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Forum: Main
02-10-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By suspendedglass

What do you consider the most useful ruler on the sit down sweet sixteen?

Would like to order a simple but very functional ruler to use on my sit down sweet sixteen. I read somewhere that a certain handi quilter ruler is used by a lot of quilters. Not sure which ruler it...
Forum: Main
02-06-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,444
Posted By suspendedglass

glide thread

Is it still being sold? or is there a replacement for it at superior threads.
Just could not find it. Thanks for any help or suggestions for a replacement thread. I use a Sweet Sixteen sit down.
Forum: Main
12-20-2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,243
Posted By suspendedglass

Thanks for info. I cannot afford pre treated...

Thanks for info. I cannot afford pre treated sheets so I am determined to get the best fabric prints I can . I also prin photos for other. So i am up for a challenge I guess! Thanks, linda
Forum: Main
12-14-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,243
Posted By suspendedglass

Nice pics! yes I know I am fading at a pretty...

Nice pics! yes I know I am fading at a pretty fast rate!
I think it will be imp to include washing instructions with photos also.
Forum: Main
12-14-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,243
Posted By suspendedglass

I am doing baby quilts with pictures and as they...

I am doing baby quilts with pictures and as they are washed frequently I would like to prevent photos fading as best as possible!
Forum: Main
12-14-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,243
Posted By suspendedglass

yes I think making your own would be a lot...

yes I think making your own would be a lot cheaper and last longer
Forum: Main
12-14-2019, 05:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,243
Posted By suspendedglass

Making your own colorfast printing sheets???

I have done a lot of printing photos on fabric and used raycafix as the pretreatment. I have not used bubble jet as of yet. I would to find a great recipe to make cotton colorfast like the sheets...
Forum: Main
11-20-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,197
Posted By suspendedglass

If you think this might work I would be happy to...

If you think this might work I would be happy to print the photos for you.(no charge) Just pm me and i will give you more info.
Forum: Main
11-20-2019, 06:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,197
Posted By suspendedglass

If possible, I would try to find a picture or 2...

If possible, I would try to find a picture or 2 of happy times and sew it into a small quilted postcard or other gift you might find appropriate.
Forum: Main
11-10-2019, 03:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Posted By suspendedglass

thanks. It all makes sense, I think it is a...

thanks. It all makes sense, I think it is a matter of coordinating speed, fabric movement and focusing on where you are going with the pattern. I loved the analogy of driving a car. Thanks
Forum: Main
11-09-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Posted By suspendedglass

Yes I am referring to free motion quilting. I...

Yes I am referring to free motion quilting. I guess that is the problem, trying to quilt behind the needle. I would assume that it is best to use needle down and re position quilt so you can see...
Forum: Main
11-09-2019, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Posted By suspendedglass

What direction, now that I know where to focus my sight!

Hi again,
I just thought of another question. It seems to me I read recently that experienced quilters should not have to stop in order to move the quilting to a new position or direction.
Do most...
Forum: Main
11-09-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,277
Posted By suspendedglass

Thank you! This is very helpful! I appreciate...

Thank you! This is very helpful! I appreciate your responses!
Forum: Main
11-09-2019, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,277
Posted By suspendedglass

Where should your eyes be looking when quilting?

Ok so this might be a really silly question. I have a sit down simply 16. I have not done much quilting but some.

When I sat down to do a simple curvy wave pattern I realized , that as much, that...
Forum: Main
10-31-2019, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
Posted By suspendedglass

Any suggestions? quilting on top of pics

So I have finished a child's quilt top. I have printed all the pictures that I want to include.

I will either quilt the quilt now with an all over design and then decide my photo layout ,fuse and...
Forum: Main
07-16-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,156
Posted By suspendedglass

Which rulers do you like the best for quilting?

Hi, I have a sit down handi quilter but have never used rulers to quilt with and was wondering what make of rulers are liked the most! Thanks
Forum: Main
07-16-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By suspendedglass

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Main
07-16-2019, 03:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By suspendedglass

I paid $2,500.00 for mine. That is canadian $. It...

I paid $2,500.00 for mine. That is canadian $. It was about 4 years old and in really great condition only the foot conversion kit had not been added. I really like it!
Forum: Main
07-15-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By suspendedglass

Question regarding HQ handiquilter

Hi, I purchased a used sit down handiquilter and I love it. However it still has the closed foot and I think I have to purchase a conversion kit to in order to use the open foot. I was wondering if...
Forum: Main
06-10-2019, 05:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,779
Posted By suspendedglass

Yes I lived in and purchased my very first pfaff...

Yes I lived in and purchased my very first pfaff over 40 years ago from a sewing machine business in our home town of Guelph! I still have it and it works fine. I have upgraded a few times as my life...
Forum: Main
06-04-2019, 02:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,489
Posted By suspendedglass

Beautiful prints. When working with pics I find...

Beautiful prints. When working with pics I find the simpler the quilt the better it looks! You want the pics to pop! A lot of the suggestions above are great!
Forum: Main
06-04-2019, 02:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,323
Posted By suspendedglass

I also forgot to mention if the curves are small...

I also forgot to mention if the curves are small I have tried to adjust the "bite" into the stitch to make it easier around tiny curves.
Forum: Main
06-04-2019, 02:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,323
Posted By suspendedglass

I am new to quilting and this link helped me...

I am new to quilting and this link helped me figure out the blanket stitch along with good old practice!https://projectsbyjane.blogspot.com/2014/05/machine-applique-using-blanket-stitch.html
Forum: Main
06-02-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By suspendedglass

I have just finished a quilt using only metallic....

I have just finished a quilt using only metallic. I got it at thread arts and it come in many colors. I also have the dreamweaver and used it in bottom and top. Play around with it. I am by no means...
Forum: Main
05-30-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,586
Posted By suspendedglass

Yes I just saw it a few minutes ago on the quilt...

Yes I just saw it a few minutes ago on the quilt show shop. I wondered if people found much use for it!
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