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Forum: Main
03-20-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,308
Posted By heron

The plaid is remarkably like a jumper I wore to...

The plaid is remarkably like a jumper I wore to junior high in about 1970-71.
Forum: Main
03-20-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,196
Posted By heron

My answer is a little different than those of the...

My answer is a little different than those of the others. I'm fairly new to machine quilting, too. I recently used my Pfaff Passport with the built in "walking foot" (called DST???) to machine-quilt....
Forum: Main
10-04-2018, 05:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 826
Posted By heron

Pfaff Passport presser foot pressure - Question

On my Pfaff Passport 3.0, the presser foot pressure is adjusted by turning a control on top of the machine. I understand how it's supposed to work, having read the manual and watched a couple videos....
Forum: Main
09-15-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,477
Posted By heron

Don't forget you can by books that are out of...

Don't forget you can by books that are out of print from https://www.abebooks.com/ or https://www.alibris.com or https://www.hpb.com. I've bought from all three many times over the years.
Forum: Main
09-13-2018, 03:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,440
Posted By heron

Looks like it's Jacquie Gering. I'm checking her...

Looks like it's Jacquie Gering. I'm checking her classes out this morning. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Main
09-13-2018, 03:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,440
Posted By heron

Thanks for all your thoughts and tips. Lots for...

Thanks for all your thoughts and tips. Lots for me to consider.
Forum: QB Help Center
09-11-2018, 04:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By heron

That was my problem, too. Resizing did the trick.

That was my problem, too. Resizing did the trick.
Forum: Main
09-11-2018, 04:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,803
Posted By heron

Wow, that looks terrific as-is. Beautiful!

Wow, that looks terrific as-is. Beautiful!
Forum: Main
09-10-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,440
Posted By heron

Stitch in the ditch quilting - What am I in for?

I've never done my own machine quilting, but I'm contemplating giving it a try.

Tutorials abound on how to machine quilt by stitching in the ditch. But what I'm Not picking up on is what are the...
Forum: Main
09-08-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,843
Posted By heron

I'm piecing Two Gray Hills by pattern maker J....

I'm piecing Two Gray Hills by pattern maker J. Michelle Watts.

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Forum: Main
09-08-2018, 03:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,014
Posted By heron

What a lovely idea! I cleaned out my fabric stash...

What a lovely idea! I cleaned out my fabric stash about two months ago, and have nice yardage of wool and silk that I haven't figured out what to do with yet. Donating to the local arts college,...
Forum: Main
09-05-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,814
Posted By heron

A couple months ago, I bought little curved 4"...

A couple months ago, I bought little curved 4" scissors made by Gingher for snipping embroidery and applique threads. They've been a joy to use.
Forum: Mission: Organization
09-03-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,006
Posted By heron

It's a "Designing Stylus" from Sure-Fit Designs....

It's a "Designing Stylus" from Sure-Fit Designs. I bought their kit on making shirt patterns, and it references the stylus. Basically it includes a traditional hip curve plus crotch curves.
Forum: Main
09-03-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By heron

Thanks for all your thoughtful responses. Lots of...

Thanks for all your thoughtful responses. Lots of things for me to reconsider. I took the entire border off and am starting over with it. Fingers crossed that I do better this time.
Forum: Main
09-02-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By heron

Learning about grain - the hard way

It's not like I don't know about grain, having made garments for several decades. But, well, this is quilting, and that's different.

I just made a 3 strip border for my current quilt top. The...
Forum: Main
09-02-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,199
Posted By heron

Here's a simple idea. I'm making this as a baby...

Here's a simple idea. I'm making this as a baby quilt (https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2017/03/lattice-baby-quilt-tutorial.html), but if you're comfortable making pattern adjustments, you could use...
Forum: Mission: Organization
09-01-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,006
Posted By heron

I'm coming at this string a few months late....

I'm coming at this string a few months late. Today I did a "tidy up, so organizing is on my mind. Fifteen years or so ago, I invested in a rolling toolbox, the kind guys use in the garage, and which...
Forum: Main
08-31-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,804
Posted By heron

Batting recommendation

I'm making a lap quilt for my husband and need to figure out what type of batting to use. Requirements in priority order:

- Keep the quilt as cool as possible (we live in Texas, so this quilt will...
Forum: Main
08-31-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,265
Posted By heron

I've only done one project with fused applique...

I've only done one project with fused applique and I used Mistyfuse. It was super easy to work with and I like the result. Used machine blanket stitch to sew around the edges of 280 leaves, which...
Forum: Main
08-28-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,115
Posted By heron

I never thought of this, but it makes a lot of...

I never thought of this, but it makes a lot of sense. Too hot in Texas during the long summer, but work OK for me in the winter. Flannel is brilliant!

I've re-purposed a few of empty Kleenex...
Forum: Main
08-28-2018, 08:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,458
Posted By heron

Oh my, that's so simple. Why didn't I think of...

Oh my, that's so simple. Why didn't I think of that?

Thanks for the replies. I'm getting the "frame up!" I just ordered a lap hoop. The project after my next project after my current project...
Forum: Main
08-27-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,280
Posted By heron

Charm pack question

I'm about to order a couple of charm packs for the first time, but before I do, I have a question. If the pack includes fabrics that have a directional print, can I count on them having been cut so...
Forum: Main
08-27-2018, 03:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,458
Posted By heron

Understood. Like I said, I get that there are a...

Understood. Like I said, I get that there are a lot of factors involved. Not looking for an exact answer. I just want to get a sampling of experiences so I can frame this up in my mind. To your...
Forum: Main
08-27-2018, 03:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,458
Posted By heron

Thanks. Yes, I'll be doing mostly evening...

Thanks. Yes, I'll be doing mostly evening quilting, too. Forgot to mention that I'm thinking of using an all-over "Baptist Fan" or "Amish Waves" pattern like the black and tan example here: ...
Forum: Main
08-27-2018, 03:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,458
Posted By heron

How long does it take you to hand quilt a lap quilt?

I'm trying to frame up in my mind roughly how much time to allot for hand quilting a lap-sized quilt. Yes, I realize answers will be all over the map based on the various factors involved. But while...
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