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    Forum: Main
    11-14-2018, 09:50 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 3,777
    Posted By reneaunoel

    A few years ago, I talked myself into purchasing...

    A few years ago, I talked myself into purchasing a HV Sapphire for Quilting. Especially for FMQ. If I used the computer setting for FMQ, I had all kinds of problems! mostly tension, some setting...
    Forum: Main
    11-09-2018, 04:25 PM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 7,064
    Posted By reneaunoel

    Due to downsizing my household 5 years ago, I no...

    Due to downsizing my household 5 years ago, I no longer have a machine that has throat space for FMQ. I have discovered my trusty, sew everything machine does QAYG very nicely! I have done mostly...
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    07-16-2018, 06:12 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,337
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I just flashed on doing a T-Shirt quilt, with the...

    I just flashed on doing a T-Shirt quilt, with the Eyelet touches to help it be feminine. hmmm, I just felt my project list get longer!!! Great question and ideas! Love the 2 color edging with pearl...
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    01-12-2018, 07:43 PM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 8,498
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I would suggest a serger threader. My Brother...

    I would suggest a serger threader. My Brother Serger came with one & its really easy to use! Sorry about the eyesight, I'm right there with you. Just acquired my first bifoculs, (spelling?) I'm not...
    Forum: Main
    12-01-2017, 08:57 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 12,109
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I purchased a 2 yard piece of OLD (at least 10...

    I purchased a 2 yard piece of OLD (at least 10 years) cotton fabric (black with green 4 leaf clovers) and really coated with glitter. I washed in hot water, I don't think I lost a flake of glitter. I...
    Forum: Main
    10-11-2017, 05:28 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 2,732
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I hope you don't mind, I would like to use your...

    I hope you don't mind, I would like to use your fun tractor quilt as an idea for a little boy at church! He is about 5 months younger than my 4 year old granddaughter, and he LOVES tractors. Not...
    Forum: Main
    01-01-2016, 08:05 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 3,466
    Posted By reneaunoel

    If you are considering making candle mats (small...

    If you are considering making candle mats (small projects, I LOVE them!), try sewing the blades right onto the backing fabric? Or even do a quarter circle, leaving a cross of fabric between 4, so...
    Forum: Main
    10-13-2015, 06:57 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 771
    Posted By reneaunoel

    Square in square blocks?

    If the scripture squares are all the same size, and you have enough of the music note material, you could try a square in square design. I just completed a quilt runner in that pattern.

    Dark...
    Forum: Main
    07-04-2015, 10:07 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 5,252
    Posted By reneaunoel

    best part of having the historical fabric, my...

    best part of having the historical fabric, my Great-grandmother was 59 when I was born, so she was very into the modern fabrics (of the time). I have at least 2 or 3 yards that are really slinky,...
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    07-04-2015, 05:57 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 16,078
    Posted By reneaunoel

    My Hubby was in the "encourager" group. Every...

    My Hubby was in the "encourager" group. Every time I went shopping, he asked if I got any new fabric or yarn! He knew how to make me happy. He really did enjoy seeing my creations. AND he bragged on...
    Forum: Main
    07-04-2015, 05:24 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 5,252
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I've named all my cars I've owned, but never...

    I've named all my cars I've owned, but never thought of naming the fabric collection. I'd have to have two categories: Modern and Historical. Modern I've purchased and the Historical is material...
    Forum: Main
    04-18-2015, 07:42 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 5,319
    Posted By reneaunoel

    Lots of great ideas. I love that you didn't opt...

    Lots of great ideas. I love that you didn't opt for baby pink for a girl. With the brighter colors, she will use and treasure this one for her whole life!

    Being that I am the person who seems to...
    Forum: Main
    04-10-2015, 07:17 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 7,371
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I sold my Viking sapphire machine because I could...

    I sold my Viking sapphire machine because I could work for hours, cleaning, New thread, re-thread bobbin, used top quality quilting thread, fresh needle, etc and it would still give me grief on the...
    Forum: Main
    01-04-2015, 10:04 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,298
    Posted By reneaunoel

    D9P Therapy! Really!

    I got "burned out" a little making (planning, cutting and doing the massive layout and piecing) for a super-king sized quilt, so challenged myself with a controlled, CRIB sized D9P with ONLY 10...
    Forum: Main
    09-08-2014, 08:08 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,797
    Posted By reneaunoel

    This is available on Amazon in a "smaller" piece...

    This is available on Amazon in a "smaller" piece or on the bolt!
    I used Google Search and found numerous "store" sites online.

    And this looks like a very interesting product, especially for...
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2014, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 7,155
    Posted By reneaunoel

    It's not far enough away!!!! But I did just buy 2...

    It's not far enough away!!!! But I did just buy 2 pieces of "pre-quilted" red tartan and a green tartan, for EASY stockings and placemats (scraps will become easy mug-rugs) I used to love Christmas,...
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2014, 05:01 AM
    Replies: 88
    Views: 10,844
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I shop at ANY store that sells fabric by touch. ...

    I shop at ANY store that sells fabric by touch. I feel them all! I shop with my 1 year old granddaughter and she is very much a touch and feel person, too, so we are continuing that tradition!
    ...
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    07-18-2014, 03:25 AM
    Replies: 44
    Views: 5,495
    Posted By reneaunoel

    With shadow stitching when you quilt this, you've...

    With shadow stitching when you quilt this, you've just created a new "mock trapunto" method! I think your piecing is wonderful. Your points are really points (my weak area!) and your colors look...
    Forum: Main
    07-18-2014, 03:12 AM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 6,945
    Posted By reneaunoel

    Need to update my member info!

    My Dad is 73 and can hand sew stitches that you need to use a magnifying glass to see! He learned to sew from his Grandmother. He repairs sewing machines as a "very small" hobby and he has always...
    Forum: Main
    02-03-2014, 06:42 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 6,164
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I'm too cheap to buy a slider type product. I...

    I'm too cheap to buy a slider type product. I actually used waxed paper on my "quilt extension" table that came with my HV Sapphire machine (not too cheap to buy a good machine!!!). It worked very...
    Forum: Main
    01-29-2014, 11:26 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,818
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I like the Dresden plate idea, though you might...

    I like the Dresden plate idea, though you might want to wash and iron them first. Both ends of the ties would make nice plates. Any left over "between" pieces, use as "strip" or Basket pattern? And...
    Forum: Main
    01-29-2014, 11:20 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,250
    Posted By reneaunoel

    Just finished a Rag Denim quilt in approx. twin...

    Just finished a Rag Denim quilt in approx. twin size. one square of denim, white flannel and quilting cotton. X was the "quilting" pattern, then cropped the corners and used a 1/2 inch seam. ...
    Forum: Main
    01-06-2014, 10:03 AM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 9,628
    Posted By reneaunoel

    I would always ask the Janitor at work to please...

    I would always ask the Janitor at work to please gently return my brain cell, if he found it. He would laugh and say, "If I find it, I will treat it very gently!". There are moments every day, I...
    Forum: Main
    11-11-2013, 08:33 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 8,581
    Posted By reneaunoel

    My first FMQ bed runner, I overstretched the top,...

    My first FMQ bed runner, I overstretched the top, in relation to the back (first time FMQ'ing and with using the Frame! DUH!) and had one really massive "flap" of fabric. SO, I took the plunge, and...
    Forum: Main
    11-11-2013, 08:27 PM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 8,109
    Posted By reneaunoel

    having recently suffered the loss of my DH, I was...

    having recently suffered the loss of my DH, I was having a hard time even going into my sewing area. So I got a book on Zentangle (Totally Tangled) and a black pen. After a few small 4" paper...
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