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Forum: Main
11-07-2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,901
Posted By abbynjack

I buy most of mine from Ebay as they range from...

I buy most of mine from Ebay as they range from AU$3.99 a metre (sorry, we dont use yards here in Oz).
Forum: Main
11-07-2011, 04:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,702
Posted By abbynjack

I use bamboo batting. At first I thought it was...

I use bamboo batting. At first I thought it was thinner but it actually 'hugs' the material and is a lot easier to stipple with.
But when completed, the quilt is no thinner than using the polyester...
Forum: Main
11-07-2011, 04:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,609
Posted By abbynjack

I make my own binding. I used bias binding...

I make my own binding.
I used bias binding years ago on other sewing items and found that after a few washes, sometimes it frayed.
Hopefully they make better quality bias binding than they used too.
Forum: Main
11-07-2011, 03:53 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,453
Posted By abbynjack

I made 2 Xmas runners and used a thin batting and...

I made 2 Xmas runners and used a thin batting and they turned out fine. Not bulky and lay flat too.
Hope that helps.
Sorry, I am new to the board so still finding my way around.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-07-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 733
Posted By abbynjack

Welcome from Australia!

Welcome from Australia!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-07-2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 764
Posted By abbynjack

Welcome from Australia!

Welcome from Australia!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-03-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,210
Posted By abbynjack

Me neither quiltsiam...I love the QuiltingBoard!

Me neither quiltsiam...I love the QuiltingBoard!
Forum: Main
11-03-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,631
Posted By abbynjack

I am someones MIL and my thoughts would be " How...

I am someones MIL and my thoughts would be " How beautiful that my DIL would take the time, energy, patience and LOVE involved and required to make something so very special.
I would leave it as it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,529
Posted By abbynjack

I have few Singer treadles and will post the pics...

I have few Singer treadles and will post the pics tomorrow.
I have one with a box on top but my favourite is the 1890 treadle with the 3 drawers either side. I actually restored (carefully and...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-02-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 782
Posted By abbynjack

Hi and Welcome from Australia!

Hi and Welcome from Australia!
Forum: Main
11-02-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 14,980
Posted By abbynjack

Lovely colours and beautiful. Well Done!

Lovely colours and beautiful. Well Done!
Forum: Member Swaps and Round/Row Robins
10-30-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 59,583
Posted By abbynjack

Count me in......but here in Australia, a FQ is a...

Count me in......but here in Australia, a FQ is a 1/4 of a metre and not a yard. We dont use inches and yards anymore.
But as I said, count me in.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-30-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,758
Posted By abbynjack

Hi and Thankyou for the welcomes... ...

Hi and Thankyou for the welcomes...
Rainyday,its good to see Australians joining the Quilting Board.
I have been reading the posts for months now and people are so friendly here :thumbup:
Forum: Main
10-29-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,799
Posted By abbynjack

I heard on the grapevine (Aussie expression) that...

I heard on the grapevine (Aussie expression) that Huskvarna and Pfaff joined together and Janome joined up with Elna too.
This came from the mouths that sold me 2 machines that I brought two weeks...
Forum: Main
10-28-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,372
Posted By abbynjack

Great advice I will also 'take on board'.

Great advice I will also 'take on board'.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-28-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,758
Posted By abbynjack

Wow! Such beautiful warm friendly people here !...

Wow! Such beautiful warm friendly people here ! Thankyou :D
Forum: Pictures
10-28-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,533
Posted By abbynjack

I think regardless of the size, its the 'love'...

I think regardless of the size, its the 'love' put into making it that gives you that sense of accomplishment. Its a great quilt and thats coming from a beginner ! :o)
Forum: Main
10-28-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,911
Posted By abbynjack

I dont use patterns....I am one of those who is a...

I dont use patterns....I am one of those who is a beginner but will use patterns as I make more quilts. I have done 5 at present and will attempt a pattern very soon. There are so many beautiful...
Forum: Pictures
10-28-2011, 04:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,396
Posted By abbynjack

Thankyou, I will do that. I am learning a lot as...

Thankyou, I will do that. I am learning a lot as I go along.
I have wanted to quilt for years but never really 'got into it'.
Now its addictive!
Forum: Pictures
10-28-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,396
Posted By abbynjack

I am a beginner at Quilting but have been sewing...

I am a beginner at Quilting but have been sewing for many years.
I thought I 'knew it all' when it came to quilting lol...Boy, was I wrong.
This was made on my home machine (janome 1910) and I am...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-28-2011, 03:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,758
Posted By abbynjack

Thankyou for the Hi's and Welcomes! Great to be...

Thankyou for the Hi's and Welcomes!
Great to be here ! :D
Forum: Main
10-28-2011, 03:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,372
Posted By abbynjack

Great advice! I too have just started using a...

Great advice!
I too have just started using a laser with pantographs and have just kept practising.
I wondered if the stylus (Pattern Perfect)would be easier and whether the product is still sold...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-28-2011, 03:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,051
Posted By abbynjack

Welcome from Melbourne, Australia :-)

Welcome from Melbourne, Australia :-)
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-28-2011, 03:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,758
Posted By abbynjack

Hi Janice and Thankyou. I am a beginner here...

Hi Janice and Thankyou.
I am a beginner here and this is one of my first cot (crib) quilts.
This isnt completed yet as getting used to free motion stippling (and its not easy lol) but ....getting...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-28-2011, 03:12 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,120
Posted By abbynjack

Hi from Melbourne, Australia :-)

Hi from Melbourne, Australia :-)
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