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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-17-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,916
Posted By Granpaquilts

Obama and common sense.

Obama and common sense.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-16-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,932
Posted By Granpaquilts

A general sewing question

I would like to know if anyone can instruct me on how to do an invisible seam on a pair of pants legs by using my sewing machine. I have a Janome 6600. Can this even BE done?
Forum: Pictures
05-10-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 15,808
Posted By Granpaquilts

I did two from that book. Both in black white and...

I did two from that book. Both in black white and red. Originally made one with 12 blocks and decided it wasn't big enough and when I had finished all the blocks to enlarge it, I found that I had cut...
Forum: Pictures
05-10-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,239
Posted By Granpaquilts

I really want to learn how to do a Bargello. I...

I really want to learn how to do a Bargello. I have that book too, just need to find time to get started. Been putting it off in fear of messing it up.
Forum: Pictures
04-16-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,074
Posted By Granpaquilts

I'm a trucker and I'd love to have something like...

I'm a trucker and I'd love to have something like this.
Forum: Pictures
04-16-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 9,272
Posted By Granpaquilts

I just typed a number and got a window that said...

I just typed a number and got a window that said my post was too short and it had to be at least 10 characters so, I hope this satisfied them. ------- 2 -------..
Forum: Main
04-16-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,759
Posted By Granpaquilts

I learned paper piecing the traditional way by...

I learned paper piecing the traditional way by sewing through the paper and then picking the paper out when I was done and it got so aggravating, I HATED paper piecing and refused to do it anymore....
Forum: Main
04-16-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,214
Posted By Granpaquilts

Depends on the motel that you stayed in. I know...

Depends on the motel that you stayed in. I know some people in the industry and they have told me of the many things that they just throw away because they are just too lazy to do anything else.
Forum: Main
04-16-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By Granpaquilts

I would advise you to NOT make these, out of any...

I would advise you to NOT make these, out of any fabric what-so-ever. I made a few for Christmas gifts a few years ago and EVERY ONE of them caught fire in the microwaves and ruined the machines....
Forum: Main
04-16-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,818
Posted By Granpaquilts

I agree with hevemi --- freezer paper piecing is...

I agree with hevemi --- freezer paper piecing is the only way I do it now. So much easier and less expensive than wash away paper.
Forum: Main
04-16-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,938
Posted By Granpaquilts

My wife was quilting for about 15 years before I...

My wife was quilting for about 15 years before I started. ( A story goes along with that ). I worked in the sail locker when I was in the Navy, sewing canvas and upholstery and I know more about...
Forum: Main
04-16-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,238
Posted By Granpaquilts

When I took a class on machine applique, I was...

When I took a class on machine applique, I was using the right leg for everything. The instructor said that I should learn to use the left foot on the pedal and it was easier than I thought it would...
Forum: Main
04-16-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,268
Posted By Granpaquilts

My only question here would be --- if it's the...

My only question here would be --- if it's the moisture that makes sewing with ( what could be nothing more than old thread ) easier --- then what happens when the quilt is done and the moisture goes...
Forum: Main
04-16-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,320
Posted By Granpaquilts

Wife and I bought one a few years ago and if I...

Wife and I bought one a few years ago and if I could find anyone that wants one, I'd sell it. It takes up a lot of room in order to use and we just decided that it wasn't worth the trouble. If either...
Forum: Main
04-11-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,203
Posted By Granpaquilts

I usually do a thing called " Magic Strip Binding...

I usually do a thing called " Magic Strip Binding ". It's easy and you do it all by machine and only go around the quilt twice. Send me an e-mail and I'll send you a copy of the instructions....
Forum: Main
04-11-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By Granpaquilts

Wanting to learn

I'm interested in learning to repair sewing machines. I live in the Seattle area and wondered if anyone knows where I can start looking for someone that will teach me.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
04-11-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,041
Posted By Granpaquilts

Reacquainted with this site

Been gone for awhile and decided to return.
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