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Forum: Main
04-30-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,434
Posted By Bonlou

thanks...that is a lot of good information that I...

thanks...that is a lot of good information that I did not know.
Forum: Main
04-30-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,434
Posted By Bonlou

Thanks,Wow- there is sure a lot to learn. I got...

Thanks,Wow- there is sure a lot to learn. I got some needles with the machine but it doesn't say what they are, in English. It says, "Enifache Nadel" Whatever that means.
Guess I have to learn a...
Forum: Main
04-30-2011, 06:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,434
Posted By Bonlou

By the way, the kind of walking foot I got is an...

By the way, the kind of walking foot I got is an "open toe" walking foot. I think that is why it is okay to do zig zag. :-)
Forum: Main
04-30-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,434
Posted By Bonlou

Well, I changed the needle and I still got the...

Well, I changed the needle and I still got the same undesirable results. So, the next thing I tried was to adjust the tension. It was on 4 so I tried about 3.5 and the problem got worse.
Then I...
Forum: Main
04-29-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,434
Posted By Bonlou

Thanks for the advise. I took it and cleaned the...

Thanks for the advise. I took it and cleaned the bobbin area. Then I tried another little sample piece using the same thickness of fabric. It still did it. So, as soon as I get a chance, (I'm...
Forum: Main
04-29-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,434
Posted By Bonlou

Thanks. I'm not doing a stitch that goes...

Thanks. I'm not doing a stitch that goes backwards.

According to the instructions that came with the walking foot it says you can do a zig zag stitch with it.
Forum: Main
04-29-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,434
Posted By Bonlou

I just purchased a walking foot and installed it...

I just purchased a walking foot and installed it on my Brother machine. I am doing some top stitching on a pot holder just around the edges where I turned under the edges. I used the zig zag stitch...
Forum: Main
04-23-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By Bonlou

Hi- Some time ago I found a section in this...

Hi- Some time ago I found a section in this forum where someone started a "store" where people posted pictures of old machines and could ask questions.

Does anyone know where I can find that...
Forum: Main
04-15-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By Bonlou

Thanks. I'll do that. I had to go to the store...

Thanks. I'll do that. I had to go to the store so I picked up a little piece of material to experiment with. We will see how it turns out.

Blessings,
Bonnie
Forum: Main
04-14-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By Bonlou

MTS, Thanks for the advise. I think I'm...

MTS,

Thanks for the advise. I think I'm ready to start a sample block and see how it works out. :D

Just wish I had more time...wow, the time sure does fly when you're having fun!
Forum: Main
04-14-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By Bonlou

ctack2, Thanks for your help. I do understand...

ctack2, Thanks for your help. I do understand what you are saying as I've made a fun and done quilt this past winter. Now, if I can figure out how to do the posie squares. :-) I have the size...
Forum: Main
04-14-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By Bonlou

Thanks for the video. It was helpful.

Thanks for the video. It was helpful.
Forum: Main
04-13-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By Bonlou

Does anyone know if I could make a fun and done...

Does anyone know if I could make a fun and done method quilt using the 4-patch posie method for the blocks. I'm not sure how I would sew them down to the batting and backing.

I'm just at the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
04-09-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,029
Posted By Bonlou

It sure is awesome how things have changed. I...

It sure is awesome how things have changed. I was told that years ago, (and not that many either) people had to lay flat on their backs for a couple of weeks after cataract surgery with sandbags on...
Forum: Main
03-27-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 20,934
Posted By Bonlou

We used to have ink wells in our school desks and...

We used to have ink wells in our school desks and they looked just about like that. So, I'd say it is an ink well jar.
Forum: Main
03-26-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,190
Posted By Bonlou

No I didn't. I'm not sure if I can do that on my...

No I didn't. I'm not sure if I can do that on my machine. I'll have to check. I don't think with this method it would be necessary. I'm new at this so maybe I'm wrong about that.
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Forum: Main
03-26-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,190
Posted By Bonlou

Yes I am! :-) Hope to do more soon! I liked...

Yes I am! :-) Hope to do more soon! I liked this one because it did not take me too long to make it.
Forum: Main
03-26-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,190
Posted By Bonlou

No, what is the Fun and Done method?[/quote] ...

No, what is the Fun and Done method?[/quote]

Do a search for Fun and Done in this board and you will see what it is. I can't explain it except that it is a quilt as you go method and is fairly...
Forum: Tutorials
03-26-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 51,854
Posted By Bonlou

Wow! I can only dream of something like this! ...

Wow! I can only dream of something like this! You did a teriffic job and they are absolutely stunning. I love tiffany glass lamps too.
Forum: Main
03-26-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,190
Posted By Bonlou

Thanks Tinabodina, (like that name!) I've been...

Thanks Tinabodina, (like that name!) I've been thinking about this for a few days now. Do you know the Fun and Done method of quilting? I used that. As for the pattern I made that up myself. So,...
Forum: Main
03-26-2011, 07:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,190
Posted By Bonlou

Thanks. I've ordered a walking foot. :-)

Thanks. I've ordered a walking foot. :-)
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-26-2011, 06:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,029
Posted By Bonlou

Everyone- You have given me such a warm welcome!...

Everyone- You have given me such a warm welcome! Thanks so much! I've received welcomes from all over the US, and many parts of the world. Amazing. The internet sure has made our world smaller...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-24-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,029
Posted By Bonlou

Waving hello from Forestville, New York! There...

Waving hello from Forestville, New York! There are quite a few of us living close now. Jmst is about 24 miles from us, use to work in Jmst.[/quote]

That's really cool! Small world isn't it? :-)
Forum: Main
03-23-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,190
Posted By Bonlou

I really like that. So, "Blue Maze" it is. :-D...

I really like that. So, "Blue Maze" it is. :-D Thanks!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-23-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,029
Posted By Bonlou

I'm from Western NY too!! I'm near Jamestown. ...

I'm from Western NY too!! I'm near Jamestown. :-D
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