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    Forum: Main
    06-18-2019, 05:26 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,189
    Posted By bjchad

    If you don’t want to do a meander and want fairly...

    If you don’t want to do a meander and want fairly dense quilting you could do continuous curves in each piece. Just do an ark from corner to corner to corner.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-06-2019, 02:06 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 13,731
    Posted By bjchad

    Look into the site TreadleOn. It has good...

    Look into the site TreadleOn. It has good information and may be able to help you.
    Forum: Main
    02-19-2019, 12:45 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,919
    Posted By bjchad

    I’m on a sweet sixteen and quilt about 35% when...

    I’m on a sweet sixteen and quilt about 35% when using rulers and up to 50% or 60% when doing full FMQ. Unless I’m using very fine thread and then I go down in speed. I don’t use a stitch regulator,...
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2019, 05:28 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,604
    Posted By bjchad

    I like the idea of cross hatching but I would...

    I like the idea of cross hatching but I would fill in the side and bottom triangles with the same eagle motif you used in the top. Have them mirror images on the sides and facing the other way on...
    Forum: Main
    02-03-2019, 05:26 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 6,586
    Posted By bjchad

    The latest Missouri star quilt co tutorial is a...

    The latest Missouri star quilt co tutorial is a quilt using ten inch squares.
    Forum: Main
    01-22-2019, 04:05 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 4,775
    Posted By bjchad

    Revmuslin: This was something I picked up from...

    Revmuslin: This was something I picked up from classes with Jamie Walden. It is to keep the batting from showing through the seams.
    Forum: Main
    01-21-2019, 05:12 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 4,775
    Posted By bjchad

    If the quilt was hand pieced you might want to...

    If the quilt was hand pieced you might want to use a piece of prewashed muslin between the top and batting before machine quilting.
    There are lots of things you can quilt in hexagons, flowers, dot...
    Forum: Main
    01-14-2019, 03:49 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 4,494
    Posted By bjchad

    If you have a sizzix die cutter they have pattern...

    If you have a sizzix die cutter they have pattern block dies, one of which is a diamond. Acuquilt might also have a die that works. Failing that, look into inklingo online as they will allow you to...
    Forum: Main
    01-12-2019, 07:47 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 7,619
    Posted By bjchad

    I hated machinery’s, just didn’t like the feel...

    I hated machinery’s, just didn’t like the feel and they didn’t help me enough to make it worth it. Then I got a pair of Wonder Grip gloves by Bellingham. They are really great! Don’t want to work...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2019, 03:58 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,812
    Posted By bjchad

    I think I would take it out. But I would replace...

    I think I would take it out. But I would replace it with continuous curves. That will do essentially the same as SITD.
    Forum: Main
    01-06-2019, 05:02 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,695
    Posted By bjchad

    I’d be tempted to do feathers in the black. But...

    I’d be tempted to do feathers in the black. But I love feathers. You could do them from bottom to top or start with a figure eight in the center of each area and work out in each direction. ...
    Forum: Main
    12-20-2018, 10:30 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,072
    Posted By bjchad

    As suggested, try her publisher. They might be...

    As suggested, try her publisher. They might be able to give permission directly or to forward your request.
    Forum: Main
    12-17-2018, 04:35 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,988
    Posted By bjchad

    With knit fabric you will want to use interfacing.

    With knit fabric you will want to use interfacing.
    Forum: Main
    12-02-2018, 05:08 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,728
    Posted By bjchad

    I’m finishing off the dark purple and turquoise...

    I’m finishing off the dark purple and turquoise version of this panel. I’m doing a flange of turquoise and binding in purple. You could do the same with a black flange and grey binding or same...
    Forum: Main
    11-29-2018, 04:08 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 3,973
    Posted By bjchad

    Looks great! Very interesting approach. It...

    Looks great! Very interesting approach. It really works! It’s good as is, but pebbles or clam shells (triple teardrops) would be good as fillers in the spaces that are still open.
    Forum: Main
    11-28-2018, 12:10 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,294
    Posted By bjchad

    Any seam that is crossed by another does not...

    Any seam that is crossed by another does not require back stitching. The alternative to backstitching on a treadle when it is necessary is to tie bobbin and top thread together and leave a short...
    Forum: Main
    11-27-2018, 11:36 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,900
    Posted By bjchad

    Lay your pressed open strips for the two sides on...

    Lay your pressed open strips for the two sides on top of each other, right sides together, align and then cut. Then you are ready to go with the next stage of sewing, your pieces already matched up.
    Forum: Main
    11-17-2018, 01:53 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 4,412
    Posted By bjchad

    It’s difficult to work wth large rulers on a...

    It’s difficult to work wth large rulers on a domestic machine, so go for small or medium size on your straight ruler.
    Forum: Main
    11-17-2018, 01:50 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,020
    Posted By bjchad

    Can you add side borders to the back? 1” is too...

    Can you add side borders to the back? 1” is too tight even on a sit down.
    Forum: Main
    11-13-2018, 12:47 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,842
    Posted By bjchad

    Some machines (mine until I had the feed dogs...

    Some machines (mine until I had the feed dogs replaced) don’t like to sew with feed dogs down. Try with feed dogs up and see if it goes better. I know it sounds like a silly thing to do but...
    Forum: Main
    10-30-2018, 03:46 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,346
    Posted By bjchad

    Check our Queen of Remnants on YouTube...

    Check our Queen of Remnants on YouTube particularly vine border and faux geese.
    Forum: Main
    10-25-2018, 01:05 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,385
    Posted By bjchad

    Are the eyelashes on the curves? I find that I...

    Are the eyelashes on the curves? I find that I and many others tend to “swoop” on the curves of the feathers. I learned to make a conscious effort to move at a constant speed throughout the...
    Forum: Main
    10-21-2018, 05:21 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,415
    Posted By bjchad

    Check for some of the larger quilt shows such as...

    Check for some of the larger quilt shows such as the AQS and Mancuso shows. The following site seems to list shows by state: https://www.quiltinghub.com/Find/Events/Quilt-Shows/In/United-States
    ...
    Forum: Main
    10-16-2018, 01:22 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 7,214
    Posted By bjchad

    I double batt for wall hangings. A thin batt...

    I double batt for wall hangings. A thin batt next to the backing and usually wool next to the top.
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2018, 05:11 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,765
    Posted By bjchad

    Congrats on the machine. I love mine. I added a...

    Congrats on the machine. I love mine. I added a 12 in under counter light fixture under the neck for extra light. Fits great. I used sticky VELCRO
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