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10-10-2013, 05:40 AM
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Bernina 1130?
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Grab it up!
Grab it up!
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10-07-2013, 06:05 AM
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Small iron recommendations....
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I have the small Rowenta and like it very much;...
I have the small Rowenta and like it very much; however, it does not have an auto shut off and in my senile state sometimes forget to shut it off!!!!
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10-07-2013, 05:57 AM
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Phoenix-area quilt shops??
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It's a great shop - customer service is...
It's a great shop - customer service is outstanding. Those guys have a really good eye for color and are extremely nice.
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10-07-2013, 05:55 AM
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Phoenix-area quilt shops??
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The 3 Dudes is one of the best!!!
The 3 Dudes is one of the best!!!
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08-29-2013, 06:10 AM
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Bernina sewing machines
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I've had 3 Bernina's and have been very satisfied...
I've had 3 Bernina's and have been very satisfied with each. Currently have the 430 with embroidery module. It sews beautifully - like others service is so important. I don't skimp on getting mine...
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08-16-2013, 04:40 AM
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What are your favorite tools?
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I love mine also - also like the seam ripper with...
I love mine also - also like the seam ripper with rubberized end (don't remember the brand) for taking out those pesky little threads after ripping. Got mine at my local quilting store.
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02-18-2013, 06:42 AM
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Ripper and I
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I use a WAHL moustache trimmer for ripping -...
I use a WAHL moustache trimmer for ripping - about $13 at Walmart.
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07-30-2012, 04:41 AM
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15 reasons for not changing needle
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Another one is looking high and low for a missing...
Another one is looking high and low for a missing piece to finally find it stuck to you someplace and it's really hard to see if it's on your backside!!!!!!!
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07-09-2012, 07:53 AM
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Handbag Question
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http://www.allfreesewing.com has lots of free...
http://www.allfreesewing.com has lots of free patterns and usually says if they are "beginner"
"intermediate" or "advanced. I love this site.
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06-28-2012, 10:16 AM
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Help! Adhesive on my iron!
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Ironing on a dryer sheet also will remove...
Ironing on a dryer sheet also will remove stickies.
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06-26-2012, 05:15 PM
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Where has this wonderful tool been all my life
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I like them especially for holding binding while...
I like them especially for holding binding while I hand stitch it. jhittle sewing has them at a pretty good price.
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06-26-2012, 05:12 PM
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What do you do with your orphan blocks ?
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I make trivets out of them especially the smaller...
I make trivets out of them especially the smaller ones. There are some great free trivet patterns on line. For bigger blocks I've put borders or sashing around them and made an "under the sewing...
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12-02-2011, 05:03 PM
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I seriously screwed up! :(
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Invest in a Wahl battery powered moustache...
Invest in a Wahl battery powered moustache t$12-rimmer. Makes quick work of ripping. About $12 to $15 at Walmart. It is really slick!!
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11-07-2011, 03:11 PM
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Your favorite "can't do without" tools?
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I can't live without a WAHL moustache trimmer for...
I can't live without a WAHL moustache trimmer for ripping seams. It takes the work out of unsewing!!
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10-13-2011, 04:00 AM
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Wanted: Your estimate on getting started quilting
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I agree with the basics being cutter, mat,...
I agree with the basics being cutter, mat, scissors, ruler, and seam ripper. Seems like (especially if you are picky about lining seams up) the seam ripper is used a lot particularly at first. A...
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10-06-2011, 02:57 AM
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Inhertied quilt top
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It is beautiful. Reminds me of some my Mom made....
It is beautiful. Reminds me of some my Mom made. Tears to my eyes!
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04-28-2011, 08:56 AM
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Thread/FMQ troubles
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I make sure I have the same weight in top and...
I make sure I have the same weight in top and bottom - also rethread from start to finish including a different bobbin. Sometimes these mechanical marvels can stress a person to the limit. I was...
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04-28-2011, 08:56 AM
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Thread/FMQ troubles
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I make sure I have the same weight in top and...
I make sure I have the same weight in top and bottom - also rethread from start to finish including a different bobbin. Sometimes these mechanical marvels can stress a person to the limit. I was...
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04-28-2011, 08:50 AM
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Question on your age
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I'm 69 years young! Have so much fabric must...
I'm 69 years young! Have so much fabric must live to be at least 90 to get it all sewed!!!!
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03-31-2011, 05:03 AM
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Oh no - binding!
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I have used the process described by Heather...
I have used the process described by Heather Bailey in her tutorial at the following link: heatherbaileydesign.com/HB_QuiltBinding.pdf and it has made the process so much easier. I've looked at...
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02-15-2011, 05:29 AM
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Kid friendly Machine???
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My daughter about had a stroke when I allowed my...
My daughter about had a stroke when I allowed my grandaughter who was about 9 to sew on my new Bernina. I had an old Singer but it was tempermental and wanted her to have a good experience. I...
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02-04-2011, 07:06 AM
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Seam Ripper Nightmare
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The Wahl moustache trimmer from Wally world -...
The Wahl moustache trimmer from Wally world - about $12 - works so well.
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02-04-2011, 07:03 AM
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Seam Ripper Nightmare
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The Wahl moustache trimmer from Wally world -...
The Wahl moustache trimmer from Wally world - about $12 - works so well.
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02-04-2011, 07:02 AM
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Seam Ripper Nightmare
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Try getting a Wahl moustache trimmer at Wally...
Try getting a Wahl moustache trimmer at Wally World - about $12 - it makes ripping so much easier and I can tell you I seem to need to do that a lot - maybe senior moments or something!!
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12-16-2010, 03:54 PM
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moustache trimmers for seam rippers
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Since I am somewhat of a techtard, don't know how...
Since I am somewhat of a techtard, don't know how to use you tube. I lay my fabric flat (usually) and then just lift the top piece and whiz down the stitching. At a recent retreat the gals nearly...
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