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Forum: Main
01-18-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,642
Posted By ammorgan

Help, Dog Stepped on Quilt Top

My dogs came in after it rained and ran across the quilt top I was working on and left a few paw prints behind. I have one more strip to add for the inner border, then the whole outer border left to...
Forum: Main
03-19-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By ammorgan

I got a chance to measure one of the HST's that I...

I got a chance to measure one of the HST's that I haven't sewn to a square yet, and one way it measured 2 1/4, and another way it measured 2 1/2.

How odd!
Forum: Main
03-19-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By ammorgan

I hadn't thought to measure the two squares to...

I hadn't thought to measure the two squares to see the difference. I did try to measure it on my sewing machine last night the difference between the squares when they were already sewn together and...
Forum: Main
03-19-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By ammorgan

Only problem with that is I've already cut all...

Only problem with that is I've already cut all the fabric and started sewing it together already.
Forum: Main
03-18-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By ammorgan

Ah sorry, forgot to mention how I sewed them! ...

Ah sorry, forgot to mention how I sewed them! Took one of the 2 5/8 squares, drew a diagonal line on the back, then stitched 1/4 in from the diagonal line then cut on the diagonal line
Forum: Main
03-18-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By ammorgan

Help With HST and Squares!

I am doing the Bunny Patch from Quiltmaker March/April '12. I did the HST's as it suggested in the magazine, with the 1/4" stitch that my machine has.

The HST's it starts with 2 5/8 squares, and...
Forum: Main
09-18-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,003
Posted By ammorgan

I have no clue and don't even know how I would...

I have no clue and don't even know how I would tell.

Eventually after sewing enough it stopped making the weird noise it was making (never did figure that out) and I played with the tension some...
Forum: Main
09-18-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,003
Posted By ammorgan

My changing the needle thread is the only reason...

My changing the needle thread is the only reason I can think of for my machine having a fit all of a sudden.

I had been sewing, ran out of thread, rethreaded it with the new thread and started...
Forum: Main
09-18-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,003
Posted By ammorgan

Can you mix needle and bobbin thread? I was...

Can you mix needle and bobbin thread?

I was using mainstays 100% polyester thread for needle and bobbin until my needle thread ran out. So I switched to the new Coats and Clark 100% mercerized...
Forum: Main
09-12-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By ammorgan

Thanks! I was afraid it wouldn't look scrappy...

Thanks! I was afraid it wouldn't look scrappy enough.

BTW-I did try to figure out how to do it with my own EQ, but I'm not very familiar with editing blocks and such.
Forum: Main
09-12-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By ammorgan

I am working on a D9P, I have selected 8...

I am working on a D9P, I have selected 8 different purple fabrics, with a green one that will always be the center square.

If I make all the original 9 patches look exactly the same, what will it...
Forum: Main
09-06-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,799
Posted By ammorgan

For each d9p block you make, you need 9 5"...

For each d9p block you make, you need 9 5" squares. I would either make it 3 x 3 (for about 39" square) - which would use 9 D9P blocks or 81 5" squares- or make it 3 x 4 (about 39" x 52") - which...
Forum: Main
09-03-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,799
Posted By ammorgan

Thanks everybody! I originally wanted to...

Thanks everybody!

I originally wanted to make a quilt from a pattern in a book for my baby, but can't afford to buy the fabric, so figured I could use what I already have in my stash to do like a...
Forum: Main
09-02-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,799
Posted By ammorgan

I'm thinking of using some of the fabric I...

I'm thinking of using some of the fabric I already have and doing like a disappearing 9 patch quilt.

My only problem is how do I figure out the size of the quilt, or do I just make pieces as I go...
Forum: Main
09-02-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,519
Posted By ammorgan

A kaleidoscope quilt

A kaleidoscope quilt
Forum: Main
08-31-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By ammorgan

Different speeds? The further I press the peddle...

Different speeds? The further I press the peddle the faster it goes LOL

It's a Brother LS 2125.
Forum: Main
08-31-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By ammorgan

I really wish my foot peddle was more responsive....

I really wish my foot peddle was more responsive. I was thinking earlier it's like being used to an 8 cylinder car and suddenly driving a 4 cylinder, having to practically smash it to the floor to...
Forum: Main
08-21-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By ammorgan

I do have a fabric stash but I don't think I...

I do have a fabric stash but I don't think I would even have the fabric I need to make the pattern I want to make and in the colors I want to use. :(
Forum: Main
08-21-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By ammorgan

Thanks everyone! I'm half tempted to drive...

Thanks everyone!

I'm half tempted to drive to a Wal-Mart that has bolts of fabric, because I believe they are still cheaper than Joann's even though I know they have increased their prices too.
Forum: Main
08-20-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By ammorgan

What's making the cost of cotton go up?

What's making the cost of cotton go up?
Forum: Main
08-20-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By ammorgan

I went to Joann's today intending on getting...

I went to Joann's today intending on getting fabric to make for my little girl that I'm expecting at the end of Dec.

They had a sale going on, $1 off per yard, and prices were $3.99 to $9.99...
Forum: Main
09-28-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 16,602
Posted By ammorgan

Mine was a log cabin!

Mine was a log cabin!
Forum: Main
09-28-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 14,364
Posted By ammorgan

Nope! My sewing room is chaos! It has our old...

Nope! My sewing room is chaos! It has our old bed, my sons old clothes, his old toys, two bookshelves, and then my sewing desk is kind of crammed into a corner! Right now I'm sewing on the dining...
Forum: Main
09-10-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 13,763
Posted By ammorgan

My hubby is the fabric picker. :) I'll show him...

My hubby is the fabric picker. :) I'll show him the quilt design I want to do, the colors I have in mind, and he'll go with me to Joann's and look at the colors and pull one out and ask me about...
Forum: Main
09-09-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,157
Posted By ammorgan

It is only 1/2 a yard that I bought, so it's not...

It is only 1/2 a yard that I bought, so it's not expensive to replace. The spot is along one of the raw edges.
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