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Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

Thank you very much. I am fixing to head home...

Thank you very much. I am fixing to head home now and I will check them out.
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By wantabe quilter

Thank you so much. Everything seems to be coming...

Thank you so much. Everything seems to be coming back to the tension issue. I will just keep working on it until I find the best fit.
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

Thank you I will call them tomorrow and check it...

Thank you I will call them tomorrow and check it out.
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

I just found out they even had a guild in my...

I just found out they even had a guild in my town. I sent a e-mail to see if they new of someone that gave lessons.

Thank you,
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By wantabe quilter

Thanks Martina. That makes a lot of sense. I...

Thanks Martina. That makes a lot of sense.
I will try that tonight.
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By wantabe quilter

That is what I was saying. If my quilt back is...

That is what I was saying. If my quilt back is black and I use white thread in the top and in the bobbin you will only see white thread. I should use black thread in the bobbin, correct?
That is...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By wantabe quilter

Some people are telling me to use the same color...

Some people are telling me to use the same color thread in the top and the bobbin. What if you have a light colored thread but a black quilt bottom. Wont it look funny with the light colored thread...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By wantabe quilter

The only way I know to check to bobbin tension is...

The only way I know to check to bobbin tension is to take it out and hold it by the string. If it drops immediatly it is too loose but if when you give it a slight shake it doesn't move then it is...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

Never thought about that. I am afraid if I go to...

Never thought about that. I am afraid if I go to a Senior Center I will want to adopt and grandma or grandpa. :D[/quote]

And that is bad, why?

My best friends over the years have been way...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-15-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By wantabe quilter

I am at work and so far this morning I have not...

I am at work and so far this morning I have not been very productive. I keep wanting to read all the post. My e-mail is going off constantly with replys and I can't wait to read them. If I was at...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,776
Posted By wantabe quilter

You may not find Aurofil at Joann's but look for...

You may not find Aurofil at Joann's but look for all cotton thread; they have several to choose from. When piecing blocks w/alot of different colors I was taught to just go with a neutral or natural...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

Never thought about that. I am afraid if I go to...

Never thought about that. I am afraid if I go to a Senior Center I will want to adopt and grandma or grandpa. :D[/quote]

Nothing wrong with that. They would really enjoy your company.[/quote]...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,776
Posted By wantabe quilter

You may not find Aurofil at Joann's but look for...

You may not find Aurofil at Joann's but look for all cotton thread; they have several to choose from. When piecing blocks w/alot of different colors I was taught to just go with a neutral or natural...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 25,027
Posted By wantabe quilter

OMG that is absolutley beautiful. I hope to be...

OMG that is absolutley beautiful. I hope to be able to do that one day. I bought two sewing machines a Singer Quatum for quilting and a Brother SE 400. I want to learn how to use both of them so...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By wantabe quilter

How do you set you thread tension for free motion...

How do you set you thread tension for free motion quilting on a home machine. Do you set it the same for straight stitch sewing?
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

Never thought about that. I am afraid if I go to...

Never thought about that. I am afraid if I go to a Senior Center I will want to adopt and grandma or grandpa. :D
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

Thanks Marcia I will do that.

Thanks Marcia I will do that.
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

Yes but the only JoAnn's is 50 miles from my...

Yes but the only JoAnn's is 50 miles from my house. I work over by the JoAnn's store but they give lessons during the week while I am at work. I was trying to find someone close to by house so I...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,776
Posted By wantabe quilter

Thank you Judy I will do that. I have written...

Thank you Judy I will do that. I have written everything down and will go to JoAnn's on my lunch break to purchase thread and needles.
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,223
Posted By wantabe quilter

I am from Baytown, Texas and if you know someone...

I am from Baytown, Texas and if you know someone who give quilting lessons please let me know.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-15-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By wantabe quilter

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-15-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By wantabe quilter

If anyone out there knows of someone in the...

If anyone out there knows of someone in the Baytown, Texas area that teaches quilting lessons please e-mail me at (e-mail edited out by moderator please use PM fuction) Thank you.
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,776
Posted By wantabe quilter

Wow, very nice cushions. Maybe one day I will be...

Wow, very nice cushions. Maybe one day I will be able to make something like that. I have some pool furniture that needs new cushions.

Right now I am feeling a little discouraged. It all...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,776
Posted By wantabe quilter

Thank you for that information. I just need...

Thank you for that information. I just need someone in my area who can show me those kind of things. I bought a Accuquilt Go for cutting my squares, triagles, strips etc. I know how to sew them...
Forum: Main
08-15-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By wantabe quilter

My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I...

My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was a little girl. We spent hours together and I loved every minute of it. It is great that you are helping her and she will be able to do the same...
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