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06-12-2014, 10:15 AM
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My daily posts have ceased
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For a long while I wasn't receiving email...
For a long while I wasn't receiving email notifications of posts. I eventually found them in my spam folder. I don't know how that happened, but it did. Once I fixed the problem, things went back...
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04-25-2014, 04:16 AM
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the back side of the quilt - how to make it behave
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, klgls, Yes, I paint the whole area,...
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klgls,
Yes, I paint the whole area, but in sections. First I lay down the batting and then the top, matching centers. I pull the top back so half of the batting is exposed. I paint a swath...
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04-24-2014, 05:01 AM
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the back side of the quilt - how to make it behave
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I also like the glue basting method. I've only...
I also like the glue basting method. I've only done it twice and the results are successful. I thin the glue with water and apply it with a paint brush. I love not having to remove pins as I...
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04-19-2014, 04:25 AM
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I didn't know it would be so fun!
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Good for you for tackling something new. I've...
Good for you for tackling something new. I've tried practicing and I think I can do it, but I'm not comfortable with it yet. This week I start a series of FMQ classes. I'm hoping this will give me...
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04-16-2014, 01:24 PM
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Bohin White Chalk Mechanical Marking Pencil - Extra Fine
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In my experience, the white pretty much wears off...
In my experience, the white pretty much wears off and since I wash my quilts when they are done, any marks remaining are gone. The grey marks I spray with a product I bought at Nancy's Notions...
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04-14-2014, 05:38 PM
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Bohin White Chalk Mechanical Marking Pencil - Extra Fine
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grammy of 6, As long as your mechanical...
grammy of 6,
As long as your mechanical pencil takes 0.9 mm lead, then it will work just fine.
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04-14-2014, 09:35 AM
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Bohin White Chalk Mechanical Marking Pencil - Extra Fine
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I love using the Bohin white chalk for a...
I love using the Bohin white chalk for a mechanical pencil . I've never had a problem removing it. I actually bought two generic .9mm mechanical pencils in two different colors - one for the white...
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03-31-2014, 04:04 PM
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Wonder Clips
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I also use them for binding. I bought the...
I also use them for binding. I bought the package of 50 but I found that I only use about five at a time. I do like them better than pins.
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03-31-2014, 02:44 PM
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Could there be a long arm in my future?
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Thanks everyone for your responses. Yes, summ06,...
Thanks everyone for your responses. Yes, summ06, we were at the Evergreen Quilt Show and I was impressed with the dealer there. I had the thought of visiting their showroom this summer to check...
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03-31-2014, 05:02 AM
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Could there be a long arm in my future?
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Could there be a long arm in my future?
This weekend my DH and a friend of ours went to a quilt show. DH likes to view the quilt show and really takes an interest in voting for viewer's choice, but he hates the vendors. To my surprise he...
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03-27-2014, 05:27 AM
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Uncle Harveys cows & tractor..
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What a lovely gift. I like how you incorporated...
What a lovely gift. I like how you incorporated his shirts. Great job!
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03-20-2014, 03:14 PM
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Juki TL 2010
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cindynvb, Here's an image of the compensating...
cindynvb, Here's an image of the compensating foot. It should have come with your machine.
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03-20-2014, 05:20 AM
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Juki TL 2010
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I haven't had that problem with my Juki, but I'm...
I haven't had that problem with my Juki, but I'm another one who can't figure out the automatic needle threader. Good thing I can still see the hole in the needle! To solve the 1/4" foot problem, ...
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03-18-2014, 10:17 AM
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I think I've broken my Fabric Mule's back!
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Thanks for the heads-up on the sale! I just...
Thanks for the heads-up on the sale! I just added a bit more to my stash. I love buying fabric on sale! And yep, I'd say that treating your DH when he gets back would be a good thing. By the way,...
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02-14-2014, 04:36 PM
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Quilt Stores and YOU
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When I lived in Tacoma I loved Hancock Fabrics. ...
When I lived in Tacoma I loved Hancock Fabrics. I wasn't into quilting then, but it was my preferred fabric store. Here in Wisconsin I enjoy Quilt Essentials in Oshkosh and there a few stores in...
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01-21-2014, 06:07 AM
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Source for 60" cotton?
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This site sells lots of wide backing: ...
This site sells lots of wide backing: http://www.backsidefabrics.com/. I hope you find what you need.
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01-09-2014, 05:55 AM
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What have you done lately to add a pretty touch to your workroom?
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This fall I removed the wallpaper from one wall...
This fall I removed the wallpaper from one wall and painted. DH put up track lighting on that wall and now I have good light over my cutting table. I'm not so sure about the color I chose, but...
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12-31-2013, 06:37 AM
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Presser feet - 1/4" guide?
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I have a Juki TL2010Q and have recently started...
I have a Juki TL2010Q and have recently started using the compensating foot. My seams have never been so accurate. It does give a true 1/4" seam but then I cut my pieces a tad bit larger. That way...
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11-14-2013, 04:52 PM
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Christmas quilt for niece with dog who chews everything.
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I agree. Given the amount of time it takes me to...
I agree. Given the amount of time it takes me to make a quilt, I would be very dismayed if there was a fair chance it was going to turn into a huge chew toy. Make her a beautiful wall hanging and...
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11-02-2013, 06:07 AM
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I am so sad
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Thanks for mentioning this place. Looks like...
Thanks for mentioning this place. Looks like there's a road trip is in my future!
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11-01-2013, 09:24 AM
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What thread do you use for the piecing?
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For piecing, I've been using Superior's...
For piecing, I've been using Superior's Masterpiece 50 wt. I would like to try Aurifil someday. For quilting, I use whatever color matches the best.
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10-31-2013, 05:57 AM
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My new machine: Redeye 66 hancrank!
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That is one gorgeous machine! I'm so envious.
That is one gorgeous machine! I'm so envious.
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10-31-2013, 05:54 AM
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I'm getting a Featherweight for Christmas!
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Congratulations! What a find! I bet you're...
Congratulations! What a find! I bet you're doing the happy dance!
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10-30-2013, 05:39 AM
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Professional Maintenance of my sewing machine
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pinkcastle
I bought my Juki TL2010Q about two years ago. I...
I bought my Juki TL2010Q about two years ago. I kept it oiled and cleaned out the lint. I had it serviced last month and I do believe it "purrs" better. I've decided it is worth it to have it...
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10-29-2013, 09:48 AM
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What is the very best way to mark a quilt for quilting?
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pinkcastle
I like to use Bohin's ceramic marking pencils. ...
I like to use Bohin's ceramic marking pencils. The white will rub off eventually so I don't mark an entire quilt. The grey does remain while quilting. I recently bought Quilter's Rule Marking...
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