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Forum: Links and Resources
01-19-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,292
Posted By phoenixrose

As someone who recently closed their "physical"...

As someone who recently closed their "physical" store within the last few months and moved back home and online for the retail portion of the business, I have to give some "insight" into quilt store...
Forum: Main
10-30-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By phoenixrose

This won't help you now, but Moda is releasing a...

This won't help you now, but Moda is releasing a "linen" look solid (with a slight weave ) in lots of colors next fall. look for it!
Forum: Main
10-30-2013, 03:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,527
Posted By phoenixrose

I quilted a "show" quilt for a customer using...

I quilted a "show" quilt for a customer using Pellon Legacy 80/20 with scrim on the bottom and Poly on the top - turned out beautifully! Her applique looked like faux trapunto. iIcan't post any...
Forum: Main
04-25-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,878
Posted By phoenixrose

Ditto the topstitch needle suggestion.

Ditto the topstitch needle suggestion.
Forum: Main
04-25-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,705
Posted By phoenixrose

I have used Superior Monopoly thread on on of my...

I have used Superior Monopoly thread on on of my frist t-shirt quilts for the same reason. You can use it in the bobbin but a better suggestion would be to use Bottom Line thread or a comparable 60...
Forum: Main
04-25-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
Posted By phoenixrose

It all depends on the fabrics of the quilt. If...

It all depends on the fabrics of the quilt. If the entire quilt is busy a variegated thread will get lost. On the right fabrics variegated threads are gorgeous!!
Forum: Main
04-25-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,315
Posted By phoenixrose

I make and quilt alot of T-shirt quilts. When I...

I make and quilt alot of T-shirt quilts. When I make them I use Pellon 911F but I know other people who use the 906F from Pellon. I use a variety of threads - usually a variegated color because they...
Forum: Main
04-09-2012, 03:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,512
Posted By phoenixrose

I started with a Mega Quilter on a frame like...

I started with a Mega Quilter on a frame like yours. If you're only going to do it as a hobby and can deal with doing just overall designs or small pantographs you'll be OK with this. I quickly...
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,979
Posted By phoenixrose

I have an APQS Millienum and the smaller Lenni....

I have an APQS Millienum and the smaller Lenni. LOVE them - can use any thread without much tension adjustment and quilts through anything! Plus their cusomter service is the best!

You have to ask...
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,955
Posted By phoenixrose

First of all I don't have the funds for a...

First of all I don't have the funds for a computerized sysyem, but then if I did I wouldn't get one. I LOVE to do freehand designs and feel like the quilt is more a piece of artwork and when I quilt...
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,219
Posted By phoenixrose

Don't dye batting - you could but it's much...

Don't dye batting - you could but it's much easier to buy black batting. Hobb's have a nice 80/20 black batting, Quilter's Dream has a 100% dark poly batting and Pellon Legacy has a very nice 70/30...
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,874
Posted By phoenixrose

You will get lots of answers here. As a long arm...

You will get lots of answers here. As a long arm quilter I personally hate Warm and Natural (it's like quilting through cardboard) but will use it if a customer brings it to me. I've used Hobb's and...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-08-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 33,702
Posted By phoenixrose

happy

happy
Forum: Main
10-08-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 33,047
Posted By phoenixrose

Absolutely!!!!! As a long arm quilter I know and...

Absolutely!!!!! As a long arm quilter I know and appreciate the work and cost that go into MANY quilts and think it's a shame that most raffle quilt tickets are priced so cheaply! Really come on!!!!...
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,443
Posted By phoenixrose

I have a bunch of this thread from when I started...

I have a bunch of this thread from when I started quilting years ago and yes it is linty. I mainly use the rest for decoration - they look pretty in glass jars! I rarely use it in my machines and...
Forum: Main
01-09-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,903
Posted By phoenixrose

Quilter's Dream Puff and flannel for the backing!

Quilter's Dream Puff and flannel for the backing!
Forum: Main
01-08-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,037
Posted By phoenixrose

Good luck! I LOVE my APQS Millennium and Lenni...

Good luck! I LOVE my APQS Millennium
and Lenni (that I will be using for rentals).
Forum: Pictures
01-08-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,032
Posted By phoenixrose

Yes, 100% cotton would be wonderful and will...

Yes, 100% cotton would be wonderful and will pucker up when it's washed. Use muslin on the back.

Once you have it all done and bound get Vintage Textile Soak and wash the quilt in a front loader...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
07-08-2010, 03:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 801
Posted By phoenixrose

Hi all, I've been so busy with the kids with...

Hi all,

I've been so busy with the kids with school, summer, the home business etc to properly introduce myself.

My name is Roseann and I live in beautiful central PA - where right now it's...
Forum: Main
12-27-2008, 05:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,840
Posted By phoenixrose

:) :-) Yes, find a reputable repairer &...

:) :-)

Yes, find a reputable repairer & get it fixed. It's not the amount of $ you paid for it, it's how it works!

I too finally got a treadle as a present a 1914 Singer red eye. I love it...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
12-27-2008, 04:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,492
Posted By phoenixrose

:) :) Hi from PA! I have 4 kiddos from...

:) :)

Hi from PA! I have 4 kiddos from (8-15). The little one will celebrate her birthday this week!!! I'm into quilting & sewing big time! I work 2 part-time jobs, but am starting home business...
Forum: Pictures
12-27-2008, 04:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,431
Posted By phoenixrose

:) :) Handmade is always better than store...

:) :)

Handmade is always better than store bought. Too bad people don't have time for handmade! I'm guilty of it too especially at the holidays!
Forum: Main
12-27-2008, 04:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,355
Posted By phoenixrose

Here's my 2cents: I say away from C&C I...

Here's my 2cents:

I say away from C&C I found that lint to be terrible!

I use alot of Essentials from Connecting Threads (still linty but not too bad) ALL colors & good prices)

I tried some...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
12-25-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 986
Posted By phoenixrose

:) Hi from PA. Everyone was new at one...

:)

Hi from PA. Everyone was new at one time, so enjoy!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
12-24-2008, 06:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,172
Posted By phoenixrose

:) Hi Marge, We're slowing changing to...

:)

Hi Marge,

We're slowing changing to rain now. My kids wish it would have been snow (me too really). I'm in Elysburg where Knoebels Amusement Resort is. Nice to hear from you. Have a...
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