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Forum: Pictures
10-31-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,940
Posted By amethyst

This is beautiful! I love the colors! And I have...

This is beautiful! I love the colors! And I have never thought about how all the quilting actually makes the quilt smaller. The only time I’ve noticed this is on the king-sized quilt I just made. I...
Forum: Pictures
10-31-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,057
Posted By amethyst

Thank you! I took the suggestion of several...

Thank you! I took the suggestion of several people here to approach this pattern using paper piecing and I’m so glad I did!
Forum: Pictures
10-31-2021, 03:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,057
Posted By amethyst

Thank you,all, for the compliments. I used...

Thank you,all, for the compliments.

I used my domestic sewing machine (Jazz II).
Forum: Pictures
10-30-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,385
Posted By amethyst

Beautiful quilt!

Beautiful quilt!
Forum: Pictures
10-30-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,057
Posted By amethyst

Storm at Sea

This is my first king-sized quilt.
And my first time doing paper piecing.
And my first time doing FMQ on anything substantial.

I want to thank all of you for your help during the year it took me...
Forum: Pictures
10-30-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 841
Posted By amethyst

My first king-sized quilt

erg. trying again...
Forum: Pictures
10-30-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,502
Posted By amethyst

This is great! I love the design and colors and...

This is great! I love the design and colors and I'm so impressed with the quilting.
Forum: Pictures
10-30-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,152
Posted By amethyst

Such a cute quilt! I’m sure baby will love it.

Such a cute quilt! I’m sure baby will love it.
Forum: Pictures
10-30-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,190
Posted By amethyst

This is fabulous! I love both the design and...

This is fabulous! I love both the design and colors!
Forum: Pictures
07-02-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,998
Posted By amethyst

Wow!!! Gorgeous!

Wow!!! Gorgeous!
Forum: Main
03-15-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,567
Posted By amethyst

I like #2 best - Red on the outside, green on the...

I like #2 best - Red on the outside, green on the inside.
Forum: Main
03-11-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By amethyst

Thanks. I do have it attached correctly. Does...

Thanks. I do have it attached correctly. Does that bar help to adjust the height of the foot? I’ve always been confused about what the point of the bar is. It seems to just rest on the top and not...
Forum: Main
03-11-2021, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By amethyst

Not a lot of drag. This is just a 12 x 12 sample...

Not a lot of drag. This is just a 12 x 12 sample piece. Also, I looked at my walking foot and I don’t know how to raise the presser foot so it’s not so tight. Any hints?
Forum: Main
03-10-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By amethyst

Ok. Thanks. My feed dogs are up. My sandwich is...

Ok. Thanks. My feed dogs are up. My sandwich is pretty thick so maybe I need to adjust my presser foot. I’ll try that tomorrow. Thanks!
Forum: Main
03-10-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By amethyst

Thread length not long enough

Hi! I’ve had my Baby Lock Jazz II for about a year. Today I started practice quilting on some spare material (trying to figure out what color thread I want to use). I have the machine set to the...
Forum: Main
03-03-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,191
Posted By amethyst

I would never have guessed this! Thanks for the...

I would never have guessed this! Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Main
03-03-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,191
Posted By amethyst

Ok. I saw the Chaco and considered that also. ...

Ok. I saw the Chaco and considered that also.

I wonder what people do when the quilt has both dark and light fabrics (like my current project). Hmm. This should be interesting.
Forum: Main
03-03-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,191
Posted By amethyst

Do you mean that Crayola makes washable markers...

Do you mean that Crayola makes washable markers specifically for quilters/sewers? Or just use regular ol’ kiddie Crayola washable markers?
Forum: Main
03-03-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,191
Posted By amethyst

Fabric markers recommendations

I’m getting ready to quilt my latest project, and I’m looking for recommendations for something to mark some wavy lines.

I’ve tried pens and pencils (both washable and wipe-away types) but I’m not...
Forum: Pictures
02-22-2021, 04:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,843
Posted By amethyst

This is stunning! I love all the colors. I’m a...

This is stunning! I love all the colors. I’m a huge fan of black to off-set bright colors like this. And all those small triangles of many different colors! And the quilting! Just...wow! Great job!
Forum: Pictures
01-27-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,002
Posted By amethyst

Very nice! I’ve never seen a Michigan quilt...

Very nice! I’ve never seen a Michigan quilt before - very cool idea! Nice fabric choices too!
Forum: Main
12-22-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By amethyst

Ugh. Ok. Do you think it will be easier if I iron...

Ugh. Ok. Do you think it will be easier if I iron the seams open?
Forum: Main
12-22-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By amethyst

ok, thanks for your experience. I’ll have to try...

ok, thanks for your experience. I’ll have to try another practice square. All the videos I’ve watched on paper piecing seem to just show the seam being pressed to the side. I just thought that was...
Forum: Main
12-22-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,122
Posted By amethyst

Thank you so much for this! I’m still...

Thank you so much for this!

I’m still undecided about what I will ultimately do - paper piecing or traditional piecing; smaller size or larger size; something completely different?

I really...
Forum: Main
12-22-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By amethyst

My bad. I’m doing paper piecing

My bad. I’m doing paper piecing
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