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Forum: Main
11-05-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,988
Posted By muskratwine

I also piece on a Viking Mega Quilter - same...

I also piece on a Viking Mega Quilter - same machine. You have to turn the top tension knob a lot to make a difference - not like a coputerized machine where just a little turn changes it. also the...
Forum: Main
10-13-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,220
Posted By muskratwine

Yes the HQ feet fit the Tiara. I installed the...

Yes the HQ feet fit the Tiara. I installed the conversion kit & can use all HQ feet including the Surefoot ruler foot. HQ makes the Tiara & Baby Lock puts their name on it.
Forum: Main
08-02-2018, 07:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,555
Posted By muskratwine

Starch is a food for bugs - made from corn...

Starch is a food for bugs - made from corn starch. Sizing is not a food source so does not attract bugs. Living in south FL makes you very aware of what not to use!! I prefer Magic Sizing & Best...
Forum: Links and Resources
06-05-2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,477
Posted By muskratwine

Yes I also received that email and the gift they...

Yes I also received that email and the gift they sent was way above what most companies would have done!! Very good customer service. I love their videos and have printed out a lot of the patterns.
Forum: Main
05-28-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,409
Posted By muskratwine

WooHoo!! You will love it!! I have over 5...

WooHoo!! You will love it!! I have over 5 million stitches on mine - no TruStitch but now the quilting is the most fun of the whole quilting process!! It's worth it to get the thingy to replace the...
Forum: Main
03-07-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,789
Posted By muskratwine

I just got the Panasonic 360 iron and LOVE it!! ...

I just got the Panasonic 360 iron and LOVE it!! It's cordless which is great and the water reservoir comes out. It steams a lot or you can select less steam or no steam at all. I can see it would...
Forum: Main
05-11-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,602
Posted By muskratwine

Yes you can! Just make sure the books are old...

Yes you can! Just make sure the books are old enough that the ink is good and dry. You can check by rubbing a small piece of white fabric over the pages & see if it gets dirty. Phone books are...
Forum: Main
03-30-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,805
Posted By muskratwine

The wool gives a higher loft and makes it look as...

The wool gives a higher loft and makes it look as you did trapunto without all the hard work!!
Forum: Main
03-22-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,015
Posted By muskratwine

Yes I know what you mean!! I use the Monopoly to...

Yes I know what you mean!! I use the Monopoly to do my ditch stitching with Bottom Line in the bottom. Never had a problem with it melting either. A hint I found - take a black marker & blacken...
Forum: Main
03-18-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,028
Posted By muskratwine

I did something like that for my son - he has a...

I did something like that for my son - he has a 1979 VW camper bus they use a lot for camping. Yes use a stabilizer on the back. I like the Pellon tear away stabilizer. The satin stitches will...
Forum: Main
01-17-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,366
Posted By muskratwine

Yes i agree - you get the same results with the...

Yes i agree - you get the same results with the Easy Angle Ruler and the Companion Angle ruler - learned the technique from Bonnie Hunter. I get the most accurate half square triangles this way.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-03-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,871
Posted By muskratwine

Red face Schmetz needles fit my Tiara

Yes they do. At the recommendation of Sharon Schamber, I tried Schmetz Embroidery needles for my sit-down longarm machine, the Baby Lock Tiara and LOVE them!! I get them from her daughter at Purple...
Forum: Main
11-08-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,981
Posted By muskratwine

I have found the best way to make HST is with the...

I have found the best way to make HST is with the Easy Angle ruler. Just add 1/2" to the finished size of the HST you want to make and cut two strips of the fabric you want. Place them right sides...
Forum: Main
11-08-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,092
Posted By muskratwine

I have my machine in a Gidget table and have...

I have my machine in a Gidget table and have folding tables I got at WalMart behind and to the right of it. Works for me and makes easy to rearrange if I want. I even use folding tables on either...
Forum: Main
08-14-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,951
Posted By muskratwine

I glue baste all my quilts with Elmer's glue and...

I glue baste all my quilts with Elmer's glue and have never had any problems with getting it on the needle. And I always stitch in the ditch - as Cindy Needham says - ESS (every stinking seam)...
Forum: Main
06-29-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,566
Posted By muskratwine

I would not take the class by Wendy Butler Berns...

I would not take the class by Wendy Butler Berns - did not like it. Lori Kennedy has 2 classes and she is great for beginners. I would not attempt ruler work if you are a beginner. Cindy Needham...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-26-2016, 07:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,291
Posted By muskratwine

I just checked on my phone and there are coupons....

I just checked on my phone and there are coupons. Maybe you need to reinstall the app? I'm using a Galaxy phone so maybe that makes a difference. All I know, I am very happy to be rid of my Apple...
Forum: Pictures
04-16-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,023
Posted By muskratwine

I have a Baby Lock Tiara which is the same as...

I have a Baby Lock Tiara which is the same as your HQ sit down. I have problems using rulers with the regular foot - it is too thin and can easily slide under the ruler. I have contacted BabyLock...
Forum: Main
03-19-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,892
Posted By muskratwine

You might want to try Schmetz Embroidery needles....

You might want to try Schmetz Embroidery needles. They are really sharp and may give you less problems with the batik. The only place I have found those for the long arm machines is through Purple...
Forum: Main
03-13-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,548
Posted By muskratwine

I have found the easiest way to make HST is...

I have found the easiest way to make HST is Bonnie Hunter's method with the Easy Angle ruler. Just 1/2" to the finished size you want and cut strips of the two colors. Stack right sides together...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-20-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,515
Posted By muskratwine

Best Press is sizing - not starch. I use Magic...

Best Press is sizing - not starch. I use Magic Sizing in the green can and it works great. I don't use starch because I live in south Florida and starch is a food source for critters. And we have...
Forum: Pictures
02-12-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,569
Posted By muskratwine

Jeanette that is gorgeous!! I just finished...

Jeanette that is gorgeous!! I just finished similar blocks with 50 state flowers. What size are your blocks? I'm trying to figure how to set 50 blocks when some are vertical and some are...
Forum: Pictures
01-30-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,542
Posted By muskratwine

Where can I find the pattern? Our guild makes...

Where can I find the pattern? Our guild makes Quilts of Valor and this would be perfect! Thanks for any help.
Forum: Main
12-16-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,582
Posted By muskratwine

Looks like BQ2 by Maple Island Quilts - quick and...

Looks like BQ2 by Maple Island Quilts - quick and fairly easy quilt.
Forum: Links and Resources
11-18-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,235
Posted By muskratwine

Do you think it would work using diluted Elmer's...

Do you think it would work using diluted Elmer's School Glue for glue basting? I've used the atomizer but it doesn't see to work as well as when it was new. Tried cleaning it but doesn't help. ...
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