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07-29-2017, 09:56 PM
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Does anyone know of a FW painter?
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Has she inquired at an auto body shop about...
Has she inquired at an auto body shop about painting her machine? It would then be a good paint with nice finish.
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07-29-2017, 09:52 PM
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free motion quilting problems
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Just another suggestion. When I was first trying...
Just another suggestion. When I was first trying free motion quilting and my machine was higher than table, I went to
store that sells thick foam board like used for insulation in homes. Measure...
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12-02-2015, 07:13 PM
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Christmas decorating with quilts
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Your quilts and home is awesomely pictured....
Your quilts and home is awesomely pictured. Thanks for sharing
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11-14-2015, 08:42 PM
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Please share you accurate fav way to make hsts with me
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I have enjoyed using the easy angle rulers ever...
I have enjoyed using the easy angle rulers ever since ithey came on the market. Uses 2 (or more) strip right sides together. Select size strip you need for finished half square triangles, and the...
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08-17-2015, 01:25 PM
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Question about fusible batting
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Question about fusible batting
I just got some fusible dream batting and am starting with placemats. Do you fuse the back or front fabric? And do you cut fusible larger than pieced top. Really want to learn more about fusible...
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06-19-2015, 12:04 PM
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help sewing through bulk
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Check your machine Manuel. Your regular presser...
Check your machine Manuel. Your regular presser foot has a small black knob on the left side toward the back of presser foot. If you read your manual it will tell you to use the knob to lock your...
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06-18-2015, 08:45 AM
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Curious Question
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I don't need a special name for sewing room. I...
I don't need a special name for sewing room. I just refer to it as "my hideaway"
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05-08-2015, 07:15 PM
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Decisions
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Hope you will be inspired to continue...
Hope you will be inspired to continue quilting,unless health problems are a problem. I opened a quilt/fabric/sewing machine shop when my family had all left for college and careers. I am grateful...
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Links and Resources
01-31-2015, 11:18 AM
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Another great online shop to add to my list.
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Go to the site and click on shop online and it...
Go to the site and click on shop online and it will come up of the categories of products. Hope this helps. And thanks for another resource
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Mission: Organization
01-16-2015, 08:44 PM
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New Sewing Table
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I certainly would not want to cut into the top of...
I certainly would not want to cut into the top of a beautiful desk like that.. I have a machine on a built in desk and I use an office chair that raises up so that is higher than a regular chair ...
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11-23-2014, 01:13 PM
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Iron without auto shutoff?
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I don't use steam but in regard to auto off or...
I don't use steam but in regard to auto off or stay on irons, I have one that stays on and would not like an auto turn off. My iron is plugged in a power strip, which currently has a bright light...
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10-03-2014, 01:14 PM
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Help Please... thread in the back looks like a birdsnest
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This is a top tension problem. Many people think...
This is a top tension problem. Many people think when the birdsnest is on the bottom that Itis the bobbin thread. May I explain why it is the top tension. When the threaded needle goes through your...
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10-01-2014, 09:11 PM
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Need a pattern that 'reminds you' of an accountant!!
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I think rather than trying to make him a quilt...
I think rather than trying to make him a quilt that in some way represents accountant, make him one to enjoy amd rest under a quilt that halp him relax and sleep in comfort. Only an opinion and a...
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08-07-2014, 08:42 AM
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I've never had this problem before, and I don't know what to do.
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If top thread stitches are not catching, try...
If top thread stitches are not catching, try loosening your top thread tension. Remember where tension was before you adjust so you put it back to that setting when you are sewing again. For some...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-01-2014, 09:25 AM
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Geo Thermal heating and cooling systems
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We have had our Geo system since 1992 and it is...
We have had our Geo system since 1992 and it is great. We also had an electric filter by Honeywell installed and I have very little dust in our house. By the way we live on a farm and always dust...
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07-31-2014, 07:51 AM
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I Don't Know Where to Start!
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Congratulations on making quilts and not letting...
Congratulations on making quilts and not letting a disability stand the way of your talents and creativity You are to be commended. I personally have a Babylock with start button and also speed...
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03-12-2014, 08:46 PM
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about buying new sewing machine in or out of box
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about buying new sewing machine in or out of box
In regard to buying a new sewing machine and wanting one in a box I would like to comment. I was a quilt and sewing machine shop owner for 25 years. In business it was recommended from the sewing...
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03-04-2014, 09:15 AM
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How do you starch fabric?
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I like to use Magic Sizing instead of starch...
I like to use Magic Sizing instead of starch because it does not build up on my iron and I don't get flaking. It is found next to spray starch when shopping.
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03-01-2014, 06:25 PM
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Question about squaring up a quilt
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You mentioned wanting a lazer light but pricey. ...
You mentioned wanting a lazer light but pricey. I found a small one in a hardware store on sale for about $5.00 and also found another in a big box store on sale also. They are handy for many...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-07-2014, 11:20 AM
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Nye vs Dr Ham
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elaine708
Think it wouldbe a great idea for the boys to...
Think it wouldbe a great idea for the boys to make a you tube video. It would give them experience and an opportunity to express their views.
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02-02-2014, 01:12 PM
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Horrid Auto Shut Off
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I like an iron that stays on when I am sewing but...
I like an iron that stays on when I am sewing but have occaisionally forgot and left it on after I left the room. I plug my iron into a power strip, easier to turn on by the strip switch. I also have...
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01-23-2014, 09:12 AM
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Did I invent a new block or
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That is the joy of creating when you can come up...
That is the joy of creating when you can come up with a new block or idea.
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01-18-2014, 09:19 AM
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Is it my imagination?
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elaine708
Perhaps the reason fabrics feel different is the...
Perhaps the reason fabrics feel different is the thread count and thread weight in the fabric. Batiks are a higher thread count with finer weight thread. Most cotton fabrics used in quiiler fabric...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-22-2013, 11:51 PM
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New Machine Advice
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elaine708
Singer is manufactured by SVP Worldwide a holding...
Singer is manufactured by SVP Worldwide a holding company. They manufacture Singer Viking and Phaff Janome makes kenmore machines, Elna besides janome machines. In years back janome was called New...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-13-2013, 09:20 AM
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How Do You Save the Growing List of Usernames and Passwords?
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elaine708
Great ideas. I think it needs to be easy for the...
Great ideas. I think it needs to be easy for the person using the system. I use an address book that I have had for many years and it has been great. Probably time to update to a new address book...
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