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Forum: Main
05-03-2017, 04:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,463
Posted By brenwalt

Go to Fabric.com They have great Christmas...

Go to Fabric.com They have great Christmas fabrics and also other fabrics. Awesome quality. Excellent pricing.
Forum: Main
04-24-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,876
Posted By brenwalt

I know you are saving them for wedding gifts but...

I know you are saving them for wedding gifts but what happens if some don't get married? I like to see my family enjoy my quilts while I'm still alive. I usually give them at Christmas or their...
Forum: Main
11-04-2016, 05:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,394
Posted By brenwalt

Don't hesitate to use a hoop. I've hand quilted...

Don't hesitate to use a hoop. I've hand quilted several king size quilts with a hoop. I use an 80/20 batting.
Forum: Main
10-26-2016, 02:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,970
Posted By brenwalt

A used Bernina. It will last her a lifetime and...

A used Bernina. It will last her a lifetime and will be trouble-free.
Forum: Main
10-20-2016, 04:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,762
Posted By brenwalt

I use mine all the time to serge the edge of my...

I use mine all the time to serge the edge of my quilts before adding binding. Makes a nice firm base for attaching the binding.
Forum: Main
10-18-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,285
Posted By brenwalt

Use an darning foot and set your stitch length to...

Use an darning foot and set your stitch length to "0"
Forum: Main
10-07-2016, 02:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,532
Posted By brenwalt

Thank you. I will check it out.!!

Thank you. I will check it out.!!
Forum: Main
10-07-2016, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,532
Posted By brenwalt

Thank you. I need to make a king size bed quilt....

Thank you. I need to make a king size bed quilt. Will try and find a pattern for king size. I am just not talented in designing quilts. Love to make them but seldom design one.
Forum: Main
10-07-2016, 02:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,532
Posted By brenwalt

Thank you! Will check it out!

Thank you! Will check it out!
Forum: Main
10-06-2016, 02:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,532
Posted By brenwalt

Mariner's Compass

Need to find a pattern for a Mariner's Compass quilt. Would prefer to paper piece it. Don't care how complex the pattern is. I love paper piecing. Any suggestions? Thanks so much
Forum: Main
10-02-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,661
Posted By brenwalt

Use bias binding. Stitch on the front, then hem...

Use bias binding. Stitch on the front, then hem on the back. Its no different than binding a rectangular or square quilt. I make my own bias binding and use it on everything. Don't be afraid of...
Forum: Main
04-24-2016, 04:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,404
Posted By brenwalt

I use about a cup and a half of salt in the...

I use about a cup and a half of salt in the water. This "sets" the dye very well.
Forum: Main
04-19-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,177
Posted By brenwalt

Purchase Harriet Hargrave's book: Quilter's...

Purchase Harriet Hargrave's book: Quilter's Academy, Vo 1 - Freshman year - A skill building course in quiltmaking.

this book has everything you need to know and presents it in a logical way. ...
Forum: Main
04-19-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,606
Posted By brenwalt

Just keep practicing FMQ. You will find your...

Just keep practicing FMQ. You will find your stitches get better and better with each subsequent project!!
Forum: Main
04-18-2016, 02:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,756
Posted By brenwalt

I run the edges to be bound through my serger. ...

I run the edges to be bound through my serger. Gives the layers a good "tight" surface and the binding goes on like a dream!! Love that serger!!
Forum: Pictures
04-17-2016, 04:24 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,225
Posted By brenwalt

Absolutely beautiful!!

Absolutely beautiful!!
Forum: Main
04-16-2016, 02:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
Posted By brenwalt

If you tried changing the needle and the problem...

If you tried changing the needle and the problem still happens, it needs the attention of the repairperson - usually a problem with the stitch plate or hook. Same thing happened to me and my machine...
Forum: Main
04-14-2016, 03:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,803
Posted By brenwalt

I love mine!! Use it all the time. Also bought...

I love mine!! Use it all the time. Also bought a second one to use when I have two projects going on two different machines. Wouldn't be without it!! Yes, tape it down so you don't accidently...
Forum: Main
04-11-2016, 07:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,920
Posted By brenwalt

Yes, this is a catch-22. I tell people I give my...

Yes, this is a catch-22. I tell people I give my quilts away but no one has enough money to buy one! (There is about 550 hours invested in this quilt.)
Forum: Main
04-09-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,920
Posted By brenwalt

Commissioned Quilt

I was commissioned to make a quilt out of a bunch of very old sunbonnet Sue blocks. Blocks had to be squared and either built up or cut back to "size." Here is what the finished 90 x 90 quilt looks...
Forum: Main
06-29-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,896
Posted By brenwalt

I quilt with embroidery thread all the time and...

I quilt with embroidery thread all the time and haven't had a bed quilt fall apart yet!!
Forum: Main
06-28-2014, 03:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,547
Posted By brenwalt

I've got a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood on my...

I've got a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood on my worktable. I place a blanket on the plywood and using my steam iron, I iron out all the wrinkles. Works great and is pretty speedy!
Forum: Main
06-28-2014, 03:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,057
Posted By brenwalt

I've done paper piecing with freezer paper,...

I've done paper piecing with freezer paper, "paper piecing" paper from Renae Merrill, and computer paper but I found that I LOVE using newsprint. I cut it to 8 1/2 x 11 and it goes through the...
Forum: Main
06-26-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,175
Posted By brenwalt

I guess I am in a real minority. I have 4...

I guess I am in a real minority. I have 4 ordinary domestic machines and I've used each of them to quilt king size quilts. I "puddle" around the needle and its no problem as the quilt is fully...
Forum: Main
06-25-2014, 02:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,249
Posted By brenwalt

Wouldn't be without it!!

Wouldn't be without it!!
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