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    Forum: Main
    03-24-2012, 05:57 AM
    Replies: 70
    Views: 51,591
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    Before you rush headlong into doing craft shows,...

    Before you rush headlong into doing craft shows, sit down and work up a business plan. I make quilt related stained glass pieces and have done everything from major shows to small community ones and...
    Forum: Main
    03-23-2012, 04:11 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 8,462
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    Can't help with the pedal, but when I forgot my...

    Can't help with the pedal, but when I forgot my electric cord at our vacation place, my son came to my rescue with the cord for his PS2 which worked perfectly.
    Forum: Main
    03-21-2012, 11:06 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 10,956
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I use baking parchment paper and when finished...

    I use baking parchment paper and when finished give it a tug on each of the biases and that loosens up most of the bits.
    Forum: Main
    03-21-2012, 07:02 AM
    Replies: 86
    Views: 8,022
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I like the darker one on the right. I think it...

    I like the darker one on the right. I think it will set your block off better.
    Forum: Main
    03-19-2012, 12:38 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,274
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I've had that problem on and off for a number of...

    I've had that problem on and off for a number of years. It is not rotator cuff for me either, merely muscles that tighten up and forget how to relax. It's in my shoulder, across part of my back and...
    Forum: Main
    03-17-2012, 09:09 AM
    Replies: 85
    Views: 17,428
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    2.5 inches unless I am running short of fabric.

    2.5 inches unless I am running short of fabric.
    Forum: Main
    03-17-2012, 05:17 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,110
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    They are just sooo expensive though. I remember...

    They are just sooo expensive though. I remember reading about them a while back and considering how many pristine Featherweights I could buy for the price of one. The value added for me doesn't equal...
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2012, 12:55 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 3,448
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    Valley Forge Homestead Quilt Guild has a service...

    Valley Forge Homestead Quilt Guild has a service arm that makes comfort quilts for veterans and children's hospitals and can always use fabric and batting donations. They are in King of Prussia if...
    Forum: Main
    03-12-2012, 12:17 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,219
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I prefer not to post photos in my profile album.

    I prefer not to post photos in my profile album.
    03-12-2012, 05:45 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 12,071
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    Neat idea. Thanks!

    Neat idea. Thanks!
    Forum: Main
    03-11-2012, 07:44 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 6,264
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    Here are three books from my own collection I can...

    Here are three books from my own collection I can recommend:
    1. Nautical Voyages for Quilters - Betty Boyink
    2. Mariner's Compass: An American Quilt Classic - Judy Mathieson
    3. Mariner's...
    Forum: Main
    03-04-2012, 06:43 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 1,716
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I like making big tops and get hung up at the...

    I like making big tops and get hung up at the sandwiching stage. If it is under 60" it will get done, but just the thought of trying to sandwich 104" leaves me tired. I enjoy the quilting. I just...
    Forum: Main
    02-27-2012, 02:03 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 2,128
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I would go for the blue myself.

    I would go for the blue myself.
    Forum: Main
    02-20-2012, 07:45 AM
    Replies: 103
    Views: 12,395
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    Yup. That's why I concentrate on doing one or two...

    Yup. That's why I concentrate on doing one or two really nice ones with lots of detail and thought rather than 25 throw it together and quick quilt it types. But for me the pleasure is really in...
    Forum: Pictures
    02-19-2012, 06:50 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 8,200
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    That's a great thing for passing the time when...

    That's a great thing for passing the time when you are stuck sitting down. It's looks lovely. I've got three tops I've been meaning to quilt for years but have put off because they are kings so...
    Forum: Main
    02-19-2012, 06:23 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,114
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I've had EQ since EQ4 and now have 7. Version 6...

    I've had EQ since EQ4 and now have 7. Version 6 can do most of what 7 does except for photo quilts. So if you are not into translating photos into quilts I'd go for 6. The other issue with 6 is...
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2012, 01:50 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,644
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I have the Accuquilt Studio and it works just the...

    I have the Accuquilt Studio and it works just the way it says it does and I would recommend it for anyone who knows they will be cutting hundreds and hundreds of the same standard size. I have a die...
    Forum: Main
    02-13-2012, 02:10 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 6,662
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    What about simple scrappy applique hearts in a...

    What about simple scrappy applique hearts in a cuddle size. Something to wrap around her shoulders or throw over her lap on the sofa. It's not so formal that the recipient would not want to use it...
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2012, 06:06 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,239
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    Talk to your local LQS that also sells machines. ...

    Talk to your local LQS that also sells machines. Many have a machine trade in program and lots just trash the trade ins. I made some inquiries of mine when I was collecting information for a local...
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2012, 06:03 AM
    Replies: 57
    Views: 4,480
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I bought myself a cheap dry iron with no safety...

    I bought myself a cheap dry iron with no safety features whatsoever. I was tired of getting hard water marks or other problems with my Rowenta steam iron which also never seemed to get hot enough....
    Forum: Main
    02-12-2012, 06:00 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2,102
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I have the same model and haven't had problems...

    I have the same model and haven't had problems with thread that a change of needle hasn't fixed. Sometimes I find it necessary to try out various needle sizes before I'm happy with the result. I...
    Forum: Main
    02-11-2012, 08:36 AM
    Replies: 115
    Views: 10,456
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I like the wider blue myself. I think it sets...

    I like the wider blue myself. I think it sets off the piecing better.
    Forum: Main
    02-10-2012, 04:32 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 1,792
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I started out using the blue twisty one and that...

    I started out using the blue twisty one and that works to put a quick edge on it, but I bought the electric true-sharp a few month ago and like that a lot better. It really puts a new edge on if you...
    Forum: Main
    02-09-2012, 07:57 PM
    Replies: 78
    Views: 11,578
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    Check out Pennywinkle Farms. I have their...

    Check out Pennywinkle Farms. I have their Sunshine 16 which is essentially a stripped down 16" longarm that can either be used on top of a table with the accompanying tabletop extension or set into...
    Forum: Main
    02-08-2012, 03:00 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 3,264
    Posted By Hen3rietta

    I think it depends on what stops you most from...

    I think it depends on what stops you most from actually quilting. If cutting fabric is your main hurdle then I would go for the cutter. If trying to decide what colors look best in a top, or what...
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