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05-02-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,597
Posted By lady.quilter

This is the direct link to the specific...

This is the direct link to the specific instructions to make your own sew slip. Anybody had it work?
http://thequiltrat.blogspot.com/search/label/sew%20slip
Forum: Main
04-30-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,177
Posted By lady.quilter

I love batiks. The quilts that I keep for myself...

I love batiks. The quilts that I keep for myself tend to be batiks :)
But beware, the colors can occasionally run when wet. I have a beautiful bag made from batiks and it got rained on and the...
Forum: Main
04-14-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By lady.quilter

So what is your opinion on how much to FMQ a...

So what is your opinion on how much to FMQ a quilt? I recently finished a log cabin, and due to time constraints, I just did a large center design over each log cabin, with nothing in between. Then I...
Forum: Main
02-27-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 16,790
Posted By lady.quilter

I use the pounce for large areas that seem to...

I use the pounce for large areas that seem to take forever if used marker. But I only pounce one block or one side of the border at a time as the chalk doesn't seem to stick around for longer time...
Forum: Main
02-27-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,861
Posted By lady.quilter

I love my new Bernina. I spent a lot of time...

I love my new Bernina. I spent a lot of time trying out new machines and the Bernina was the only I liked EVERY time I sat down at it. But I did sew on a Brother from Walmart for 9 years, and it held...
Forum: Main
02-19-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,348
Posted By lady.quilter

Can't stand doing borders. Too tedious for...

Can't stand doing borders. Too tedious for measure measure measure and the finally cute and hold your breath that you measured correctly. Yeah, can't stand doing borders...
Forum: Main
01-10-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,325
Posted By lady.quilter

I am working on 2 at once. Never done that before...

I am working on 2 at once. Never done that before so is a new experience for me! I am doing a dinosaur baby quilt with a co-worker of mine for another co-worker who is due in March. It has been great...
Forum: Main
01-10-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,389
Posted By lady.quilter

I got a Bernina 430 with my Christmas Bonus. Love...

I got a Bernina 430 with my Christmas Bonus. Love love love it! It works like a dream.
Forum: Main
12-21-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,240
Posted By lady.quilter

So, went and tried out the Viking Sapphire and...

So, went and tried out the Viking Sapphire and Bernina 430 again today. Spent 30 minutes with the sales lady AND tech guy and still couldn't get the bobbin tension to be correct so that no loops...
Forum: Main
12-20-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,240
Posted By lady.quilter

So I spent about an hour with the Janome today....

So I spent about an hour with the Janome today. Loved the features, but still having issues with the quilting. No more feathering since I used the single stitch throat plate, but the top threads show...
Forum: Main
12-19-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,240
Posted By lady.quilter

So, I have been saving for several months and I...

So, I have been saving for several months and I just got an incredible Christmas bonus. So now I get to go shopping for a new sewing machine! Yay! But which one?

I looked at the Bernina 430. It...
Forum: Main
11-11-2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,268
Posted By lady.quilter

I hated the quilting part until I took a class...

I hated the quilting part until I took a class and learned FMQ. I had 3 tops just waiting to be sandwiched and quilted and was dreading it. But after that class, I was so excited to have 3 ready made...
Forum: Main
08-27-2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 951
Posted By lady.quilter

So I am doing this simple tablecloth. The pattern...

So I am doing this simple tablecloth. The pattern says to just turn under the final border edge to create a hem without doing a backing or batting. I can understand no batting, but no backing? So I...
Forum: Main
08-27-2009, 07:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,056
Posted By lady.quilter

Wow! There are some with a lot of quilts made. I...

Wow! There are some with a lot of quilts made. I have been quilting for about 8 years and have made about 40. I would love to quilt more but there seems to be so many time constraints.... :D
Forum: Main
08-20-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,540
Posted By lady.quilter

I am a compulsive pinner. I have had people tell...

I am a compulsive pinner. I have had people tell me I pin too much, but I always find that I am happier with the results. My corners line up, my points match and I find that I have fewer mistakes......
Forum: Main
08-07-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 769
Posted By lady.quilter

I have this problem with my sewing machine. It is...

I have this problem with my sewing machine. It is a Brother XL-5130, so it has no bells and whistles. It will sew with a regular foot just fine, but as soon as I put on the darning foot in order to...
Forum: Main
05-13-2009, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,600
Posted By lady.quilter

I am trying to redo my sewing room and want a...

I am trying to redo my sewing room and want a better way to store my stash. I would like the fabric to be easily seen and better able to find when I am looking for something. Currently everything is...
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