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06-03-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By sandyms

Thank you, but I have down that several times to...

Thank you, but I have down that several times to no avail
06-03-2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By sandyms

Page not loading

Is anyone else having a problem with viewing the pages here? I click on the link in the email, but I get a message saying the page isn't loading. This is on my tablet which I've always use. Yet, I...
01-07-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By sandyms

Stabilizer storage

Thank you all for your ideas on thread storage, now i need your ideas on stabilizer storage. Do you keep the stabilizer rolled and stored in a small plastic garbage can? What about the water soluble...
12-31-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,467
Posted By sandyms

Thread storage

How do you store your spools of machine embroidery thread? I'm talking about Madeira and similar size spools. I don't have room for a thread rack on a wall. I'm looking for some sort of storage unit.
11-25-2022, 05:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,562
Posted By sandyms

Not working

Why is the archive page not working? I find going to that page is the easiest way to access new posts.
08-06-2022, 05:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,701
Posted By sandyms

Same thing is happening with me

Same thing is happening with me
07-15-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 441
Posted By sandyms

Dressmaker

Hi! I just got a Dressmaker Model 850-B. I'm having a hard time trying to find out when it was made, but, more importantly, a manual for it. Could someone please tell me where to find this...
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03-17-2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,517
Posted By sandyms

Necchi sewing machines are no longer made, the...

Necchi sewing machines are no longer made, the company has been bought by Janome.
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04-29-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,552
Posted By sandyms

Thanks everyone! Rolling Waves is the one!

Thanks everyone! Rolling Waves is the one!
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04-26-2015, 04:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,552
Posted By sandyms

Looking for picture and info

Hi everyone! Sometime during the first 2 weeks of April, a board member posted a picture of an Irish chain quilt. I believe it was green and white but . . . the intriguing aspect of it was that the...
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09-04-2014, 05:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,126
Posted By sandyms

Personally, I hate looking through someone's...

Personally, I hate looking through someone's discarded quilt magazines and finding that the pattern I like is not in there :(
But others may not feel that way. If you bring them to your guild...
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08-13-2014, 03:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,587
Posted By sandyms

Don't forget that you're not suppose to sew...

Don't forget that you're not suppose to sew reverse stitches with a walking foot on. It seems to mess up timing or something - either way, the needle starts hitting the walking foot and then you...
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08-12-2014, 03:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By sandyms

When I do applique on a wallhanging, I first fuse...

When I do applique on a wallhanging, I first fuse down all the pieces, then make a quilt sandwich: backing fabric right side down, batting, then the top right side up. I proceed to applique the...
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07-24-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,572
Posted By sandyms

Take two pieces of batting, same length and the...

Take two pieces of batting, same length and the extra width you need, butt them together, sew together with your machine set on zig zag at its widest, longest length. Hope this helps you.
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07-24-2014, 03:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,959
Posted By sandyms

I use the plastic case that the sewing machine...

I use the plastic case that the sewing machine needles come in. Just raise your sewing foot, insert the case under the back of it, lower foot and start sewing again. Works like a charm and, like...
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01-14-2014, 04:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By sandyms

Made one for myself and daughter. Each has Warm...

Made one for myself and daughter. Each has Warm & Natural in them and each was made reversible. Birthed them like a quilt so no binding on bottoms. Minimal quilting on large center section, none...
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12-16-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 39,771
Posted By sandyms

Hmmmm, made a reply but I don't see it. So, here...

Hmmmm, made a reply but I don't see it. So, here it is again - if you make the hot bowl hot pads or tater bags, make sure everything you use is 100% COTTON - the fabric, the batting, AND the thread....
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12-11-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,288
Posted By sandyms

You need to make sure that ALL materials are 100%...

You need to make sure that ALL materials are 100% COTTON - Fabric, Batting, AND THREAD
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11-26-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By sandyms

5 x 8 = 40, so you would only get 5 - 8" squares...

5 x 8 = 40, so you would only get 5 - 8" squares per strip. So, you will need 16" of fabric, cut into 2 - 8" wide strips, each strip then cut into 5 - 8" squares.
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11-15-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By sandyms

You can purchase a metal carriage through the...

You can purchase a metal carriage through the Grace Company. That is what I did.
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11-04-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By sandyms

Have it. Used it for piecing Drunkard Path...

Have it. Used it for piecing Drunkard Path blocks but found that I got the same results using my regular 1/4" foot. I don't think it's necessary for piecing curved blocks but you may find out it...
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11-03-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By sandyms

I would use something like Fusi-Knit - it's a...

I would use something like Fusi-Knit - it's a very lightweight fusible interfacing. I've used it in a t-shirt quilt with no problems. Using that, or something similar, will make sure the stretchy...
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10-06-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 865
Posted By sandyms

If you go to Tucson, there is Bella Quiltworks,...

If you go to Tucson, there is Bella Quiltworks, the Cactus Quilt Shop, and The Quilters Market - they're all great! And in Phoenix there's 3 Dudes Quilting - never been there but I hope to someday!
08-24-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,927
Posted By sandyms

I have a question - we own a tablet, not an Ipad....

I have a question - we own a tablet, not an Ipad. My husband says it would be hard to print from the tablet. Would I be able to email the pattern to myself, then print it out from our laptop, if I...
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05-25-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,679
Posted By sandyms

Or try some fusible batting. It seems to make...

Or try some fusible batting. It seems to make the wallhangings a bit stiffer and they hang nicely then.
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