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02-24-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,931
Posted By Somerset Val

Thank you, everyone, for all your advice which...

Thank you, everyone, for all your advice which has been gratefully received! I think the name of the game is 'practice, practice and more practice!
Forum: Main
02-09-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,931
Posted By Somerset Val

Many thanks, Suzi; I had found a few of the sites...

Many thanks, Suzi; I had found a few of the sites but you have given me loads more!
Forum: Main
02-09-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,931
Posted By Somerset Val

It's the type using 1/4 inch bias.

It's the type using 1/4 inch bias.
Forum: Main
02-09-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,931
Posted By Somerset Val

Stained glass patchwork

Help! Please can you give me any tips for doing stained glass patchwork and tell me of any potential pitfalls! I need to teach it to my group after Easter but have never done any other than a small...
01-06-2018, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By Somerset Val

I agree but, if you have to use all those...

I agree but, if you have to use all those thicknesses, as already mentioned, try using a 'levelling' tool (this can just be a small, folded, wadge of fabric) under the foot when stitching over the...
Forum: Main
07-25-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,584
Posted By Somerset Val

My EQ7 provider tells me there are no plans for...

My EQ7 provider tells me there are no plans for an update so, go, enjoy it; it's fabulous!
Forum: Main
06-16-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,301
Posted By Somerset Val

I would echo-quilt several rows of stitching...

I would echo-quilt several rows of stitching outside of the body shapes, spacing them further apart as they near the border (some will only be partial lines of stitching or, they can continue into...
11-19-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,781
Posted By Somerset Val

I'm having the same problem for the first time;...

I'm having the same problem for the first time; can access it via Pictures.
Forum: Main
05-24-2015, 03:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,591
Posted By Somerset Val

I use these pens all the time and find that, if I...

I use these pens all the time and find that, if I hover a steam iron over them, they disappear, not to return.
Forum: Main
08-05-2014, 03:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,591
Posted By Somerset Val

I have just been on another site where the writer...

I have just been on another site where the writer says she has an upgraded 11000 and, if she holds down the needle threading and cutting buttons at the same time as switching on, the screen tells her...
Forum: Main
03-31-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,180
Posted By Somerset Val

I can't help you with your present problem but,...

I can't help you with your present problem but, in future, try Frixion ballpoint pens; they come in an assortment of colours and are brilliant. When finished quilting, just hover a steam iron over...
Forum: Main
03-13-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,863
Posted By Somerset Val

It looks to me like a variation of Flyfoot.

It looks to me like a variation of Flyfoot.
Forum: Main
01-13-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,182
Posted By Somerset Val

I use A4 sheets of tracing paper. My printer...

I use A4 sheets of tracing paper. My printer likes it as long as I don't use fast draft setting and it means that the underside is visible for fabric placing.
Forum: Pictures
11-12-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,413
Posted By Somerset Val

It's beautiful! Is it your own design?

It's beautiful! Is it your own design?
Forum: Pictures
10-27-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,749
Posted By Somerset Val

Glad you've been able to sort out the tension! ...

Glad you've been able to sort out the tension! They are really attractive; I, too, would like to know where you obtained the pattern, please!
Forum: Pictures
10-08-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,868
Posted By Somerset Val

Truly beautiful - you must be very proud of it!

Truly beautiful - you must be very proud of it!
Forum: Main
09-13-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,036
Posted By Somerset Val

I use it all the time - it's brilliant; it does...

I use it all the time - it's brilliant; it does so much more than EQ6. I still have heaps to learn but it's easy to get going.
Forum: Main
08-26-2013, 03:20 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 36,912
Posted By Somerset Val

I've been really interested to read the posts on...

I've been really interested to read the posts on the Janome Horizon 7700. I bought one 2 years ago and had endless trouble with it. It sewed beautifully but when I came to FMQ, it didn't want to...
Forum: Main
08-23-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By Somerset Val

Many thanks, auntpiggylpn! I'd found your first...

Many thanks, auntpiggylpn! I'd found your first reference but still wasn't clear as to which side you did the pressing. The video explained it beautifully!
Forum: Main
08-23-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By Somerset Val

Vilene H640 - iron-on Volume Fleece

I need help again, please! Has anyone used this batting? If so, how did you apply it? Did you use a damp cloth and, if so, did you place it on the patchwork or on the back of the batting? I'm...
Forum: Pictures
08-14-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 11,256
Posted By Somerset Val

Like it!! Looking for the square?!

Like it!! Looking for the square?!
Forum: Main
08-03-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,543
Posted By Somerset Val

Thank you, everyone, for your replies. I knew I...

Thank you, everyone, for your replies. I knew I would find someone on the Quilting Board who had dealt with the problem! I'm going to try tessagin's method, using panty hose, with one jelly roll...
Forum: Main
08-02-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,543
Posted By Somerset Val

Jelly rolls;combining washed/unwashed fabrics

Some advice needed, please! I've never used a jelly roll before but have been given two of them (they are both Moda ones). My problem is that I always wash and starch my fabrics before cutting them...
Forum: Pictures
07-31-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,213
Posted By Somerset Val

Hi Carslo, I love your quilt - it's so...

Hi Carslo, I love your quilt - it's so colourful! Did you cut through the width of your jelly roll strips or are all the coloured strips 2 1/2 inches wide?
06-24-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,860
Posted By Somerset Val

Many, many thanks, SherriB; I've found them!

Many, many thanks, SherriB; I've found them!
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