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07-28-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,809
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I commend you for the kindness you show in making...

I commend you for the kindness you show in making quilts for juvenile cancer patients. Those children must really appreciate your version of a "long distance hug." As far as those atavistic,...
Forum: Main
07-01-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,759
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I always pre-wash all my fabric first in hot...

I always pre-wash all my fabric first in hot water with Retayne then in cold water with either regular Woolite or Woolite Dark. It fixes the colors and keeps them bright. I learned the hard way...
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06-23-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 14,760
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I often choose cute panels for baby quilts. I...

I often choose cute panels for baby quilts. I like to hand quilt them and take them with me when I fly or travel. I purchased an oval wooden frame that fits comfortably in my carry on bag. It's...
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05-18-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,318
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I don't know what type of machine you have. I...

I don't know what type of machine you have. I have a Brother Innovis 1500 D. For straight stitches, I set the tension on four but for embroidery I set it on 1.8. That seems to stop the bleed...
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05-13-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,330
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

Isn't it amazing how much stuff collects under...

Isn't it amazing how much stuff collects under those feed dogs and plate? I have a Brother Innovis 1500D. It's been a great machine for me since it sews beautifully and also does terrific machine...
Forum: Main
05-13-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,911
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I finally found a deep, dark black. It is True...

I finally found a deep, dark black. It is True Black by Michael Miller.
You can get it on the Hancock's of Paducah website. If you purchase a bolt, you get a great discount. Before I sew the...
Forum: Main
05-06-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 17,033
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I don't wear a large pair of scissors around my...

I don't wear a large pair of scissors around my neck, but 2 years ago my sister gave me a pair of Gingher snips. They are fantastic.
They fit into a little plastic holder and I wear that on a...
Forum: Main
05-05-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,699
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

Don't forget that trick I recently read on this...

Don't forget that trick I recently read on this board. If the hole is too small when your first try to thread the needle, turn the needle around. Sounds ricidulous, but It works! :lol:
Forum: Main
05-05-2011, 06:05 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 18,718
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

You've hit a wall, and that's pretty normal. Take...

You've hit a wall, and that's pretty normal. Take a few days,
put everything down and walk away from it. You need an attitude adjustment. Maybe just lose yourself in a good book or paint something,...
Forum: Main
05-02-2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,105
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

There's another pattern that starts with a...

There's another pattern that starts with a 15-inch block. You cut two parallel vertical lines then two parallel horizontal lines.... then you stack the pieces in different ways. It is called magic...
Forum: Main
05-02-2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 16,358
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I always used to machine sew the binding on the...

I always used to machine sew the binding on the front and then
flip it and hand sew the back, then my friend showed me the sew on the back, flip over and machine sew the front. If you're careful...
Forum: Main
05-01-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,026
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

It's a computerized machine and has tons of...

It's a computerized machine and has tons of programmed designs already in it. It also has tons of fancy stitches and many information pages you can access on the screen. It has a stitch counter...
Forum: Main
05-01-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,458
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

You can buy 16 oz. plastic bottles of it at an...

You can buy 16 oz. plastic bottles of it at an LQS - priced around
$6.95. You can also buy it online from JoAnn. Their bottles
are 4 oz. They were on sale last week 50% off. even so,...
Forum: Main
05-01-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,026
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

When I went out to buy my first embroidery...

When I went out to buy my first embroidery machine, I looked at the Bernina -because of the stitch regulator feature. It was a beautiful machine but way beyond my price range. My best friend had a...
Forum: Main
05-01-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,671
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

The largest king quilt I have ever quilted on the...

The largest king quilt I have ever quilted on the machine was 120" X 120" BUT I did it in three sections of 40" wide each. Even then
it hurt my neck and back. I have a Brother Innovis 2500...
Forum: Main
05-01-2011, 05:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,458
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

Hi: I prewash all my fabrics in hot water in...

Hi: I prewash all my fabrics in hot water in Retayne to make sure they remain color fast. I put all dark fabrics in a separate load
and I do throw in a Shout Color sheet in case excess dyes come...
Forum: Main
04-26-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 21,113
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

One thing I really like about this board is that...

One thing I really like about this board is that everyone is sooo encouraging to newbies and everyone, really. Sometimes I look at some of the color choices and know they would never be something...
Forum: Main
04-10-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,094
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I have several great nephews and friend's...

I have several great nephews and friend's grandchildren who love
Robots. I also look for embroidery (machine) patterns for them.
They are in short supply.
Forum: Main
04-10-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 13,269
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I give almost everything I make as gifts -( In 20...

I give almost everything I make as gifts -( In 20 years of quilting, I have one king and 2 lap quilts.) I have used several patterns multiple times - Yellow Brick Road, Disappearing 9-patch and...
Forum: Main
04-07-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

Hi: I noticed that Marshalls Dry Goods sells 200...

Hi: I noticed that Marshalls Dry Goods sells 200 count 100% cotton batiks 45 inches wide for $4.99 a yard and they have
3 pages worth of choices. Have any of you tried them? I normally buy my...
Forum: Main
04-07-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,723
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

About every 3 - 4 years I actually buy a hard...

About every 3 - 4 years I actually buy a hard cover of the book. I keep it in the trunk of my car in a fabric basket "catchall" in the trunk. Every time I take a road trip, I scope out the quilt...
Forum: Main
03-28-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,384
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I have a floor model that I use to read by in my...

I have a floor model that I use to read by in my favorite chair
and my sister gave me a table top that I use with my sewing machines & serger. I like them because it provides bright light that...
Forum: Main
03-28-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,405
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I use flannel for batting for what I call "wash...

I use flannel for batting for what I call "wash quilts." I make a quilt sandwich with top, one or two layers of flannel and backing.. (Flannel and backing should be about 4 -5 inches larger than the...
Forum: Main
03-25-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,233
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

Yes - they have a card with little squares all...

Yes - they have a card with little squares all around the outside in $1 $5 $10 and $20 increments. When you shop, they punch out
what you spent. When you have spent $200 the card is complete. On...
Forum: Main
03-19-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,810
Posted By quiltinNsmilin

I guess I should call this TIGHTWADS REIGN! If I...

I guess I should call this TIGHTWADS REIGN! If I like a fabric enough to buy it, I usually buy a minimum of 2 yards. It has to be pretty spectacular ( like when I'm at a quilt show) for me to pay...
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