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    Search: Posts Made By: SuzSLO
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    Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
    11-11-2023, 11:04 AM
    Replies: 535
    Views: 127,257
    Posted By SuzSLO

    Thanks to IceBlossum for hosting this year! I...

    Thanks to IceBlossum for hosting this year! I just moved. With my quilting stuff mostly packed since August, Bonnie’s Winter Mystery has not been on my mind. Just downloaded the Intro and read...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    08-08-2023, 05:47 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,983
    Posted By SuzSLO

    PIQF is Oct 12-15, 2023, but will be July 24-27,...

    PIQF is Oct 12-15, 2023, but will be July 24-27, 2024 and July 23-26, 2025. Here is the post Mancuso put on Facebook last month.
    It does make me wonder whether the dates will change for Long Beach...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-04-2023, 06:55 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,776
    Posted By SuzSLO

    Are you asking quilters for house cleaning...

    Are you asking quilters for house cleaning advice? You may be waiting a while.

    Seriously, I agree its miserable when your windows get that dirty and a sky filled with smoke just adds to the...
    Forum: Main
    08-04-2023, 06:48 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,019
    Posted By SuzSLO

    I took the Simply Stars workshop from Alex...

    I took the Simply Stars workshop from Alex Anderson a couple of decades ago. She drilled a hole with a power drill in my ruler to mark the 1/4” corner. If you are handy, this might help.
    Forum: Main
    08-01-2023, 06:36 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,662
    Posted By SuzSLO

    No expert here, but it seems like your tension is...

    No expert here, but it seems like your tension is off when sewing with the grey thread: the top thread is floating on top of the fabric and pulls the bottom thread up a little everywhere and it...
    Forum: Main
    07-10-2023, 07:35 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,260
    Posted By SuzSLO

    The chart on the Accuquilt website includes both...

    The chart on the Accuquilt website includes both finished and cut sizes for each die: https://www.accuquilt.com/media/assets/refcharts/GO_Cutting_Equivalents_Chart-QQJ31.pdf
    Forum: Main
    07-08-2023, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,804
    Posted By SuzSLO

    With heat erasable pens, I think you want to test...

    With heat erasable pens, I think you want to test what happens if it gets cold. So you might test by placing in the freezer. You might also test by washing, then placing in freezer.
    Forum: Main
    07-03-2023, 05:15 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,804
    Posted By SuzSLO

    I try to mark as little as possible, but in my...

    I try to mark as little as possible, but in my current quilt I found I needed to mark where the overall background disappears behind appliqué. Marking the partially hidden lines also helps my brain...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    06-29-2023, 12:54 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,158
    Posted By SuzSLO

    At the other end of the (price and features)...

    At the other end of the (price and features) spectrum is the new Bernina 790 Pro just introduced. It has a laser to show exactly where the needle will land. I never machine appliqué because I feel...
    Forum: Main
    06-27-2023, 05:20 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 4,125
    Posted By SuzSLO

    I would think that scanning everything and...

    I would think that scanning everything and keeping a digital copy makes sense. Some day, there is likely to be a family member interested, but that day may not be for many years. There are...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-23-2023, 04:51 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 3,895
    Posted By SuzSLO

    Your quilts are both lovely. May have to try the...

    Your quilts are both lovely. May have to try the Arboretum pattern when I finish my colorwash scrappy quilt.
    Forum: Links and Resources
    06-21-2023, 05:32 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,158
    Posted By SuzSLO

    Interesting that the auto thread cutter saves you...

    Interesting that the auto thread cutter saves you thread. I guess that makes sense. But I use a leader/ender and rarely cut my thread (mostly when I need to re-sew a partial seam due to a mistake or...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    06-21-2023, 06:25 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,158
    Posted By SuzSLO

    I think the shops love embroidery features...

    I think the shops love embroidery features because it seems like it requires so much extra. Not just buying more fabric but buying more designs and threads. While I think you can create your own...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    06-20-2023, 05:54 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,764
    Posted By SuzSLO

    I’ve signed up! I got one class I really wanted,...

    I’ve signed up! I got one class I really wanted, another that is interesting and waitlisted a few. I also signed up for the “Sampler”session: 24 teachers and just 2 hours. Houston here I come.
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    06-20-2023, 05:30 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 4,713
    Posted By SuzSLO

    For those who have taken classes here or other...

    For those who have taken classes here or other similar classes, any suggestions for how to approach a 5 day class? Even with a single day class, I find that I have to make sure that I stay hydrated...
    Forum: Main
    06-17-2023, 05:39 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 5,642
    Posted By SuzSLO

    You can buy the pattern from Bonnie for $12.

    You can buy the pattern from Bonnie for $12.
    Forum: Links and Resources
    06-15-2023, 08:19 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,158
    Posted By SuzSLO

    Too funny! I have an “old style” 1090. It is...

    Too funny! I have an “old style” 1090. It is still going strong and I realize that if I buy a new machine, I will need to replace all my feet with the “new style.” Still, that’s a great price for...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    06-14-2023, 02:30 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,764
    Posted By SuzSLO

    thanks for everyone for enabling- I mean...

    thanks for everyone for enabling- I mean encouraging— me. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I can get the classes I want.
    Forum: Links and Resources
    06-14-2023, 02:28 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,158
    Posted By SuzSLO

    That really is a great price! I bought a Bernina...

    That really is a great price! I bought a Bernina 20+ years ago and paid more for it!
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    06-13-2023, 01:20 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 4,713
    Posted By SuzSLO

    I have not ! I have attended a 1 hour lecture by...

    I have not ! I have attended a 1 hour lecture by the instructor. I think the most I have ever done is 2 or 3 days and that was a long time ago!
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    06-13-2023, 10:22 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,764
    Posted By SuzSLO

    Houston Quilt Show 2023

    Ok. Now is the time for you to help me spend some of money. Should I plan to go to the Houston Quilt show this year? I love taking classes while at shows. Will I find it hard to get the classes I...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    06-12-2023, 04:05 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 4,713
    Posted By SuzSLO

    I got my letter today and I am going to Session...

    I got my letter today and I am going to Session 2. I’m very excited.
    Forum: Main
    06-12-2023, 05:28 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,279
    Posted By SuzSLO

    I find it’s easier if you take off the foot, but...

    I find it’s easier if you take off the foot, but on some machines that add enough complexity that it’s not worth the effort.
    Forum: Main
    06-10-2023, 12:20 PM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 13,370
    Posted By SuzSLO

    It’s lovely! Wonderful job.

    It’s lovely! Wonderful job.
    Forum: Pictures
    06-08-2023, 04:55 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,571
    Posted By SuzSLO

    It’s lovely. Thank you for sharing it.

    It’s lovely. Thank you for sharing it.
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