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Forum: Main
04-03-2015, 06:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,134
Posted By Amarillo19

I sent two large quilts to the Missouri Star...

I sent two large quilts to the Missouri Star Quilt Co. They did a good job and the prices seemed reasonable. I'd use them again. I don't think they do custom work, though.
Forum: Pictures
09-14-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,284
Posted By Amarillo19

Outstandingly beautiful! A job very well done.

Outstandingly beautiful! A job very well done.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-26-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,791
Posted By Amarillo19

We have only had national name moving companies,...

We have only had national name moving companies, North American, Allied, Mayflower and United. They were all pretty good. I wouldn't go with someone that isn't well known to be reputable. I think Two...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-20-2014, 05:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,017
Posted By Amarillo19

We have Sirius in our car and it fades out under...

We have Sirius in our car and it fades out under overpasses and when we pull into the garage. Love all the variety available. Might be a good thing to put in my sewing room. Hmmm....
Forum: Main
08-16-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,973
Posted By Amarillo19

I've noticed it's harder to find boy/teen themed...

I've noticed it's harder to find boy/teen themed fabric. There are tons of girly fabrics.
Forum: Main
08-15-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,067
Posted By Amarillo19

I've had my 750 a year and love it. Have had no...

I've had my 750 a year and love it. Have had no problems with it at all. I don't know Baby Lock but I do know Berninas are great and just keep going forever.
Forum: Main
08-04-2014, 05:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,241
Posted By Amarillo19

The thing about "hand" or feel of the fabric, if...

The thing about "hand" or feel of the fabric, if you're in the store feeling the fabric you're looking at fabric with a lot of sizing. The question is how it will feel when it's washed and not so...
Forum: Main
08-03-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,241
Posted By Amarillo19

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think some fabric...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think some fabric manufacturers make different quality fabrics depending on which store will sell them, i.e., Walmart, Joann's, LQS.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-03-2014, 08:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,404
Posted By Amarillo19

My husband did taxes for H&R Block for 10 years....

My husband did taxes for H&R Block for 10 years. He took their classes and then had a job with them through tax season. There are also classes each year to take to keep your license. I noticed...
Forum: Main
07-31-2014, 06:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,564
Posted By Amarillo19

A good sewing machine is like a car. If you keep...

A good sewing machine is like a car. If you keep it tuned up it will keep running for a long time and have few problems. If you consider how much you have invested in your sewing machine a yearly...
Forum: Pictures
07-30-2014, 05:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,108
Posted By Amarillo19

Really nice. I love it.

Really nice. I love it.
Forum: Main
07-28-2014, 06:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,597
Posted By Amarillo19

You could call the tech where you bought it or at...

You could call the tech where you bought it or at a local Janome dealer and ask about it. Perhaps buying a new foot pedal would be cheaper than repairing one.
Forum: Main
07-28-2014, 06:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,597
Posted By Amarillo19

I love mine. I especially like the accurate cuts...

I love mine. I especially like the accurate cuts so that if I sew the pieces together right the seams match perfectly. It's also a marvelous time-saver.
Forum: Main
07-08-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,559
Posted By Amarillo19

I think I got the Go Mix and Match Starter Set...

I think I got the Go Mix and Match Starter Set from Amazon. I know I've bought a lot of dies from SewForLess because their prices were better than other sites. Just do some comparison shopping on...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-01-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,838
Posted By Amarillo19

I have a Bosch washer and dryer. They do conserve...

I have a Bosch washer and dryer. They do conserve water and soap. My biggest complaint is with the king size sheets. It rolls them into a tight cylinder, especially in the dryer. Occasionally I have...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-18-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,240
Posted By Amarillo19

We use Kaspersky. I think even the computer...

We use Kaspersky. I think even the computer magazines recommend it; I know the salesman at Best Buy said it's the best.
Forum: Main
06-08-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,077
Posted By Amarillo19

I've tried it your new way and it does go faster...

I've tried it your new way and it does go faster but you have to be careful not to cut the fabric and it creates lots more tiny threads. A lint roller picks them up pretty easily though. I do it that...
Forum: Main
05-16-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,936
Posted By Amarillo19

Jillnjo, I'm glad I'm not the only one to find...

Jillnjo, I'm glad I'm not the only one to find this error. I've sent snail-mail to the designer and the place where I bought the kit. Unfortunately I imagine there have been lots of those quilts made...
Forum: Main
05-16-2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,936
Posted By Amarillo19

Before I get a picture posted, look at the color...

Before I get a picture posted, look at the color picture of the quilt and the block called San Luigi. In the color picture a small 3 1/2 inch block is flipped with the black on the top and the white...
Forum: Main
05-16-2014, 05:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,936
Posted By Amarillo19

Thank you all for the kind advice and support. I...

Thank you all for the kind advice and support. I have walked away from the quilt for awhile and am trying not to think about it. I try to remember there are people with such bad problems that mine is...
Forum: Main
05-15-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,936
Posted By Amarillo19

More Problems With Labyrinth Walk Pattern and Kit

I guess I should have been alerted when the kit came with black fabric that wasn't batik like the other fabrics and wasn't the desired 45 inches wide, but 42. The directions call for 45 inch fabric....
Forum: Main
06-09-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,456
Posted By Amarillo19

Looking at the pictures of concealed weapons...

Looking at the pictures of concealed weapons purses, I'd say you might be better off buying one. I decided to make a copy of a Vera Bradley purse and realized it's worth paying Vera Bradley prices....
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-06-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,510
Posted By Amarillo19

I grew up with fabric always being ripped, but...

I grew up with fabric always being ripped, but with the advent of polyesters, etc. they had to be cut. A well-known designer's shop always sends fabric that's ripped. I discovered that even though...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
02-06-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,414
Posted By Amarillo19

Hello from Florida

I'm a past quilter who's trying to get back into quilting and looking for inspiration and support. I landed on this site and was happy to see such a large and active community.
Quilting has...
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