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    Forum: Main
    10-29-2020, 07:09 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 4,614
    Posted By grandma7

    I am a Retired LPN and enjoyed making scrub tops...

    I am a Retired LPN and enjoyed making scrub tops for holidays. (I purchased coordinating pants.) However. I found the cost to purchase was less than the purchase of fabric. The ones I made were one...
    Forum: Main
    10-25-2020, 10:41 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,058
    Posted By grandma7

    This advice is late, but.... when I was a new...

    This advice is late, but....
    when I was a new quilter, I believe it was someone on this site that advised me to do the following:
    When you are measuring for the border, measure thru the...
    Forum: Main
    06-29-2020, 08:36 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 4,088
    Posted By grandma7

    I have thought of this, too. I am blessed to...

    I have thought of this, too. I am blessed to have four children who have blessed me with 11 grands. They each have a quilt, but I would like to make and leave baby quilts for the great-grands. My...
    Forum: Main
    03-11-2019, 09:08 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,525
    Posted By grandma7

    Hello all, I Love making throw pillows, as well...

    Hello all, I Love making throw pillows, as well as pillowcases for bed pillows. I read somewhere to box the corners and it makes it easier to fill the corners. I tried it and really liked the...
    Forum: Main
    06-08-2018, 02:00 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,098
    Posted By grandma7

    Faintly Artistic, thank you for the needle...

    Faintly Artistic, thank you for the needle suggestion. I appreciate everyone's encouragement!





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    Forum: Main
    06-07-2018, 01:48 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,098
    Posted By grandma7

    I appreciate all of your comments. I'm using a...

    I appreciate all of your comments. I'm using a needle from my pincushion that has a big enough needle eye for the embroidery floss. I can't seem to get the needle right, either.
    Forum: Main
    06-05-2018, 01:39 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,098
    Posted By grandma7

    Oh, thanks to all of you. I'll post a pic when I...

    Oh, thanks to all of you. I'll post a pic when I have completed it.
    Forum: Main
    06-05-2018, 10:15 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,098
    Posted By grandma7

    Thank you! I will probably not worry, as it's my...

    Thank you! I will probably not worry, as it's my quilt, right?
    Forum: Main
    06-05-2018, 08:13 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,098
    Posted By grandma7

    Big Stitch quilting

    Will try picture again to see about center stitching, please
    Forum: Main
    06-05-2018, 08:00 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,098
    Posted By grandma7

    Big Stitch Quilting

    This is my first real big stitch project. I hope to continue to learn. I need suggestions as to whether the center of this quilting is OK, when stitching in this manner. I'm quite open to...
    Forum: Main
    05-26-2018, 01:43 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 3,762
    Posted By grandma7

    SusieQOH, thank you for the encouragement. I've...

    SusieQOH, thank you for the encouragement. I've put together some sample quilt sandwiches to practice on. I made a pinwheel quilt (from my bucket list) and want to use the big stitch on it.
    Forum: Main
    05-25-2018, 07:19 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 3,762
    Posted By grandma7

    I want to learn Big Stitch quilting, as I find I...

    I want to learn Big Stitch quilting, as I find I can no longer handle a quilt to machine quilt. I appreciate knowing that there is an interest in this. I appreciate all of the help. Faintly Artistc,...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2018, 10:41 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,629
    Posted By grandma7

    Thanks for your help. Geri B, I did do the big...

    Thanks for your help. Geri B, I did do the big stitch on a baby quilt, using the W & N like I do when I machine quilt. I had problems "catching" the back evenly and properly. I felt like the...
    Forum: Main
    05-09-2018, 06:45 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,629
    Posted By grandma7

    Tying a quilt

    I have had both shoulders replaced and my left one doesn't work quite like the original. The strength in both shoulders is diminished, as well. I find that I am unable to quilt on my DSM and a long...
    Forum: Main
    02-25-2018, 10:49 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 9,061
    Posted By grandma7

    Thank you for your response. Wasn't sure if...

    Thank you for your response. Wasn't sure if quilting on back would work. I'll try it!
    Forum: Main
    02-24-2018, 10:19 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 9,061
    Posted By grandma7

    That sounds like a great idea for backing, as...

    That sounds like a great idea for backing, as that CAN be costly. When I use flannel yardage on the back of my baby quilts, I find I have some "drag" when FMQ. I tried the teflon sheet and a...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-10-2018, 08:52 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 4,405
    Posted By grandma7

    These are BEAUTIFUL! Have you found the best...

    These are BEAUTIFUL! Have you found the best (most reasonably priced) method of sending; USPS, FedX, UPS? I made two doll diapers out of scrapes for dgd in MO and found that it would cost $3.50 to...
    Forum: Links and Resources
    10-20-2017, 07:54 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,150
    Posted By grandma7

    I just found this link today. Sounds like a...

    I just found this link today. Sounds like a great solution! Amazon has these
    Forum: Main
    09-04-2017, 10:58 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,931
    Posted By grandma7

    I finally was able to get it to work. I'm not...

    I finally was able to get it to work. I'm not the most computer savvy. I did notice, however, that the materials list and discussion tabs indicate that both are available only on PAID videos. ...
    Forum: Main
    09-04-2017, 08:02 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 6,078
    Posted By grandma7

    I have a Bernina 820 Patchwork edition. My...

    I have a Bernina 820 Patchwork edition. My threader quit about a year after I bought it. I never thought about replacing it myself. Think I'll see if I can find instructions before I order one. ...
    Forum: Main
    09-04-2017, 07:54 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,931
    Posted By grandma7

    I have a chrome book. I can't seem to access the...

    I have a chrome book. I can't seem to access the ones I want, so wonder if it's 'cause i have a chrome book. Very frustrating. Any suggestions? TYIA
    Forum: Main
    09-02-2017, 03:59 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,193
    Posted By grandma7

    Thank you all for your help. Prism99, I watched...

    Thank you all for your help. Prism99, I watched these videos. The light bulb came on! I have some of the plastic she shows. I'm gonna try that. Hopefully, the flannel will not drag so much.
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2017, 08:20 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,193
    Posted By grandma7

    Thank you, QuiltE, I never thought of being...

    Thank you, QuiltE, I never thought of being higher than the table, to help alleviate shoulder fatigue. I agree that an adjustable chair is invaluable. I'm gonna try this.
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2017, 07:14 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,193
    Posted By grandma7

    Wow! I knew that I came to the right place. I am...

    Wow! I knew that I came to the right place. I am quilting on DSM that sits on a table. I TRY to keep the quilt from dragging, but, of course, I'm trying to pay attention to more than one thing at...
    Forum: Main
    08-30-2017, 05:35 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,193
    Posted By grandma7

    FMQ quilt drag

    I don't post much, but enjoy learning from you other quilters, so I read the board daily.

    I have been learning to FMQ. I am working on a baby quilt with a flannel backing.

    I purchased a...
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