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Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
Posted By MeadowMist

Thank you for your answers! I haven't purchased...

Thank you for your answers! I haven't purchased the pattern yet so I can't figure out by counting the # of pieces needed for each block. Here's a link to the pattern.
...
Forum: Main
04-23-2024, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
Posted By MeadowMist

Math calculations when downsizing a quilt pattern

I see a pattern for a quilt measuring 84 x84” that I want to make - it’s 7 blocks by 7 blocks for a total of 49 blocks, each block being 12”x12”

I want to make it smaller - 60”x60”, 5 blocks by 5...
Forum: Main
02-03-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,579
Posted By MeadowMist

Prewashing jelly rolls

I prewash my fabric to shrink before working on it, as well as to get out some of the dye. For this reason I usually buy yardage and fat quarters and occassionally layer cakes. I know that fabric...
Forum: Main
01-24-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,880
Posted By MeadowMist

I've been quilting for 10+ years and that 1/4" is...

I've been quilting for 10+ years and that 1/4" is one of my biggest problems. I always overcut - I have to, if I don't many of my blocks will be under size (and many will be oversize). I also...
Forum: Main
12-08-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,500
Posted By MeadowMist

I didn't even notice that. 😁 Yes, I meant to...

I didn't even notice that. 😁 Yes, I meant to write thread!!!!
Forum: Main
12-07-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,500
Posted By MeadowMist

monofilament threat

I'm making some small Christmas decorations with appliqueing which call for monofilament thread. I've never used this before so I'm not sure if it "works" any differently than cotton thread.

Does...
Forum: Main
10-24-2023, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,751
Posted By MeadowMist

I get their weekly newsletter and it was just...

I get their weekly newsletter and it was just announced today that the Winter 2023 issue will be the last print copy. All future copies will be digital. I find this so disappointing. I love...
Forum: Main
10-10-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By MeadowMist

Hanging storage pods and curved cutting lines

I want to order the pattern for and make some hanging storage pods such as are seen here.
https://www.e-quilterscorner.com/shop/c/p/Storage-Pods-Pattern-x48930990.htm

I'm having a problem though...
Forum: Main
05-20-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,135
Posted By MeadowMist

Basic strait stitch machine - does this mean it...

Basic strait stitch machine - does this mean it doesn't do zigzag?
Forum: Main
05-17-2023, 05:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,135
Posted By MeadowMist

I've been reading reviews about the Jazz and I...

I've been reading reviews about the Jazz and I see so many complaints about the tension and other issues, so I'm having second thoughts about this one. The closest dealer to me is about 90 minutes...
Forum: Main
05-17-2023, 05:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,135
Posted By MeadowMist

I didn't know that about the speed control, I'm...

I didn't know that about the speed control, I'm glad you mentioned it. I'm surprised a machine at that price doesn't have speed control.
Forum: Main
05-17-2023, 04:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,135
Posted By MeadowMist

Aah, the best of two worlds, large throat space...

Aah, the best of two worlds, large throat space and decorative stitches. But way more than I can afford right now, even the $800 that I'm willing to spend on either of the other two is a bit of a...
Forum: Main
05-16-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,135
Posted By MeadowMist

Baby Lock Jazz or Presto

I'm in the "thinking about it" stage of a new sewing maching. Two in particular I'm looking at are the Baby Lock Jazz 2 and the Baby Lock Presto 2, both at about the same price. I like the large...
Forum: Main
04-27-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,818
Posted By MeadowMist

If I do everything just right, prewash, cut...

If I do everything just right, prewash, cut accurately, nice 1/4" seams, etc, I will still be off. No matter what I can't cut 4 5" squares and come up with a nice pretty 9" square. And it's hard to...
Forum: Main
04-22-2023, 05:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,402
Posted By MeadowMist

I'm envious of those who are using grandma's...

I'm envious of those who are using grandma's boards from 100 years ago!! What treasures you have. I bought my Mary Proctor board at a flea market about 40 years ago and it has served me very well...
Forum: Main
04-06-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By MeadowMist

That's good to read. As long as I have enough...

That's good to read. As long as I have enough for 8" things will work out. I'm going to go ahead and order the layer cakes. Thank you.
Forum: Main
04-06-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By MeadowMist

Oh, I forgot about the tangled mess, lol. ...

Oh, I forgot about the tangled mess, lol. Strange as it may sound, I actually find it kind of relaxing to undo those tangles.
Forum: Main
04-05-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By MeadowMist

Prewashing layer cakes

Hi - I want to make a quilt using the squares from 2 layer cakes. I tend to stay away from anything smaller than a fat quarter becaue I can't prewash these for fear I would lose too much fabric and...
Forum: Main
03-02-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,281
Posted By MeadowMist

Thank you for your responses, so interesting to...

Thank you for your responses, so interesting to read everyone's take on this. A couple years ago I tried to clean up my stash of books/magazines and was able to give away a good amount. Somehow the...
Forum: Main
02-27-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,281
Posted By MeadowMist

I do the exact same thing, I have a notebook of...

I do the exact same thing, I have a notebook of the next 4-5 quilts I want to make, but then something else comes along and takes precedence. Of the 6 I was planning on making last year only 1 got...
Forum: Main
02-27-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,281
Posted By MeadowMist

Decluttering

I have well over 200 crafting books/magazines in my stash and it's definitely time to declutter. The majority are quilting related but there are also several in other of my interests, such as...
Forum: Main
02-27-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By MeadowMist

Thank you!! This is very helpful . . . things I...

Thank you!! This is very helpful . . . things I never would have thought of.
Forum: Main
02-27-2023, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By MeadowMist

Thank you for your help!! My quilt is on the...

Thank you for your help!! My quilt is on the smallish size, and a square, about 56" x 56".

Another question for you - does the cost of having a quilt longarmed increase with a more detailed...
Forum: Main
02-25-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By MeadowMist

Longarm question

I'm thinking of sending my latest quilt out to be longarmed which is something I've never done before.
How much larger than the quilt top should the backing and batting be cut?
I'm not even sure...
Forum: Main
11-06-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,593
Posted By MeadowMist

Right now I'm not doing either, I'm just putting...

Right now I'm not doing either, I'm just putting the blocks together. It's a sampler quilt with 72 different 4.5" squares. The square I just finished is made up of 8 small flying geese (1.5" x...
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