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Forum: Pictures
05-08-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,960
Posted By MaryAlice

I love these quilts. They are beautiful. I...

I love these quilts. They are beautiful. I recently made a quilt with a similar pattern block. I pinned the two halves of the block together at the center, matching the seams, before I sewed them...
Forum: Main
04-04-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 28,491
Posted By MaryAlice

#1

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Forum: Tutorials
03-30-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 19,529
Posted By MaryAlice

Love the idea of using old phone book pages!...

Love the idea of using old phone book pages! Great tutorial. I've been meaning to do a project like this with all my saved scraps. You have motivated me!
Forum: Main
03-23-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,341
Posted By MaryAlice

I had been quilting for about 6 years, and I...

I had been quilting for about 6 years, and I would either hand quilt (which I love, but it takes FOREVER) or wrestle the quilt in my DSM, which I absolutely HATED. I really wanted a LA but couldn't...
Forum: Main
03-23-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,207
Posted By MaryAlice

Just a word of caution...I saw muslin in WalMart...

Just a word of caution...I saw muslin in WalMart that was a polyester/cotton blend. Be sure to read the end of the bolt for 100% cotton. I like the extra wide (90" or 108") bleached muslin for quilt...
Forum: Main
03-14-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,528
Posted By MaryAlice

I have an APQS Lenni (18"). I love it for the...

I have an APQS Lenni (18"). I love it for the price. I would really like the milli with the new Bliss system they have. I think you might be able add the Bliss to your machine. Check their website or...
Forum: Main
03-08-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 26,947
Posted By MaryAlice

This is a beautiful quilt. This is a unique,...

This is a beautiful quilt. This is a unique, custom item and I think $1200.00 is reasonable for the quilt, then add $100.00 each for the shams, for a total of $1400. Good luck, and please let us know...
Forum: Main
01-06-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,935
Posted By MaryAlice

I have 2 Singers, a new Brother Innovis 450 and...

I have 2 Singers, a new Brother Innovis 450 and the APQS Lenni longarm. FYI, Janome makes the Kenmores and Baby Lock and Brother are made by the same company.
Forum: Main
10-14-2010, 04:47 AM
Replies: 476
Views: 53,211
Posted By MaryAlice

My sewing room is in my basement, so when I...

My sewing room is in my basement, so when I needed a second pincushion, I went over to the the kids toy area and grabbed a Furby. Makes a great pin cushion,stands on the table and is small.(the kids...
Forum: Main
06-24-2010, 05:59 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,230
Posted By MaryAlice

Love these rules!!!

Love these rules!!!
Forum: Main
04-27-2010, 05:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,273
Posted By MaryAlice

Maybe try a new technique that you have been...

Maybe try a new technique that you have been wanting to do, like paper peicing or applique. See where it goes from there. I find if I pull out something completely different, I get inspired as my...
Forum: Main
04-19-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By MaryAlice

I actually just started sewing the binding onto...

I actually just started sewing the binding onto the front of the quilt with my longarm machine before I take it off the frame. It goes so much faster. Then I trim the quilt and hand sew the back.
Forum: Main
04-19-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,522
Posted By MaryAlice

I have the APQS Lenni (18" sewing area)with the...

I have the APQS Lenni (18" sewing area)with the 12 foot table and I LOVE it. There are so many features available on the different machines, you really have to decide what is important to you. I was...
Forum: Main
03-27-2010, 05:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,212
Posted By MaryAlice

I really enjoy hand quilting. I use a large Grace...

I really enjoy hand quilting. I use a large Grace floor frame, and wool batting on the peice I am doing now (I may never quilt with anything else, it is so lovely to quilt!)I thread several needles...
Forum: Main
03-27-2010, 04:56 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,549
Posted By MaryAlice

ditto...I just need to learn paper peicing!

ditto...I just need to learn paper peicing!
Forum: Main
03-25-2010, 04:40 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,781
Posted By MaryAlice

I try to sneak down to my sewing room in the...

I try to sneak down to my sewing room in the basement for an hour a day, usually in the afternoon or evening. I always have several projects at various stages going on at once. Right now I have one I...
Forum: Main
03-18-2010, 05:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,336
Posted By MaryAlice

I have a QOV quilt just finished, but it needs a...

I have a QOV quilt just finished, but it needs a label. I would love to send it to you for the Warrior Games. I just need to know where to send it, and what you would like on the label.
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,239
Posted By MaryAlice

The package (Hobbs Heirloom Wool) says its...

The package (Hobbs Heirloom Wool) says its washable and will not shrink. It gives detailed instructions on how to wash. I will get back to you, after I finish the quilt and wash it!!!
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,239
Posted By MaryAlice

I usually use Warm and Natural cotton. I am...

I usually use Warm and Natural cotton. I am working on a whole cloth now, and I decided to try wool. I LOVE it!! Its expensive, but, WOW it needles so easily and has great loft.
Forum: Main
02-14-2010, 06:43 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,845
Posted By MaryAlice

Very cute blocks! I agree to add some dark blue...

Very cute blocks! I agree to add some dark blue border/sashing for balance. If you want to tone down the yellow backgrounds, I would heavily quilt it with a white or dark blue thread, depending on...
Forum: Main
02-06-2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,724
Posted By MaryAlice

fabric.com great prices, fast shipping and...

fabric.com

great prices, fast shipping and specials!
Forum: Main
01-28-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 8,874
Posted By MaryAlice

I was flicking through the tv channels one day...

I was flicking through the tv channels one day and saw Alex Anderson's show on HGTV. I thought, I can do this! I knew how to use a sewing machine, and have taught myself through TV, books and videos....
Forum: Main
01-16-2010, 12:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 19,855
Posted By MaryAlice

I did research on the web, watched videos, and...

I did research on the web, watched videos, and started looking for local dealers so I could test drive some machines. I found a quilt show that was carrying the machines I was interested in, arrived...
Forum: Main
12-17-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,889
Posted By MaryAlice

I like the purple border. If you have enough...

I like the purple border. If you have enough fabric, I would use BOTH the light and dark purple. I think the dark inner border, then the light for the outer border.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-05-2009, 07:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By MaryAlice

Thank you for the warm welcome! My daughter...

Thank you for the warm welcome! My daughter dropped our digital camera, so no way to post pictures until I get a new camera!
I have an APQS Lenni and a 12 ft. table.
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