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Forum: Main
05-26-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By kimv44

Thank you ladies!! I will certainly look into...

Thank you ladies!! I will certainly look into lpsharp.com.. I do stack up my dull blades and do like the idea of exchanging them for *new* or sharpened ones... and the price seems good! I appreciate...
Forum: Main
05-25-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By kimv44

Hmm that's a good point.. I never thought to buy...

Hmm that's a good point.. I never thought to buy them in bulk... I'll try to shop around and see what deals I can get. I had looked on the Grace company site for feedback on the sharpener but the...
Forum: Main
05-25-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 17,582
Posted By kimv44

I've given so many quilts away as gifts or to...

I've given so many quilts away as gifts or to auctions and fund raisers and a few of them I heard were not being used, they were being hung on a wall. When I asked one of the recipients (of a baby...
Forum: Main
05-25-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By kimv44

Ay Advise w\ Electronic Rotary Blade Sharpener

Hello Ladies..

With a 5 pack of 60 mm blades running at$35 I usually save up my 40% or 50% coupons for the local Joanne Fabrics when I need a pack of rotary blades. But even at that, I'm spending...
Forum: Main
04-17-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,253
Posted By kimv44

Thanks! I'll look online for those casters! I...

Thanks! I'll look online for those casters! I went to our local Rockelear wood working store and they looked at me like I was a crazy person because the man had no idea what a quilt frame was..
Forum: Main
04-17-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,253
Posted By kimv44

Quilt Frame Casters.. good idea ??

Hello All..
I'm in the process of having a contractor re-finish our basement and in doing so am going to have an area for my quilting designed. My home isn't that big so my space is somewhat...
Forum: Main
01-20-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,432
Posted By kimv44

Hello Sweetpea... I've walked through this easy...

Hello Sweetpea...
I've walked through this easy method a while back.. Once you get the hang of it you can get through a star in a day. I like using strip piecing whenever possible.. Here's where...
Forum: Main
12-23-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,770
Posted By kimv44

Pass the burn creame I'm making binding strips...

I've looked at those machines that make and iron binding strips for you... they advertise "no more burnt fingers!" but the reviews are not that good.

Anyone have luck with them?
Forum: Pictures
12-11-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,106
Posted By kimv44

Thank you ladies! And Yes.. Santa this year will...

Thank you ladies! And Yes.. Santa this year will be bringing me a Kevlar glove :)
Forum: Pictures
12-11-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,106
Posted By kimv44

First Quilt Top after my 'finger caught by rotary cutter' incident :)

I feel like this quilt top is to prove to me that I wasn't going to cut myself again... I sure picked a pattern with a lot of cuts.. I was so slow and careful with the cutting and made certain that I...
Forum: Main
12-03-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,977
Posted By kimv44

Thank you ladies.. all your comments are very...

Thank you ladies.. all your comments are very thoughtful and kind.. I love this board!
Forum: Main
12-03-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,476
Posted By kimv44

I just purchased two 16 oz bottles of Retayne...

I just purchased two 16 oz bottles of Retayne from Amazon. They were approx $7.00 per bottle however when I placed the order I failed to realize that the shipping was almost as much as the total...
Forum: Main
12-03-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,977
Posted By kimv44

The finger feels a bit better today.. I changed...

The finger feels a bit better today.. I changed the bandage when I got out of the shower this morning and scared myself at how bad of a cut this is.. I'm getting a glove and a ruler guard for sure.....
Forum: Main
12-03-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,977
Posted By kimv44

Oh.. hmm thanks for the reminder 'quiltngolfer'.....

Oh.. hmm thanks for the reminder 'quiltngolfer'.. I can't remember when the last time was that I had a tetanus shot.. I might just call my primary care dr to ask just in case... :|
Forum: Main
12-03-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,977
Posted By kimv44

Ooooh that slide lock looks awesome!.. I'll check...

Ooooh that slide lock looks awesome!.. I'll check that out for sure....
Forum: Main
12-02-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,340
Posted By kimv44

Stick to your guns on the king sized frame......

Stick to your guns on the king sized frame... Last spring I purchased a Hinterberg stretch frame and a refurbished Viking Voyager 17 inch. The Nolting company purchased Hinterberg and had a deal,...
Forum: Main
12-02-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,977
Posted By kimv44

So I guess those rotary blades ARE sharp afterall!!

Well.. after over a decade of quilting and thinking that I was an extremely careful cutter, the inevitable finally happened..

Had a family birthday event last night and after being at the...
Forum: Main
11-14-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By kimv44

Thank you very much.. I had not known of these...

Thank you very much.. I had not known of these types of products, Retayne and Synthrapol... I plan on buying both and doing some testing with dark color cottons.

I'm very thankful for all you...
Forum: Main
11-14-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By kimv44

Thank you lindy-2.. I honestly didn't even think...

Thank you lindy-2.. I honestly didn't even think of that.. I do use cotton batting and when I went back to the package and read it it does say to avoid shrinkage pre-wash.. I have always liked the...
Forum: Main
11-14-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By kimv44

Need some fabric prep advise...

Hello Ladies..

I've been having two different issues that have really been causing some disappointment in the final result of some of my quilts. I am assuming that they are related to fabric...
Forum: Main
08-01-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,916
Posted By kimv44

ladies.. thank you so much! I love this quilting...

ladies.. thank you so much! I love this quilting board!! I think what I'm going to do is take the advice of buying some cheap sheets to sandwich and practice on.. I do have a stylus on order to be...
Forum: Main
07-30-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,916
Posted By kimv44

Discouraged Long Arm Newbie... It's Harder Than I Thought!

Hello all.. I've recently purchased my first long arm machine and frame. I have been quilting and sewing for just about 10 years now and I'll say that it has humbled me along the way. I started...
Forum: Main
06-28-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,573
Posted By kimv44

Thank you all for such thoughtful replies. I...

Thank you all for such thoughtful replies. I have discussed all the ideas with my sister-in-law. She and I both agree.. we're going to keep it as is and try it out on a table first, then we'll...
Forum: Main
06-26-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,573
Posted By kimv44

Thank you ladies! I'm just happy I was able to...

Thank you ladies! I'm just happy I was able to assemble it and do it justice.. my mother was an artist with a crochet hook.. just one of those ladies that sit with her basket of thread and the...
Forum: Main
06-26-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,573
Posted By kimv44

Has anyone ever added Crochet onto a quilt.. sounds crazy I know...

Well.. my mother was a big into knitting and crochet. She passed away about 30 years ago and had a hope chest full of projects that were 'in process'. One of which was a bed spread that she was...
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