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09-21-2015, 07:18 AM
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What sewing things have you bought that you wish you hadn't?
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When I first started quilting, I bought the...
When I first started quilting, I bought the binding tool from Missouri Star. Because of it's size, it's too big for many projects. The method I use now requires no gadgets!
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08-02-2015, 07:06 AM
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Is one of these better than the other?
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The first one with the printed fabric looks best...
The first one with the printed fabric looks best to me. Seems to tie it together better.
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07-30-2015, 04:56 AM
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part 2, border(s) for my miniature Bargello
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I like the one with the small inner border. It...
I like the one with the small inner border. It framed the design and signals the end it. Very pretty.
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07-28-2015, 06:46 AM
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What color thread would you use?
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I am using Gutterman invisible thread on top and...
I am using Gutterman invisible thread on top and and a color that matches the backing for the bobbin. Have been having good luck with it.
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07-21-2015, 05:20 AM
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Advice - stained old linens
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Your saliva will remove your blood easily. No...
Your saliva will remove your blood easily. No need to wait on the moon! lol
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06-30-2015, 05:27 AM
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Diagonal stripes for a border???
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This is one I did. It wasn't hard. I think it...
This is one I did. It wasn't hard. I think it looks good.523930
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06-22-2015, 06:16 AM
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Worst quilting item purchased
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The binding tool with the instructions printed on...
The binding tool with the instructions printed on it.....there is a MSQC tutorial on it. Well, it does not work for me since the instructions are printed upside down, and I could never remember how...
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General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
06-20-2015, 06:59 AM
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Want to learn how to tat
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[COLOR=#362F2D]I I am a shuttle tatter. How...
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I am a shuttle tatter. How long it takes depends on what you are making and how long you've tatted. Undoing work is not impossible most times. It just takes practice! Guess how I...
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06-19-2015, 06:44 PM
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Want to learn how to tat
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I bought the craftsy class taught by Marilee...
I bought the craftsy class taught by Marilee Rockley. It was very good. I also joined a tatting group in Yuma, AZ that meets at the foothills library every Wednesday from Nov thru April. Everyone is...
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Tutorials
05-27-2015, 10:03 AM
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Nearly Invisible Label Tutorial by Wildyard
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Awesome! Love that the label is there, but the...
Awesome! Love that the label is there, but the writing is invisible unless you want to see it.
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05-26-2015, 04:49 AM
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What was your most challenging quilting project to date...
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I started a plus/cross quilt 2 years ago. I used...
I started a plus/cross quilt 2 years ago. I used a jelly roll and some of the fabric wasn't 2 1/2" wide to start with. Some may have shrunk when steam pressed and some I just cut wrong, but my rows...
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03-27-2015, 09:04 AM
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Drew own lines for quilt question!
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ptwheels
Looks as nice as any I've seen. Good job.
Looks as nice as any I've seen. Good job.
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02-27-2015, 10:12 AM
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Painter's tape and HST!
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ptwheels
I like Jenny Doan's way of folding and pressing...
I like Jenny Doan's way of folding and pressing the square on the diagonal. I don't like sticking something to my machine, although painters tape would be easy to remove.
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02-23-2015, 09:45 AM
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Janome 1/4" foot
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Love the ¼" foot on my 8200 and I do change the...
Love the ¼" foot on my 8200 and I do change the needle position to the ¼".:thumbup:
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02-07-2015, 01:38 PM
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Sewing girl redwork
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How creative you are!!! Beautiful.
How creative you are!!! Beautiful.
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01-21-2015, 10:41 PM
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help!!!!! Automatic thread cutter
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I bought the 8200 this past September and am...
I bought the 8200 this past September and am having the same problem. I am staying in a RV park for the winter and the other sewers with Janome machines (6600 and 7700) do not have this problem. I...
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10-23-2013, 06:33 AM
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wider or thinner cross pieces in my D4P
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I like them both. It depends on how you are going...
I like them both. It depends on how you are going to set the smaller pieces. In the one with the wider strips, you have the colors together. With the thinner strips, you've mixed them around so the...
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09-25-2013, 07:35 AM
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Jelly Rolls
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You're lucky. My jelly roll had strips cut 2 1/4...
You're lucky. My jelly roll had strips cut 2 1/4 or 2 1/8. Very hard to work with.
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07-25-2013, 06:37 AM
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New wall hanging
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Love it. Didn't even notice the stars until I...
Love it. Didn't even notice the stars until I read what you wrote. Makes it even better.
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07-14-2013, 07:02 AM
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Opinions please
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I like the first one....it seems to flow outward.
I like the first one....it seems to flow outward.
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05-21-2013, 04:48 AM
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Auditioning Borders - Opinions Welcome!
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I like the bottom one....seems to pick up all the...
I like the bottom one....seems to pick up all the colors.
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05-16-2013, 04:03 PM
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What happens when you let a 15 year old pick out his colors?
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ptwheels
Purple, green and blue are my colors also!
Purple, green and blue are my colors also!
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05-16-2013, 04:02 PM
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Opinion: Thick or thin border?
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I personally like the thinner border, but it...
I personally like the thinner border, but it would depend on the size you want to end up with. Nice either way.
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Tutorials
05-14-2013, 04:10 AM
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Marking a Quilt
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ptwheels
Good idea! As a new quilter, it seems very doable...
Good idea! As a new quilter, it seems very doable for me. Thanks.
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QB Help Center
05-12-2013, 06:47 PM
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Pop-up ad on iPad driving me crazy
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ptwheels
Just posted a quick reply and now the pop-up ad...
Just posted a quick reply and now the pop-up ad is gone! Guess I'll try posting at the beginning of a session!
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