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    Forum: Main
    08-05-2011, 07:49 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 3,776
    Posted By Marquilt

    After much poking about, I have found a .pdf with...

    After much poking about, I have found a .pdf with the specs for the new 500 series.

    You have to let the thing load, then go to page 2, then back to page one to see the charts.
    ...
    Forum: Main
    11-20-2010, 09:22 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,218
    Posted By Marquilt

    Of course needles make holes, ck, it was just...

    Of course needles make holes, ck, it was just that I never saw through the holes before.

    I washed my little EQ one today, and the holes weren't as obvious, but they're still there.

    On the...
    Forum: Main
    11-19-2010, 09:18 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 4,341
    Posted By Marquilt

    While maths are quite useful to the traditional...

    While maths are quite useful to the traditional quilter, there are many working with fabric today who create their own artistic visions in fabric without trying to keep everything all lined up and...
    Forum: Main
    11-19-2010, 09:15 PM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 3,982
    Posted By Marquilt

    Hello and welcome, Tulip! I cannot answer your...

    Hello and welcome, Tulip! I cannot answer your question, but I see others have added lots of ideas.

    Don't feel bad about lurking for so long - I did the same thing. I am very sorry about your...
    Forum: Main
    11-19-2010, 09:09 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 16,797
    Posted By Marquilt

    I wonder if you could tape something to the right...

    I wonder if you could tape something to the right side of the machine where it would hang down between the child's fingers and that needle? A piece of cardboard or something? She could still get...
    Forum: Main
    11-19-2010, 09:04 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 3,280
    Posted By Marquilt

    Just like any other Sharp Tool, one must be...

    Just like any other Sharp Tool, one must be careful with it. I've never done anything to myself with my rotary cutter (yet) but I have done painful things with kitchen knives.

    And then there...
    Forum: Main
    11-19-2010, 08:57 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,218
    Posted By Marquilt

    Thanks for the tip Janice! None of these have...

    Thanks for the tip Janice! None of these have been washed. Two of them aren't even finished yet. I'll have to go look at a handquilted one I've washed.

    And then do laundry, I suppose. It's...
    Forum: Main
    11-19-2010, 08:47 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,218
    Posted By Marquilt

    I posted earlier about the stiffness of the...

    I posted earlier about the stiffness of the inkjet printed EQ fabric here:

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-66292-1.htm

    I have printed out another of the same image on one of the Miracle fabric...
    Forum: Pictures
    11-09-2010, 08:42 PM
    Replies: 107
    Views: 10,108
    Posted By Marquilt

    I love these things, and I've never gotten around...

    I love these things, and I've never gotten around to trying it out. Yours are lovely, Sharon!
    Forum: Pictures
    11-09-2010, 08:41 PM
    Replies: 242
    Views: 20,146
    Posted By Marquilt

    ohhh! that's beautiful, wanderingcreek! I could...

    ohhh! that's beautiful, wanderingcreek! I could live happily with that one forever. *S*
    Forum: Pictures
    11-09-2010, 08:39 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,635
    Posted By Marquilt

    Several of you have requested to see my avatar in...

    Several of you have requested to see my avatar in its entirety, so here it is.

    The quilt measures 31 1/2 by 33. The background is made from the instructions in Ricky Tims' book, Convergence...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2010, 07:37 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 1,154
    Posted By Marquilt

    Just in case any of the rest of you want to try...

    Just in case any of the rest of you want to try this combination, I'll tell you how my experiment fared.

    When I finally got my nerve up to try the two tools together, mechanically all was fine. ...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2010, 07:31 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,008
    Posted By Marquilt

    Why on earth would someone think that just...

    Why on earth would someone think that just because a quilt is pictured on the cover of any magazine that it is free for the taking? *shakes head*
    Forum: Main
    10-31-2010, 07:47 PM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 7,738
    Posted By Marquilt

    I always put off changing my blade too. ...

    I always put off changing my blade too. Laziness, frugality, not wanting to fool with a loose sharp edged object. I pay for my procrastination though, with fighting to cut the fabric.
    Forum: Main
    10-31-2010, 07:45 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 825
    Posted By Marquilt

    I think it depends on what sort of batting you're...

    I think it depends on what sort of batting you're using. Cotton wants closer quilting than polyester to keep it all together over time. And the amount of quilting depends on the pattern of your top...
    Forum: Pictures
    10-31-2010, 07:42 PM
    Replies: 100
    Views: 17,547
    Posted By Marquilt

    Oh, I really like this one! It's so peaceful...

    Oh, I really like this one! It's so peaceful looking.
    Forum: Pictures
    10-31-2010, 07:41 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 2,692
    Posted By Marquilt

    Quite a grand start, daisylil! Your piecing...

    Quite a grand start, daisylil! Your piecing looks great and your color choices are pleasing to the eye. Keep it up and you'll be a master quilter one of these days. *S*
    Forum: Pictures
    10-31-2010, 07:39 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 4,988
    Posted By Marquilt

    I would have pegged those fabrics as from the...

    I would have pegged those fabrics as from the 1800s myself. But I wonder at it only being worth $300. The value of old quilts must be going down these days.
    Forum: Pictures
    10-31-2010, 07:37 PM
    Replies: 157
    Views: 15,459
    Posted By Marquilt

    I love these organic leaves! They really look...

    I love these organic leaves! They really look like they're floating down with the wind. Beautiful fabric choices too. *S*
    Forum: Pictures
    10-31-2010, 07:35 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,051
    Posted By Marquilt

    Wonderful wolves!

    Wonderful wolves!
    Forum: Main
    10-15-2010, 06:19 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 1,154
    Posted By Marquilt

    the circular attachment. Have any of you ever...

    the circular attachment. Have any of you ever tried to use these two tools together? The instructions that come with the circular attachment plainly say that it can be used with any foot, but I'm...
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2010, 08:37 PM
    Replies: 105
    Views: 14,605
    Posted By Marquilt

    Like many of you I like Connecting Threads. I...

    Like many of you I like Connecting Threads. I also am quite pleased with Red Rock Threads

    http://www.redrockthreads.com/

    One of my favorite places to buy fabrics is Batiks Etcetera and Sew...
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2010, 08:29 PM
    Replies: 140
    Views: 11,474
    Posted By Marquilt

    yep, I have piles of the "too good to use"...

    yep, I have piles of the "too good to use" fabrics. I'm trying to get over it. LOL
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2010, 08:25 PM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 6,947
    Posted By Marquilt

    I have three overhead flourescent fixtures, each...

    I have three overhead flourescent fixtures, each with two bulbs. I also have a desk type lamp with a regular 60 watt bulb which fits into a hole in my floor frame, on the end that is in the shadows.
    Forum: Main
    09-26-2010, 07:38 PM
    Replies: 118
    Views: 9,790
    Posted By Marquilt

    I have three favorites, and here they are in...

    I have three favorites, and here they are in order.

    1. Quilting Arts - for inspiration
    2. American Quilter - ditto
    3. Quilters Newsletter - habit (30+ years of them - might need to cull, don't...
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