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    Forum: Main
    12-22-2011, 05:10 AM
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    Views: 920
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I put another dowel on bottom and it solved the...

    I put another dowel on bottom and it solved the problem. If this new format were easier to use I would send a px. Wish they had kept the old quilting board.
    Forum: Main
    12-17-2011, 01:13 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 920
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Re: quilted wallhangings

    I made my first wallhanging. It is a large stable season for Christmas and I fmq it in metallic gold. It is grogeous. However, when I hung it up, the bottom looked a little wavy as in "not...
    Forum: Main
    11-20-2011, 11:32 AM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 19,805
    Posted By Dooneygone

    binding size question

    When you speak of a 2-1/2" binding.....are you folding it in halft (making it 1-1/4") and then attaching it, which means you will once again be dividing it in half again....which means it will be...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2011, 02:19 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,251
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I will post pictures as soon as I can figure out...

    I will post pictures as soon as I can figure out how to do it. I have my pxs on my iPhone. I wonder if I can post from there. I will figure it out. I have been down in the sewing room in the...
    Forum: Main
    11-05-2011, 08:29 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,251
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Whew! What a year in quilting!

    What a fast year. Last October, I became interested in quilting. I did a lot of research on the internet, bought magazines and joined this quilt group once I got started. What a godsend this group...
    Forum: Main
    10-31-2011, 05:35 AM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 1,065
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Do I stabilize the material w/fused interfacing...

    Do I stabilize the material w/fused interfacing before or after logos are appliquéd on the polo shirt squares. Thanks in advance
    Forum: Main
    10-31-2011, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 750
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I am making a "polo shirt" quilt much like a...

    I am making a "polo shirt" quilt much like a t-shirt quilt. However some of the logos from the shirt are so close to the collar I will have to cut them and appliqué them to the cut polo shirt...
    Forum: Main
    09-25-2011, 05:18 AM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 5,084
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I just happened into a Goodwill and spotted an...

    I just happened into a Goodwill and spotted an old Singer 15-91. It was in perfect condition in a beautiful cabinet! The price was $9.99. I was so excited, I would not leave it since there were 3...
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2011, 05:58 AM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 8,421
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I have one similar....a Dirt DEVIL. Got it last...

    I have one similar....a Dirt DEVIL. Got it last year at ABC black Friday sale for 9 dollars. I use it all the time on wood floors n sewing room.
    Forum: Main
    08-24-2011, 09:50 AM
    Replies: 265
    Views: 26,149
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Well, the Wal-Mart in Traverse City, MI,...

    Well, the Wal-Mart in Traverse City, MI, discontinued carrying fabric when they changed over to a Supercenter! I was told that there was not enough room! (after increasing the size of the store. ...
    Forum: Main
    08-24-2011, 09:44 AM
    Replies: 265
    Views: 26,149
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Well, the Wal-Mart in Traverse City, MI...

    Well, the Wal-Mart in Traverse City, MI discontinued fabric when they built the Super store. Wouldn't you think they would have MORE ROOM, NOT LESS? However, they made enough room for a large...
    Forum: Main
    08-18-2011, 05:32 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 8,181
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Mid-arm Brother 1500 S can be had for $599.00...

    Mid-arm Brother 1500 S can be had for $599.00 online. That is all I could afford and I love it!
    Forum: Main
    08-15-2011, 11:18 AM
    Replies: 111
    Views: 9,168
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Yes, I just rechecked my receipt n the blades...

    Yes, I just rechecked my receipt n the blades packaging n they were 2 for $1.49 also. How great is that! Pauline
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2011, 09:31 AM
    Replies: 111
    Views: 9,168
    Posted By Dooneygone

    My daughter lives near one of those Harbor...

    My daughter lives near one of those Harbor Freight places. I had called them and wanted $6.99 to ship some. I waited until I went down there. They worked good. They were $1.59 per each. Then I...
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2011, 09:27 AM
    Replies: 171
    Views: 16,658
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Whats a D9P?

    Whats a D9P?
    Forum: Main
    08-14-2011, 09:26 AM
    Replies: 171
    Views: 16,658
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I got knicked once; then I went out and bought...

    I got knicked once; then I went out and bought one of those handles with suction cups which raises your hand out of the way. I see Menards had them for 6 or 7 dollars. I had paid about 15 dollars...
    Forum: Main
    08-01-2011, 06:36 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,222
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I am thinking of using spray starch for a better...

    I am thinking of using spray starch for a better finish for my quilt appliqued butterfly squares.

    At what stage do I use it....before the squares are put together or after all the seams are made?...
    Forum: Main
    08-01-2011, 08:36 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 1,802
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I agree. I bought my Brother S1500 for 599...

    I agree. I bought my Brother S1500 for 599 through Amazon.com
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2011, 08:17 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 4,870
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Thanks so much for all the advice about...

    Thanks so much for all the advice about appliqueing on my butterfly quilt. I have been practising your recommended method with an open toe. Never thought of that. What a difference. I kept the...
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2011, 03:29 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 4,870
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I have my butterflies fused with interfacingand...

    I have my butterflies fused with interfacingand have practised using a blanket stitch to applique but it is hard for me to keep the stitching consistently to cover the edge without going onto to the...
    Forum: Main
    07-23-2011, 04:32 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 4,439
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I love my Brother 1500 S. It and the Juki 98 are...

    I love my Brother 1500 S. It and the Juki 98 are almost identical. The harp is 9" but it is very high making it appear much larger. I paid $600 new for my Brother. I looked at Jukis also but they...
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2011, 04:28 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 973
    Posted By Dooneygone

    the problem now is...I have already fused a lot...

    the problem now is...I have already fused a lot the butterflies with fusible interfacing and was planning to use a blanket stitch on the raw edges. Will this work ok? Thanks for for your advice ...
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2011, 05:32 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 973
    Posted By Dooneygone

    It is pretty thin. I am going to machine...

    It is pretty thin. I am going to machine applique it. (first time for applique. I panicked when I noticed the word "interfacing" after I had Accuquilt-cut a load of butterflies. But now that I...
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2011, 05:28 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 973
    Posted By Dooneygone

    I can assure you I wasn't his girlfriend. ...

    I can assure you I wasn't his girlfriend. hahaha. My grandmother suggested Pauline. Supposedly it means little. Tough to live up to that. Pauline
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2011, 03:46 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 973
    Posted By Dooneygone

    Thx...I take it that the fusible web is sticky on...

    Thx...I take it that the fusible web is sticky on both sides....but I will be pinning and sewing down the center of the Butterfly, around the wings and a couple curved lines on the wings. Thanks for...
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