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03-08-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By An Arm Long

I often use King Tut on the top and bottom line...

I often use King Tut on the top and bottom line on the back on my longarm. I always check the tension with a scrap on the extra fabric on the side. There I can then adjust it. Superior threads has...
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03-08-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,028
Posted By An Arm Long

I wash the fabric before piecing the quilt. I do...

I wash the fabric before piecing the quilt. I do not have cats and use a longarm so these small quilts do not get very dirty. Many people have a special soap they use for washing their baby items. ...
Forum: Main
03-08-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,054
Posted By An Arm Long

I like Quilters Dream wool batting. It is very...

I like Quilters Dream wool batting. It is very soft, drapes well and is warm. It does not shrink much when washed in cold water. Does not need to be prewashed. But it is a little more expensive.
Forum: Main
10-26-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,233
Posted By An Arm Long

My frame is in front of a double window so that...

My frame is in front of a double window so that in daytime there is lots of bright light. In the evening, I sometimes put a light on the side of the frame.
Forum: Main
10-26-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,601
Posted By An Arm Long

There is "Lillies of the Field" in Easton, "Quilt...

There is "Lillies of the Field" in Easton, "Quilt Vine" in Trapp and Peggy's" in Centerville as well as one in Salisbury which I can't recall the name of.
Forum: Main
08-24-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By An Arm Long

I think Baby Lock still has the 4 day class in...

I think Baby Lock still has the 4 day class in St. Louis with Kay Capps Cross. I have a Crown Jewel and went to that - stayed in the hotel and they found me a roomate to ease the cost. It was so...
Forum: Main
07-08-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By An Arm Long

If I were you, I would try to get one with a...

If I were you, I would try to get one with a longer throat. If not too expensive, I would get a 17 inch or more size.
Forum: Main
07-08-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By An Arm Long

"I dont know. Is the 24-36 the throat size? What...

"I dont know. Is the 24-36 the throat size? What does it matter if you are using a frame? I am assuming that free hand means that you have handles and direct the machine in a free motion way but...
Forum: Main
05-04-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,268
Posted By An Arm Long

I agree with others, it does not have to pay for...

I agree with others, it does not have to pay for itself. It has to be something you really enjoy. I went to the Cincinnati show 2 years ago and tried out all the machines AND the frames they were...
Forum: Main
03-11-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,964
Posted By An Arm Long

I have one that I used until I finally bought a...

I have one that I used until I finally bought a longarm. I found the practice on my Easy Quilter made starting out on my longarm so much easier. It is great for small projects but can be used on...
Forum: Main
02-25-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,032
Posted By An Arm Long

On my frame I used both the fabric and tubing in...

On my frame I used both the fabric and tubing in the groove and a line of velcro on the rail (came glued on) and sewn onto the leader. There has been no problem with pulling off or loose. Mine is...
Forum: Main
02-22-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,416
Posted By An Arm Long

I did that very thing just 2 days ago!

I did that very thing just 2 days ago!
Forum: Main
02-22-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,018
Posted By An Arm Long

My BSR worked on a paper pattern, although it was...

My BSR worked on a paper pattern, although it was not Golden Threads paper.
Forum: Main
02-15-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 19,500
Posted By An Arm Long

I use muslin on backs of some of my quilts and on...

I use muslin on backs of some of my quilts and on baby quilts. But what is wonderful is to be able to make practice quilts for my longarm. Some of my muslin practice quilts, I have bound as they...
Forum: Main
02-05-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,016
Posted By An Arm Long

I have one groovy board from R&S. It worked...

I have one groovy board from R&S. It worked well. It was a 10" square board that I moved down my table and set in place with the needle in the center of each 10" square on my quilt and the stylus...
Forum: Main
01-30-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,755
Posted By An Arm Long

I made my English Springer Spaniel, Lucy, a quilt...

I made my English Springer Spaniel, Lucy, a quilt and wrote all around the border with quilting "Lucy in the sky with Diamonds". She sleeps on her bed beside mine and is covered with it on cold...
Forum: Main
01-30-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,164
Posted By An Arm Long

I have had a Bernina 430 for 6 years and love it....

I have had a Bernina 430 for 6 years and love it. I can use any thread including Coates and Clark and have had no issues with it needing cleaning although I always clean my machines fairly...
Forum: Main
01-19-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,747
Posted By An Arm Long

Practicing with muslin is the way I did it. I...

Practicing with muslin is the way I did it. I drew designs on it and tried to follow them and then also made large squares and circles and then tried to fill them with free motion meandering. I...
Forum: Main
01-19-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By An Arm Long

Are you piecing the borders or cutting a piece...

Are you piecing the borders or cutting a piece that is one long length of fabric? I have folded up to 4 layers and cut very carefully without problems, but 2 layers is much better. You would have...
Forum: Main
01-11-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,258
Posted By An Arm Long

I have a Baby Lock Crown Jewel and went to the 4...

I have a Baby Lock Crown Jewel and went to the 4 day class in St. Louis put on by Baby Lock. We were told to clean out the lint and oil the race after every other bobbin while quilting and to clean...
Forum: Main
01-09-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By An Arm Long

18 months ago, a Crown Jewel was $9,999 at a...

18 months ago, a Crown Jewel was $9,999 at a quilt show. That was with stitch regulation and without the computer.
Forum: Main
01-08-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,073
Posted By An Arm Long

I just finished her "Flying Home" pattern which...

I just finished her "Flying Home" pattern which features pieced geese flying in formation into a sunset made of flying geese blocks. It is beautiful and the instructions are excellent. I increased...
Forum: Main
12-15-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,153
Posted By An Arm Long

I have a Baby Lock Crown Jewel and have purchased...

I have a Baby Lock Crown Jewel and have purchased things like a ruler base and lights from HQ at a show. It is absolutely identical to the HQ Avante. I would go with the dealer that offers the most...
Forum: Main
12-15-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By An Arm Long

Could it have happened when you went over a fat...

Could it have happened when you went over a fat seam or was there a loose thread underneath?
Forum: Main
12-15-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,355
Posted By An Arm Long

I have found that classes online from places like...

I have found that classes online from places like Longarm Classroom and Longarm University are very helpful. Longarm U. sends a DVD as well as giving you the chance to watch the class several times...
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