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Forum: Main
11-23-2010, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By LJBallard

I was given a singer 15-91 on Thursday and had my...

I was given a singer 15-91 on Thursday and had my husband re-wire it Friday evening so that I could get the few missing parts coming. I placed an order that evening and received the parts in...
Forum: Main
11-18-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By LJBallard

I can't thank you enough. The pictures are great...

I can't thank you enough. The pictures are great and I will contact lost51. Thanks.
Laura
Forum: Main
10-24-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,365
Posted By LJBallard

Thank you to everyone's advice. I will try the...

Thank you to everyone's advice. I will try the gray thread. I didn't even think of that.

Laura
Forum: Main
10-23-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,365
Posted By LJBallard

I am making "Sew Easy Twist bags" and am using...

I am making "Sew Easy Twist bags" and am using black, white and yellow fabrics. Should I use white or black thread? I refuse to change the thread out when moving from one color to the other. What...
Forum: Main
10-13-2010, 04:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,210
Posted By LJBallard

I will have my daughter get a picture, I am...

I will have my daughter get a picture, I am completely dumb when it comes to computers and pictures.

Laura
Forum: Main
10-12-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,210
Posted By LJBallard

I purchased 6 old grandmother's flower garden...

I purchased 6 old grandmother's flower garden blocks from a garage sale many years ago and have finally figured out how to put them together and am wondering about how to quilt them? Does anyone...
Forum: Main
09-23-2010, 06:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,452
Posted By LJBallard

Believe it or not, I found a Brother PQ 1500 on...

Believe it or not, I found a Brother PQ 1500 on Craigs list and am now the proud owner. It is in excellent shape. Off to do some quilting. Do the children have to eat!!
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
09-21-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By LJBallard

I am and I can hardly wait. Went last year and...

I am and I can hardly wait. Went last year and renewed my love for all things fabric!!
Forum: Main
09-21-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,301
Posted By LJBallard

The topic has been brought up and the O.K. given...

The topic has been brought up and the O.K. given to look for a new quilting/sewing machine. I am looking at the Janome 1600. I will be using it on a frame my husband has built for me. I am wondering...
Forum: Main
09-21-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,738
Posted By LJBallard

Tension on a machine is a difficult thing for me...

Tension on a machine is a difficult thing for me to figure out and I think most manual were not written by someone who sews. My understanding with free motion quilting was that your tensions should...
Forum: Main
09-21-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,738
Posted By LJBallard

Thanks for all the tips. I will get back in...

Thanks for all the tips. I will get back in there and take a look.
The batting is cotton.
Forum: Main
09-21-2010, 04:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,738
Posted By LJBallard

I have just finished a border quilt and would...

I have just finished a border quilt and would like to machine quilt it but am having problems with my thread breaking. I am wondering if the machine, a Kenmore is just not powerful enough to do the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-20-2010, 05:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,328
Posted By LJBallard

One of the benefits of having it in the laundry...

One of the benefits of having it in the laundry room, it is right off of the kitchen and so I sneak time in there. Working on a beautiful cobalt blue quilt for a friend who collects the blue glass. ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-19-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,328
Posted By LJBallard

I live near Ames. Are you attending the Quilt...

I live near Ames. Are you attending the Quilt Show in Des Moines this year? I can hardly wait. Two nights in a hotel and three days at the show!!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-19-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,328
Posted By LJBallard

thanks. I watched that video, which is what...

thanks. I watched that video, which is what turned me on to the idea. Hoping to get it soon and get to work on learning how to quilt quickly.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-19-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,328
Posted By LJBallard

I am a 29+ mother of 11 that put away quilting...

I am a 29+ mother of 11 that put away quilting for several years but attended the Quilt Show in Des Moines, Iowa last fall and decided it was time to get back to work creating things I love. My...
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