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Forum: Main
03-12-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 23,907
Posted By qnana

I read every day, garden in all seasons, love to...

I read every day, garden in all seasons, love to cook, knit and hand embroidery on occasion, do oil painting when the mood strikes, and sew for my family and home when inspired (lol).
Forum: Main
03-12-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 26,019
Posted By qnana

Ditto, David. I try to neaten up just before...

Ditto, David.
I try to neaten up just before I go to bed, and clean up messes that happen, but finding joy in your life everyday is the most important thing you can do...and quilting surely...
Forum: Main
03-12-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 14,247
Posted By qnana

Hello from central VA. You have joined the best!

Hello from central VA. You have joined the best!
Forum: Main
03-11-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,492
Posted By qnana

I've saved all the FMQ parts of GS's Thomas Train...

I've saved all the FMQ parts of GS's Thomas Train quilt and have to finish it! Have 2 charity quilts cut ready to piece, waiting patiently while I re-learn all I've forgotten about machine quilting...
Forum: Main
03-11-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,896
Posted By qnana

I needed my replacement iron in a hurry, so...

I needed my replacement iron in a hurry, so bought a B&D at Walmart for $24. The auto off is a bit too quick, but they all had one. I like a little weight, and after hefting all the irons for half...
Forum: Main
03-11-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 12,726
Posted By qnana

:thumbup: Yes! I knew there was a solution out...

:thumbup: Yes! I knew there was a solution out there! There was just that little missing ingredient...speed slower, yes...go in the same direction, yes...buy a new bobbin case, yes...consider a...
Forum: Main
03-11-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,732
Posted By qnana

Oh, yes! Jinny's emails will erode my resolve to...

Oh, yes! Jinny's emails will erode my resolve to be frugal every time! I am thinking that it might be a good idea to shop for backing material before prices gets too high. I have plenty of jelly...
Forum: Main
03-11-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,884
Posted By qnana

I reuse the scraps by spot basting in place on...

I reuse the scraps by spot basting in place on small projects. I hate to throw anything away!
Forum: Main
03-11-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By qnana

You might make small, take-a-long blankies out of...

You might make small, take-a-long blankies out of your squares to "practice". I have seen them pieced with alternating cotton squares, and backed with all minkee. It is slippery, but makes a...
Forum: Main
03-09-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,905
Posted By qnana

Beautiful! I would add a black border and trim...

Beautiful! I would add a black border and trim it in either solid green or a stripe if you could match the color.
Forum: Main
03-08-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 13,280
Posted By qnana

I was finishing a log cabin for my new GS...It...

I was finishing a log cabin for my new GS...It was not my choice of fabric for a baby, but it made my DD happy because it looked "elegant" in her very first nursery. To add a little child touch I...
Forum: Main
03-08-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,112
Posted By qnana

I always wash fabric when I buy it. You only...

I always wash fabric when I buy it. You only have to deal with a ruined quilt from bleeding once to be convinced. All that work to repair hurts! Especially hand applique, which was my learning...
Forum: Main
03-08-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,985
Posted By qnana

Great question. I moved my machine to the sun...

Great question. I moved my machine to the sun porch farm table because it was warm there, and my right shoulder and arm cramp something fierce in about 10 minutes of quilting. I'm going to go...
Forum: Main
02-12-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,722
Posted By qnana

I practiced all afternoon and no longer have...

I practiced all afternoon and no longer have eyelashes! I do have sore shoulders. ( : I did get the FMQ bobbin, and it does help. Tried without changing it first. My tension seems to work best at 0...
Forum: Main
02-12-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By qnana

Love my 6600P!!!

Love my 6600P!!!
Forum: Main
02-11-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,668
Posted By qnana

I love it too, but have learned really quickly...

I love it too, but have learned really quickly NOT to look at the classified section! Talk about learning self discipline in your old age! All the help is wonderful and the tutorials are fantastic....
Forum: Main
02-11-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,698
Posted By qnana

I bought some thread on ebay, and the box it came...

I bought some thread on ebay, and the box it came in smelled so bad it permeated the thread. I had some stain and odor solution I had gotten from the pet store that was amazing in eliminating cat...
Forum: Main
02-11-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,698
Posted By qnana

Well, I took the largest consensus vote and...

Well, I took the largest consensus vote and bought a B&D at Walmart this pm. I opted for the $20 model that has the stainless steel plate. I like the weight, and it has a larger surface. I don't...
Forum: Main
02-09-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,940
Posted By qnana

I have a special DH too who is wonderful about...

I have a special DH too who is wonderful about buying me machines. Aren't we so glad we chose them? Beautiful Janome!
Forum: Main
02-09-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,351
Posted By qnana

No matter what the rest of the world thinks,...

No matter what the rest of the world thinks, quilters probably would consider it a color because we have to factor it into our design if we use it. Different whites play off of other colors and...
Forum: Main
02-09-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,039
Posted By qnana

My vote too! The print binding would soften the...

My vote too! The print binding would soften the border and pull it together. Nice choices for a baby!
Forum: Main
02-09-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By qnana

Lucky you to have a class! I am working my way...

Lucky you to have a class! I am working my way up to doing one. They are beautiful! Be sure to show & tell.
Forum: Main
02-09-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,219
Posted By qnana

I would pick up the yellow for a narrow inner...

I would pick up the yellow for a narrow inner border, and use the black for a slightly larger border to frame it all. That would visually balance the three major colors.
Forum: Main
02-09-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 13,877
Posted By qnana

I love your colors, so soft and pretty. Great...

I love your colors, so soft and pretty. Great Job!
Forum: Main
02-09-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By qnana

Depending on the fabric, open toe or zipper.

Depending on the fabric, open toe or zipper.
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