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    Forum: Main
    05-19-2020, 03:05 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 11,275
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I had the same problem. Lots of tops completed...

    I had the same problem. Lots of tops completed but not very good at machine quilting and hand quilting became too difficult for me physically. I started putting the designs on paper and quilting...
    Forum: Main
    10-27-2019, 04:20 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,866
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I have made quilts for dorm rooms. My daughter's...

    I have made quilts for dorm rooms. My daughter's in 1991. Joann's fabric. It went to college for 4 years and has survived 24 years of marriage. They still snuggle under it while watching TV. My...
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2019, 05:22 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 4,106
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I use Bienfany 50 yd x 14 inch sketching and...

    I use Bienfany 50 yd x 14 inch sketching and tracing paper from Amazon; $12.18 per roll. Much cheaper.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-25-2019, 04:09 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 732
    Posted By Fastpedal

    For scrapbooking I used Photoshop for years. ...

    For scrapbooking I used Photoshop for years. When I needed to upgrade the cost was prohibitive. Now I use Adobe Photoshop Elements. It was in your price range years ago but not the program cost...
    Forum: Main
    02-26-2019, 06:25 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,105
    Posted By Fastpedal

    Thanks for all your suggestions. I have cleaned...

    Thanks for all your suggestions. I have cleaned out the bobbin area and looked for threads, broken parts, etc. My husband took the covers off to expose the inner workings and could find nothing out...
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2019, 04:23 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,105
    Posted By Fastpedal

    E6 Error on Artistic 18 SD

    Has anyone had an E6 error on this machine and what does it mean. My local Janome dealer doesn't know what it means and has not been able to contact the company. Something is binding but we cannot...
    Forum: Main
    01-12-2019, 07:54 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 6,749
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I have made this pattern twice. The block is...

    I have made this pattern twice. The block is called by several names but I know it as English wedding ring. It consist of blocks made with half-square triangles. One quilt is a pattern called...
    Forum: Mission: Organization
    01-05-2019, 07:30 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 5,154
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I have a pantry cabinet in my kitchen without...

    I have a pantry cabinet in my kitchen without pull-out shelves. I use low sided plastic tubs the depth of the shelves to store my food items in. I can then just pull out the tub, see what is in the...
    Forum: Main
    12-19-2018, 05:03 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 6,734
    Posted By Fastpedal

    When I do straight line sewing, either with my...

    When I do straight line sewing, either with my regular or walking foot, I use a piece of computer paper (8.5x11 or 8.5x14). I cut the width strip I need and sew along the edge. After the first line...
    Forum: Main
    10-31-2018, 03:58 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 3,533
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I had this problem with my Artistic 18 sit-down. ...

    I had this problem with my Artistic 18 sit-down. Very frustrating. I also tried smoothing the notch with sandpaper. That helped some but still the problem happened. I put on the white spool disc...
    Forum: Main
    10-21-2018, 07:41 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 4,662
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I made this signature quilt for my daughter's...

    I made this signature quilt for my daughter's wedding 23 years ago. I had only the blocks at the reception. I had a young girl at the table telling people how to sign but people wanted to write a...
    Forum: Main
    08-10-2018, 03:31 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,708
    Posted By Fastpedal

    Whenever I quilt straight lines with my walking...

    Whenever I quilt straight lines with my walking foot going from point A to point B across a block I use heavy paper (computer paper). I cut a strip about two inches wide and place the paper from...
    Forum: Main
    07-31-2018, 05:31 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,662
    Posted By Fastpedal

    First I would iron all my blocks and make sure...

    First I would iron all my blocks and make sure that they are laying flat with no tucks. Then measure all of your blocks. Choose the block size that you have the most of. Then work with the other...
    Forum: Main
    07-07-2018, 06:14 PM
    Replies: 73
    Views: 10,808
    Posted By Fastpedal

    This is for Bonnie She asked about the...

    This is for Bonnie

    She asked about the pattern for the black, white and gray quilt.

    The pattern is called a bordered nine patch. It is made using a jelly roll and yardage. It goes very fast....
    Forum: Main
    07-07-2018, 05:22 AM
    Replies: 73
    Views: 10,808
    Posted By Fastpedal

    Sorry the pictures are sideways. I don't know...

    Sorry the pictures are sideways. I don't know how to fix them.
    Forum: Main
    07-07-2018, 05:21 AM
    Replies: 73
    Views: 10,808
    Posted By Fastpedal

    Buyer's remorse; No. I purchased an Artistic18...

    Buyer's remorse; No. I purchased an Artistic18 sit-down. I have no room I am willing to dedicate to a long arm.

    I do my free motion quilting using Golden Thread paper. I love the extra space I...
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2018, 06:38 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,121
    Posted By Fastpedal

    This is the quilt I made last year in my...

    This is the quilt I made last year in my Grandson's college colors It is called Argyle. I cannot remember where I got the pattern. Sorry I don't have a better picture but you get the idea. It...
    Forum: Main
    04-17-2018, 04:03 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 5,449
    Posted By Fastpedal

    Yes you can. I cannot FMQ a design. Sooooo. I...

    Yes you can. I cannot FMQ a design. Sooooo. I find a quilting design or pantograph that I want for the piece.. I do this for table runners, bed runners and quilts where I want to do individual...
    Forum: Main
    04-03-2018, 04:15 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,719
    Posted By Fastpedal

    When I use flannel for a backing I wash and dry...

    When I use flannel for a backing I wash and dry it several times. I sew one-half inch seams and sew them twice. I would not use flannel in a quilt-as-you-go quilt. Too many small seams and many...
    Forum: Main
    03-31-2018, 06:22 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 7,462
    Posted By Fastpedal

    Enjoy your new machine. I have an Artistic and...

    Enjoy your new machine. I have an Artistic and just love it. Can not wait to finish a top so I can get to the quilting. No longer any tops sitting around are not quilted.
    Forum: Main
    03-31-2018, 06:15 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 7,610
    Posted By Fastpedal

    When birthing anything closed I stitch first on...

    When birthing anything closed I stitch first on the backing and front on the seam to be left open. Then I sew around the edges leaving the previous stitching open. After I have turned the item...
    Forum: Main
    02-21-2018, 07:00 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,134
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I watched the HST Around the World Video. She...

    I watched the HST Around the World Video. She said using her method with a 10 inch square the HST blocks are 6.5.
    Forum: Main
    02-19-2018, 06:48 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 5,592
    Posted By Fastpedal

    I have had this problem on my Artistic 18...

    I have had this problem on my Artistic 18 sit-down machine. I finally put the cap (the caps come with all the machines) over the top of the spool and solved the problem. I did what you did at...
    Forum: Main
    02-19-2018, 06:06 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 5,651
    Posted By Fastpedal

    Beautiful Quilt. I would use green thread and...

    Beautiful Quilt. I would use green thread and follow the direction of the green/black fabric.
    Forum: Main
    01-28-2018, 04:09 AM
    Replies: 89
    Views: 7,944
    Posted By Fastpedal

    For several years I hand quilted my quilts. ...

    For several years I hand quilted my quilts. However, it took so long and I also loved to piece. So I had a backlog of quilt tops.

    I am not very good at FMQing. But, I figured out how to mark a...
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