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    Forum: Main
    02-24-2011, 11:45 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 7,715
    Posted By Queen Mary

    When I opened this topic I expected to find a...

    When I opened this topic I expected to find a "Top Ten List of" ala David Letterman. I almost did, except they are not numbered and they are sprinkled throughout the 4 pages. Ha Ha
    Forum: Pictures
    02-24-2011, 10:36 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 3,672
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I think it is hard for non sewers or non quilters...

    I think it is hard for non sewers or non quilters to appreciate the time and thought and money that a beautiful quilt has invested in it. Some people equate them with a blanket from WalMart. Bless...
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2011, 10:20 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,781
    Posted By Queen Mary

    Please put up a photo of the foot you are using...

    Please put up a photo of the foot you are using for the binding.
    I wouldn't have a problem making more curved corners on my quilts. They fit the bed better!!!!
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 09:43 PM
    Replies: 243
    Views: 24,542
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I was reading posts and just skipped from pate 2...

    I was reading posts and just skipped from pate 2 to 14 so I could answer. Maybe it is how you name the topic. A catchy name could draw more lookers.
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 09:37 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,781
    Posted By Queen Mary

    We were talking the other day at quilt guilt...

    We were talking the other day at quilt guilt about borders and bindings. Someone was suggesting pieced borders and fancy work on them. We all agreed that we look forward to a simple border because we...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 09:34 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,781
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I bought the circle foot. I tried with three...

    I bought the circle foot. I tried with three different curves. I always came out with about 1/2 inch of the top fabric left over. I plan to return it.
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2011, 09:29 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 1,727
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I think you could use a "quilt as you go" method...

    I think you could use a "quilt as you go" method to add borders made up of top, batting and backing. There are several books and methods to do this on Amazon. They basically sew a border and batting...
    Forum: Tutorials
    02-20-2011, 03:57 PM
    Replies: 93
    Views: 40,006
    Posted By Queen Mary

    It is the same lady. She talks about the small...

    It is the same lady. She talks about the small quilts in the first book I bought. Her emphasis is making the effort to cut and sew exactly to make everything work as intended. I still have difficulty...
    Forum: Tutorials
    02-19-2011, 09:27 PM
    Replies: 93
    Views: 40,006
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I just bought two books by Sally Collins about...

    I just bought two books by Sally Collins about making perfect pieced quilt blocks. "The Art of Machine Piecing" and "Drafting for the Creative Quilter" Yes Math. Her method is very detailed and...
    Forum: Main
    02-19-2011, 09:20 PM
    Replies: 80
    Views: 15,950
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I made my son-in-law a "brick quilt" for...

    I made my son-in-law a "brick quilt" for Christmas. I used over 30 fat quarters of dark browns, blues, greens, reds, purples, blacks mostly tone on tone or read as solid fabrics. I picked them all at...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-19-2011, 08:41 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 2,908
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I say get her a Janome, an electronic if you can...

    I say get her a Janome, an electronic if you can afford it $300+/-. I got my 8 year old granddaughter one and she loves it. It will last lots of years. Give her some fabric and then let her go
    Forum: Main
    01-28-2011, 03:57 PM
    Replies: 154
    Views: 20,521
    Posted By Queen Mary

    [/quote] I did a couple of Laughing Lizzy...

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    I did a couple of Laughing Lizzy Pattern, "Woven Wire" with batiks except for the "wires" and used a couple of regular fabrics solids for them. My King size is in Kansas as my daughter's...
    Forum: Main
    01-28-2011, 03:46 PM
    Replies: 154
    Views: 20,521
    Posted By Queen Mary

    Your quilt is really a simple pattern but is...

    Your quilt is really a simple pattern but is magnificient with the use of the batiks. All the variations and shading give it such life. I am buying more and more batiks and fewer prints. I am loving...
    Forum: Main
    01-19-2011, 08:48 PM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 10,634
    Posted By Queen Mary

    Our guild has an ugly fabric challenge also. We...

    Our guild has an ugly fabric challenge also. We get together in a group of 3-5 or so and the keeper of ugly fabric chooses the fabric for us. We can use any other fabrics we want but we have to use...
    Forum: Main
    01-17-2011, 06:40 AM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 13,093
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I certainly agree with the consensus. I do love...

    I certainly agree with the consensus. I do love my Janomes. I have several. I especially love my 6600, mostly because of the extra arm space. Every Janome I have used has a realy nice tight even...
    Forum: Main
    01-16-2011, 08:29 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 13,093
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I discovered the thread comes out of the take up...

    I discovered the thread comes out of the take up lever when I have the needle down engaged and have used the thread cutter. I have started leaving the needle up unless I really need it down and the...
    Forum: Main
    01-07-2011, 06:29 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 2,755
    Posted By Queen Mary

    Jade it is probably good exercise and good for...

    Jade it is probably good exercise and good for circulation in your legs. I used a treadle while working for two old ladies back in high school. It was fun and a good machine.
    Forum: Main
    01-06-2011, 07:47 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 2,755
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I say use what you love to use. I love my Janome...

    I say use what you love to use. I love my Janome 6600 although I have a 4 mo. old Bernina which I have used very little after the first month. Whichever one you think of when you look forward to...
    Forum: Main
    01-06-2011, 07:36 PM
    Replies: 217
    Views: 24,818
    Posted By Queen Mary

    Nobody has mentioned Janome. I think it is the...

    Nobody has mentioned Janome. I think it is the best made, from cheapest to most expensive. I have had Wards, Kenmore, Bernina and Janome. I would rather sew on either of my two Janomes than my 4...
    Forum: Main
    08-29-2010, 06:08 PM
    Replies: 118
    Views: 13,623
    Posted By Queen Mary

    I have a small Janome which I love. I just bought...

    I have a small Janome which I love. I just bought a used Janome 6600p and a Janome serger. There is no better stitch than theirs. I would recommend one that fits your price range and your needs....
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