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08-08-2011, 02:06 PM
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APQS vertical handles
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Hi kids, Look what I made for my APQS...
Hi kids,
Look what I made for my APQS machine. Neat aren't they. I really couldn't get used to the factory handles and the vertical ones are easier on my wrists and shoulders. zeke...........
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09-23-2010, 06:31 PM
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quilting machines
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Very true Shelley, but the A-1 only has a 23"...
Very true Shelley, but the A-1 only has a 23" throat. The Gammill also has a nice track system, but the Optimum has a 30" throat and moving that machine around is easy. It's not only the weight of...
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09-23-2010, 03:34 PM
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quilting machines
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Hi sgardner, I mean that the machine is...
Hi sgardner,
I mean that the machine is heavy in weight. The Gammill Optimum has a 30" throat and weighs about 80 lbs. After a while my arms started to ache. I'm a big guy of 6'1" and 220 lbs....
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07-05-2010, 10:57 AM
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Lets talk LONG ARM and MID ARM quilting Machines for home use
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Anna, I've had many quilt machines since I...
Anna,
I've had many quilt machines since I started quilting back in 1994. A Ken Quilting machine, Nolting PDQ, Gammill Quilting machine, & APQS Quilting machines, and so far I like the APQS...
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04-19-2010, 11:55 AM
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How Do You Know When To Take A Break
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I know when it's time to take a break when my...
I know when it's time to take a break when my back starts to ache just a little bit. Then it's time to sit down and relax for a bit. zeke..........
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02-27-2010, 06:39 PM
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What kind of "nippers" do you use?
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zeke
go to Cranberry Quilt Works and you can get a...
go to Cranberry Quilt Works and you can get a pair of thread snips for about $2.00. they work real good and don't cost an arm and a leg. zeke......
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09-12-2009, 11:08 AM
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quilting machines
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I have a couple of APQS's. They are the...
I have a couple of APQS's. They are the Ultimate's, I & II. The UI has a computer hooked up to it and the UII is for custom and freeform quilting. I did have a Gammill at one time, but I sold it...
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08-31-2009, 09:00 AM
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Longarm meeting Calif.
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zeke
Hey kids, There's going to be a longarm...
Hey kids,
There's going to be a longarm meeting in Calif. in October. It will held at the Comfort Suites in Marysville on Oct. 3rd. The meeting will start at 12:30pm and go to 3:30pm. This is...
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08-17-2009, 09:31 AM
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Indian quilt
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zeke
close-up on the back.
close-up on the back.
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08-17-2009, 09:09 AM
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Indian quilt
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zeke
Here's a picture of a quilt that my wife made...
Here's a picture of a quilt that my wife made with an Indian panel with a crazy ninepatch design around it. I quilted Kokopeli's on it. zeke........
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08-15-2009, 09:23 AM
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Do you use surge protectors?
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zeke
I have a computerized quilting system on my...
I have a computerized quilting system on my longarm and I have two surge protector attached to it. Both in line with each other. If the first fails, then the secoud will catch the surge of bad...
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08-05-2009, 02:13 PM
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Cat changing color
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zeke
If you think that's weird, then you havn't seen...
If you think that's weird, then you havn't seen my cat. She's going on four, august 23rd. Her name is snowball, but I call her dirtclaud. You see, when she was born she was all white like the...
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07-23-2009, 12:57 PM
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Another Great Garage Sale Find!
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zeke
Hey, if your looking to do something with the...
Hey, if your looking to do something with the dresdens, there's a new book out called "thouoghtly modern dresden". Writin by "Amelie Belden". Check it out. zeke...............
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07-22-2009, 01:16 PM
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BMX Rider & Trumpet
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zeke
This is a computerized pattern that I made. I...
This is a computerized pattern that I made. I spent about 4 hrs digitizing the pattern. zeke.............
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07-22-2009, 12:56 PM
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BMX Rider & Trumpet
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zeke
Hey you guys out there. I just finished this...
Hey you guys out there. I just finished this quilt for a client yesterday. It is for her grandson and he's into BMX bicycles and he's leaning how to play the trumpet in high school. Enjoy. ...
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07-01-2009, 01:41 PM
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chinese lantern
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zeke
Well, thank you for the nice welcome.
Well, thank you for the nice welcome.
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07-01-2009, 12:20 PM
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chinese lantern
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zeke
I hope you all can see this. Regards,...
I hope you all can see this. Regards, zeke..........
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07-01-2009, 11:21 AM
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chinese lantern
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zeke
Yes, I did pick the fabrics myself. They happen...
Yes, I did pick the fabrics myself. They happen to be in our stash. I was President of the Elk Grove Quilter's Guild a few years back, and for a departing gift, the group give me about 10 yards of...
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07-01-2009, 11:07 AM
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chinese lantern
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zeke
This is a quilt called the chinese lantern. I...
This is a quilt called the chinese lantern. I made it about a year ago. The directions were very good to follow. Didn't have any problems with it at all. I quilted cranes and chinese fans on it. ...
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06-26-2009, 10:36 AM
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It's hot
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zeke
Well, It's a lot cooler here today. You'll start...
Well, It's a lot cooler here today. You'll start sweating if you stand in the direct sun, but otherwise it's cooler. Started digitizing a peacock today and it's coming along slow. Lots of over...
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06-25-2009, 04:12 AM
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It's hot
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zeke
Glad to have the warm welcome. I'm in Jackson,...
Glad to have the warm welcome. I'm in Jackson, Ca. It's gonna be 103* this week-end. I'm going to a book signing on saturday. I quilted a dresden for the author. I'm the only guy that did...
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06-24-2009, 02:51 PM
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It's hot
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zeke
Holy cow it's hot. Not as hot as it's gonna get...
Holy cow it's hot. Not as hot as it's gonna get soon. Right now it's 92 degrees out, well at least in the garage. That's where I am. Outside it's a little warmer than the garage. My name is zeke...
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