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Forum: Main
05-30-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,374
Posted By jo ford

I purchased the Crescendo last September. I am...

I purchased the Crescendo last September. I am happy with it.....the laser beam is worth the extra price to me. I am not crazy about the dual feed foot. It's bulky and fabric will bunch up under the...
Forum: Main
05-29-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,548
Posted By jo ford

So glad it finally arrived. Every quilt has a...

So glad it finally arrived. Every quilt has a story. This makes it even more of a treasure.
Forum: Main
05-29-2014, 03:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,183
Posted By jo ford

Thanks for this tip. I had heard about this but...

Thanks for this tip. I had heard about this but never tried it. I will now.
Forum: Links and Resources
05-27-2014, 02:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,861
Posted By jo ford

Thanks, I will definitely check that out. T-shirt...

Thanks, I will definitely check that out. T-shirt quilts are a challenge for me...probably because I don't have specific instructions for each piece.
Forum: Main
05-27-2014, 02:27 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,188
Posted By jo ford

If you feel overwhelmed and pressed to use your...

If you feel overwhelmed and pressed to use your fabrics, then it is too much. I have a lot of fabric, mostly small pieces in the FQ range, and frequently find a use for lots of it, for myself or...
Forum: Main
05-26-2014, 02:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,596
Posted By jo ford

thanks for passing this idea on. I prefer 505...

thanks for passing this idea on. I prefer 505 spray but it is so expensive. I have a heavy hand when using Elmer's glue. Will definitely give this a try.
Forum: Main
05-25-2014, 03:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,331
Posted By jo ford

If it's a good price and I like it I will by at...

If it's a good price and I like it I will by at least 3 yards. I've never had any go to waste. I do sometimes overdo it and need to be careful. At this point, I don't need to build a stash; I need to...
Forum: Main
05-24-2014, 03:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,166
Posted By jo ford

No comment about the blades, but you will find...

No comment about the blades, but you will find quilting a great hobby. My 82 year old SIL just made her first quilted project and it turned out beautiful. She has always been a good seamstress but...
Forum: Pictures
05-17-2014, 02:48 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,231
Posted By jo ford

This will be a treasure for the mother forever....

This will be a treasure for the mother forever. Love it!
Forum: Main
05-17-2014, 02:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,010
Posted By jo ford

Beautiful just the way it is.

Beautiful just the way it is.
Forum: Pictures
05-09-2014, 03:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,560
Posted By jo ford

Beautiful. Like the colors and your hand quilting...

Beautiful. Like the colors and your hand quilting is great.
Forum: Main
05-08-2014, 03:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,511
Posted By jo ford

I have had success using hand sanitizer to remove...

I have had success using hand sanitizer to remove stubborn spots on clothing.....just a dab and rub in gently, then rinse in cold water. It is especially good on ink stains. Never had it discolor any...
Forum: Main
05-06-2014, 03:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 43,956
Posted By jo ford

I have the Bernina 1030, purchased new in 1987...

I have the Bernina 1030, purchased new in 1987 for $1500. I still have it but passed it on to my DD for sewing his canvas, etc for the boat. It is indeed a workhorse. I have purchased other Berninas...
Forum: Links and Resources
05-02-2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,764
Posted By jo ford

WOW! Thanks for the link. I found one I have...

WOW! Thanks for the link. I found one I have been looking for. Love the site.
Forum: Pictures
04-30-2014, 03:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,510
Posted By jo ford

Like both of these minis. I will definitely try...

Like both of these minis. I will definitely try the lilies. With all the scraps I have, I might make one and if it is as pretty as yours, just keep going.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-28-2014, 04:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,209
Posted By jo ford

Had the first generation and got the Kindle Fire...

Had the first generation and got the Kindle Fire HDX about 2 months ago. It is my constant companion. Makes reading much easier for these old eyes. It gets much more use than my laptop.
Forum: Main
01-31-2014, 04:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,673
Posted By jo ford

Try looking behind the sofa. That seems to be a...

Try looking behind the sofa. That seems to be a favorite hiding place at my house.
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
01-29-2014, 05:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By jo ford

Welcome to Florida. Zephyrhills is nice and you...

Welcome to Florida. Zephyrhills is nice and you will enjoy it. Drive up to Crystal River and visit the Manatees. Would love to have you visit us as well. We will be in South America for the month of...
Forum: Main
01-17-2014, 05:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,548
Posted By jo ford

I've had the Crescendo for about a year and use...

I've had the Crescendo for about a year and use it every day. Mostly do quilting but some alterations/mending. Really like it and no problems so far. The only thing I was not thrilled with is the...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-17-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 1,769
Views: 168,719
Posted By jo ford

I'm in on this one. I have some "practice...

I'm in on this one. I have some "practice blocks" that I can choose from, but might just try something different. I have a quilting buddy that I will try to work with as well.
Forum: Main
10-01-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,078
Posted By jo ford

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Admire him for...

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Admire him for doing it himself instead of asking someone else. Experience is the best teacher!
Forum: Main
09-27-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,516
Posted By jo ford

I do mostly meandering as I am challenged when...

I do mostly meandering as I am challenged when trying to follow stencils. If I want to do a special design, I will make that design on paper, place it where I can see it as I sew and practice it...
Forum: Main
02-17-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,227
Posted By jo ford

When I get Heat-N-Bond on my ironing board cover,...

When I get Heat-N-Bond on my ironing board cover, I place a piece of computer printer paper over it, iron with the same setting used to set it to the fabric. While it is still warm, lift off the...
Forum: Main
01-10-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,428
Posted By jo ford

My sewing buddy and I bought the AccuQuilt Go...

My sewing buddy and I bought the AccuQuilt Go together. We decide together which dies to purchase and split the cost on every thing. Both of us like it and it is easy to transfer from one house to...
Forum: Main
12-16-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,069
Posted By jo ford

I tape a 3x5 card to the machine with blue...

I tape a 3x5 card to the machine with blue painter's tape. On the card I write the size and type of the needles and draw a column to separate them. When I put a needle in the machine, I put the date...
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