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Forum: Main
03-14-2021, 06:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,557
Posted By Flyboy Jim

To me, all of your border options detract from...

To me, all of your border options detract from the beauty of the main part of the top. You haven't mentioned how you intend to quilt the top, but here's what would appeal to me. I would add the...
Forum: Main
03-14-2021, 05:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,682
Posted By Flyboy Jim

If you search for "Quilting Rulers" on YouTube...

If you search for "Quilting Rulers" on YouTube you'll get a lot of videos to see various rulers in use. I have quite a few rulers designed by Angela Walters and Leah Day.

Jim
Forum: Main
01-01-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,892
Posted By Flyboy Jim

We use these tables from Home Depot:...

We use these tables from Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-62-in-Adjustable-Height-Work-Table-in-White-HOLT62XDBJ2/312063243

We have 6 of them now that we use in various areas.

Jim
Forum: Main
12-07-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,295
Posted By Flyboy Jim

"or is it OK to share my own pattern if someone...

"or is it OK to share my own pattern if someone can't find a reasonably priced copy"

I noticed the OP said "share their pattern", not share a COPY of their pattern. In other words, could they...
Forum: Main
09-22-2020, 05:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By Flyboy Jim

We use these rods:...

We use these rods: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1O0KHU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and these rod clips...
Forum: Main
08-10-2020, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,063
Posted By Flyboy Jim

Lately, if I'm going to be quilting with cross...

Lately, if I'm going to be quilting with cross hatching, which I do a lot, I lay the quilt top out and mark the cross hatching with a black Frixion pen for light fabric and a white chalk pencil for...
Forum: Main
08-01-2020, 05:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,643
Posted By Flyboy Jim

Outlining with darker thread gave it a 3...

Outlining with darker thread gave it a 3 dimensional look. You could always experiment with which darker thread color gives the best effect. Double batting would add to that look. The FMQ is...
Forum: Main
07-17-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,347
Posted By Flyboy Jim

I use a 1.5 stitch length and press open most of...

I use a 1.5 stitch length and press open most of the time.

Jim
Forum: Main
07-17-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By Flyboy Jim

The threader on my Juki TL-18QVP only worked part...

The threader on my Juki TL-18QVP only worked part of the time when I first got it. I got my magnifying glass out and discovered that the threader wasn't going through the eye of the needle each time....
Forum: Main
07-09-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,168
Posted By Flyboy Jim

It doesn't fold, but is on casters:...

It doesn't fold, but is on casters: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-62-in-Adjustable-Height-Work-Bench-Table-HOLT62XDB12/301810799?MERCH=REC-_-rv_homepage_rr-_-NA-_-301810799-_-N The adjustable...
Forum: Main
07-05-2020, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By Flyboy Jim

I also use MicroQuilter (100 wt.) for stitch in...

I also use MicroQuilter (100 wt.) for stitch in the ditch.

Jim
Forum: Main
06-28-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,116
Posted By Flyboy Jim

I did a similar RWB quilt last year. I did it...

I did a similar RWB quilt last year. I did it with straight line walking foot diagonals. Not long arm quilting I know, but it looks rugged and fitting. Masculine.

Jim
Forum: Main
06-21-2020, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,685
Posted By Flyboy Jim

I was pretty impressed with the amount of...

I was pretty impressed with the amount of accessories that came with my TL-18QVP.

Jim
Forum: Main
06-20-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,294
Posted By Flyboy Jim

For sure! I do it all the time. No need to be...

For sure! I do it all the time. No need to be locked into one method. Also, has been mentioned numerous times.......short stitch length when pressing open.

Jim
Forum: Main
06-20-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,685
Posted By Flyboy Jim

I have the TL-18QVP which is the latest version...

I have the TL-18QVP which is the latest version of the machine you're looking at buying. I just looked up the Juki Guide Bar Accessory that mounts on the Walking Foot. It actually came in my...
Forum: Main
05-24-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,941
Posted By Flyboy Jim

Trained?...

Trained? https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/confused.png

I guess I never realized that men knew so little about quilting. My mother was a quilter, as is my wife. A year and a half ago,...
Forum: Main
05-24-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,312
Posted By Flyboy Jim

Juki TL-18QVP, I really like mine. Jim

Juki TL-18QVP, I really like mine.

Jim
Forum: Main
05-03-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,292
Posted By Flyboy Jim

For starters, I would SITD the tree trunks and...

For starters, I would SITD the tree trunks and branches. Then think about some infill in the background.

Jim
Forum: Main
04-30-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,885
Posted By Flyboy Jim

I'm thinking that all who sew need a bulletproof...

I'm thinking that all who sew need a bulletproof vintage machine for backup when the hi-tech ones fail us. We have three. My favorite is my Grandmothers 1937 cabinet Singer.

Jim
Forum: Main
04-28-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,144
Posted By Flyboy Jim

Interesting discussion (I almost said...

Interesting discussion (I almost said "interesting thread). I'm starting to wonder if thread selection isn't kind of like fishing lure selection. It's been said for years that the huge selection of...
Forum: Main
04-28-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,039
Posted By Flyboy Jim

Thumbs up Well said! I've thought the same thing. It's hard...

Well said! I've thought the same thing. It's hard to say that "I made this" when in actuality all you made was the quilt top.

Jim
Forum: Main
04-26-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,885
Posted By Flyboy Jim

"Sewist" ...........I like that word. Sounds more...

"Sewist" ...........I like that word. Sounds more creative than "Sewer". I mean........have you ever heard of an artist called a "Arter"? Dentist called a "Denter"? However calling a plumber a...
Forum: Main
04-25-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,430
Posted By Flyboy Jim

Are we talking about a need to get an accurate...

Are we talking about a need to get an accurate straight stitch here? If that's the case, why not get a good mechanical straight stitch machine? Or am I missing something?

Jim
Forum: Main
04-20-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,443
Posted By Flyboy Jim

If you could put another couple pleats in, then...

If you could put another couple pleats in, then they could become a "design feature".

Jim
Forum: Main
04-16-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By Flyboy Jim

I'm wondering what they are actually made for? ...

I'm wondering what they are actually made for?

Jim
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