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Forum: Main
05-22-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,035
Posted By purvissp

I was wondering How would oxford cloth work for...

I was wondering How would oxford cloth work for machine embroidery?
Forum: Main
11-06-2011, 03:51 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,086
Posted By purvissp

Just ran across this video the other day ...

Just ran across this video the other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1cfZ4mqhbo&feature=related

We have the space in the basement and I have several sheets of plywood that I can place on...
Forum: Main
10-27-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,730
Posted By purvissp

Also, here is a 38"x38" cutting/work table built...

Also, here is a 38"x38" cutting/work table built with the same process.
Forum: Main
10-27-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,730
Posted By purvissp

I have checked out the various lines of sewing...

I have checked out the various lines of sewing cabinets and cutting tables and I thought they were rather expensive.

So I designed and started building some very inexpensive sewing cabinets and...
Forum: Main
10-27-2011, 03:04 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,950
Posted By purvissp

We have about 10 rulers of various kinds and...

We have about 10 rulers of various kinds and about 15 templates.

Whenever a new project requires many pieces of dimensions that we do not have a template for I go down to the work shop and make...
Forum: Main
10-27-2011, 02:57 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 11,961
Posted By purvissp

It is something I really enjoy doing with my...

It is something I really enjoy doing with my wife. It is the first hobby I have had that we can work together on.

Plus the completed projects take up much less storage space than my woodworking...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 03:23 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 40,508
Posted By purvissp

Between my wife and I we have several machines. ...

Between my wife and I we have several machines. Nothing very expensive, but we are pleased with them.

Singer Comfort Quilter - my wife's 1st machine, not used much anymore.
Brother Innov-is 80 -...
Forum: Main
10-23-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,528
Posted By purvissp

There tutorial are great and Jennie has such a...

There tutorial are great and Jennie has such a nice way of showing you "how to's".

My wife purchased their on-line tutorial and really liked it.

We both refer to their online videos frequently.
Forum: Main
10-21-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 15,353
Posted By purvissp

I try to hit the waste can, but frequently miss. ...

I try to hit the waste can, but frequently miss. It really drives my wife crazy.
Forum: Main
10-20-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,043
Posted By purvissp

I just used the 60mm blade sharpener that I...

I just used the 60mm blade sharpener that I bought at Joanne's and it works great. Turned an old dull blade into a new sharp one.

Worth the price, especially if you can use your 40-50% off...
Forum: Main
10-20-2011, 02:39 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,043
Posted By purvissp

I just purchased Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener. ...

I just purchased Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener. Has anyone ever used one of these.

Got it on sale at Joanne's for $8.00. Hope it works, but no great loss if it doesn't.
Forum: Main
06-28-2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,331
Posted By purvissp

I vote for pale yellow. That is the color of...

I vote for pale yellow. That is the color of ours and it is bright and cheery.
Forum: Main
06-28-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,801
Posted By purvissp

We have several machines. My wife 1st bought a...

We have several machines. My wife 1st bought a Singer Comfort Quilter at Joann's for $299. It is a nice machine, but could never get the auto threader to work. I have a Brother PE780D embroidery...
Forum: Main
05-27-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 25,684
Posted By purvissp

I quilt and am also a woodworker. I have never...

I quilt and am also a woodworker. I have never and will never make something to sell.

I have people asking me all the time "what would it cost for you to make me XXX". I just reply "I don't make...
Forum: Main
05-17-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,206
Posted By purvissp

My wife got me into quilting a few months back,...

My wife got me into quilting a few months back, and I really enjoy it, especially on rainy cool days when I can't get outside.

So far I have completed 4 lap quilts.

A few weeks ago I was...
Forum: Main
05-14-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,314
Posted By purvissp

We live about 40 miles south of Lancaster, PA and...

We live about 40 miles south of Lancaster, PA and we go up their quite a bit to check out the quilting shops.

One of the places we have found near there that we really like is in Georgetown, PA. ...
Forum: Main
05-02-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 30,706
Posted By purvissp

Looks like I might be the newest newby. I have...

Looks like I might be the newest newby. I have only been quilting for 3 months. I have completed 4 small quilts approximately 54"x60" on the machine.

My wife got me started. She has been...
Forum: Main
04-28-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,070
Views: 66,047
Posted By purvissp

Some are old men. I am 65.

Some are old men. I am 65.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-25-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,450
Posted By purvissp

We are dog lovers. We have had many canine...

We are dog lovers. We have had many canine family members over our 43 years. Always hurts when you loose one, but have found the best way to relieve the hurt is hurry out and adopt another from a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-25-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,166
Posted By purvissp

Born and raised in Iowa. After 40 years work...

Born and raised in Iowa. After 40 years work transferred to Ohio for 3 years. 23 years ago transferred to Delaware and really love it here, except for the traffic at times, but being retired you...
Forum: Main
04-13-2011, 03:25 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,546
Posted By purvissp

We have an Olfa 60 and it is great. Clean cuts...

We have an Olfa 60 and it is great. Clean cuts and easy blade changes.
Forum: Pictures
04-05-2011, 03:25 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,816
Posted By purvissp

We women, can do most anything that men think...

We women, can do most anything that men think they know how to do. Good on you.[/quote]

I know you can, but in this case I am a male, but I also quilt.
Forum: Pictures
04-01-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,816
Posted By purvissp

If you look closely at the original photo of the...

If you look closely at the original photo of the table you will see a small lighter colored square on the right, at the back of the machine. This is just a "plug", square that I can drop in to fill...
Forum: Pictures
04-01-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,816
Posted By purvissp

If you look closely at the original photo of the...

If you look closely at the original photo of the table you will see a small lighter colored square on the right, at the back of the machine. This is just a "plug", square that I can drop in to fill...
Forum: Pictures
03-31-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,816
Posted By purvissp

I should have probably told you, long before I...

I should have probably told you, long before I got into quilting I was into woodworking. I do have a full shop in the basement. However the table was made with some very basic tools, drill, jig...
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