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Forum: Main
08-03-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By QuiltnLady1

Thanks - I do have the Accuquilt Go Big but...

Thanks - I do have the Accuquilt Go Big but sometimes I need to do some cutting with the rotary cutter and besides (sigh) I am a gadget junkie .... I don't think the electric rotary cutter is for me...
Forum: Main
08-02-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,608
Posted By QuiltnLady1

WOW!! Looks really good so far, but all those...

WOW!! Looks really good so far, but all those small pieces take a lot of patience.
Forum: Main
08-02-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By QuiltnLady1

Has anyone used electric rotary cutter?

I have severe hand problems and was browsing Amazon for ergonomic rotary cutters (I have the martelli but can't easily change the blade). I saw the electric rotary cutters and wondered if anyone has...
Forum: Main
07-31-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,115
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I have made one for every machine, I generally...

I have made one for every machine, I generally do the stitches twice as well as all combinations of width and length - one on regular fabric (or muslin) and the other on a quilt sandwich. The first...
Forum: Main
07-19-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,442
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I have a really old set of rings - no handles and...

I have a really old set of rings - no handles and not much grip so I quit using them. Just ordered the ones from Amazon and will try them. Would love Martelli but too many $$$ for me.

For gloves,...
Forum: Main
07-19-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,082
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I own the GOBig Electric - had to go to it...

I own the GOBig Electric - had to go to it because between my hands and back I can't dod much with a rotary cutter. By now I have a bunch of dies - I try to buy them only when they are on sale or on...
Forum: Main
07-19-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By QuiltnLady1

My experience removing double-sided fusible...

My experience removing double-sided fusible interfacing is not good. The single-sided fusible can sometimes be removed by holding the steam iron above it for 10-15 seconde to loosen the glue and...
Forum: Main
07-19-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,812
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I prefer my wall hangings to be backed with the...

I prefer my wall hangings to be backed with the long grain vertical. With bed quilts, I don't worry about direction so much since I do verticle, horizontal and even diagonal seams to save farbic...
Forum: Main
07-19-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,145
Posted By QuiltnLady1

Hmmm... I think I would prefer to have someone to...

Hmmm... I think I would prefer to have someone to do the cooking and cleaning of the house so I can sew - and to also clean up the sewing room and put everything back where it should go after I am...
Forum: Main
02-18-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,533
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I mix the starch 1-1, put it in a spray bottle,...

I mix the starch 1-1, put it in a spray bottle, soak the fabric, cover it with waxed paper and iron it until it is mostly dry, then I hang it to finish drying. I have never scorched fabric and the...
Forum: Main
12-19-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,197
Posted By QuiltnLady1

Onebyone - I understand what you are staying, but...

Onebyone - I understand what you are staying, but when I go to the diagonal method I am usually desperaate and I have backing pieces that are close to the right size but are small so I do the...
Forum: Main
12-19-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,886
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I don't have a memory of it, but I was blessed...

I don't have a memory of it, but I was blessed with an embroidered and hand quilted crib quilt when I was born and I am told that I slept under it until I outgrew it (then it wad put away until my...
Forum: Main
10-19-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By QuiltnLady1

RVSFAN - I am with you. I never wipe the oil...

RVSFAN - I am with you. I never wipe the oil off. I think using alcohol for cleaning and then wiping on oil would be my suggestion.
Forum: Main
10-19-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,296
Posted By QuiltnLady1

Try a jeans-a-ma-jig. You tuck it in behind the...

Try a jeans-a-ma-jig. You tuck it in behind the presserfoot to lift it over the hump made by several thicknesses of fabric, I go t set on Amazon and they were different sizes and thicknesses. I...
Forum: Main
10-19-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,913
Posted By QuiltnLady1

WOW!!! Amazing quilts! Congratulations on a well...

WOW!!! Amazing quilts! Congratulations on a well deserved honor!!
Forum: Main
10-19-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,819
Posted By QuiltnLady1

Thanks!! I love all the info. I need to look a...

Thanks!! I love all the info. I need to look a grunge when I go to a fabric store (haven't been since Covid - sigh).
Forum: Main
10-01-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I like echo quilting in the squares or...

I like echo quilting in the squares or alternating squares with some other pattern. How densely you need to quilt depends on your batting so be sure and check it.
Forum: Main
10-01-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,033
Posted By QuiltnLady1

it was on my bucket list, but life kept getting...

it was on my bucket list, but life kept getting in my way i did go to some large regional shows and found that I needed to look at all the quilts first, taking notes and sometimes taking pictures of...
Forum: Main
10-01-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,377
Posted By QuiltnLady1

When I make HST's (and QST's), in addition to...

When I make HST's (and QST's), in addition to washing and starching, I over cut my starting blocks so that I can square them up. The general rule of thumb I use is to make the square 1/4 to 1/2 inch...
Forum: Main
10-01-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,502
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I prewash all my fabrics because all the...

I prewash all my fabrics because all the chemicals that are in them give me problems. As a result, my fabrics are floppy. I spray starch them so they are very stiff - that way even if I am cutting...
Forum: Main
10-01-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,819
Posted By QuiltnLady1

What are youor favorite blender fabrics?

I am sure that some of you have a go to brand for your blender/backgroound fabrics - I know I do for a couple. I love the tone-on-tone fabrics becaues of the movement. Sometimes I think I am in a...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-30-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,120
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I have washed musty batting that I accidentally...

I have washed musty batting that I accidentally left is a "safe" place. I added 1/3 cup of borax to the tub and used vinegar in the bleach and softener bins. The batting was warm and white. I am...
Forum: Main
09-30-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By QuiltnLady1

It depends - if I want the quilting to stand out...

It depends - if I want the quilting to stand out (like in a plain block) I use a heavier thread and maybe a contrasting color. If I want it to blend in I will use a lighter weight thread and color...
Forum: Main
09-29-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,665
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I am another lover of garden gloves - mine are a...

I am another lover of garden gloves - mine are a bit tacky and they fit tight. I got a 6 pack at Costco years ago and am still using my first one. I also like that they keep my poor srthritic hands...
Forum: Main
09-29-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,601
Posted By QuiltnLady1

I have one of the first folding mats. After a...

I have one of the first folding mats. After a couple of years the mat started to separate where it folded so I duct taped the back and it still works fine.
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