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Forum: Main
05-30-2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,430
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Did you try a different outlet? Also, don't...

Did you try a different outlet? Also, don't forget that modern sewing machines are computers and should always be plugged into a surge protector. Good luck. I hope you find the solution.
Forum: Main
03-19-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,362
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Thinking out of the box here. Depending on the...

Thinking out of the box here. Depending on the pattern, could she make it too big, wash and dry it several times, remove the binding and then trim to the size she needs? This would work well if she...
Forum: Main
03-05-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,449
Posted By FoggyButFocused

NZquilter Kansas people must be of stronger stock...

NZquilter Kansas people must be of stronger stock than me. Are they your twins? If so, I wouldn't buy a long arm at all. I would put the money away and send them out to a longarmer. It costs me about...
Forum: Main
03-01-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,633
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Thanks for all the advice. I think I am going to...

Thanks for all the advice. I think I am going to mark and sew the scant seam. If that becomes too tedious, I'll try using the crease.

Thanks again for all the posting!
Forum: Main
02-28-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,633
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Flippy corners - mark or crease?

I am working on a quilt that calls for using flippy corners. I am sewing 2.5" squares to the lower corner of a 4.5" square. I was wondering if most people draw a line corner to corner on the 2.5"...
Forum: Main
02-24-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,128
Posted By FoggyButFocused

I use a 45mm. I think I tilt the 60mm one and it...

I use a 45mm. I think I tilt the 60mm one and it cuts mine a little skinny. Also, I have changed the length of the strip I am cutting. I no longer cut a single fold WOF because I don't have a long...
Forum: Main
02-19-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Thank you everyone for your input. I am sad that...

Thank you everyone for your input. I am sad that the design has not been identified. If I find out they pattern, I will be sure to post here. To me, they look like stylized fish hooks. Or may...
Forum: Main
02-18-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Name that quilt block!

Hello!

I really like this quilt pattern. I think it would work with a lot of colors and be a great guy quilt. But, I cannot find the pattern.

Can you identify this pattern? Thank you in advance.
Forum: Main
01-09-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Thank you for all the great comments and ideas. I...

Thank you for all the great comments and ideas. I think I am going to try the tabletop frames and see if that works for me. I don't think a sit down machine would work because of the way my mind...
Forum: Main
01-08-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Thank you all for the very helpful comments!...

Thank you all for the very helpful comments! Leveling was a big concern for me as well. I know the frame has to be perfectly level for the machine to move smoothly. Not looking good for me. :(
Forum: Main
01-08-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Question for hobbyist longarmers

Hello All! I have been seriously considering buying a used longarm, probably no bigger than an 18" throat on a 10' frame. I would only be quilting for myself, not commercially. Space is limited in my...
Forum: Main
01-06-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,206
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Smile OMG!!! I feel stupid now. When I change threads...

OMG!!! I feel stupid now. When I change threads in my machines, I have been knotting it at the top and then pulling through, but it doesn't make it through the needle. If I do it your way, I won't...
Forum: Main
12-09-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,681
Posted By FoggyButFocused

I would buy the CG XL Stripology ruler. I have a...

I would buy the CG XL Stripology ruler. I have a June Taylor one and I am surprised at how often I use it and how versatile it is. The ruler is much more accurate and consistent than when I cut the...
Forum: Main
12-08-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,382
Posted By FoggyButFocused

I second this idea, but I would tack at the...

I second this idea, but I would tack at the corners not the middle. I would also consider adding light stabilizer to the entire back of the quilt to try and keep it as intact as possible.

Good...
Forum: Main
12-06-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,569
Posted By FoggyButFocused

I have one that sits on the floor. It is slimline...

I have one that sits on the floor. It is slimline LED lamp that has a floor base. It is similar to this one: Slimline LED floor lamp...
Forum: Main
11-30-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,238
Posted By FoggyButFocused

I have struggled with this as well. The males in...

I have struggled with this as well. The males in my family like high contrast with simple patterns. I google "two color quilts" for ideas. This one was a big hit. It was black, dark gray and white....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-29-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Thank you 1.41 ! I got the cover off and oiled...

Thank you 1.41 ! I got the cover off and oiled everything top and bottom. Turned the clutch washer around so the tabs are out and then top and bottom. Still no go. Was getting frustrated, when my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-28-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Nevermind! I found the little screw. I swear it...

Nevermind! I found the little screw. I swear it wasn't there 15 minutes ago! Duh!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-28-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Kenmore 148.1207 remove blind stitch knob

Hello Everyone! My MIL gave me her old Kenmore 1207 I decided to see if I could get it running again. The handwheel turns, but no action to the needle. I am going to start by oiling everything, but I...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-28-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,420
Posted By FoggyButFocused

What a great thread! I didn't know I could do any...

What a great thread! I didn't know I could do any of these things. I would have just made my kid do it.

All great info! Thanks for posting.
Forum: Main
11-21-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,453
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Same here, but I use the little clips to clip the...

Same here, but I use the little clips to clip the seam line and then pin at my table, then sew. If the pattern is complicated, I also number each block (like cells in an excel file) and use a small...
Forum: Main
11-05-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Try the Gammill help site. If you log in you'll...

Try the Gammill help site. If you log in you'll get more information. Screenshot of what the error means.
Forum: Main
10-30-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,963
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Create TV (part of PBS) has a show called...

Create TV (part of PBS) has a show called Quilting Arts. One of the episodes featured a lady who makes jackets out of quilts. You may be able to find the episode online and get some tips and tricks...
Forum: Main
10-25-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,000
Posted By FoggyButFocused

This was going to my suggestion as well. I was...

This was going to my suggestion as well. I was thinking of adding design elements like 70's style flowers or maybe peace signs so the quilt is the background. Or maybe pockets and you could put...
Forum: Main
10-20-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,469
Posted By FoggyButFocused

Have you considered traditional Hawaiian Quilt...

Have you considered traditional Hawaiian Quilt Patterns? They can be as complicated as you would like and would make a great pillow. You could do one side of the pillow as the positive and the other...
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