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    Search: Posts Made By: MeadowMist
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    Forum: Main
    08-10-2024, 04:17 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,022
    Posted By MeadowMist

    Janome

    I bought a Janome DC2011 about 12 years ago and am now helping a friend buy a new machine. When I was buying a machine back then I remember there being several Janomes in my price range ($300-$600)...
    Forum: Main
    04-23-2024, 11:38 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,395
    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: 1,395
    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: 3,689
    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: 3,374
    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: 1,645
    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: 1,645
    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: 2,020
    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: 1,024
    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: 4,684
    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: 4,684
    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: 4,684
    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: 4,684
    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: 4,684
    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: 4,074
    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: 5,455
    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: 2,006
    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: 2,006
    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: 2,006
    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: 3,448
    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: 3,448
    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: 3,448
    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: 1,056
    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: 1,056
    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: 1,056
    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...
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