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Forum: Main
03-10-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,759
Posted By snipper74

Jan, I live in Charlottesville and would love to...

Jan, I live in Charlottesville and would love to know where you take your Bernina. After my free check-up on my 440QE this month, I'll be looking for best service in the state, so tell all!
Forum: Links and Resources
08-06-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,769
Posted By snipper74

I'm new at quilting (on only my second quilt). I...

I'm new at quilting (on only my second quilt). I love this pattern, but wonder if my skills (limited) are up to this. At what level do you think a quilter needs to be to make this one?
Forum: Main
07-21-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,325
Posted By snipper74

Unfortunately, I live in central Virginia -...

Unfortunately, I live in central Virginia - possibly the hottest place in the country . I haven't seen the quilt cut 2 for less than $229, but from what I've read on the Board, it certainly sounds...
Forum: Main
07-20-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,325
Posted By snipper74

A quilter friend recommended that I get a Quilt...

A quilter friend recommended that I get a Quilt Cut 1 or 2, since I'm having lots of problems cutting pattern pieces. When I looked them up on line, I found that #2 costs $200+. Are they really...
Forum: Main
05-06-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,635
Posted By snipper74

Sorry for your loss. In addition to all the...

Sorry for your loss. In addition to all the wonderful suggestions, have you thought about checking out ebay?
Forum: Main
05-02-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 30,642
Posted By snipper74

Almost a year! I wish I'd started years ago.

Almost a year! I wish I'd started years ago.
Forum: Main
04-28-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 15,039
Posted By snipper74

I like #2 best. I think she'll love it! Pat in...

I like #2 best. I think she'll love it! Pat in Virginia
Forum: Main
04-28-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,064
Posted By snipper74

I've bookmarked both too, and now think I know...

I've bookmarked both too, and now think I know what to do.
Forum: Main
04-27-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,064
Posted By snipper74

Thanks for the ladder stitch tute. I think that...

Thanks for the ladder stitch tute. I think that will work, now that I understand how to do it! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has missed part of a seam. I really feel better about...
Forum: Main
04-27-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,064
Posted By snipper74

Check out instructions on how to do a "blind...

Check out instructions on how to do a "blind seam". It's very similar to the stitch you do to put binding on a quilt. Shouldn't be too much of a problem to do a small area.

Here's one: ...
Forum: Main
04-26-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,064
Posted By snipper74

There's no applique on the quilt so I think this...

There's no applique on the quilt so I think this would look worse than liquid stitch or some other suggestions.
Forum: Main
04-26-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,064
Posted By snipper74

Can you describe a 'ladder stitch'?

Can you describe a 'ladder stitch'?
Forum: Main
04-26-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,064
Posted By snipper74

I was just hand sewing the underside of the...

I was just hand sewing the underside of the binding on my first quilt when I noticed that there is a 1 1/2 inch gap between my sashing and the border. The quilt is already professionally quilted...
Forum: Main
04-24-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,267
Posted By snipper74

This has been soooo helpful! My first attempt...

This has been soooo helpful! My first attempt (last week) at FMQ was a disaster! Although it was just a practice sandwich, I was almost ready to give up. Now I know what I need to do - keep...
Forum: Main
04-19-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,941
Posted By snipper74

I have a brand new Bernina 440 QE which came with...

I have a brand new Bernina 440 QE which came with a rather skimpy and inconvenient carrying case. I have shoulder problems and need something with wheels. I've tried two pricy Bernina cases and...
Forum: Main
04-19-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,426
Posted By snipper74

Lucky you! I'd love to be gifted like that.

Lucky you! I'd love to be gifted like that.
Forum: Main
04-19-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,814
Posted By snipper74

I* love Hoffman and Kaufman batiks

I* love Hoffman and Kaufman batiks
Forum: Main
04-12-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By snipper74

Do you prewash with or without soap as well? ...

Do you prewash with or without soap as well? Thanks for the link.
Forum: Main
04-12-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By snipper74

What is Retayn?

What is Retayn?
Forum: Main
04-12-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By snipper74

I'm about to start a quilt using batiks. Most,...

I'm about to start a quilt using batiks. Most, if not all, are Kaufman and Hoffman fabrics, therefore, the good stuff. Should I wash them and if so how? Hot water/cold water/ soap/ no soap? If I...
Forum: Main
03-21-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,213
Posted By snipper74

I'm about to begin my second quilt. This one is...

I'm about to begin my second quilt. This one is for my 16 yo granddaughter who's favorite colors are dark green and lilac. She's adored frogs since she was little - and still does. I found an...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-09-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 166,015
Posted By snipper74

Hi - I am about to complete a beginning quilting...

Hi - I am about to complete a beginning quilting class and could REALLY use a mentor! I am interested in hand piecing, but not certain about hand quilting, since my one effort at hand quilting (as...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-09-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,719
Posted By snipper74

I've checked out the site and really like it. ...

I've checked out the site and really like it. Perhaps you can tell me what the stars next to some patterns mean. I understand the pins, because they are explained, but was unable to find an...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-09-2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,719
Posted By snipper74

Many thanks for your suggestion. I will check...

Many thanks for your suggestion. I will check out the site you mentioned. Snipper
Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-08-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,719
Posted By snipper74

Many thanks for the welcome and your answer to...

Many thanks for the welcome and your answer to the size question. Someone has suggested that I start out making 9" squares, which is a compromise between the 12" (which I think is too large) and the...
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