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Forum: Main
04-25-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By sloscotty

I think 12 x 18 is ideal. The finished size of...

I think 12 x 18 is ideal. The finished size of the ones below is 12.5" x 18.5". They fit perfectly on a 39" wide table with space between (including the table runner). Our plates and place settings...
Forum: Main
04-21-2024, 01:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,148
Posted By sloscotty

Vintage Checkerboard

This quilt started 2 VQW's ago is now off the longarm, facing applied, stay-stitched, clipped and ready to hand-stitch. Maybe by next VQW...
Forum: Main
04-15-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,139
Posted By sloscotty

Sorry, I meant "Marshall Dry Goods" branded...

Sorry, I meant "Marshall Dry Goods" branded fabric. (MDG Classics, MDG tonals, etc), as opposed to RJR, Hoffman, Windham, etc. They carry many "name-brands" at much more reasonable prices than other...
Forum: Main
04-14-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,139
Posted By sloscotty

I'm a big fan of Marshall Dry Goods for fabric....

I'm a big fan of Marshall Dry Goods for fabric. These fabrics are all from their personal lines and I am very happy with how this turned out.
Forum: Pictures
03-16-2024, 04:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,021
Posted By sloscotty

I have a sewing machine (with table) that I...

I have a sewing machine (with table) that I picked up at a yard sale about 10-15 years ago. I used the table for a TV stand for all of those years. About 3 months ago, I pulled it out to see if I...
Forum: Main
03-10-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,369
Posted By sloscotty

Thanks! This is "Vintage Checkerboard" by...

Thanks! This is "Vintage Checkerboard" by Kristina Brinkerhoff from the book "Best of Moda Bake Shop". I've got my 7 rows down to two groups (4 and 3) and the last seam is pinned. Want to get a...
Forum: Main
03-09-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,369
Posted By sloscotty

How do you do your rows?

How do you assemble your rows of quilt blocks? Add the next row? Or "pair them up" then attach pairs? My first big quilt project and I decided on the "pair them up" approach. Got the next seam...
Forum: Main
03-07-2024, 05:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By sloscotty

Thanks Barb and Iceblossom for the suggestion to...

Thanks Barb and Iceblossom for the suggestion to do a stay stitch. I'm assuming you both mean do the stitch on the quilt top (before putting on the longarm for quilting). I've never done a facing,...
Forum: Main
03-06-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By sloscotty

To get an idea of the quilt, here are the blocks...

To get an idea of the quilt, here are the blocks laid out (before assembly).
Forum: Main
03-06-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By sloscotty

Facing with lots of seams on edges

I am considering "facing" a quilt with lots of seams on the edge of the top (think 2" squares pressed to the side not center). I kind of don't want to add any borders. Just checking to see if this...
Forum: Main
03-04-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,214
Posted By sloscotty

For what its worth, Amazon has a couple of "Used...

For what its worth, Amazon has a couple of "Used - Like New"
https://www.amazon.com/Ever-Sewn-Sparrow-Sewing-Machine/dp/B073QYJY3Y
Forum: Main
03-02-2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,050
Posted By sloscotty

Maybe this thread? ...

Maybe this thread?
https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/making-quilt-thrift-store-wool-suits-t182366.html
Forum: Main
03-01-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By sloscotty

Marshall Dry Goods has some in their "Flower...

Marshall Dry Goods has some in their "Flower Patch" series: https://marshalldrygoods.com/shop/details/9032/45-flower-patch-gold

and in their "Quilter's Calico" fabrics:...
Forum: Main
02-18-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,014
Posted By sloscotty

Lots of progress on the Vintage Checkerboard...

Lots of progress on the Vintage Checkerboard Quilt. Got all my first cuts done and connecting all the 2.5 by WOF strips. Got some of the final cutting done.
Forum: Main
02-16-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,853
Posted By sloscotty

I'm new to quiilting, and I use cutting mats that...

I'm new to quiilting, and I use cutting mats that are made for general crafting (not sewing specific). I haven't had problems with those. I've compared all of my quilting rulers (creative grids,...
Forum: Main
02-16-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,014
Posted By sloscotty

Finished last month's VQW just yesterday (Salsa...

Finished last month's VQW just yesterday (Salsa Table Set)! Will start cutting today or tomorrow for my first full-size quilt (Vintage Checkerboard by Kristina Brinkerhoff from "Best of Moda Bake...
Forum: Main
02-14-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,137
Posted By sloscotty

I use meat scissors to cut mine. Works fine..

I use meat scissors to cut mine. Works fine..
Forum: Main
02-01-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 905
Posted By sloscotty

If you usually "sign" your quilt with a label, I...

If you usually "sign" your quilt with a label, I say go for it. Quilting is every bit the art that painting is.
Forum: Main
01-27-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,213
Posted By sloscotty

I did - just today. My very first table runner....

I did - just today. My very first table runner. (I thought it was required...)
Forum: Main
01-25-2024, 05:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,872
Posted By sloscotty

My machine doesn't have that feature...

My machine doesn't have that feature (unfortunately). It is a recently-resuscitated, 70's Montgomery Wards machine that sews like a dream. It is a real work horse and I love it, but am still learning...
Forum: Main
01-23-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,872
Posted By sloscotty

Thank you all for the suggestions. I had some...

Thank you all for the suggestions. I had some strips cut for double sashing that I hadn't yet sewn together and used those as a quick test (part of the current projejct so not four wide like...
Forum: Main
01-23-2024, 05:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,872
Posted By sloscotty

The current project I'm working on uses blocks of...

The current project I'm working on uses blocks of 9.5" x 9.5" ((churn-dash). On the square units (HSTs and half-squares), I'm pressing seams open and I think they are lying nice and flat. I tried a...
Forum: Main
01-23-2024, 04:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,872
Posted By sloscotty

Yes, I discovered the feed dog problem when I put...

Yes, I discovered the feed dog problem when I put a 1/4" foot on mine (I tried several different ones). Unfortunately, I have an older machine that doesn't allow me to adjust my needle side-to-side....
Forum: Main
01-23-2024, 03:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,872
Posted By sloscotty

Dealing with the elusive 1/4" seam...

I'm relatively new to quilting (and sewing for that matter). I enjoy the process of designing, cutting, piecing etc, but I have a dickens of a time keeping things matched up as my blocks grow. I am...
Forum: Main
01-21-2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,507
Posted By sloscotty

I agree with this approach (I was a math teacher...

I agree with this approach (I was a math teacher in my previous life). It's exactly what I would do to enlarge it to near king size (without using strange dimensions).
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