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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-24-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By DrosieD

On an upright pin it should come off counter...

On an upright pin it should come off counter clockwise. On a horizontal pin it should come off the top.
Forum: Main
08-24-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,787
Posted By DrosieD

Use as heavy of batting as you can find. Quilt...

Use as heavy of batting as you can find. Quilt the heck out of it. It he vas beenn my experience that tightly quilted quilts are very heavy.
Forum: Main
08-13-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By DrosieD

If you do this remember your iron will and must...

If you do this remember your iron will and must be your best friend. I tried it once in a class. I was unsuccessful because one person in the class hogged the iron. She was successful.
Forum: Main
08-13-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By DrosieD

I'd say I did look at it the other day when I got...

I'd say I did look at it the other day when I got the email. I pondered then decided no. Not because of the amount, but simply doubted I'd ever use that much in the rest of my lifetime. I do have...
Forum: Pictures
08-13-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,264
Posted By DrosieD

Looks great. Good job.

Looks great. Good job.
Forum: Pictures
07-17-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,060
Posted By DrosieD

I love my dog also. I certainly like the quilt...

I love my dog also. I certainly like the quilt for your son. For some reason quilters seem to trend toward cats. Why? My dog doesn't claw at my fabric, swipe at my machine, get fur all over my...
Forum: Main
07-17-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,520
Posted By DrosieD

I have a Cutie frame and Q'nique 15" Pro with...

I have a Cutie frame and Q'nique 15" Pro with stitch regulator as well as robotics. I thought long and hard about the Cutie vs the Grace firm that is only a few inches longer. I have space...
Forum: Main
03-12-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,441
Posted By DrosieD

A Cutie frame will only accommodate up to a 19"...

A Cutie frame will only accommodate up to a 19" or smaller. The Qnique is no longer being made. I have a table from Home Depot that can raise or lower (crank). I'm using my Cutie right now with my...
Forum: Main
03-12-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,135
Posted By DrosieD

The only quilt shows on PBS Nevada are Fons and...

The only quilt shows on PBS Nevada are Fons and Porter and Sewing with Nancy. It seems lately they are very sporatic with showings. Never have seen QIAD in the 10 years we've lived here.
Forum: Main
03-05-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,185
Posted By DrosieD

Your King Size

So many replies that are so repetitious. A standard king-size mattress top measures 80"x80'. A cal king measures 76"x84". Have the person decide the amount of overhang on each side of the...
Forum: Main
01-31-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,304
Posted By DrosieD

Ineedfabric.com carries 108" as well as MSQ.

Ineedfabric.com carries 108" as well as MSQ.
Forum: Main
01-31-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 972
Posted By DrosieD

I've gotten old ink spots off my uniform pockets...

I've gotten old ink spots off my uniform pockets when I was working (nurse). Alcohol works great, but it takes a lot of alcohol and rubbing to get it off.
Forum: Tutorials
01-31-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 63,853
Posted By DrosieD

Thanks for the great tutorial. Instead of...

Thanks for the great tutorial. Instead of pinning the last step, use a thin line of glue to the folded seam. Press in place to set the glue then stitch. If you stitch both sides of your sashing I...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
01-22-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,474
Posted By DrosieD

I've been using the double sided Match Box car...

I've been using the double sided Match Box car storage containers. The least expensive place I've found I've found is a place that does online orders in San Diego
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
01-22-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,626
Posted By DrosieD

Since it's in Las Vegas where I live only about...

Since it's in Las Vegas where I live only about 10 minutes from stadium, I'm taking my husband. He needs to get out. I told him he has to wear a mask though. He gave in.
Forum: Main
01-22-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,902
Posted By DrosieD

Try the pool noodle method. There's numerous...

Try the pool noodle method. There's numerous YouTube videos. Use 505 in small quantities on the batting only.
Forum: Main
01-14-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,289
Posted By DrosieD

I did a DWR as one of my first quilts. I used...

I did a DWR as one of my first quilts. I used the John Flynn method and his templates with no problems. Went together very easily. Instructions easy to understand.
Forum: Main
12-29-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,227
Posted By DrosieD

Thank you for posting the Facebook page. The...

Thank you for posting the Facebook page. The visual was fantastic and easy to understand. Now I know how to do it.
Forum: Main
11-16-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,550
Posted By DrosieD

Rear view mirror

It’s used for ruler work so you can check positions and stitching behind the machine.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-17-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,165
Posted By DrosieD

Vacuum cleaners

I have one of the first Animal cordless. It does a fair job on bare floors but I can only get about 30 minutes of use out of a charge before it's time to charge again. I usually want to vacuum a full...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-15-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,050
Posted By DrosieD

Comfortable Shoes for Travel

Dito on the Allegrias. I often don't know I'm wearing anything when I slip into Allegrias.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-02-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,050
Posted By DrosieD

Comfortable shoes

If I were to recommend a comfortable athletic shoe it would have to be Vionic. If I were to recommend a dressier comfortable one it would be Alegria. Alegria has sandals, dressier shoes as well as...
Forum: Main
09-17-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,727
Posted By DrosieD

Don't plan on finding a new motherboard for a...

Don't plan on finding a new motherboard for a 7550. Those machines are too old to have any luck finding one. I had a 7570 and sold it to someone on eBay. Turned out she lived close enough to me we...
Forum: Main
07-22-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,388
Posted By DrosieD

The price you listed is for a lower end Pfaff....

The price you listed is for a lower end Pfaff. Don’t do it. Some of their lower end machines don’t have IDT. Consult a Pfaff dealership. I was a Pfaff hard core, but Pfaff isn’t what it used to be....
Forum: Main
05-21-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,352
Posted By DrosieD

Are you trying to free motion around your...

Are you trying to free motion around your applique? Are you lowering your feed dogs? No matter what method you're using I would suggest free motion with an 80/12 or 90/14 top stitch needle. They...
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