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    Forum: Main
    06-01-2009, 04:38 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,764
    Posted By Cookn

    When I do a design with a stitch count over...

    When I do a design with a stitch count over 25,000 stitches, I'll put one in. I change daily because that way I don't have to worry about "did I change the needle today". Needles are cheap, I...
    Forum: Main
    05-31-2009, 02:03 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,764
    Posted By Cookn

    "Titanium" needles are actually just regular...

    "Titanium" needles are actually just regular needles with a Titanium Nitrite coating on them. It does a couple of things for you, it is a slicker surface, so the needle penetrates fabric easier, and...
    Forum: Main
    05-29-2009, 03:20 PM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 8,710
    Posted By Cookn

    You can purchase damaged sheetrock at just about...

    You can purchase damaged sheetrock at just about any place that sells sheetrock. It's the nature of the beast for some of it to get damaged in handling. As a cabinet builder I would highly recommend...
    Forum: Main
    05-29-2009, 04:26 AM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 5,679
    Posted By Cookn

    When I do wash fabric I put the pinking blade in...

    When I do wash fabric I put the pinking blade in the cutter and pink everything except the selvage. No fraying problems and you don't lose much fabric when you square it up with a regular cutter...
    Forum: Main
    05-28-2009, 04:35 AM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 8,710
    Posted By Cookn

    First thing you need to do is sit down and decide...

    First thing you need to do is sit down and decide what you want in your studio.

    In no particular order here are some things to consider:

    Design Wall
    Stash storage
    Light table or box
    Computer...
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2009, 05:51 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 4,449
    Posted By Cookn

    If you are going to pin and you are having...

    If you are going to pin and you are having problems keeping everything straight, try pinning at a closer interval. If you are pinning at a 6" interval change to a 4" interval, it helps with bunching...
    Forum: Main
    05-27-2009, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 875
    Posted By Cookn

    For more than you ever thought you needed to know...

    For more than you ever thought you needed to know about thread go here http://www.superiorthreads.com/ Click on the education tab and just about any question you have will be answered there.
    Forum: Main
    05-25-2009, 12:54 PM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 5,289
    Posted By Cookn

    I use Carol Doaks paper also. You'll find that if...

    I use Carol Doaks paper also. You'll find that if you decrease your stitch length and use a 90/14 needles your foundations will tear easier.
    Forum: Main
    05-22-2009, 05:20 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,285
    Posted By Cookn

    The one thing that I might look for would be...

    The one thing that I might look for would be bearding on the back. Bearding is when a small part of the batting gets pulled out when the thread exits the fabric. Other than that there shouldn't be...
    Forum: Main
    05-22-2009, 05:10 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,857
    Posted By Cookn

    Flannel is one of those fabrics that while it...

    Flannel is one of those fabrics that while it makes a great quilt it stretches a lot especially on the bias. Most flannel is cotton of a very loose weave. There are different grades of flannel, some...
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2009, 06:18 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 5,633
    Posted By Cookn

    Where in Texas are you located ? I would...

    Where in Texas are you located ?

    I would seriously suggest that you try several different machines before you purchase. Purchasing a mid arm or long arm is not something to jump into. There are...
    Forum: Main
    05-20-2009, 07:47 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,874
    Posted By Cookn

    There have been problems with early models of the...

    There have been problems with early models of the New 830. Mainly computer problems with mother boards and such, some bobbin problems, and problems with the parts to fix them being unavailable. Most...
    Forum: Main
    05-18-2009, 03:20 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,256
    Posted By Cookn

    Do you live north or south of Houston ? If it's...

    Do you live north or south of Houston ? If it's north depending on where, there's a Janome dealer in Livingston who is pretty good. I know it might be farther away but, it keeps you away from the...
    Forum: Main
    05-16-2009, 12:01 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,191
    Posted By Cookn

    While I don't applaud Ole Sam, he was about...

    While I don't applaud Ole Sam, he was about taking care of his customer base and buying American products and selling American products made by American workers and companies. The company he built is...
    Forum: Main
    05-16-2009, 05:47 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,191
    Posted By Cookn

    Like most big box stores, Wally World looks at...

    Like most big box stores, Wally World looks at dollars produced for square footage used. While they sell fabric, it takes a large square footage area to merchandise and you also have to have...
    Forum: Main
    05-16-2009, 05:10 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,045
    Posted By Cookn

    Yes Maam, I ordered from Fabric Organizer. I...

    Yes Maam, I ordered from Fabric Organizer. I ordered from them for a couple of reasons. First I realized that they are more expensive but they have a couple of features that we really liked. The one...
    Forum: Main
    05-16-2009, 02:11 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,045
    Posted By Cookn

    I ordered our yesterday afternoon. You know...

    I ordered our yesterday afternoon.

    You know I had no problem keeping the stash organized once I got it organized. It's all this fabric we've bought in the last year since we organized the stash...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2009, 11:33 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 6,148
    Posted By Cookn

    As far as favorites, any shop we are in at the...

    As far as favorites, any shop we are in at the moment beats none at all. Now we have some must stop ats. The Fabric Hut in Norfolk, Virginia has a great selection of fabric. They cater to quilters...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2009, 04:24 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,387
    Posted By Cookn

    I'd like to see the whole quilt without borders...

    I'd like to see the whole quilt without borders before recommending much. Your piano key idea would look great but I would play off of the subordinate colors. I'd use the greens, reds, golds, pinks,...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2009, 04:14 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,045
    Posted By Cookn

    You might also take a look at these...

    You might also take a look at these http://www.thefabricorganizer.com/index.htm

    They are more expensive than the products from polar notions, but the ones for fat quarters and yardage are the same...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2009, 09:44 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,579
    Posted By Cookn

    Carol Doak says she doesn't have scraps, she just...

    Carol Doak says she doesn't have scraps, she just used them for miniature quilts.
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2009, 09:31 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 5,091
    Posted By Cookn

    They are really easy to make. Get a 2' square...

    They are really easy to make. Get a 2' square florescent light fixture for a suspended ceiling and place plexiglas over it. You can get opalized plexiglas and it will give a very even light. I'm...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2009, 09:25 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,345
    Posted By Cookn

    Crashnquilt, The instructions that came with...

    Crashnquilt,

    The instructions that came with mine emphasize that you should use the eraser that comes with it. They say it's the only way to get it off.

    I sure like it. I used it to mark some...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2009, 01:47 AM
    Replies: 87
    Views: 8,382
    Posted By Cookn

    We are headed to the area, Norfolk, to get our...

    We are headed to the area, Norfolk, to get our house there ready to put on the market. I told my lovely Lady that there are two places I want to go, one is Fabric Hut and A Different Touch in...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2009, 01:35 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,345
    Posted By Cookn

    I just purchased a SewLine mechanical pencil...

    I just purchased a SewLine mechanical pencil designed for marking fabric. It uses a ceramic "lead" that erases. It's the only way to mark. It marks with a really nice fine line, the first time, and...
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