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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-28-2020, 09:31 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 658
    Posted By gvolle44

    25-30% off retail

    25-30% off retail
    Forum: Main
    12-06-2018, 02:13 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 3,874
    Posted By gvolle44

    Tshirt quilt

    I don’t use any stabilizer unless the shirt is quite thin. I like the quilts I’ve made without fusing as they are softer and cushy. If the shirt is thin or the material
    is meshy I use a Pelion 503...
    Forum: Main
    06-11-2018, 02:05 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,728
    Posted By gvolle44

    Take a Small night of each. Natural fibers will...

    Take a Small night of each. Natural fibers will melt in your mouth, poly will feel wirey. Works with all fabric just need a tiny bit.
    Forum: Links and Resources
    05-01-2017, 08:53 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,734
    Posted By gvolle44

    Tried to use but expired! :(

    Tried to use the code but got the sorry expired message! :(
    Forum: Main
    04-10-2016, 07:30 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 14,483
    Posted By gvolle44

    Along this line of testing, if you take a corner...

    Along this line of testing, if you take a corner of the fabric and put in your mouth and give it a chew, cotton will appear to melt away, and non-natural fibers will feel wirey and course. The burn...
    Forum: Main
    02-18-2016, 08:47 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,690
    Posted By gvolle44

    Essentials

    yes - I agree, a bit more lint to deal with. Jukie 2200 LA takes most any thread when tensioned correctly.
    Forum: Main
    10-17-2015, 08:20 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 5,588
    Posted By gvolle44

    King size bed quilts

    Haha - we have three on our King - One is a twin (mine) and he gets the King. The King goes over everything when the bed is made, and has a lighter batting so when he's using it he can double it up...
    Forum: Main
    09-09-2015, 06:30 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 12,118
    Posted By gvolle44

    thrift shop for flannel

    I agree. I can get great flannel blankets or sheets for under $3 that work wonderfully as batting - and they are well washed so all the shrinking is gone.
    Forum: Main
    07-29-2015, 01:13 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 7,864
    Posted By gvolle44

    The fact that you question your choice tells me...

    The fact that you question your choice tells me you may think it is too dark. It looks rather masculine. If it were for a younger person under the age of 30, I'd use a brighter, lighter color. If...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2015, 06:58 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 7,856
    Posted By gvolle44

    I use them for paper piecing as they lay flat. I...

    I use them for paper piecing as they lay flat. I also like that they are thinner and longer.
    Forum: Main
    05-02-2015, 08:57 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,206
    Posted By gvolle44

    I take a picture with my phone and then use the...

    I take a picture with my phone and then use the B&W filter to check for the values. Simple and quick.
    Forum: Pictures
    04-22-2015, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 5,002
    Posted By gvolle44

    Great use for the Lazy Kate! I don't spin much...

    Great use for the Lazy Kate! I don't spin much anymore but still have all the equipment. Thanks for sharing.
    Forum: Main
    04-14-2015, 07:11 PM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 7,379
    Posted By gvolle44

    Don't forget to stop at the Fabric Shack in...

    Don't forget to stop at the Fabric Shack in Waynesvile, Oh Worth a visit to drool on all the beautiful cottons!
    Forum: Main
    04-12-2015, 08:12 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,192
    Posted By gvolle44

    I've always use the burn test. See...

    I've always use the burn test. See http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Burn-Test-Chart.html for how different fibers react to heat.
    Forum: Main
    04-10-2015, 08:52 AM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 8,681
    Posted By gvolle44

    Going rate in my area is .02-04/per sq inch. To...

    Going rate in my area is .02-04/per sq inch. To quilt and .15-.25 for binding depending on if it is machine or hand binding.
    Forum: Main
    03-31-2015, 07:16 AM
    Replies: 154
    Views: 19,428
    Posted By gvolle44

    I agree. A sewing machine is a tool and you...

    I agree. A sewing machine is a tool and you should work with the best tools you can. Life is short. Sewing machine.com has payment plans.
    Forum: Main
    03-29-2015, 07:06 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,612
    Posted By gvolle44

    I'd go with a thin white border and use one of...

    I'd go with a thin white border and use one of the two fabrics for your binding. White would keep the body of the quilt as the focus and would not limit the quilt to any one color accent.
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    03-23-2015, 06:36 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 6,006
    Posted By gvolle44

    Ohio Quilter

    cincinnati Here. March is out for me - catch you all next time?
    Forum: Main
    03-20-2015, 07:29 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 5,196
    Posted By gvolle44

    guilty idea

    how about a quillow (quilt that rolls into a pillow) these are great for the car and can be done rather simply or your can make elaborate.
    Forum: Main
    03-19-2015, 07:21 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 6,128
    Posted By gvolle44

    Blue so the stars are in the sky!

    Blue so the stars are in the sky!
    Forum: Main
    03-16-2015, 06:37 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 5,827
    Posted By gvolle44

    My three sewing chairs came fro the Habitat for...

    My three sewing chairs came fro the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I paid less than 10 ea and scored three different lumbar supported high priced office executive desk chairs. I went to the ReStore...
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2015, 07:02 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 4,814
    Posted By gvolle44

    Not sure about Houston but Puduka sells out of...

    Not sure about Houston but Puduka sells out of hotel and other accommodations nearly a year in advance. Closest I could find at a reasonable price was nearly 60 mi away. Too far IMHO to drive to...
    Forum: Main
    02-21-2015, 08:35 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 7,287
    Posted By gvolle44

    I like quilts that sing!:D

    I like quilts that sing!:D
    Forum: Main
    02-21-2015, 08:33 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 6,956
    Posted By gvolle44

    Bucket list

    Mine is to go to Bali to do a Batik workshop, buy beautiful batiks and make a quilt from them. Also I want to finish the t-shirt travel quilt that represents all 7 continents that I have traveled to...
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2015, 07:58 AM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 7,850
    Posted By gvolle44

    rules? I didn't know there wee rules and neither...

    rules? I didn't know there wee rules and neither did all the quilters of my mother's and grandmother's generations. Are you planning on entering competitions? If not I suggest you break all the...
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