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07-23-2013, 03:58 AM
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Donation quilt from leftover scraps
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what a beautiful quilt, and your quilting is...
what a beautiful quilt, and your quilting is great.
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07-23-2013, 03:50 AM
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Supreme Slider
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I have one also, along with a quilt halo. if I...
I have one also, along with a quilt halo. if I am doing FMQ on my domestic machine then I do use the slider, but the slider is small, so it is only good for working in an area that size, the rest...
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07-20-2013, 03:12 AM
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looking for opinions on IKEA furniture for my sewing space
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I use Ikea as well for storage under my long arm...
I use Ikea as well for storage under my long arm in my studio. it keeps every neat and tidy, relatively inexpensive, 424822
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07-20-2013, 03:02 AM
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Another cabinet question - Arrow Bertha vs Kangaroo Wallaby
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i have the Horn quilter's dream table, and the...
i have the Horn quilter's dream table, and the ultimate storage center. I can't say enough about how much I love these two pieces of furniture. my quilter's dream table is almost10 years old and...
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07-20-2013, 02:47 AM
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how about Irish mist from the book "6 halves make...
how about Irish mist from the book "6 halves make a whole lot more"? I love that pattern, I made it it blues, oranges and creams.
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07-19-2013, 03:57 AM
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Long Arm Question
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i have a gammill also and can adjust the take up...
i have a gammill also and can adjust the take up roller easily. If there is enough bulk to begin to drag, then yes, I raise the take up roller, only takes a second or two on the gammils.
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07-19-2013, 03:52 AM
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need advice re: prewash backing?
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if you prewash the back, but did not prewash the...
if you prewash the back, but did not prewash the fabrics you used for the top your shrinkage once it is done is going to be a little different on the top and the back - and could distort it a bit...
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07-19-2013, 03:46 AM
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Which thread is your favorite for a long arm machine?
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I think of thread as an extension of the design...
I think of thread as an extension of the design process. Pick the right one for the kind of quilt, quilting design and texture you are looking to get in your quilt. I use all of them, including...
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07-12-2013, 03:50 AM
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Suggestions for "summer weight" quilt?
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you might think I am crazy, but I'd go with a...
you might think I am crazy, but I'd go with a wool bat - incredible breathability - warm in winter and cool in summer. plus you can't beat the stitch definition you get with wool. I, too, live in...
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07-12-2013, 03:46 AM
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Took the plunge today, Bought a Bernina
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woo hoo! big time machine envy going on here!
woo hoo! big time machine envy going on here!
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07-12-2013, 03:43 AM
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landscape and art quilt lessons
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Craftsy.com has some pretty good classes - and...
Craftsy.com has some pretty good classes - and there is a landscape class on there. I've taken a few of their classes, and they are usually quite good. the best part - you get to go back and...
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07-08-2013, 05:22 PM
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Bernina 440QE BSR Machine Quilting - Help I'm new!
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sometimes your BSR foot will need to be adjusted...
sometimes your BSR foot will need to be adjusted - if it appears that it is skipping stitches or the stitches are very far apart you may want to have your dealer take a look and adjust it.
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07-08-2013, 05:21 PM
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Clover Black Gold Needles
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i use an automatic clover needle threader with...
i use an automatic clover needle threader with mine. I love these needles!
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08-07-2012, 03:27 AM
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Machine keeps making tiny, tiny stitches. What should I do? Aurora 440
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i have had this my aurora and it was the walking...
i have had this my aurora and it was the walking foot - the fork was not attached to the post the proper way. I'd suggest take the foot off, then put it back on. good luck!
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08-07-2012, 03:05 AM
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Stitch length?
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depends on what type of piecing I am doing. for...
depends on what type of piecing I am doing. for normal piecing, I am usually around a 2.4 on a Bernina, for paper piecing I shorten the stitch considerably, and for long strip piecing I lengthen...
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07-31-2012, 03:42 AM
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Curious about Featherweights
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I bought my 221 featherweight off of ebay, and a...
I bought my 221 featherweight off of ebay, and a 222 original 110v motor from a FW collector/dealer called featherweight factory. I enjoy both of them. have fun, you'll know the right machine when...
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07-31-2012, 03:18 AM
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Discouraged Long Arm Newbie... It's Harder Than I Thought!
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dont give up, just keep practicing, hold your...
dont give up, just keep practicing, hold your handles loosely, (not with a death grip), breathe, relax and have fun with it. you will get better, it just takes time.
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11-14-2011, 03:57 AM
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Performance issues
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i had problems yesterday also, couldn't get the...
i had problems yesterday also, couldn't get the board to load at all in the morning. later in the evening it seemed to be OK.
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11-13-2011, 06:45 PM
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Our Buggy Wheels Quilt top-thanks to Ninnie!
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very nice!
very nice!
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11-13-2011, 06:43 PM
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Chili fabric
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gypsyquilter
i love the idea of using it in a border!
i love the idea of using it in a border!
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11-13-2011, 06:37 PM
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The Very Best Quilt that I ever made-I'm so proud of it!!!
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it's stunning!
it's stunning!
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11-09-2011, 04:48 AM
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Talk to me please about reproduction hand cranks for Singer machines
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i'm looking for a vintage hand crank as well, ...
i'm looking for a vintage hand crank as well, saw one on ebay, but it sold for more than what I paid for the machine. I'll keep looking!
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11-08-2011, 04:11 AM
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fabric glue
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i use a sew line glue stick, and the refills that...
i use a sew line glue stick, and the refills that go with it. it washes out, and adheres almost instantly. I use it a lot for paper piecing.
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11-07-2011, 05:57 PM
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I love estate sales... my first FW cabinet
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awesome find. how do you search for an estate...
awesome find. how do you search for an estate sale? i'd love to spend some time looking for a sweet deal like that. Congrats!
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10-26-2011, 03:05 AM
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I resisted buying a much loved fabric..
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cabbage rose is a great store also, I shop here...
cabbage rose is a great store also, I shop here when i'm in the fort worth area.
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