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06-20-2015, 06:20 AM
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Want to learn how to tat
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I, too, have been wanting to learn how to tat. ...
I, too, have been wanting to learn how to tat. Also had a friend that was going to teach me but, unfortunately, she passed away. I've watched some YouTube videos and there are some good ones so now...
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06-20-2015, 06:09 AM
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Retreat gifts
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Since I'm going to a retreat in BC in September,...
Since I'm going to a retreat in BC in September, forget the inexpensive and go all out. LOL
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06-12-2015, 04:55 AM
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Sewing Machines Plus
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If you're talking about the company in San...
If you're talking about the company in San Marcos, CA, I bought an 18" Tin Lizzie from them several years ago when we lived in CA about 80 miles from them. We had to set it up ourselves, by that I...
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02-20-2015, 07:17 AM
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Quilting Aids From Funny Sources
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Actually, the gun oil was a great idea. My...
Actually, the gun oil was a great idea. My husband, who repairs machines, uses it all the time because it is also a rust inhibitor.
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02-07-2015, 06:13 AM
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Help Picking a Machine
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I agree that Singer is just not the same anymore....
I agree that Singer is just not the same anymore. With that said, please consider what the cost is on each for accessories.
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01-29-2015, 07:17 AM
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My machine has a squeak and I can't locate it!!
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Suggestion
My husband, our local sew and vac mechanic, suggests it's the upper crank shaft and its components. They need to be cleaned and lubricated. BTW, he uses gun oil, not sewing machine oil. It's also a...
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03-24-2014, 06:48 AM
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Good sale on batting and W&N Price by the roll
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I always buy from Heartbeat Quilting. They've...
I always buy from Heartbeat Quilting. They've given excellent service; never a complaint. They have great quilting thread as well and I can't find better prices than theirs. JoAnns sales usually...
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01-10-2014, 10:29 AM
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Wallhanging of the Month
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Good luck with the email. I sent them one as...
Good luck with the email. I sent them one as well, probably 2-3 weeks ago, and still haven't gotten a response. Hoping you will.
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01-09-2014, 07:49 AM
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Wallhanging of the Month
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Wallhanging of the Month
During December 2013, someone posted that HomeSpunHearth would be putting out a free pattern for a wall hanging each month for a year. The first one was called 'Reindeer Romp'. I made it and sent...
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01-06-2014, 07:49 AM
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Quarter of an Inch
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I've stopped using the 1/4 inch foot after a...
I've stopped using the 1/4 inch foot after a little use, gets out of shape and gives me a 'fat 1/4 inch'. It's a little extra work, but I use a regular foot and move my needle over to the right. On...
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12-05-2013, 07:35 AM
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Do you know this Dragonfly pattern name?
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Try this. ...
Try this. http://www.southwindquilts.com/shop/Wall-Hangings/p/Dance-of-the-Dragonflies-sku-SWD321.htm
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11-02-2013, 06:21 AM
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Strip width for log cabin?
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Check out Quilters Cache. They list patterns for...
Check out Quilters Cache. They list patterns for blocks in several finished sizes and the patterns are free.
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10-26-2013, 06:38 AM
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Eleanor Burns-Hard to follow?
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I googled 'Eleanor Burns' Lover's Knot pattern'...
I googled 'Eleanor Burns' Lover's Knot pattern' and came up with a tutorial from EB. You could almost make the quilt without the pattern with the video. Love the pattern but I have so many UFO's I...
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10-21-2013, 06:11 AM
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Australian Fires
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I, too, have a daughter in Grose Vale, NSW at the...
I, too, have a daughter in Grose Vale, NSW at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Haven't heard if the fires are close to them.
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09-21-2013, 07:21 AM
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Hollow cube quilt
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I made a couple of one-block wonders with hollow...
I made a couple of one-block wonders with hollow cubes in them. Now let me see if I can find, and post, the pictures. Ok well I found one of them anyway.437197
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09-20-2013, 06:16 AM
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Do you needle turn applique? I have a question for you!
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bonnyh
You said you were clipping the curves, but are...
You said you were clipping the curves, but are you clipping often enough? Also, are you trimming your seam allowance small enough. I usually trim to between 1/8 and 1/4 inch. I use YLI silk...
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09-16-2013, 05:18 AM
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elusive perfect 1/4 inch seam allowance
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I finally figured out that the 1/4 inch foot does...
I finally figured out that the 1/4 inch foot does not maintain a 1/4 inch. It's always too big or not consistant. I move my needle to the right (on my Elna, it's to 6.5) and use the edge of my foot...
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09-14-2013, 07:28 AM
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can a Longarm quilter help me
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I usually get these problems when I use different...
I usually get these problems when I use different weight thread in top and bottom. I tend to agree with everyone else that it is a thread problem.
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09-07-2013, 06:02 AM
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Do machine needles get too old to use?
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Perhaps your machine needed a good...
Perhaps your machine needed a good cleaning/service at the same time. If you get a lot of lint build-up it will tweek your needle or maybe if they weren't up in the shaft far enough, that would...
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08-12-2013, 06:01 AM
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I am so proud and chuffed
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The 'Mission' of our local Quilt Guild is...
The 'Mission' of our local Quilt Guild is teaching. Another member and I hold classes once a month from Jan. to May for ladies in our community. We started with only 7 attendees, the first year and...
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08-12-2013, 05:55 AM
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FMQ ...stuck!
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No problem on my longarm, but when I'm using my...
No problem on my longarm, but when I'm using my domestic machine, I can't do it unless I'm using quilting gloves. They give you more control and grip on the fabric. DON'T FORGET TO...
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06-27-2013, 07:43 AM
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Elna...
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bonnyh
What was it? When I click on it, it shows the...
What was it? When I click on it, it shows the listing on Craigslist as expired.
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05-31-2013, 06:55 AM
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The 'crinkly' look
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Here's a way to make your quilts look soft,...
Here's a way to make your quilts look soft, cuddly and 'crinkly'. Wash you fabrics and hang to dry. Do not use softener and if you have to iron it, no starch or sizener. Use unwashed baby diaper...
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05-09-2013, 06:00 AM
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Ikea sewing machine
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bonnyh
I've had a Brother CS6000 for about 8 years now. ...
I've had a Brother CS6000 for about 8 years now. It weighs 8 lbs., fits in a quilted FW bag, and works great. I take it to all my classes.
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05-07-2013, 07:09 AM
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Can you help me find this pattern?
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bonnyh
I found a free paper-pieced pattern here...
I found a free paper-pieced pattern here www.piecebynumber.com/sisters.htm
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