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Forum: Main
10-29-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,551
Posted By Carole Angel

Now that's funny! The last time my bobbin ran...

Now that's funny! The last time my bobbin ran out I actually said aloud "now how did that happen"? No one answered.... but that is good because I don't think I am ready for a sewing machine that...
Forum: Main
10-27-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,244
Posted By Carole Angel

After all that work, I want my stitches to show! ...

After all that work, I want my stitches to show! Whether it is discreet (thread blends in with the quilt) or not so discreet (thread contrasts with the quilt) is simply a design decision. Your...
Forum: Main
10-27-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,551
Posted By Carole Angel

Someone mentioned previously to fill 2 bobbins,...

Someone mentioned previously to fill 2 bobbins, one for bobbin and one for top thread instead of spool. when top thread bobbin was getting low, you would know that your bobbin was also low. sounds...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,768
Posted By Carole Angel

Alex Anderson says let the seam tell you which...

Alex Anderson says let the seam tell you which way it wants to go. FYI - you will find stitching in the ditch a waste of time if you press the seams open...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,551
Posted By Carole Angel

That is the most annoying issue with my Bernina. ...

That is the most annoying issue with my Bernina. All of my previous machines have had drop in bobbins and I could see how much bobbin thread was left. I am always "sewing air" now...
Forum: Main
10-21-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,656
Posted By Carole Angel

I am an art quilter that purchased a 440 about 9...

I am an art quilter that purchased a 440 about 9 months ago because I wanted the BSR. I'm having a real problem using the invisible and metallic thread with the BSR - the thread breaks. When I...
Forum: Main
10-21-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,921
Posted By Carole Angel

Mine did that a couple of times so I got out the...

Mine did that a couple of times so I got out the manual and discovered I was placing the bobbin in the machine backwards!!! It's a wonder it was sewing at all...
Forum: Main
10-20-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 15,337
Posted By Carole Angel

I keep a coffee filter with some painters tape in...

I keep a coffee filter with some painters tape in the bottom of it with the stuck sticky side up. Does a pretty good job of "catching" any threads that I throw at it.
Forum: Main
10-18-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,075
Posted By Carole Angel

Borders can make or break a quilt. I also make...

Borders can make or break a quilt. I also make art quilts but have never used a facing, maybe I should try that. I typically create a border that hopefully "frames" the quilt, using a 3 part border...
Forum: Main
10-18-2011, 03:40 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,807
Posted By Carole Angel

I agree, this thread has been very enlightening. ...

I agree, this thread has been very enlightening. I tried lap quilting and found it very easy around the edge of the quilt, but couldn't get the hang of it in the center of the quilt. I couldn't...
Forum: Main
10-15-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,807
Posted By Carole Angel

I use a hoop. Check out this website. Alex...

I use a hoop. Check out this website. Alex Anderson (Simply Quilts) is known for her hand quilting. Some of the programs require a membership but there is a lot of free information also. Click on...
Forum: Main
10-12-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,081
Posted By Carole Angel

I did the same thing, only I used the inexpensive...

I did the same thing, only I used the inexpensive white bookcases as "legs". I covered the plywood with white contact paper and then ironed freezer paper on top of the contact paper. When the...
Forum: Main
10-12-2011, 04:05 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,670
Posted By Carole Angel

Hmmm. Wonder what she thinks of our smart...

Hmmm. Wonder what she thinks of our smart phones???
Forum: Main
10-11-2011, 05:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,990
Posted By Carole Angel

You are absolutely correct. Try using your other...

You are absolutely correct. Try using your other hand to draw something. That is how you felt when you were 5 years old and learning how to write. You eventually got it, after a lot of practice. ...
Forum: Main
10-10-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,163
Posted By Carole Angel

That is why I always prewash. Who knows what...

That is why I always prewash. Who knows what kind of chemicals are used in the manufacturing process??
Forum: Main
10-10-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,036
Posted By Carole Angel

The owner of a LQS I shop in Arizona (she has a...

The owner of a LQS I shop in Arizona (she has a repair department) told me they have lots of problems with repairs on the new Singers and she would never recommend anyone buying one. She said the...
Forum: Main
10-09-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,752
Posted By Carole Angel

Go to this website and click on Tips. Jinny...

Go to this website and click on Tips. Jinny Beyer does everything by hand, even her borders and bindings. Her website is full of great information.

http://www.jinnybeyer.com/
Forum: Main
10-09-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 11,172
Posted By Carole Angel

When you find it, ask it if it has seen my rotary...

When you find it, ask it if it has seen my rotary cutter....
Forum: Main
10-09-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,990
Posted By Carole Angel

That's a stupid poster. I can draw, sketch and...

That's a stupid poster. I can draw, sketch and paint but my FMQ looks like my cat did it after spending lots of quality time with her catnip. It is all practice, practice, practice. Just because...
Forum: Main
10-09-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,356
Posted By Carole Angel

Have you used any of their batiks? They have...

Have you used any of their batiks? They have some beautiful patterns/colors but I haven't ordered any because there can be such a variation in the quality of some batiks
Forum: Main
10-09-2011, 03:58 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,382
Posted By Carole Angel

Very creative you guys. Don't we just amaze...

Very creative you guys. Don't we just amaze ourselves sometimes!!! :-) love it love it
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,356
Posted By Carole Angel

You're absolutely right about Clarks & Coat. ...

You're absolutely right about Clarks & Coat. That thread just explodes fuzz in the bobbin area. I threw away the last two spools I had. I use a lot of Gutterman cotton and Sulky rayon now.
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,382
Posted By Carole Angel

I reuse fabric all the time. I'm making an art...

I reuse fabric all the time. I'm making an art quilt with fabric from my daughters prom dresses right now. The omigod yuck was in response to the bedbugs.
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,382
Posted By Carole Angel

omigod. yuck

omigod. yuck
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 03:44 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,382
Posted By Carole Angel

Go to Google, type in "how to test cotton...

Go to Google, type in "how to test cotton fabric". Tons of information will pop up.
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