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Forum: Main
03-20-2024, 02:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By NJ Quilter

If you're going to use a 'between' needle I would...

If you're going to use a 'between' needle I would certainly recommend Roxanne needles. I've gotten mine from Colonial Needle and truly love them for hand quilting. I also use them for sewing...
Forum: Main
12-31-2023, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By NJ Quilter

I just ordered from them for the first time a few...

I just ordered from them for the first time a few days ago. I had no issues with check out. Got an email confirmation of my order. Got another email with shipping info. My package is expected on...
Forum: Main
12-11-2023, 03:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By NJ Quilter

I pin on my cutting table needing to shift things...

I pin on my cutting table needing to shift things around as well depending on quilt size. I use the large binder clips from the office supply store. Start in the center , pin what I can then shift...
Forum: Main
08-30-2023, 02:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,633
Posted By NJ Quilter

As Mkotch said, once you get the hang of it, it's...

As Mkotch said, once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy. The first step is the hardest to remember. Put your fabric wrong side to the paper. Next piece of fabric goes right-sides together. ...
Forum: Main
08-18-2023, 05:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,747
Posted By NJ Quilter

I, too, mostly use Warm & Natural. It is a heavy...

I, too, mostly use Warm & Natural. It is a heavy batting but I don't find it adds a lot more warmth as it's 100% cotton and, therefore, breaths. I also like a heavy blanket and this seems to fit...
Forum: Main
06-11-2023, 04:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By NJ Quilter

I was never happy with the Dritz beeswax either. ...

I was never happy with the Dritz beeswax either. I'm a confirmed 'Thread Heaven' user. That stuff is the bees knees for thread conditioning when hand quilting! Sadly, I'm not sure it's made any...
05-17-2023, 02:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,925
Posted By NJ Quilter

I believe this is the quote to which you are...

I believe this is the quote to which you are referring. I, too, use it all the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BT1pl_IolE&ab_channel=EmeraldMeadows
04-16-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,651
Posted By NJ Quilter

I would also recommend the 301. I, too, have a...

I would also recommend the 301. I, too, have a featherweight and love it but because of the 'cuteness' factor, they tend to be quite pricey. The 301's are not overly cheap but they are not quite as...
Forum: Main
04-02-2023, 05:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,973
Posted By NJ Quilter

I pin baste most of my quilts. If I'm working on...

I pin baste most of my quilts. If I'm working on a king size, sometimes I'll thread baste to cut down on the weight. I normally hand quilt but have done some machine quilting on my domestic...
Forum: Pictures
03-21-2023, 03:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,266
Posted By NJ Quilter

Love the block and the colors/fabrics! Tedious...

Love the block and the colors/fabrics! Tedious to be sure but it's going to be stunning when completed. Deep breaths and take your time.
Forum: Main
03-04-2023, 04:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
Posted By NJ Quilter

I, too, square up blocks as I go. I usually...

I, too, square up blocks as I go. I usually don't have to square up anything after adding borders but do have to re-do parts of seams sometimes then. I generally hand quilt so not too much...
Forum: Pictures
02-27-2023, 03:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,144
Posted By NJ Quilter

That is a beautiful quilt, especially in RW & B. ...

That is a beautiful quilt, especially in RW & B. I love star quilts so might have to go watch this video.
Forum: Main
01-13-2023, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,142
Posted By NJ Quilter

I'm not sure I'm understanding the...

I'm not sure I'm understanding the question/concern so here goes. You want your binding strips right sides together when you put them together - same as when piecing blocks. Is your fabric actually...
Forum: Main
01-08-2023, 06:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,004
Posted By NJ Quilter

I press my seams open all the time. The only...

I press my seams open all the time. The only exception is, usually, if I'm paper piecing. I have no issues with seam separation and my blocks are nice and flat. I also find it far easier to...
Forum: Main
12-13-2022, 03:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By NJ Quilter

I, too, have a floor lamp that I put to the right...

I, too, have a floor lamp that I put to the right of my machine. I find it helps tremendously. My machine sits in front of a window which is also good but the floor lamp still helps quite a bit.
12-12-2022, 03:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 786
Posted By NJ Quilter

Awesome job! Looks fabulous!

Awesome job! Looks fabulous!
12-12-2022, 03:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By NJ Quilter

Congrats on your purchase! Did it come with a...

Congrats on your purchase! Did it come with a manual? If not, I would suggest finding one online to download and at least oiling in all the proper spots before giving it a good run. Do you have...
Forum: Main
11-30-2022, 03:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,773
Posted By NJ Quilter

This is the one I use...

This is the one I use https://www.thimblelady.com/shop/quilting-thimbles/. Their sizing instructions are perfect.

I started out with the plastic one to confirm the size and see how comfortable it...
Forum: Main
11-24-2022, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,757
Posted By NJ Quilter

I never noticed an issue with the seeds or the...

I never noticed an issue with the seeds or the scrim in W&N. And I never paid attention to which side should be against the top or the bottom. I really don't know that it matters.

Regarding the...
Forum: Main
11-23-2022, 03:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,757
Posted By NJ Quilter

I am mostly a hand quilter. I have hand quilted...

I am mostly a hand quilter. I have hand quilted Warm & Natural batting many times with very few issues. The only time I had to use pliers was when I doubled the batting for a particular project.
...
Forum: Main
11-13-2022, 05:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,260
Posted By NJ Quilter

This is what I have done as well. It does take a...

This is what I have done as well. It does take a bit of elbow grease if they are really dark lines but it usually works.
Forum: Main
11-01-2022, 03:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,961
Posted By NJ Quilter

I always wash after finishing a quilt. ...

I always wash after finishing a quilt. Particularly those I hand quilt. Not only for potential bleeding issues (rare as I prewash my fabrics) but also for any seam problems.

I wash quilts as I...
Forum: Pictures
10-19-2022, 02:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,160
Posted By NJ Quilter

Love the hint for ironing lines on your quilt...

Love the hint for ironing lines on your quilt label! Might have to do a handwritten one today so that is very timely. Thank You!
Forum: Main
10-11-2022, 03:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,995
Posted By NJ Quilter

I usually press my seams open and have no issues....

I usually press my seams open and have no issues. I come from a garment sewing background (decades ago, lol) and that was what you did. I find I can match points far easier on seams pressed open vs...
Forum: Main
10-06-2022, 02:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,692
Posted By NJ Quilter

I do as Rhonda K does - mostly. I use a larger...

I do as Rhonda K does - mostly. I use a larger than necessary ruler (cuz I can't be bothered with a bunch of specialty rulers unless really necessary). And for squaring HST's, always put the...
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