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    Search: Posts Made By: quiltinNsmilin
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    Forum: Main
    07-28-2011, 03:09 PM
    Replies: 112
    Views: 10,102
    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: 8,830
    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...
    Forum: Main
    06-23-2011, 11:47 AM
    Replies: 90
    Views: 15,005
    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...
    Forum: Main
    05-18-2011, 11:56 AM
    Replies: 85
    Views: 8,517
    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...
    Forum: Main
    05-13-2011, 03:41 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 8,520
    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: 5,020
    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: 17,688
    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: 8,001
    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: 19,198
    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: 10,253
    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: 16,925
    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: 14,518
    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: 6,570
    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: 14,518
    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: 5,791
    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: 6,570
    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: 21,522
    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: 7,308
    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: 13,846
    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: 1,170
    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: 8,028
    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: 10,710
    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: 6,558
    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: 6,440
    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: 15,342
    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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