Quiltingboard Forums

Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Search Forums
    • Reload this Page >

  • Search Results

    • Register
    FAQ
    Calendar
    Today's Posts
    Search
    Vendor Directory
     
    Page 1 of 20
    1
    2
    3
    11
    Last »
    Search: Posts Made By: amandasgramma
    Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
    Search took 1.07 seconds.
    Forum: Main
    09-26-2015, 05:26 AM
    Replies: 95
    Views: 16,358
    Posted By amandasgramma

    We RV fulltime and I have my sewing machine and...

    We RV fulltime and I have my sewing machine and lots of fabric (and buy at every darn quilt store I can get hubby to stop at!!!).....We BOONDOCK (dry camp) and I STILL use my sewing machine! The...
    Forum: Main
    09-26-2015, 05:23 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 5,577
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Yip -- that's what I'd do...:) It's GORGEOUS!

    Yip -- that's what I'd do...:) It's GORGEOUS!
    Forum: Main
    09-26-2015, 05:22 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 7,220
    Posted By amandasgramma

    I like it........and would also add stitch in the...

    I like it........and would also add stitch in the ditch on all the seams.....would be the finishing touch. :) Also, would make it so there wasn't so much space between the quilting -- which can lead...
    Forum: Main
    09-02-2015, 12:05 PM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 6,467
    Posted By amandasgramma

    I once did a binding with scraps of...

    I once did a binding with scraps of fabric....some were only inches in size. Had no idea which way the grain went, didn't care. It worked beautifully......I don't think you will have any problem. :)
    Forum: Main
    09-02-2015, 12:03 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 1,973
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Do a google search for "coloring book".....I did...

    Do a google search for "coloring book".....I did one for elephants, coloring book and came up with GREAT ideas. :) And CONGRATULATIONS!
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2015, 08:08 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 904
    Posted By amandasgramma

    DITTO! I used 40 wt with all my quilting. There...

    DITTO! I used 40 wt with all my quilting. There is also another issue that can cause this. The DISCs that the thread goes thru (the round discs) can get stuck. When you turn the knob, do the...
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2015, 08:05 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 3,687
    Posted By amandasgramma

    As a former longarmer (for business).....I'd have...

    As a former longarmer (for business).....I'd have called and asked her if she meant to have an oddball block. I sent a picture of one quilt's problem to a customer one time and asked what to do. She...
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2015, 08:01 PM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 4,869
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Olfa....both. The blue mat I got caused a lot of...

    Olfa....both. The blue mat I got caused a lot of "skipping". :) Wetting the mat with warm water and scrubbing might help, too.
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2015, 08:00 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,674
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Try laying a large blanket on your dining table. ...

    Try laying a large blanket on your dining table. Use some spray sizing (or starch) and lightly spraying and ironing the top with a DRY iron....no steam. If that doesn't work, then try steaming. If...
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2015, 09:04 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,619
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Gee....back before I knew there were rules for...

    Gee....back before I knew there were rules for quilting, I made a biscuit quilt. I cut, sewed, stuffed with poly and sewed the seam shut. Then I blind stitched the blocks together. Never put a...
    Forum: Main
    08-30-2015, 07:45 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,278
    Posted By amandasgramma

    The lighter weight the thread, the lighter "pull"...

    The lighter weight the thread, the lighter "pull" on the top tension....try loosening that one. I NEVER loosen or tighten my bobbin thread on my longarm. Once it was set, I've left it alone (on...
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2015, 06:55 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,784
    Posted By amandasgramma

    I agree to using the basic colors from the fabric...

    I agree to using the basic colors from the fabric (adorable fabric btw).....here's an idea I did for a friend's grandson...(grampa is a Nascar fan)....:)529124
    Forum: Main
    08-28-2015, 06:48 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,878
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Another burn-out solution: Granddaughter looks...

    Another burn-out solution: Granddaughter looks at you SO sweetly and says "gramma, I'm getting married next summer.....will you make me a quilt?".........Oh heck yes, pattern took three days to...
    Forum: Pictures
    08-27-2015, 08:10 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 7,990
    Posted By amandasgramma

    That's gorgeous!!!! And once it's quilted it'll...

    That's gorgeous!!!! And once it's quilted it'll be outstanding!
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2015, 04:45 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,042
    Posted By amandasgramma

    If I have to turn on extra lights and turn the...

    If I have to turn on extra lights and turn the fabric more than 3 times to decide if it's the "right" side, i quit worrying. :) :) BUT, if I am making a quilt for a quilt show or competition, I work...
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2015, 04:39 PM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 5,819
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Why are you asking??? It's looks GREAT. In the...

    Why are you asking??? It's looks GREAT. In the future (answering your later comment), to keep blocks straight, I do a Stitch in the Ditch with Superiors invisible thread.....I'll go over the whole...
    Forum: Main
    08-23-2015, 07:12 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 4,427
    Posted By amandasgramma

    I have the Janome Platinum 760 (I think that's...

    I have the Janome Platinum 760 (I think that's the #)....We RV full time and I have made 3 quilts this past winter. :) I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Janome....It's lightweight and easy to use.
    Forum: Main
    08-06-2015, 08:24 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 4,483
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Zippers...all the way :)

    Zippers...all the way :)
    Forum: Main
    08-03-2015, 05:03 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 7,721
    Posted By amandasgramma

    From my travels around, I think the most...

    From my travels around, I think the most successful shops are:

    1)..shops that have classes..you HAVE to stimulate your clients. You HAVE to keep them trying new ideas, new patterns, and buying...
    Forum: Main
    08-02-2015, 03:52 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,344
    Posted By amandasgramma

    My recent experience......a CAUTION: I made a...

    My recent experience......a CAUTION: I made a quilt with flying geese and corner triangles. You know...the kind where you put a 2" square on a corner, sew diagonally, and then cut off the excess. ...
    Forum: Main
    08-01-2015, 08:44 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,072
    Posted By amandasgramma

    I didn't read any of the other's answers.....but...

    I didn't read any of the other's answers.....but it set off an alarm for me. :) Reminded me of my mother's sewing machine years ago.... She battled that dang thing for YEARS (caused me to not sew...
    Forum: Main
    08-01-2015, 08:39 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,496
    Posted By amandasgramma

    Ditto....if you're doing it on a longarm, you...

    Ditto....if you're doing it on a longarm, you might baste some fabric on the top and bottom so you can roll it onto the machine. If you're quilting it on a DSM, go for it! :) I've done it!!!!
    Forum: Main
    08-01-2015, 01:22 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 5,547
    Posted By amandasgramma

    It's 108 here....yes, it's too hot to quilt. :)...

    It's 108 here....yes, it's too hot to quilt. :) :) Okay, piecing is fine if they're cut out and ready to go. IRONING is my issue...I press every seam, don't do chain piecing.....and by golly, it's...
    Forum: Main
    08-01-2015, 01:19 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,850
    Posted By amandasgramma

    I bought one...and hate it. :) No matter what...

    I bought one...and hate it. :) No matter what temp I set it, when I iron on fabric, it's almost like it's melting something. By that I mean, the fabric is fine, but the tip has a coating that is...
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2015, 03:09 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 16,474
    Posted By amandasgramma

    I had the same problem with my HQ Avante......to...

    I had the same problem with my HQ Avante......to the point I finally insisted he come to my house to see what I was doing wrong. He IMMEDIATELY saw what was wrong........the back bars had been set...
    Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
     
    Page 1 of 20
    1
    2
    3
    11
    Last »


     
    Forum Jump

    FREE Quilting Newsletter