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Forum: Main
12-09-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By lgmdonna

I don't want to stitch in the ditch. I want to do...

I don't want to stitch in the ditch. I want to do more with it. I don't do things simply. Its a major down fall of mine. lol
Forum: Main
12-09-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By lgmdonna

What color thread would you use?

This is my first quilt. My daughter designed it so of
course it will be her quilt. I am going to hand quilt it. The backing is black. Should I use coordinating color threads in the blocks ie: black...
Forum: Main
11-16-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,736
Posted By lgmdonna

"Does the 5 inch block include the 1/4 seam?" ...

"Does the 5 inch block include the 1/4 seam?" No. The blocks are 5" cut.
Forum: Main
11-16-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,736
Posted By lgmdonna

make sure my angled lines were all 2.5" from the...

make sure my angled lines were all 2.5" from the center point
Forum: Main
11-16-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,736
Posted By lgmdonna

I have already cut all the pieces. I cut 5"...

I have already cut all the pieces. I cut 5" solids, and 5" blocks for the pinwheels. I have assembled the pinwheels and now they are larger and the edges are not all "even". So I started to even up...
Forum: Main
11-15-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,736
Posted By lgmdonna

Question about pinwheel blocks

I am making a pinwheel quilt where the pinwheel blocks alternate with a solid color block. I am using 5" blocks. Now that the pinwheel blocks are completed they are larger than 5". Do I square up the...
Forum: Main
11-04-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,401
Posted By lgmdonna

I did change the needle and it was as if I was...

I did change the needle and it was as if I was sewing with a totally different machine. Smooth and quiet. Now I have to change my rotary blade, again.

thanks for yall's help!
Forum: Main
11-04-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,788
Posted By lgmdonna

Wow! Thank you so much for ALL THAT GREAT INFO. I...

Wow! Thank you so much for ALL THAT GREAT INFO. I learned a lot and have a lot more to learn about my machine. Funny thing is, I've been sewing for 23 years and only ever changed the foot to a zipper...
Forum: Main
10-30-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,788
Posted By lgmdonna

Walking foot?

I don't have one yet. Its on my list to buy next. I'm kind of a newbie to quilting. I was told to get one for when I sew the binding or edges. Do I need it when I am sewing layers in general? I am...
Forum: Main
10-30-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,401
Posted By lgmdonna

Why does a thread in the fabric get pulled?

Every so often a thread in the fabric gets pulled when I am sewing. Is it my machine, fabric or needle? I will be experimenting with replacing the needle soon. I was wondering if anyone else has...
Forum: Main
09-26-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By lgmdonna

Thanks ladies!!! I began the project with shiny...

Thanks ladies!!! I began the project with shiny white embroidery floss!
Forum: Main
09-25-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By lgmdonna

Thank you TanyaL! I needed that license for...

Thank you TanyaL! I needed that license for creativity! Just some one to push me off the cliff. Lol. I have joined some ladies at church to learn more about quilting and I feel stifled when I am...
Forum: Main
09-25-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By lgmdonna

Embroidery thread or quilting thread? Help!

I am hand stitching a college emblem on the back of my quilt, but I am only stitching it on the backing. The front of the quilt is red/black/wht and the backing is solid black. I want the front to be...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-02-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,017
Views: 149,503
Posted By lgmdonna

Ok. I'm in. Very nervous. But in. I have 4 large...

Ok. I'm in. Very nervous. But in. I have 4 large tote boxes of scrap fabric that I have amassed over the years from various sewing projects and been given. I was gonna post the question "does any one...
Forum: Main
11-02-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 14,977
Posted By lgmdonna

I know my girls ( 17, 12 & 9) would love it also!...

I know my girls ( 17, 12 & 9) would love it also! You did a great job!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-29-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 7,862
Posted By lgmdonna

I have the incomplete set that was on my bridal...

I have the incomplete set that was on my bridal registry. Now it is discontinued, but I havnt needed to complete the set. We only use it on special occasions-when we remember. But I have young kids ....
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-29-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,953
Posted By lgmdonna

It's too bad you cant rent a sewing machine for a...

It's too bad you cant rent a sewing machine for a day or for hours. Could be a viable business for some one who lives in a big convention town...... hmmm.......maybe I'm on to something......
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-29-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 10,057
Posted By lgmdonna

When I was in hs my grandmother tried to get me...

When I was in hs my grandmother tried to get me to take home ec and learn how to sew my own clothes. "No way. I work in the mall and get a 30% discount. Why would I want to sew?" I went to college...
Forum: Links and Resources
10-29-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,082
Posted By lgmdonna

Where do I find "time" to do all of these awesome...

Where do I find "time" to do all of these awesome projects? Has any one got any extra? I love this and the table runner projects as well! Seeing lots of gift ideas, just no time. I dont dare try to...
Forum: Pictures
10-29-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 14,942
Posted By lgmdonna

I havent started my 1st yet. But, should I be...

I havent started my 1st yet. But, should I be "there" in a year n a half? Do you have any children? LOL
Forum: Pictures
10-29-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 11,016
Posted By lgmdonna

He is a very luck nephew. You are doing a great...

He is a very luck nephew. You are doing a great job.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-29-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,008
Posted By lgmdonna

I don't remember 4h being offered at my schools...

I don't remember 4h being offered at my schools when I was growing up. However my kids are all involved. My oldest started in 4th grade in GA and then we moved to SC. We found the 4H BaaRamEweths...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,797
Posted By lgmdonna

What does the other member do with the selvages?...

What does the other member do with the selvages? Very curious.
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,797
Posted By lgmdonna

What I mean is: the scraps that are oddly shaped,...

What I mean is: the scraps that are oddly shaped, do you go ahead and cut them into squares and strips? Do you just leave it in it's wonky state?
I'm asking b/c I have 4 large tote boxes full of...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-25-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,713
Posted By lgmdonna

I've lived here for 6.5 years now. I know about...

I've lived here for 6.5 years now. I know about Maryjo's. I even went looking for it one day. But it wasn't easy to find and I wasn't comfortable at the time with its location. So now that I know it...
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