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02-02-2019, 08:20 PM
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elevate the quilt to quilt it
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Found the pic https://pin.it/6675xnmgskgd3k ...
Found the pic https://pin.it/6675xnmgskgd3k
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02-02-2019, 03:11 PM
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elevate the quilt to quilt it
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I saw one on face book the other day made from a...
I saw one on face book the other day made from a ironing cart (probably the wrong word) you set it near your ironing board to hang clothes on when ironing. Anyway the lady used that straddling the...
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01-23-2019, 11:48 AM
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Uh-Uh....No Way!
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Card trick. I made one in my first class and it...
Card trick. I made one in my first class and it literally drove me to tears. Then about ten years later I found some really great instructions online and made a whole quilt. Now Elmer’s school...
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01-21-2019, 06:14 PM
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Opinions on FMQ Machine/s
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If you are interested in a mid arm like the...
If you are interested in a mid arm like the Tiara, Sweet 16 or something like that check out the longarm university web site. Then check consistently. It took me a couple of months or more till my...
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01-21-2019, 05:56 PM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--January 18-20, 2019
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I don’t know so many get so much done in a day...
I don’t know so many get so much done in a day much less a weekend. I only managed to get one small block finished and bound, the binding on the charity quilt, some beading on a hankie wall quilt...
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01-19-2019, 11:50 AM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--January 18-20, 2019
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Rob fantastic. I was about to compliment you on...
Rob fantastic. I was about to compliment you on your exceptional needle turn appliqué. Fooled me. Fantastic work.
finished the binding on the charity quilt. My neighbor pieced it years ago so...
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01-18-2019, 02:21 PM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--January 18-20, 2019
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Oops forgot the pics. 606993606994
Oops forgot the pics. 606993606994
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01-18-2019, 02:16 PM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--January 18-20, 2019
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Done for the day. Finished flower pot small...
Done for the day. Finished flower pot small block for my friend. She will finish them off with silk and velvet ribbon flowers and embroidery I am anxious to see them when she is done. As they are...
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01-17-2019, 05:23 PM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--January 18-20, 2019
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I’m in, want to get the binding done on a cuddle...
I’m in, want to get the binding done on a cuddle quilt for guild, stitch down a vase then bind a piece to finish out three for a friend. Do have to go out for a bit tho.
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01-05-2019, 08:02 AM
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Thread tension list
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Thank you all for Your input. I definitely need...
Thank you all for Your input. I definitely need to keep a list as I quilt somewhat like you Rob using different thread and batting combinations. Again thank you all
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01-02-2019, 02:23 PM
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Thread tension list
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Thread tension list
For those with long arm or sit downs like the Sweet 16 what kind of format do you use in keeping notes about thread, needle and tension settings. Would love to see your different methods. I...
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01-02-2019, 02:08 PM
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Virtual Quilting—New Years Day
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No a lot done but progress is being made I did...
No a lot done but progress is being made I did some beading, got the blocks all quilted and started on the border and sashing for the charity quilt. I am far from being as fast as some. But work at...
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12-31-2018, 08:09 PM
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Virtual Quilting—New Years Day
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I’m in too. After fighting with tension issues I...
I’m in too. After fighting with tension issues I finally got it set. I’m working on a charity quilt for the guild. Hope to get another row or two quilted tomorrow. Also working on beading last...
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12-24-2018, 02:09 PM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--12/20-12/24
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Done for the weekend finally got that dang corner...
Done for the weekend finally got that dang corner done and finished quilting. Maybe later This week I will get it blocked and bound then start on the beading. With luck next weekend will...
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12-24-2018, 07:09 AM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--12/20-12/24
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Well after ripping out the corner quilting for...
Well after ripping out
the corner quilting for the third time I decided it was time to quit yesterday. Hopefully today I can finish the border. Definitely my best efforts but have learned alot. ...
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12-22-2018, 10:42 AM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--12/20-12/24
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So far so good for the weekend. Now I have a...
So far so good for the weekend. Now I have a question. Do you think I should stitch a diagonal line for the corners where the piano keys meet or just have the keys meet .
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12-21-2018, 02:32 PM
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Virtual Quilting Weekend--12/20-12/24
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I’m in for New Years too. This weekend I am...
I’m in for New Years too. This weekend I am working on a memory handkerchief for one of my granddaughters it is slow going tho.
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12-20-2018, 01:39 PM
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To rip or not
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Thank you for all your comments I have decided...
Thank you for all your comments I have decided not to rip on this one. This is a memory piece for one of my grand daughters from one of my mother’s hankies. As I have 7 to do these will make good...
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12-18-2018, 01:29 PM
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To rip or not
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To rip or not
I am working on a new piece using a double batt. One poly with wool on top. Quilting with 100 wt. silk thread on my sweet 16. My question is do I take out and redo these 4 ticks on the back. The...
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12-14-2018, 09:47 PM
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Elmer's School Glue Really Works!
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Love it also. I purchased the thin tips from...
Love it also. I purchased the thin tips from Sharon Schambers site. They work really well to keep from using too much.
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12-08-2018, 07:29 AM
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Longarm purchase - new or used?
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I recently bought a used Sweet sixteen that only...
I recently bought a used Sweet sixteen that only had 90,000 Stitches, basically unused really, but got lots of extras like the tru stitch regulator, several rulers, thread etc. so I would consider...
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12-04-2018, 06:01 PM
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Quilting Threads Comparison
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Basically any thread can be used from 100 wt silk...
Basically any thread can be used from 100 wt silk to the heavier weights. If it will fit through the needle you can use it. The governing factors are the skill level of the quilter, and their...
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12-04-2018, 02:24 PM
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Sleeve and done
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Sleeve and done
Once I add a sleeve tomorrow one ufo done.
It has been an experience using my new Sweet 16. Some tension issues in using the metallic and absolutely could not get it to work with a slick poly...
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11-28-2018, 08:46 AM
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Sweet 16 Tension Upgrade
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Thanks for all the responses I did see a YouTube...
Thanks for all the responses I did see a YouTube video on installing the easy set tension yes we can do it ourselves it is pretty simple. The price is about $200. A bit steep but I am seriously...
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11-26-2018, 05:12 PM
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Sweet 16 Tension Upgrade
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Sweet 16 Tension Upgrade
If I remember correctly someone here on the board purchased a used Sweet 16 and then upgraded the upper thread tension system. I would like to know more about it.
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