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Forum: Pictures
12-01-2016, 04:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,828
Posted By homebody323

So pleased to see it done. I've been collecting...

So pleased to see it done. I've been collecting fabrics for it for a long time. Still in a box, not yet started. Gives me hope that someday I will see mine done. Yours is beautiful.
Forum: Main
11-04-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,233
Posted By homebody323

One year I made a rag quilt for a gift. Of course...

One year I made a rag quilt for a gift. Of course my sewing projects waited til the end. So on xmas eve with 22 people coming, our main drain plugged up. Xmas morning I had to pay premium price and...
Forum: Main
07-23-2015, 03:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,740
Posted By homebody323

I have had this done for just that reason and I...

I have had this done for just that reason and I took the pattern to a glass shop. They cut the pieces precisely, and smoothed the edges. I asked for 1/4" plexiglass so I could use it with my rotary...
Forum: Pictures
07-23-2015, 03:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,816
Posted By homebody323

Very pretty quilt. Your quilting is wonderful....

Very pretty quilt. Your quilting is wonderful. Good job!
Forum: Main
07-02-2015, 06:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,520
Posted By homebody323

Piecing backs - direction of fabric - sag on one side - Why?

For years I have tried to explain to my quilting customers that they should piece the backs for their quilts as if the fabric had a definite up and down pattern. When they don't the fabric will sag...
Forum: Main
04-28-2015, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By homebody323

Not familiar with the quilt you mention and I...

Not familiar with the quilt you mention and I don't have that book. Is there somewhere we can see a picture of it?
Forum: Main
04-28-2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,213
Posted By homebody323

I agree with Pam, the orange peel look is always...

I agree with Pam, the orange peel look is always good. For the future, that quilt would have looked nice with a babtist fan design on it. It's looking good.
Forum: Main
04-09-2015, 03:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,218
Posted By homebody323

For me, when things get too chaotic and I find...

For me, when things get too chaotic and I find myself unable to work for the mess. I just pick up one thing at a time that I know where it goes and PUT IT!, Toss it or donate it. I may deal with 1...
Forum: Pictures
04-09-2015, 03:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,803
Posted By homebody323

If your daughter and son-in-law get divorced, be...

If your daughter and son-in-law get divorced, be sure to warn her you get him when things are divided. My parents did that - they kept my ex (he was their mechanic) LOL They still love me, but they...
Forum: Main
03-28-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,481
Posted By homebody323

Just a FYI, if you use a longarmer to quilt for...

Just a FYI, if you use a longarmer to quilt for you, check with her before you buy sheets for backing. Many longarmers refuse to do them as the higher count fabrics are hard on their machines.
Forum: Pictures
01-22-2015, 04:01 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,256
Posted By homebody323

Feel free to pat yourself on the back for this...

Feel free to pat yourself on the back for this one. How beautiful.
Forum: Main
11-18-2014, 03:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,083
Posted By homebody323

I too have reached a point of no return on the...

I too have reached a point of no return on the stash and am currently writing a book on dealing with it. I decided that keeping a large stash is not supportive, but is defeating me. On top of that...
Forum: Main
11-18-2014, 03:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,966
Posted By homebody323

Question for katier825. Why use a stretch...

Question for katier825. Why use a stretch stabilizer and have to put it opposite the stretch of the t-shirt when you can use a light weight non stretch backing. I use the 904ff I think that's the #...
Forum: Main
11-04-2014, 04:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,761
Posted By homebody323

As a longarm quilter, I don't wash my customers...

As a longarm quilter, I don't wash my customers quilts but I do make certain I can remove the markings I place on their quilts. The mark be gone type pen is the easiest. I use a empty water bottle...
Forum: Main
10-14-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,976
Posted By homebody323

I quilt fabrics almost weekly for a couple ladies...

I quilt fabrics almost weekly for a couple ladies that make tons of placemats and it's allways cotton batting in mid weight.
Heavy weight allows glasses to rock, light weight is so thin that heated...
Forum: Main
07-21-2014, 03:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,609
Posted By homebody323

I do 1 1/2" hexies and use starch on my fabric...

I do 1 1/2" hexies and use starch on my fabric before cutting. I make it really stiff and then when I go to fold it around the forms, I stays where I want it and gives me nice crisp seams and...
Forum: Main
07-21-2014, 03:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,901
Posted By homebody323

I guess I need to get out of my sewing room more...

I guess I need to get out of my sewing room more often. I didn't even know there was such a thing as flannel batiks. Is it hard to quilt on like the regular batiks? I know my customers are unaware...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-21-2014, 03:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,391
Posted By homebody323

When funds are limited for sewers, I always...

When funds are limited for sewers, I always recommend you check with local dealer of the top end machines and see what they have in the way of used machines. Just like cars, there are people who can...
Forum: Main
07-15-2014, 03:23 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,562
Posted By homebody323

Nancy, I am 68 and know just who I am. I like...

Nancy, I am 68 and know just who I am. I like what I like, do what I want and at 64 found a wonderful man who wants me to do just that. It's never to late. Enjoy your life the way you like it. If...
Forum: Main
07-01-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,234
Posted By homebody323

Your post didn't say if you know basic sewing...

Your post didn't say if you know basic sewing skills. If you have those skills it will definitely make a difference in how fast you pick up quilting. My slight difference in direction regarding...
Forum: Tutorials
06-30-2014, 05:43 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 91,156
Posted By homebody323

Very nice tutorial. This is the newest video that...

Very nice tutorial. This is the newest video that Missouri Star Quilts has on youtube. I put a note on my computer to give it a try. Has anyone tried it with smaller pieces? If so, how did it work...
Forum: Main
06-30-2014, 05:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,005
Posted By homebody323

I only used Dream Green once. I was perfectly...

I only used Dream Green once. I was perfectly satisfied with it as I am with all their products. The only drawback I find is that when doing a quilt with a lot of white in it - check to be sure that...
Forum: Main
06-28-2014, 04:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,887
Posted By homebody323

The last few years, I have been devoted to using...

The last few years, I have been devoted to using my stash. There is still so much, so I'm currently working on a book that will be for those people with extensive stash and don't know how to use...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-19-2014, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By homebody323

I not only oil a machine and clean it before...

I not only oil a machine and clean it before using, I let that oil sit overnight giving every part a chance to get some. Good ole gravity is your friend in these situations. Happy stitiching
Forum: Main
06-19-2014, 05:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,609
Posted By homebody323

No doubt in my mind - the Bernina would be my...

No doubt in my mind - the Bernina would be my choice The innards of the older quality machines are made with metal gears etc. Newer cheaper models of the cheaper machines are plastic - You figure it...
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