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Forum: Main
12-17-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,142
Posted By lorli

I did a lot of those things: changed the needle,...

I did a lot of those things: changed the needle, rye threaded the machine and bobbin, turned off the machine. I try t support it, some is on my lap and some on a card table on my left side.
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Forum: Main
12-17-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,142
Posted By lorli

Continuing problems with 1st attempt at machine quilting.

Everyone must be getting tired of my problems with trying to machine quilt for the 1st time but I have more...sigh...

[Thanks, everyone for your help. I was trying to machine quilt a single size...
Forum: Main
12-17-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,050
Posted By lorli

I threw away the little bits of "lint" that I dug...

I threw away the little bits of "lint" that I dug out with a pin. Can I still oil what's left?
Forum: Main
12-17-2016, 05:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,050
Posted By lorli

I have a Janome 6600 and the book does not...

I have a Janome 6600 and the book does not mention the wick. I get a lot of dust and lint in the machine and was trying to pull it out, but didn't get the whole thing out, just bits.
Forum: Main
11-06-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,432
Posted By lorli

In the places where the seam allowances were...

In the places where the seam allowances were thick (where I tugged on the quilt) the stitches got really small, they looked like the 0.1 that I used at the beginnings and ends of the sewing. I am so...
Forum: Main
11-06-2016, 03:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,432
Posted By lorli

Now I see where I went wrong. I did pin baste,...

Now I see where I went wrong. I did pin baste, about 4-5 inches apart. I didn't starch. But the real problem, I think, was stretching. Some of the places where blocks came together were hard to...
Forum: Main
11-05-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,432
Posted By lorli

First time quilting and there's a problem

First, thanks, everyone, for the advice during this past week. Today, I finally sat down at the sewing machine to start some quilting. I looked in a few books and online and all of the sources said...
Forum: Main
11-05-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,734
Posted By lorli

Has anyone used those pre-wound bobbins on the...

Has anyone used those pre-wound bobbins on the little cardboard things?
Forum: Main
11-02-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,921
Posted By lorli

I used safety pins, I think about 200 pins but...

I used safety pins, I think about 200 pins but could have put them closer together if I hadn't run out. I thought it would hurt my hands but it didn't. I used the method in the video and taped 4...
Forum: Main
11-01-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,921
Posted By lorli

I'm happy now - it's sandwiched! I used the...

I'm happy now - it's sandwiched! I used the method in the video suggested by quiltlady1941, laying on a table, and it was fun. I will start the quilting as soon as I get the courage.
Forum: Main
10-30-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,921
Posted By lorli

Thanks! This is great advice and so reassuring! ...

Thanks! This is great advice and so reassuring! I have to look at Sharon Shaumber's video, it must b good if so many people use it.
Last night, I spread it out on my biggest table and all the...
Forum: Main
10-28-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,921
Posted By lorli

1st time machine quilter questions.

I need the most basic advice about machine quilting. I've never done any before. Every bed size quilt I have made was given out to a long arm quilter and I have hand quilted wall hangings and small...
Forum: Main
02-15-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 115,033
Posted By lorli

That big square ruler with the slits in it, it's...

That big square ruler with the slits in it, it's still in its package and I don't remember how to use it or what it is for.

Anything that has a video about how to use it. If it needs that, its...
Forum: Pictures
02-14-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,870
Posted By lorli

Susan, I have a lot more questions, if you don't...

Susan, I have a lot more questions, if you don't mind, but your blocks are beautiful - I can't even think of a word that expresses it!

I've started basting something similar (I custom ordered the...
Forum: Pictures
02-14-2015, 05:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,705
Posted By lorli

Those are beautiful! I like the one that's in...

Those are beautiful! I like the one that's in honor of you grandmother the best of all!

You do beautiful work! You said that you used paper templates, I never heard of the Mylar ones so I just...
Forum: Main
08-27-2014, 02:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,313
Posted By lorli

Geevee- that is so pretty, it's now on my list of...

Geevee- that is so pretty, it's now on my list of quilts to try "when I have time".

Farm Quilter - thank you for the advice. I had been wondering why Mountain Mist is not sold in quilt shops! Is...
Forum: Main
08-25-2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By lorli

An even easier one: The 6 hour quilt by Kaye...

An even easier one: The 6 hour quilt by Kaye Wood.

I have made the crib size for every woman at work who's had a baby. Easy and fun, though it takes me a little more than 6 hours! I use the...
Forum: Main
08-25-2014, 03:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,313
Posted By lorli

Geevee, I am using it for a QAYG baby quilt from...

Geevee, I am using it for a QAYG baby quilt from an old Kaye Wood book. Is it the same one? It is fun to make. There is a pic of the baby quilt in my profile, I just can't remember how to put it...
Forum: Main
08-24-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,313
Posted By lorli

Is there an equivalent batting to the Fat Batt? ...

Is there an equivalent batting to the Fat Batt? The nearest Walmart. And Joann's are very far from here.
Forum: Main
08-24-2014, 05:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,313
Posted By lorli

Two batting questions

In my everlasting shopping trip on the computer, I came across Pacafil batting, they have alpaca and wool (there is another thread on this board about it), but also alpaca and COTTON! I love the...
Forum: Main
08-24-2014, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,147
Posted By lorli

There are several wool quilts on this board...

There are several wool quilts on this board (including one of mine), if you search.
As far as the tartan goes, I would cut off a little corner and try washing it with hot water and soap, vigorously...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-27-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,724
Posted By lorli

Add me to the list of haters of Flo and the...

Add me to the list of haters of Flo and the Progressive ads. Ugh!

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I like the Mucinex ads with those green mucus monsters setting up home and having parties...
Forum: Recipes
03-30-2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,941
Posted By lorli

My mum also made the mock apple pie, as a child I...

My mum also made the mock apple pie, as a child I liked it better than apple pie.

She also made glazed corned beef that had canned pineapple and cola (or it might have been ginger ale) poured over...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-19-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,560
Posted By lorli

That is one. Of the cutest videos I've ever seen!...

That is one. Of the cutest videos I've ever seen! Thank you!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-12-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,182
Posted By lorli

It seem strange that there are no shops at all in...

It seem strange that there are no shops at all in so many countries. I remember I wanted to buy knitting needles and cotton yarn, as my SIL was expecting her first baby. And the nights can get cool...
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