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    Search: Posts Made By: bigsis63
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    Forum: Main
    06-17-2012, 05:53 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 1,739
    Posted By bigsis63

    I think that the inner purple border needs to be...

    I think that the inner purple border needs to be replaced with a green inner border and then try the paisley. I think the inner border is too dark and the tops needs some green in the border. Then I...
    Forum: Main
    06-15-2012, 04:21 AM
    Replies: 73
    Views: 7,312
    Posted By bigsis63

    Yes this is a good solid machine. Go to a...

    Yes this is a good solid machine. Go to a Brothers dealer and test drive it. I really like the fact that you can addjustthe presser foot tension, drop the feed dogs to different heights, and easily...
    Forum: Pictures
    06-14-2012, 01:36 AM
    Replies: 220
    Views: 15,492
    Posted By bigsis63

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Forum: Main
    06-14-2012, 01:25 AM
    Replies: 73
    Views: 7,312
    Posted By bigsis63

    I just got a BrotherPQ1500S aqnd LOVE it. It is...

    I just got a BrotherPQ1500S aqnd LOVE it. It is straight stitch only but for quilting I realy do not need anything else. It has a large throat for FMQ and the stitches on FMQ are really nice and...
    Forum: Main
    06-09-2012, 05:40 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 5,817
    Posted By bigsis63

    when threading machine make sure the presser foot...

    when threading machine make sure the presser foot is up. Threading with the foot down closes the tension disks so the thread does not seat in them correctly.
    Forum: Main
    06-08-2012, 05:23 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,001
    Posted By bigsis63

    I agree!!!! this has been an ongoing problem and...

    I agree!!!! this has been an ongoing problem and has been discussed before!
    Forum: Main
    06-03-2012, 05:20 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,652
    Posted By bigsis63

    did you contact Sear's and ask them where to find...

    did you contact Sear's and ask them where to find needles or if a universal needle will work. I think it is rare that a machine will not use a universal needle. However if you are thinking about...
    Forum: Main
    05-31-2012, 05:20 AM
    Replies: 78
    Views: 14,277
    Posted By bigsis63

    I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2012, 05:17 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 6,472
    Posted By bigsis63

    I wash mine in cold water using some kind of...

    I wash mine in cold water using some kind of "quilt wash" and then trow them over a bush outside to dry if possible. I try to treat my own quilts with kindness so they last longer and hold up...
    Forum: Main
    05-22-2012, 04:43 AM
    Replies: 121
    Views: 11,076
    Posted By bigsis63

    I agree!!!!!!!!

    I agree!!!!!!!!
    Forum: Main
    05-13-2012, 02:33 PM
    Replies: 108
    Views: 13,807
    Posted By bigsis63

    thats what I do also. I see no difference in...

    thats what I do also. I see no difference in straightness of binding if I pin or not!!!
    Forum: Main
    05-13-2012, 02:28 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 694
    Posted By bigsis63

    Choose your priorities- unpack or SEW!!!!!!!

    Choose your priorities- unpack or SEW!!!!!!!
    Forum: Pictures
    05-07-2012, 02:54 PM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 7,280
    Posted By bigsis63

    newest quilt!

    Here is the last quilt that I finished. I really like it!! fabric is from Hobby Lobby. pattern is "Fancy's star" from "Big Block explosion" by Cindy Casciato. I quilted it myself using stippling...
    Forum: Main
    12-12-2010, 06:19 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,428
    Posted By bigsis63

    You can make this quilt as large as you want by...

    You can make this quilt as large as you want by adding sashing and borders. Lay out squares and try different width until you find one that pleases you and is big enough
    Forum: Main
    12-12-2010, 06:15 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 704
    Posted By bigsis63

    Moral to this story- use packaged batting that...

    Moral to this story- use packaged batting that measures larger than your top. I used batting that said it was twin size for twin size top but the actual batting measurement was the same as the top...
    Forum: Main
    12-11-2010, 06:03 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,610
    Posted By bigsis63

    Sure if I can figure out how to post pictures. I...

    Sure if I can figure out how to post pictures. I sent 13.5 lbs of fabric thru USP so I would not have to carry it on the airplane. Weather down here is to be 70 today/Sat but cooler Sun-Wed next...
    Forum: Main
    12-10-2010, 05:35 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,610
    Posted By bigsis63

    Yes it is ! It is about 1 hour away from N.Oleans...

    Yes it is ! It is about 1 hour away from N.Oleans and about 1 hr for sweet sue. Maybe I will meet you all down there. what fun!!
    Forum: Main
    12-10-2010, 06:30 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,034
    Posted By bigsis63

    You need to use gloves! also try to get you table...

    You need to use gloves! also try to get you table and machine at the same level with a large area on the side and the back to let the quilt flow. You can either buy a expensive table to put your...
    Forum: Main
    12-10-2010, 06:09 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 7,036
    Posted By bigsis63

    It depends on what the fabric is for.If it is to...

    It depends on what the fabric is for.If it is to be the focus fabric or to be used as border that I get 3 yds. Of others 1yd. this is really true if I do not have pattern in mind. If you REALLY like...
    Forum: Main
    12-10-2010, 06:05 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 4,419
    Posted By bigsis63

    according to my DH too many times!!!!!!!!!!!!

    according to my DH too many times!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Forum: Main
    12-10-2010, 05:58 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,610
    Posted By bigsis63

    I am visiting the New Orleans , La area and have...

    I am visiting the New Orleans , La area and have met up with a great gal named "sweet" or Sue from the board. she took me to 3 diffetent quilt shops , lunch on the river, lighthouse, allegator hunt,...
    Forum: Main
    12-09-2010, 05:50 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 7,931
    Posted By bigsis63

    Try using a top stitching needle. It is longer...

    Try using a top stitching needle. It is longer and should catch bobbin thread better. This just seems to be problem with sewing fleece. also try sewing slower.
    Forum: Main
    12-07-2010, 08:30 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 6,566
    Posted By bigsis63

    I have painted my bedroom walls ivory color so...

    I have painted my bedroom walls ivory color so that they will go will any color that I make my quilts. I personally like to have the quilt in the color skeem that the person I am giving it to will...
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2010, 07:22 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,024
    Posted By bigsis63

    I use yellow glass head pins that are not...

    I use yellow glass head pins that are not supposed to melt if ironed.
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2010, 07:13 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 9,595
    Posted By bigsis63

    Remember this is a process and sbhould be fun!!!...

    Remember this is a process and sbhould be fun!!! You will get better with practice and who cares if you get faster! Imade a top too quickly and said" is that all there is"
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