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Forum: Main
05-10-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,003
Posted By crazyquilter

do cutting mats wear out?

I have a large mat that is about 6 years old. (One of the "smelly" type.) I don't use it all that often now, but have used it a lot in the past. I haven't cut much in the past couple of years, but...
Forum: Main
08-06-2010, 03:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,517
Posted By crazyquilter

A big sincere "Thank You" to all who responded to...

A big sincere "Thank You" to all who responded to my request for advice. I think I was trying to push too much of my own preferences in to this one, which truly, I usually don't. I decided to keep...
Forum: Main
08-04-2010, 03:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,517
Posted By crazyquilter

Hi All, I haven't posted in quite awhile,...

Hi All,
I haven't posted in quite awhile, staying busy and trying to keep out of trouble! Now I would appreciate some advice as soon as I can get it. It will take a few sentences to lead up to my...
Forum: Main
10-22-2009, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By crazyquilter

I thought I read somewhere that there is going to...

I thought I read somewhere that there is going to be a quilt show in or around OK City in Jan. 2010. A friend of mine from CA is coming to that area to visit her daughter in Jan. I mentioned the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-19-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,541
Posted By crazyquilter

Atlantathread.com has good prices on quilting and...

Atlantathread.com has good prices on quilting and sewing thread. They ship same day they receive order and actually, this month have free shipping. They are the only source I use now, after having...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-19-2009, 02:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,541
Posted By crazyquilter

Welcome from western PA where we have already had...

Welcome from western PA where we have already had our first snow of the year!
I'm sure you'll love your Gammill. I upgraded to Gammill after having a big piece of junk of a machine for about a year....
Forum: Main
08-06-2009, 06:36 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 15,069
Posted By crazyquilter

Well, I have one just a little better (or worse!)...

Well, I have one just a little better (or worse!) than that. I sewed my finger to the quilt with my long arm machine. After yelling for help for a few minutes, I realized I was alone and that no...
Forum: Main
07-26-2009, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By crazyquilter

Looks great! Thank you!!!

Looks great! Thank you!!!
Forum: Main
07-26-2009, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By crazyquilter

Hi all! I'm going to be taking a 4 day trip to...

Hi all!
I'm going to be taking a 4 day trip to Chippewa Falls this coming weekend. Thought I would check with all you great people here who may be able to point the way to quilt shops in the area,...
Forum: Main
07-24-2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,659
Posted By crazyquilter

But then.....My son has bought 2 used cars on...

But then.....My son has bought 2 used cars on ebay. one was a Beamer great condition and then just recently a Toyota Camry for the granddaughter just graduating high school. Maybe Ebaying isn't...
Forum: Main
07-23-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,659
Posted By crazyquilter

I have purchased 3 machines from EBay, a $900....

I have purchased 3 machines from EBay, a $900. Pfaff 2056, a $1100 Husqvarna Rose, and an old $50 Singer. The Rose was from an individual about 100 miles from here, so I arranged to pick it up in...
Forum: Main
07-13-2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,546
Posted By crazyquilter

Is the binding to be done by hand or by machine? ...

Is the binding to be done by hand or by machine? If by machine, it sounds quite pricey. Here's why... (Oh and paying a huge price does not always guarantee a fantastic job... I am retired, do...
Forum: Main
04-26-2009, 07:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,401
Posted By crazyquilter

I have been a member of other forums, (mostly...

I have been a member of other forums, (mostly decorative painting up until recently, when I got the quilt bug again...) and I have to say, this is by far the best group I have been associated with....
Forum: Main
04-18-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,973
Posted By crazyquilter

Just to empasize the number/lack of hand...

Just to empasize the number/lack of hand quilters..this past week, I attended a small local quilt show. There were probably a hundred or so entries. Just guessing on the number, I would say there...
Forum: Main
04-18-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,973
Posted By crazyquilter

Amen! Yes, that has me wondering also... Could...

Amen! Yes, that has me wondering also... Could the one who wrote the initial statement about the quilts falling apart or whatever happens after being washed twice please explain a little further? ...
Forum: Main
04-16-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,973
Posted By crazyquilter

This one was a freebie. Occasionally I am asked...

This one was a freebie. Occasionally I am asked to do something charitable as far as long arm quilting, and I am happy to assist others as I am able. This might be a certificate for a shop hop, a...
Forum: Main
04-15-2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,973
Posted By crazyquilter

There was no work for the prep of the quilt, it...

There was no work for the prep of the quilt, it was pressed and ready and looked sharp. Her price was just stippling...no binding and no batting...just the price to stipple it w/thread figured in. ...
Forum: Main
04-01-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 29,930
Posted By crazyquilter

Little turd is a wonderful name for Janome! I...

Little turd is a wonderful name for Janome! I used to say that my 350e had my initial on it, for "Emma", but I have become very unhappy with it, so litte turd would work for me! I have a sort of...
Forum: Main
03-01-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,046
Posted By crazyquilter

I guess I should explain a little more about my...

I guess I should explain a little more about my Janome problem... I bought the 350e from a Janome dealer about 90 miles from here, because he offered the best price I found on the machine and the MB4...
Forum: Main
02-28-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,046
Posted By crazyquilter

been there, done that! No help. Janome, beware.

been there, done that! No help. Janome, beware.
Forum: Main
02-28-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,046
Posted By crazyquilter

Thanks for your kind and sympathetic response,...

Thanks for your kind and sympathetic response, but maybe your mom hasn't used hers as much as I?? Maybe I got a "lemon", but no one seems to want to help me. When I buy a machine, it has to work,...
Forum: Main
02-28-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,046
Posted By crazyquilter

How about the tension on your Janome?? Mine is a...

How about the tension on your Janome?? Mine is a 350E, embroidery only, and I am not happy: I keep having to lower the upper tension... I have 2 friends who have had the same problem. I had to take...
Forum: Main
02-27-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,046
Posted By crazyquilter

I'm certainly not here to "knock" anyone and...

I'm certainly not here to "knock" anyone and their choice of thread, but I have a Gammill long arm quilting machine, and I was told the same thing by the service man who set mine up. But, I have to...
Forum: Main
02-27-2009, 06:37 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,046
Posted By crazyquilter

Also forgot to mention that Atlanta thread has...

Also forgot to mention that Atlanta thread has Coats and Clark 6000 yd cones for 13.55 each. (All colors.)
Forum: Main
02-27-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,046
Posted By crazyquilter

Try www.atlantathread.com They have Egyptian...

Try www.atlantathread.com
They have Egyptian cotton, 40/3, tex 45, yes, tex 45. Very strong, comes in 12 colors, 6000 yd cones for ~$12 each. I use it for most of my machine quilting. They also...
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