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    Forum: Pictures
    08-21-2015, 11:41 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 6,308
    Posted By Joyce29

    Here is a photo of the back of the quilt. A few...

    Here is a photo of the back of the quilt. A few blocks were left blank for a couple of families that still want to color a block. The quilt size is approximately 68"x80".
    Forum: Pictures
    08-20-2015, 04:44 PM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 6,308
    Posted By Joyce29

    Sunshine Quilt

    I just finished this for a family reunion. Our theme is "You Are My Sunshine" and I included Bluebonnets which are the Texas state flower. The design was free form and no pattern was used. The...
    Forum: Main
    11-21-2013, 08:36 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 9,832
    Posted By Joyce29

    Supreme Slider, SewSlip, Oven Liner

    I have read several threads on the Board about using a Supreme Slider or SewSlip to make it easier to slide your quilt while FMQing. Some have suggested cheaper alternatives - clear vinyl yardage,...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2013, 10:03 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 8,309
    Posted By Joyce29

    Wow!!! That's what I'm talking about. Where do...

    Wow!!! That's what I'm talking about. Where do you find your patterns?
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2013, 09:13 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 8,309
    Posted By Joyce29

    Miniature Quilts

    Have any of you participated in Jo's Little Womens Club? I don't have a quilt shop near me to join but I am interested in making a small quilt that is similar in design. I've seen some of little...
    Forum: Main
    09-14-2013, 10:04 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,267
    Posted By Joyce29

    It looks like what I was thinking about is the...

    It looks like what I was thinking about is the Fab-u-Motion, Fabric Mover or Free Motion Assistant (I think they may be the same thing). I'm not sure if it will work for me. The small work space...
    Forum: Main
    09-13-2013, 09:01 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,267
    Posted By Joyce29

    FMQ Table

    I came across a video that demonstrated a gliding platform that fit over the bed of your DSM. It allowed you to more easily move the quilt for FMQ. It could also be used with a stitch regulator (I...
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2013, 10:24 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 6,821
    Posted By Joyce29

    Well, that was a duh moment fore. Thanks Dottymo...

    Well, that was a duh moment fore. Thanks Dottymo for pointing out the obvious to reuse the border. And thank you dunster for getting me thinking. As usual, you're great and prove two heads are better...
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2013, 08:53 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 6,821
    Posted By Joyce29

    The rest of the quilt is "fairly square" inside...

    The rest of the quilt is "fairly square" inside the border - square enough that I can live with it. It is not allover quilting so I could unquilt the border, add another border and requilt that...
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2013, 08:18 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 6,821
    Posted By Joyce29

    Quilt back from quilter with borders stretched

    After piecing a rather involved quilt, I added striped borders with mitered corners to match stripes that ran around the perimeter of the quilt. I took great care to make sure everything was square...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-22-2013, 12:27 PM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 8,310
    Posted By Joyce29

    For all the inquiring minds, here is a definition...

    For all the inquiring minds, here is a definition of "floating the top"
    http://www.apqs.com/floating-quilt-top
    Forum: Main
    07-13-2013, 06:25 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,613
    Posted By Joyce29

    All of the apps mentioned are for the iPad except...

    All of the apps mentioned are for the iPad except for EQ.
    Forum: Main
    07-12-2013, 05:08 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,613
    Posted By Joyce29

    Sure wish EQ did something for the iPad.

    Sure wish EQ did something for the iPad.
    Forum: Main
    07-12-2013, 02:12 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,613
    Posted By Joyce29

    Thanks quiltsRfun. The Quiltography app is $14.99...

    Thanks quiltsRfun. The Quiltography app is $14.99 and I wouldn't mind paying for the app if I knew it would do what I want it to. Has anyone here used it?
    Forum: Main
    07-12-2013, 01:38 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,613
    Posted By Joyce29

    iPad app for Quilt Design with My Own Fabric

    I'm looking for an iPad app to use for designing quilts. I've searched the board and haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I want to be able to customize a design (not just fill in colors of...
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2013, 07:57 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 8,431
    Posted By Joyce29

    I just came across this scrap quilt on Pinterest....

    I just came across this scrap quilt on Pinterest. The blocks are all houses in different colors with a sashing that pulls them together. If the page doesn't translate, copy the URL into...
    07-07-2013, 02:55 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,313
    Posted By Joyce29

    I have a small (smaller than a dime) bubble on...

    I have a small (smaller than a dime) bubble on the bed of my FW too. It was like that when I purchased it (it came from Arkansas) so am not sure what caused it. Will be watching this post for a...
    06-16-2013, 02:12 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 12,597
    Posted By Joyce29

    A friend of mine has been involved in a reprap...

    A friend of mine has been involved in a reprap project and I've watched with interest as he has replicated things in plastic. Don't know why I didn't have a light bulb moment to think about...
    06-04-2013, 08:08 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 3,430
    Posted By Joyce29

    Now that I've backed off and looked at the photo...

    Now that I've backed off and looked at the photo I see it is not a gear driven motor but has a rubber ring that presses against the balance wheel to turn it.
    06-04-2013, 08:06 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 3,430
    Posted By Joyce29

    Vintage New Home 8F

    I was visiting a relative this evening and she brought out her grandmothers sewing machine to identify. As best I can tell, it is a New Home 8F. It has a greenish crinkle finish, vibrating shuttle,...
    Forum: Main
    05-26-2013, 10:18 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 12,072
    Posted By Joyce29

    Well, I still haven't figured out how to do the...

    Well, I still haven't figured out how to do the stepped down piecing for the pattern you show - guess I'll have to buy the book (although I've only been able to find the eReader veersion). I did run...
    05-24-2013, 06:01 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 16,269
    Posted By Joyce29

    You folks are wonderful - as usual. I'm ordering...

    You folks are wonderful - as usual. I'm ordering the replacement wires and will see what happens. Wish me luck that it is the only problem. It really is a nice machine and I'm looking forward to...
    05-22-2013, 08:26 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 16,269
    Posted By Joyce29

    The man I bought this machine from said his...

    The man I bought this machine from said his mother was the original owner and, yes, he told me it was originally in a cabinet but his sister put it in the portable case in later years. Since I...
    05-22-2013, 06:37 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 16,269
    Posted By Joyce29

    My new Singer 201-2, wiring problems

    I rescued another sewing machine today. This one is a 1951 Singer 201-2. This first thing I need to take care of is the wiring. The pedal wire is badly frayed where it attaches to the machine and...
    05-21-2013, 09:55 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 3,787
    Posted By Joyce29

    I was dreading this question from DH today when I...

    I was dreading this question from DH today when I brought home my 9th machine. So far I haven't gotten any grief about it. My question is, "How do you know when to stop?" I'm in love with these...
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