
Posted By Mary Bird

You control your 1/4" seam. I use the 1/4" foot,...

You control your 1/4" seam. I use the 1/4" foot, but move the needle to the correct position to obtain a 'scant 1/4" seam allowance'. My machine (Janome 7700 Horizon) has a memory feature that...
Forum: Main
08-29-2011, 05:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,935
Posted By Mary Bird

Seems as if many are unwilling to pay the price...

Seems as if many are unwilling to pay the price for Aurifil thread. Here's the nitty gritty: the price per yard for Aurifil is close to the price for Coats & Clarks! If my machine likes Aurifil...
Forum: Main
08-28-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,932
Posted By Mary Bird

The person requesting this quilt has seen it made...

The person requesting this quilt has seen it made up by the fabric rep. This person sews and owns the LQS. So, I know it's do-able, just not sure how to do it. I'm thinking wider than 1/4" binding...
Forum: Main
08-28-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,932
Posted By Mary Bird

Thanks for the good advice. Hope to tackle this...

Thanks for the good advice. Hope to tackle this in the next few days...keep your fingers crossed!
Forum: Main
08-28-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,932
Posted By Mary Bird

Hmmm...hadn't thought about rounding the corners....

Hmmm...hadn't thought about rounding the corners. I'll still hope someone with experience doing this will respond!
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