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Forum: Main
09-18-2023, 03:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,706
Posted By jjs56

“Unwinding” a bobbin

Am I the only one who just figured this out? You know when you muck up winding a bobbin or you just need to remove the thread on there? I could never figure out an easy way to do that without the...
Forum: Main
09-14-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By jjs56

Thank you all for the kind words and a special...

Thank you all for the kind words and a special thanks for the tips! Gives me things to think about!
Forum: Main
09-14-2023, 04:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By jjs56

Quilting FPP

I'd like to hear how you quilt your FPP projects. Do you stitch in the ditch or do an allover pattern or both? I'm including pictures of the two projects that need quilting. Thank you.

Edit to...
Forum: Links and Resources
07-25-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,522
Posted By jjs56

Racine, WI JoAnns's

Anyone near or visiting Southeast Wisconsin-- The JoAnn's on Durand Ave. is having a closing sale as the store is moving to Regency Mall. I just happened to go past there today. Most stuff is only...
Forum: Pictures
07-25-2016, 03:22 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 23,614
Posted By jjs56

WOW! Beautiful quilt and very generous of you.

WOW! Beautiful quilt and very generous of you.
Forum: Pictures
07-25-2016, 03:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,897
Posted By jjs56

Very pretty, classic and subtle. My favorite...

Very pretty, classic and subtle. My favorite quilt patterns are the classics like your Irish Chain and that cream fabric does look very rich.
Forum: Pictures
07-25-2016, 03:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,897
Posted By jjs56

Very pretty, soft and understated. My favorite...

Very pretty, soft and understated. My favorite patterns are the classics like you Irish Chain and that cream fabric does look very rich.
Forum: Main
07-24-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,239
Posted By jjs56

I know. It's very annoying because when I take it...

I know. It's very annoying because when I take it in they always say it'll be 2 weeks and then I have to keep calling and calling. Very poor customer service.
Thanks bnimom and maniac. I'll go try...
Forum: Main
07-24-2016, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,239
Posted By jjs56

Janome Skyline S3/S5

Is anyone familiar with these machines and can give an opinion? I've read online reviews and they seem to be good machines. I have an embroidery machine and a longarm, so I'll be using it for piecing...
Forum: Main
07-24-2016, 02:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,506
Posted By jjs56

https://www.connectingthreads.com/tutorials/Inspir...

https://www.connectingthreads.com/tutorials/Inspiration-Log_Cabin_layouts__D68.html
Here's a link to some log cabin settings. I agree that you'll be pleased with the result once you change the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-21-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,062
Posted By jjs56

Another book on this topic is "We Band of...

Another book on this topic is "We Band of Angels."
Forum: Pictures
07-21-2016, 06:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,166
Posted By jjs56

Long ago I got in the habit of putting a pin in...

Long ago I got in the habit of putting a pin in the top left of each top left block. It still helps me keep track. (Left a pin in a quilt I made for my son. He was scratched by it one night, but he's...
Forum: Main
07-21-2016, 06:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,720
Posted By jjs56

I agree with this 100%. Only a vet can understand...

I agree with this 100%. Only a vet can understand how personal the experience is , especially combat.
Forum: Main
07-20-2016, 03:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,720
Posted By jjs56

I'm also a veteran and I agree with this. Don't...

I'm also a veteran and I agree with this. Don't include the actual medals and ribbons, but you could easily make fabric copies of the ribbons. I wouldn't cut up the uniforms without the permission of...
Forum: Main
07-18-2016, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By jjs56

JJ Stitches in Sun Prairie, about 25 minutes from...

JJ Stitches in Sun Prairie, about 25 minutes from Madison. Nancy Zieman from "Nancy's Notions" and "Sewing With Nancy" fame, her shop is about 45 minutes from Madison in Beaver Dam.
Forum: Pictures
07-17-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,576
Posted By jjs56

It's hand quilted -- my younger days!

It's hand quilted -- my younger days!
Forum: Pictures
07-17-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,576
Posted By jjs56

Avatar

Someone asked for a larger picture of my avatar. I couldn't figure out how to PM it, so here it is. It's from an old issue of McCall's Vintage Quilts Magazine.
Forum: Main
07-17-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,156
Posted By jjs56

I only ever use cotton batting. It hand quilts...

I only ever use cotton batting. It hand quilts beautifully.
Forum: Main
07-17-2016, 04:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,679
Posted By jjs56

That looks good, but it's hard to tell by a...

That looks good, but it's hard to tell by a picture. Have you looked at videos of handquilting to see how the needle should be rocked up and down? If you can't do that rocking motion, it's too tight....
Forum: Main
07-17-2016, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,679
Posted By jjs56

You say the hoop is sandwiched securely, but...

You say the hoop is sandwiched securely, but maybe it's too secure. You don't want it drum tight. There has to be some give in order to do the rocking motion to get more than one stitch. Having it...
Forum: Pictures
07-15-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,953
Posted By jjs56

Nice job! It's in my to-do pile! (My dog would be...

Nice job! It's in my to-do pile! (My dog would be ON the quilt. Unless, of course, I was taking a picture of the rug. Then she'd be on the rug.)
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,900
Posted By jjs56

Yes, no problems.

Yes, no problems.
Forum: Main
07-14-2016, 03:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,605
Posted By jjs56

Use the quilt and enjoy it! Some of my favorite...

Use the quilt and enjoy it! Some of my favorite quilts are the ones that didn't turn out just like I wanted. I now use them as everyday quilts and they're washed once a week and are now the softest,...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-13-2016, 04:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,447
Posted By jjs56

I replied to one of these once and told them that...

I replied to one of these once and told them that I was seldom home so would they please send the check to my office and that's where they could pick up the item. I told them I worked for the IRS...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-13-2016, 03:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,447
Posted By jjs56

I've sold on CL. If the item is small, I meet at...

I've sold on CL. If the item is small, I meet at a public place in broad daylight. I also sold my Grace Frame with Brother 1600 and the couple came to the house. I checked them out on our State's...
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