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    Search: Posts Made By: lunagrandquilter
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    Forum: Main
    03-01-2016, 10:40 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,035
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Quilters Oasis is on Crismon and Baseline, a nice...

    Quilters Oasis is on Crismon and Baseline, a nice shop. I also second 35 th ave Sew and Vac, though have only been to the one in north end of the city. Three Dudes is also a great shop.
    Forum: Main
    01-20-2016, 07:43 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,897
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    What seems to be the problem with the thread...

    What seems to be the problem with the thread you're using? If it is shredding try a larger eye needle like top stitch. I use nearly any thread for free motion, large cotton spools from Fabric Land...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-07-2016, 06:19 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 16,491
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Got one when my boys were very small, they're...

    Got one when my boys were very small, they're nearing 40 now. Glue and gun still work fine, and I'm still on the old glue. As said maybe wrong glue, or just not hot enough.
    Forum: Main
    07-28-2015, 08:55 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 6,948
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    To keep my rows in order when putting them...

    To keep my rows in order when putting them together, I use safety pins with a large bead in the beginning block of each row. I have each bead marked with permanent marker, one to ten, using...
    Forum: Main
    09-23-2014, 09:38 AM
    Replies: 68
    Views: 8,395
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    I've told my daughters-in-law to use the quilts,...

    I've told my daughters-in-law to use the quilts, I can make more.
    Best feeling in the world was when one 4 year old, sitting beside me on the sofa with his well worn (abboo-his name for his quilt)...
    Forum: Main
    09-26-2013, 11:29 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,265
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    It is a good set up for a starter. As said you...

    It is a good set up for a starter. As said you will have a smaller area to quilt with. I started with this set up and used it to quilt about 20 quilts before moving up to an 18" machine and...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-22-2013, 05:12 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,664
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Hi Fay, didn't get to Yuma last winter, maybe...

    Hi Fay, didn't get to Yuma last winter, maybe this one. ( too busy looking at park models LOL)
    Apache Junction isn't that busy in comparison to Phoenix, or Mesa, and I find it even quieter that...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-20-2013, 09:29 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,664
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    We have spent the last four winters in AJ, and...

    We have spent the last four winters in AJ, and bought last year in a park there. There are a lot of great parks, some reasonable and some quite expensive. One thing to be aware of if you buy in a...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-17-2013, 09:44 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 5,741
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    My mother moved from her house to a one bedroom...

    My mother moved from her house to a one bedroom seniors rental, and since she had a sister who was close to a hoarder and had already moved to one of these one bedroom units she was so afraid of...
    Forum: Main
    04-17-2013, 10:39 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 1,191
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Hi Val, Nice to talk to you again. Congratulate...

    Hi Val,
    Nice to talk to you again. Congratulate your hubby on retiring.
    One quilt I did for son and daughter-in-law, we used the backing for all the signatures. What about your fishing quilt on...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    02-20-2013, 06:28 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 766
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    I use Magniclips. They are like the old...

    I use Magniclips. They are like the old fashioned sunglasses that clipped onto your glasses over the nose piece. They come in different levels of magnification-I use 2.5. If you type in magniclips...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-30-2013, 08:41 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 712
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Hi Kathie, We are from Saskatchewan and have...

    Hi Kathie,
    We are from Saskatchewan and have been coming to AZ for 4 winters now. We also chose east of Phoenix, and have just purchased in a Park. Some parks are very reasonable to purchase but...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-19-2013, 10:00 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,004
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    If it is the cord or a part of the machine that...

    If it is the cord or a part of the machine that you need, I have a 99 I was going to get rid of as can't get the stitch lengh contol to work, something is wrong inside the machine. I'm in US until...
    Forum: Main
    01-18-2013, 04:02 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 811
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Try a different type of needle if different size...

    Try a different type of needle if different size doesn't work. I use everything from embroidery to Jeans, depends on the fabric, batting etc which type works for the project. I find it's usually...
    Forum: Main
    10-22-2012, 08:51 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 835
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Sorry, also forgot. Don't put a lot of tension...

    Sorry, also forgot. Don't put a lot of tension on the side clamps, just enough to hold the fabric there and not stretch it.
    Laurie
    Forum: Main
    10-22-2012, 08:48 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 835
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    I was told to put 3 lengths of the thread you are...

    I was told to put 3 lengths of the thread you are using through the needle. If it moves freely then the needle is big enough to use for that thread.
    I did a quilt using minkee on the back, yes...
    Forum: Main
    10-22-2012, 08:33 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,328
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    ruler base

    If you go to www.FinishingTouchesQuiltingStudio.com they have a ruler base for this machine, plus a new foot they have developed for the 18.8 that is exactly 1/2 inch around. Plus they have smaller...
    Forum: Main
    07-28-2012, 03:18 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 39,861
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    They are the same. I have a Pfaff and love it...

    They are the same. I have a Pfaff and love it for the dual feed, IDT I think it's called. I've used a walking foot on another of my machines, and it is so much harder to see Eg: stitch in the...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    07-23-2012, 02:55 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,523
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Thanks, always looking for Quilt shops close to...

    Thanks, always looking for Quilt shops close to Apache Junction as we spent time there in the winter.
    Forum: Main
    06-10-2012, 12:35 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,085
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Haven't had to do it yet either, but apparently...

    Haven't had to do it yet either, but apparently you baste the rest of the quilt, turn it and attatch, then start from where you left off. Remember to turn the pattern around too.
    Forum: Main
    05-22-2012, 11:48 AM
    Replies: 80
    Views: 15,178
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    I have purchased the same machine, and waiting...

    I have purchased the same machine, and waiting for hubby to finish seeding so we can set it up.
    From others I understand that when you lay the bobbin in your hand, pull the thread it comes out...
    Forum: Main
    05-14-2012, 12:00 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,192
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    We cook the corn with husk on. Then you take the...

    We cook the corn with husk on. Then you take the corn out of the Microwave when cooked, cut the bottom end off (enough so at the kernels) and then hanging onto the tassel end, give it a good shake. ...
    Forum: Main
    03-24-2012, 09:58 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,946
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    You say "so the fabric doesn't ripple". Are you...

    You say "so the fabric doesn't ripple". Are you using a hopping foot or a foot made for the frame? You can't use regular feet on the frame. If you are using a hopping foot, the foot should just...
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2012, 08:22 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 3,681
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    Try the Pfaff Grand Quilter Yahoo group. There...

    Try the Pfaff Grand Quilter Yahoo group. There is a woman on there, Crispy, plus others that I am sure will be able to help you. I have the Viking 18.8/Imperial frame but do not have the...
    Forum: Main
    03-04-2012, 09:43 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,111
    Posted By lunagrandquilter

    I just finished some flowers and leaves with...

    I just finished some flowers and leaves with steam a seam for fusible. Did free motion quilting on the petalas and lots of thread painting on flower centers using a "sharp" needle. Can't remember...
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