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    Search: Posts Made By: Marcy J.
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    Forum: Main
    10-18-2025, 12:07 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,285
    Posted By Marcy J.

    How to trim a four patch block

    I am needing to trim a 5 1/2" four patch block to 2 1/2". Need your help. I cannot seem to figure it out.
    Forum: Main
    07-03-2025, 12:17 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,596
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Quarter size triangles

    I have been struggling sewing QST. Need an easy method sewing them with measurements and how to trim them to size.
    Forum: Main
    04-12-2025, 01:17 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,924
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Accurate Cutting of quilting fabric

    I see many videos referring to quilt patters, accurate seam allowance color, etc. I need a refresher on cutting quilt fabric.
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2025, 11:48 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 5,900
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Jenny Doan

    This may have been discussed before. Is Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co still making videos or has she retired?
    Forum: Main
    07-01-2024, 10:41 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 1,576
    Posted By Marcy J.

    preparing zipper for zipper tab pouch

    How do you prepare the zipper for zipper tab pouches? I have made several pouches, but still not comfortable with determining the length and where to cut zipper at either end.
    Forum: Main
    02-08-2024, 01:18 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 3,005
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Straight of Grain

    I am at a loss as to how to get my fabric on the straight of grain. I have torn the edges but if I put selvages together the edges do not meet. I need a yard of the fabric but if I keep cleaning...
    Forum: Main
    01-27-2024, 01:47 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,504
    Posted By Marcy J.

    pinwheel block

    I am having a problem getting all the points to match in the center of the pinwheel block. Any help will be appreciated.
    Forum: Main
    09-01-2023, 09:41 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2,409
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Bloc Loc rulers

    I have cut and lost several half square triangles trying to use the Bloc Loc rulers. I do not know where to put the ruler itself on the fabric piece. Can someone explain in detail how to use these...
    Forum: Main
    05-31-2023, 09:41 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,992
    Posted By Marcy J.

    I have a Janome 8200 QC and it is a 9mm stitch...

    I have a Janome 8200 QC and it is a 9mm stitch machine and the foot listed above would not work.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    07-28-2022, 05:36 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 2,295
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Bonnie Hunter

    Does anyone know what happened to Bonnie Hunter. Her Quiltville site indicates that she has some injuries thay keep her from quilting.
    Forum: Main
    06-16-2022, 10:46 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,742
    Posted By Marcy J.

    3Yard Quilts

    I purchased a kit from Fabric Cafe. Measured the length of each piece which was 37". Washed as I do all my quilting fabric and it shrunk to 35" After straitening the edges I have 34 and 1/2" to...
    Forum: Main
    06-14-2022, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,405
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Closing opening on potholders

    I have been sewing potholders for several years. Yesterday I put two together but am having a lot of trouble closing the opening that is left for turning inside out. Should I trim batting or cut...
    Forum: Main
    04-27-2022, 11:39 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,416
    Posted By Marcy J.

    First, the front and back were cut at 8 1/2" but...

    First, the front and back were cut at 8 1/2" but after quilting, they measured 8 1/4". (Not a big problem) When sewing the zipper to the pieces with soft and stable it would not lay flat - too much...
    Forum: Main
    04-25-2022, 10:01 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,416
    Posted By Marcy J.

    I had trouble sewing in the zipper, the top...

    I had trouble sewing in the zipper, the top stitching after the lining was attached, and turning the bag inside out.
    Forum: Main
    04-25-2022, 06:16 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,416
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Soft and Stable

    Has anyone had experience with Soft and Stable. I made a zipper pouch yesterday and it was not easy to work with. What hints have you to provide when working with this product? I did use a 90...
    Forum: Main
    04-14-2022, 11:50 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,033
    Posted By Marcy J.

    More Quilting After Quilt is washed

    I washed a baby quilt I completed and my question is whether I can add more quilting in some spots. The pattern is Mary Johnson Strip quilt (which I have made several times before and had no problems...
    Forum: Main
    03-05-2022, 08:13 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,577
    Posted By Marcy J.

    My Creative Room

    My Creative Room
    Forum: Main
    11-25-2021, 10:21 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,809
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Snowball and square in a square blocks

    I have trouble with piecing these blocks. The corners never come out right. I usually have to unsew and do again. Does anyone have any help they can share?
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2021, 11:50 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,666
    Posted By Marcy J.

    UFO question

    I do not know how to send a picture of my UFO. I pieced the top at least seven years ago and cannot find the interest to putt it together with batting and backing. It is one of Nancy Zieman's...
    Forum: Main
    08-27-2021, 01:36 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 3,430
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Three Yard Quilts

    Has anyone made a quilt from Donna Robertson's 3-yard quilts books? Is there just enough fabric for the patterns or can you count on some left over. I would like to make the quilt a little bigger,...
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2021, 01:50 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 7,526
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Piecing with 1 1/2" squares

    Lori Holt uses a lot of 1 1/2" squares for the 6" blocks in her tutorials. I really love to watch her and have tried a few blocks just for fun. However I find it difficult to work with 1 1/2"...
    Forum: Main
    07-19-2021, 11:41 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,449
    Posted By Marcy J.

    3 yard quilts

    I have several of Donna Robertson 3 yard quilt books. It is mentioned in every book, to be sure the fabric is no less than 42"wide after selvages are removed. I have checked a couple of pieces and...
    Forum: Mission: Organization
    04-27-2021, 01:06 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 17,851
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Trouble making decisions

    I am having a difficult time making decisions regarding what to keep as far as my scraps, blocks that I practiced on, patterns I thought I would sometimes make and probably never will considering my...
    Forum: Main
    04-10-2021, 03:10 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 3,647
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Start/Stop button

    Was wondering if those who have a start/stop button on their machines use it. I have a Janome and just started using it. Cannot see what the advantages are in using it.
    Forum: Main
    03-05-2021, 08:02 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,106
    Posted By Marcy J.

    Clover Rotary Cutter

    Can I use the Clover Rotary Cutter on any cutting mat or do I need to use the green Clover Mat. I am trying to get my sewing room in order and need to decide what to keep and what to donate. I have...
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