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Forum: Main
09-03-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,547
Posted By sewtruterry

You are all correct. JoAnn's puts out 3...

You are all correct. JoAnn's puts out 3 different types of coupons. There is one that says % off of any regular priced item and you cannot use it on fabric. Then they have one that says % off of one...
Forum: Main
08-01-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 93,616
Posted By sewtruterry

Before starting your next panto bring the machine...

Before starting your next panto bring the machine down to the edge of the quilt and place a paper dot or piece of blue painters tape on the area of the panto where you need to begin and end. I think...
Forum: Main
07-12-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,021
Posted By sewtruterry

Don't worry about it I can relate very well with...

Don't worry about it I can relate very well with where you are at. My husband and I just went through the most horrible 2 years from including losing my mother from ALS to closing the family...
Forum: Main
07-12-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,021
Posted By sewtruterry

Ok now you have done it!!!! You have just added...

Ok now you have done it!!!! You have just added another quilt on my list that is already too long. Also have been working on a couple of quilts to enter into quilt show and got both in. Yeah! But...
Forum: Main
05-23-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,579
Posted By sewtruterry

You know that you are a quilter when you are...

You know that you are a quilter when you are responding to a survey about sewing and quilting and they do not have a choice high enough for the number of machines that you own and you do not see the...
Forum: Main
04-27-2012, 04:42 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,089
Posted By sewtruterry

Why does hammering a quilt make it lay flat? Ok stop laughing!

I was working on a LeMoyne (sp?) star quilt and everything was going really well until the final seam and I had the largest pimple in the middle and nothing was laying flat. I showed the quilt to...
Forum: Main
04-27-2012, 04:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,930
Posted By sewtruterry

Sorry that this happened to you at this time but...

Sorry that this happened to you at this time but you may want to have your serviceman order more than one. Also make sure that you are plugged into a serge protector. It will less likely for you to...
Forum: Main
02-21-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,877
Posted By sewtruterry

I am betting that the angles are cut on the bias...

I am betting that the angles are cut on the bias as well. If that is the case after "unsewing" stay stitch the edges just inside the binding area after pressing everything flat again. Also you will...
Forum: Main
02-02-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,589
Posted By sewtruterry

Wink Shhhh Don't tell anyone (ROFLOL) but I happen to...

Shhhh Don't tell anyone (ROFLOL) but I happen to know that you will be able to get one from Viking Sewing Galleries real soon. Shhh remember mums the word. (I really do know what I am talking...
Forum: Main
01-30-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,937
Posted By sewtruterry

Wink Welcome to the "dark side"

Welcome to the "dark side"
Forum: Main
01-13-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,510
Posted By sewtruterry

Smile No it does not take 20 years however I did keep a...

No it does not take 20 years however I did keep a tab on the king size DWR that I made for my nephew for his wedding and it took 42 hours and 17 minutes of actual sewing time. I know this because I...
Forum: Main
01-04-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,129
Posted By sewtruterry

Which Viking do you have? I know the Viking lline...

Which Viking do you have? I know the Viking lline very well and all of them allow you to get the bobbin case out to clean in the area. Also do a search on-line there is a newish gadget that just...
Forum: Main
01-04-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,193
Posted By sewtruterry

I also wash my quilts afterwards for many of the...

I also wash my quilts afterwards for many of the same reasons stated here. Even though I don't like a crinkly look on myself I love the crinkly look on them but also because of possible allergies and...
Forum: Main
01-04-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,030
Posted By sewtruterry

My vote is for the scapel blade seam ripper with...

My vote is for the scapel blade seam ripper with replaceable blades, my Ott light, my needle threader for my serger, needle threader on my sewing machine, my brass stilletto, and last but not least...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-21-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,430
Posted By sewtruterry

Double check that the foot pedal is plugged in...

Double check that the foot pedal is plugged in all of the way. Also as you probably have learned already NEVER LET THE HUSBAND TOUCH ANYTHING SEWING RELATED ESPECIALLY YOUR MACHINE(S). But the...
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,766
Posted By sewtruterry

Please what ever you do, DO NOT put sewers aid on...

Please what ever you do, DO NOT put sewers aid on the thread only on the tip of the needle. I have a lot of people bring me their machines in for repair because of tension issues and I find that...
Forum: Main
12-05-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,130
Posted By sewtruterry

You never told us what brand and model of machine...

You never told us what brand and model of machine that you are using but it may be that it is overheating as you mentioned that it was quite warm. There are some machines out there that will shut...
Forum: Main
12-05-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,201
Posted By sewtruterry

Not only is it a wonderful act that you are doing...

Not only is it a wonderful act that you are doing by finishing the quilts that she started but also couragous(sp?) as well.
I am trying to get started on memory quilts from some of my mothers...
Forum: Main
12-05-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 21,471
Posted By sewtruterry

Thank you Nancy yoou are probably the most...

Thank you Nancy yoou are probably the most generous sewer out there on television these days. I am grateful that you responded to this posting as I have for the last several years have been trying...
Forum: Main
11-29-2011, 04:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,885
Posted By sewtruterry

Sharon I am still kind of new with the new board...

Sharon I am still kind of new with the new board but I am in the Aurora area and I can probably help you with your quilting as I do have a mid arm with frame. Can you pm me?
Forum: Main
11-23-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,536
Posted By sewtruterry

I would also use it for fabric but would also...

I would also use it for fabric but would also suggest that you put a sheet of hard plastic like the kind you would use to make templates down first otherwise you will get a waffle design on the...
Forum: Main
11-23-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,993
Posted By sewtruterry

great job I love when I get bargains as well.

great job I love when I get bargains as well.
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,790
Posted By sewtruterry

I didn't know that![/quote] Nope, not true....

I didn't know that![/quote]

Nope, not true. I've worked at both places and the owners are completely opposite. Michael's is a private company and JOann's is a publicly-traded company[/quote]
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Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 04:02 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,338
Posted By sewtruterry

I had to laugh when reading all of these post as...

I had to laugh when reading all of these post as you all have to be really tall. Because around here since I am short ( just under 5 feet tall) the starch is always on the top shelf. And yes it helps...
Forum: Main
10-24-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 30,117
Posted By sewtruterry

Since I do not have a bernina machine I can only...

Since I do not have a bernina machine I can only talk about what I see and what you are telling me. First of all the 2 pictures that have been posted the 2 walking feet are not the same. The fork...
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