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    Search: Posts Made By: phoenixrose
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    Forum: Links and Resources
    01-19-2014, 06:19 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 3,525
    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: 1,063
    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: 2,010
    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: 2,344
    Posted By phoenixrose

    Ditto the topstitch needle suggestion.

    Ditto the topstitch needle suggestion.
    Forum: Main
    04-25-2012, 05:18 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 4,136
    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: 1,842
    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: 7,204
    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: 13,582
    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: 2,533
    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: 6,894
    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: 2,691
    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: 18,210
    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: 40,902
    Posted By phoenixrose

    happy

    happy
    Forum: Main
    10-08-2011, 02:48 PM
    Replies: 261
    Views: 42,072
    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: 9,459
    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: 9,716
    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: 1,273
    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: 10,187
    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: 1,109
    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: 3,586
    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: 2,005
    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: 2,752
    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: 2,747
    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: 1,397
    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: 1,474
    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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