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    Forum: Pictures
    07-20-2009, 04:37 PM
    Replies: 58
    Views: 6,696
    Posted By Metanoia

    Scrappy quilts tend to look aweful unless the...

    Scrappy quilts tend to look aweful unless the maker has used at least a base level of colour principles to match their colours.

    Whatever way you're happy with though, only you have to like your...
    Forum: Main
    07-20-2009, 04:31 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 986
    Posted By Metanoia

    I found that most websites and people all had...

    I found that most websites and people all had different opinions. In the end I found that the Warm and Natural or Warm and White quilt batting comes in precut sizes and I've decided to go with that....
    Forum: Main
    07-18-2009, 09:31 PM
    Replies: 82
    Views: 7,147
    Posted By Metanoia

    I leave mine on when I am in the room, but turn...

    I leave mine on when I am in the room, but turn it off every time I leave the room. The same power point is connected to a lamp as well, so I just turn off at the power point then I know it is off...
    Forum: Main
    07-18-2009, 09:25 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 1,826
    Posted By Metanoia

    I love my needle threader. I leant my machine to...

    I love my needle threader. I leant my machine to a friend once (never ever again) and she bent the little wire in the needle threader. Luckily I was able to take it apart anf fix it.

    I hear all...
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2009, 09:42 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,204
    Posted By Metanoia

    I am still having trouble coming up with any...

    I am still having trouble coming up with any other ideas. I thought maybe some embroidery between the cat blocks, or an embroidered quote or something could add interest.

    I still want to break up...
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2009, 07:38 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 4,167
    Posted By Metanoia

    I'm just new to quilting, but I found a box of...

    I'm just new to quilting, but I found a box of 200 for $8 that were size 2 nickel plated straight safety pins. My experience with them was that they went through all the layers easily and I closed...
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2009, 07:31 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 2,788
    Posted By Metanoia

    I've started quilting! And I have learnt a lot ...

    I've started quilting! And I have learnt a lot

    - how easily safety pins go in and how to use a spoon to close them
    - to double check the tension on my machine after winding bobbins
    - to make...
    Forum: Main
    07-08-2009, 04:33 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,204
    Posted By Metanoia

    Once I finish the one I'm working on I want to...

    Once I finish the one I'm working on I want to start work on a quilt and try to get it finished in time for christmas as a present, but I am having trouble deciding on a design.

    I would like the...
    Forum: Main
    07-01-2009, 05:50 PM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 21,330
    Posted By Metanoia

    My janome centre charges about AU$70 + parts for...

    My janome centre charges about AU$70 + parts for a service

    I think last time I put it in on a thursday evening and got it back either the saturday or the next thursday. I work full time so getting...
    Forum: Main
    06-24-2009, 04:37 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,208
    Posted By Metanoia

    Definately a 6x24". You should be able to get one...

    Definately a 6x24". You should be able to get one in your price range.

    I also have a 6x12" for smaller stuff, but I think if I'd bought the 6x24 first I wouldn't have bought the other.
    Forum: Main
    06-22-2009, 04:23 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 2,788
    Posted By Metanoia

    Thankyou very much again everyone! This is a...

    Thankyou very much again everyone! This is a great forum so far :)

    gaigai: Thanks again. I will start putting aside money. If I get into this hobby I am sure the foot will be worthwhile compared...
    Forum: Main
    06-22-2009, 04:13 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 2,788
    Posted By Metanoia

    I have been working on my blocks tonight and have...

    I have been working on my blocks tonight and have 4 done now so I thought I would drop them in this thread.

    Thanks for the extra advice. I have a light blue plain practice block which I did to...
    Forum: Main
    06-22-2009, 01:55 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 2,788
    Posted By Metanoia

    Thank you very much everyone for your answers. ...

    Thank you very much everyone for your answers.

    I like the idea of "shadowing" the design.
    I also like the stitch in the ditch idea, but I guess I won't be able to visualise how this will work out...
    Forum: Main
    06-21-2009, 09:05 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 2,788
    Posted By Metanoia

    Hi cutebuns. The finished quilt is planned...

    Hi cutebuns.

    The finished quilt is planned for a single bed. It will be 12 blocks joined with the same thin black border as in the block and then a thicker border of black at this stage. I am...
    Forum: Main
    06-21-2009, 08:26 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 2,788
    Posted By Metanoia

    Hi everyone. I am making my first "real"...

    Hi everyone.

    I am making my first "real" quilt at the moment and I'm starting to get the blocks together.

    I found some hlepful youtube videos on using a rotary cutter, doing the binding and...
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