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Forum: Main
08-27-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,517
Posted By stormwater

Jshep - For me, it depends on the shape/size of...

Jshep -
For me, it depends on the shape/size of the piece. If there's a nice 1/2" relatively straight section of applique, I leave that to last and use hemostats or a crochet hook to grab the paper...
Forum: Main
08-26-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,517
Posted By stormwater

In the past I have done raw edge machine applique...

In the past I have done raw edge machine applique for landscape quilts.

I committed to doing a hand applique quilt for my older daughter's wedding present and she chose Kim Maclean's The Flower...
Forum: Main
07-18-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,459
Posted By stormwater

I'm in the home stretch of a wedding present for...

I'm in the home stretch of a wedding present for 1 daughter. I did the Judy Niemeyer Flowers for my Wedding Ring. The paper piecing for the blocks of pieced rings, melons and curved diamond centers...
Forum: Main
04-21-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,308
Posted By stormwater

The rulers available on Amazon are from HQ,...

The rulers available on Amazon are from HQ, Creative Grids and Dream Stitch. I have not yet purchase any of the Creative Grids or Dream Stitches for my Babylock Tiara II, but I plan to.
Forum: Main
03-23-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,345
Posted By stormwater

I'll chime in that I've enjoyed using the Tulip...

I'll chime in that I've enjoyed using the Tulip Milliner's Straw Needles #10.
Forum: Main
12-30-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 69,278
Posted By stormwater

I Love Rosie's in San Diego when I can get down...

I Love Rosie's in San Diego when I can get down there. If you go to M&L and are looking for quilting cottons, take a lighter or matches to test fabric swatches outside. They reuse cardboard tubes...
Forum: Main
12-28-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,361
Posted By stormwater

By all means make them if they're wanted. Thirty...

By all means make them if they're wanted. Thirty years ago, when my MIL, who's a quilter, was visiting, we took her to the old Calico House in Yorba Linda and I was taken by a Wandering Way/Wheel of...
Forum: Main
11-07-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,591
Posted By stormwater

I machine quilted a pink and black baby top with...

I machine quilted a pink and black baby top with minky (white with primary colored circles) as a backing and found that a layer of pre-shrunk white flannel between the minky and quilt top stopped the...
Forum: Main
11-07-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,702
Posted By stormwater

I too love batiks but I've found with the tighter...

I too love batiks but I've found with the tighter weave that when hand appliqueing narrow points or narrow curved leaves/petals, I can have problems distributing the extra bulk fabric evenly.
Forum: Main
03-26-2017, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,034
Posted By stormwater

Thank you for your responses. sewingitall -...

Thank you for your responses. sewingitall - Kim's instructions are 'terse' with most devoted to efficient placement of rectangles when cutting them out; I had tried the outline method, but was...
Forum: Main
03-25-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,034
Posted By stormwater

Removing Freezer Paper

To date I've not done a lot of hand applique, but my daughter picked Kim Mclean's "Flower Garden" (in 1800's fabrics) for a wedding quilt. The techniques that give me the best results mean that I've...
Forum: Main
03-13-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,326
Posted By stormwater

I used the Creative Grid set of four templates...

I used the Creative Grid set of four templates (melon, arc, arc endcap and center 'diamond') in conjunction with Judy Niemeyer's 'Flowers for my Wedding Ring' for my daughter's wedding present. All...
Forum: Main
03-03-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,416
Posted By stormwater

"Eldon" is one of my Quilts In Progress (aka...

"Eldon" is one of my Quilts In Progress (aka Unfinished Object, but not forgotten about). I got a bunch of additional Civil War fabrics for my daughter's requested "Flower Garden, by Kim McLean". ...
Forum: Pictures
02-23-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,235
Posted By stormwater

Fabric dyeing is very addictive! There are so...

Fabric dyeing is very addictive! There are so many variations that create so many effects. By the way, you don't need snow to "snow dye". Using crushed (or even uncrushed) ice cubes works. ...
Forum: Main
02-11-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,870
Posted By stormwater

quiltingshorttimer - Also looking forward to...

quiltingshorttimer - Also looking forward to seeing your whole cloth. I particularly like the interaction between FMQ patterns on your piece. And good luck with your DH. MY DW got a new knee 2 yrs...
Forum: Main
01-18-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By stormwater

If you have time to wait, you can order a set of...

If you have time to wait, you can order a set of samples of the different fabrics they offer for printing.
Forum: Main
01-17-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,348
Posted By stormwater

..forgo BATTING....

..forgo BATTING....
Forum: Main
01-17-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,348
Posted By stormwater

I will reiterate momsbusy and say to make sure...

I will reiterate momsbusy and say to make sure she's willing to live with the weight. I did a rag quilt in flannel animal prints (tiger/leopard/zebra) and used black flannel on the back. If making...
Forum: Main
12-31-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,583
Posted By stormwater

I too have done FMQ on a king sized quilt on my...

I too have done FMQ on a king sized quilt on my Bernina 150 and was satisfied with the quality, including stitch length (no BSR for such an early machine). But I had issues with always having to...
Forum: Main
12-07-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,169
Posted By stormwater

Congrats on the used car equivalent, I'm sure...

Congrats on the used car equivalent, I'm sure you'll have more fun and less trouble with the 830! As for thread, I agree with Tartan that strength, wt and LINT are my main criteria.

If you or...
Forum: Main
12-05-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,953
Posted By stormwater

Thanks for the replies.

Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Main
12-03-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,953
Posted By stormwater

Opinions on the Bernina 765 SE

I've given up trying to get my 25-year old Bernina 150 Virtuosa back from my daughter. She's having so much fun making clothes (including her wedding gown) that I don't have the heart to call it...
Forum: Main
11-18-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,464
Posted By stormwater

Leta- Make sure it fits your needs. In looking...

Leta-
Make sure it fits your needs. In looking at comments on Amazon, looks like it it's focal distance is limited to a few inches, anything further away gets fuzzy. So spot inspecting on occasion...
Forum: Main
11-17-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,378
Posted By stormwater

There's been at least one mention about 20% off,...

There's been at least one mention about 20% off, but here's a link to their ad for the 20% off coupon and they'll take paper copies of the ad or copy the number off your phone screen.
...
Forum: Main
11-10-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,872
Posted By stormwater

I've got a lot on my plate. My two daughters are...

I've got a lot on my plate. My two daughters are each getting married next summer/fall and I've promised TOPS (at least) by the wedding dates. My younger is first and agreed to a double wedding...
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