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    Search: Posts Made By: Betty Boop
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    Forum: Main
    03-02-2018, 04:08 AM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 6,754
    Posted By Betty Boop

    Two years ago, at the Shipshewana Quilt Show, I...

    Two years ago, at the Shipshewana Quilt Show, I entered a small restaurant for a quick lunch. The dining room was very crowded, but I spied one table with a lady sitting alone. I asked her if I...
    Forum: Main
    02-19-2018, 04:04 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 5,653
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I did one of these for my daughter. I did small...

    I did one of these for my daughter. I did small circles around the dragonflies and used straight lines outward from there to the edge of the quilt. when I got finished the straight lines made the...
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2017, 07:14 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,647
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I did this one for my daughter. I followed the...

    I did this one for my daughter. I followed the directions exactly. Placed the background on my dining room table and was able to use the picture on the pattern to lay out the dragonflies. The pieces...
    Forum: Main
    12-18-2016, 06:05 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,489
    Posted By Betty Boop

    When I attended a quilting expo one of the...

    When I attended a quilting expo one of the presenters gave a presentation on the cost of doing your own photos on fabric and having them done at Walgreens or other photo places. It was cheaper at...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    05-30-2016, 02:28 AM
    Replies: 64
    Views: 5,401
    Posted By Betty Boop

    Yes, I used to get this call about every day. ...

    Yes, I used to get this call about every day. After asking that I be removed from their calling list and still getting calls, I now tell him "I don't have a computer" he then hangs up and I don't...
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2016, 12:06 PM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 5,081
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I use titanium needles all the time. Especially...

    I use titanium needles all the time. Especially for my embroidery machine. They last a lot longer than regular ones.
    Forum: Main
    05-04-2016, 05:47 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 6,206
    Posted By Betty Boop

    If you want the blocks to stand out, definitely...

    If you want the blocks to stand out, definitely the darker gray. To me it makes the blocks more visible. It's your quilt so make it to suit yourself.
    Forum: Main
    04-28-2016, 02:40 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,934
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I have done several quilt labels for some of the...

    I have done several quilt labels for some of the gals. If you wish I could do yours. I only ask that you provide correct spelling for words and the material if you wish a special material for the...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-14-2015, 02:35 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,238
    Posted By Betty Boop

    The Blue Gate in Shipshewana is very good. They...

    The Blue Gate in Shipshewana is very good. They also have plays most days in their upstairs theatre. Also, a once in a lifetime experience can be had at Das Essenhaus in Middlebury. It is located...
    Forum: Pictures
    10-04-2015, 03:15 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 6,198
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I have also made this quilt. It is great! You...

    I have also made this quilt. It is great! You did a great job with your colors! I have been planning on making another one for a friend, but have't had the time as yet.
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2015, 04:26 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,596
    Posted By Betty Boop

    Check with other long arm quilters in your area. ...

    Check with other long arm quilters in your area. Each area of the country charges differently. This will give you a clue as to where you can do your charges. Longarmers usually have a schedule of...
    Forum: Main
    12-29-2014, 05:03 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,209
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I did several of these about 5 years ago for a...

    I did several of these about 5 years ago for a friend. They wanted several small quilts and also had specific pockets, etc. that they wanted incorporated. I used light fusible on a lot of the...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-27-2014, 06:53 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,432
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I attended a workshop in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. We...

    I attended a workshop in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. We made them in the workshop You need the organza, do not use poly or anything that can't be burned away with a tool. You will need the embroidery...
    Forum: Main
    09-17-2014, 03:42 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,162
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I purchased the 15000 this spring. I really am...

    I purchased the 15000 this spring. I really am enjoying it. I traded in my 11000 and purchased the 15000 at a Jenny Haskins event which had discounted the machines because we used them in the...
    Forum: Main
    09-17-2014, 03:38 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 9,038
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I use a piece of warm & natural to remove threads...

    I use a piece of warm & natural to remove threads and some little pieces of anything on my mat. Works for me. I have never had anything sticky on my mat so some of the other suggestions would work...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-08-2014, 03:11 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,865
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I have been told that Walgreens can do this. Took...

    I have been told that Walgreens can do this. Took a class at a quilting expo and the lady said she took photos and a high count piece of cotton or a high count pillowcase and told Walgreens what size...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-22-2014, 03:14 AM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 2,091
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I do talk to her by phone once in a while. She...

    I do talk to her by phone once in a while. She is fine.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-22-2014, 05:49 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,396
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I have done several labels for members of this...

    I have done several labels for members of this board. I would only embroider on a label that could be sewn onto the blankets. I would only send you the labels to be attached by you. I would not...
    Forum: Main
    10-24-2013, 04:19 AM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 6,466
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I do mine on my embroidery machine. I have done...

    I do mine on my embroidery machine. I have done several for gals on this board. I embroider them as I really like to digitize my embroidery!
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-21-2013, 08:26 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,660
    Posted By Betty Boop

    Normally I use a box stitch, but with an oval or...

    Normally I use a box stitch, but with an oval or circle it's best just to go one stitch at the "top" down to one stitch at the "bottom". Don't tie it off. Go all the way "acrosss", then do the other...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-21-2013, 07:04 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,660
    Posted By Betty Boop

    Your best bet is to get some acid free foam core...

    Your best bet is to get some acid free foam core cut into circles. Don't use the sticky board, that's only good for catching critters and bugs. I would try thinner batting and layer it, using a few...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    06-17-2012, 04:42 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 4,673
    Posted By Betty Boop

    The middle finger and the one next to my pinky...

    The middle finger and the one next to my pinky finger would lock and hurt. This was getting worse, so when I went to the ortho doctor for my knee replacement check-up I asked him what would help...
    Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
    06-14-2012, 11:06 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,721
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I am going on Thursday for the School house...

    I am going on Thursday for the School house classes, the shop hops and the quilt show.
    Forum: Main
    06-06-2012, 03:54 AM
    Replies: 50
    Views: 9,117
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I use my digitizing program for my embroidery...

    I use my digitizing program for my embroidery machine and design my own, then embroider them on material. Have done a few for members on this board.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    04-13-2012, 03:51 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,980
    Posted By Betty Boop

    I have made labels for several board members. I...

    I have made labels for several board members. I would need the color of material for label and color and size of printing you want embroidered.
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