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Forum: Main
03-08-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,546
Posted By Jared

Thanks for the tip. I can definitely wait that...

Thanks for the tip. I can definitely wait that long (I'll probably need to). I did find an excellent deal on the machine I want but I've never been to an expo so maybe they'll pull out even bigger...
Forum: Main
03-08-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,546
Posted By Jared

I'm actually hoping to find the same exact thing!...

I'm actually hoping to find the same exact thing! Super large work area, perfect stitch quality and more then just a single straight stitch. And of course a few extra nice features wouldn't hurt. ;)
Forum: Main
03-08-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,546
Posted By Jared

Oh and yes, I would love to have a larger throat...

Oh and yes, I would love to have a larger throat space. I still can't find the exact dimensions but the machin I'm looking at is labelled as a wide-throat so I'll cross my fingers that it's true.
Forum: Main
03-08-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,546
Posted By Jared

Thanks for your replies everyone. I really wanted...

Thanks for your replies everyone. I really wanted to love the local sewing machine shop, especially as it seems like everyone else does, but a few more visits pretty much confirmed that the guy was...
Forum: Main
03-03-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,546
Posted By Jared

I've really been interested in buying either a...

I've really been interested in buying either a vintage sewing machine (probably a Husqvarna Viking 6460 or 6000 series) or a quilter machine with a large bed and work area (Juki TL98QE). The local...
Forum: Main
08-23-2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,765
Posted By Jared

I'll be sure to update once I find some .. I know...

I'll be sure to update once I find some .. I know I will! :P
Forum: Main
08-23-2009, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,765
Posted By Jared

The wool isn't actually "black" but more of a...

The wool isn't actually "black" but more of a dark grey, as you can see in the photo below. It isn't dyed but simply taken from darker sheep.

The first picture is from www.thebattlady.com. It...
Forum: Main
08-22-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,765
Posted By Jared

Hi there, I've searched through some of the...

Hi there,

I've searched through some of the older threads but I wasn't able to find any information on where to find dark wool batting. I found The Batt Lady (http://www.thebattlady.com/id2.htm)...
Forum: Main
08-18-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By Jared

I'm just wondering if anyone here is an American...

I'm just wondering if anyone here is an American Quilt Society certified quilt appraiser or if anyone has taken classes with them. As a vintage fabric and quilt fan, I've been really interested in...
Forum: Main
08-18-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,450
Posted By Jared

It actually seems like your prices are too low to...

It actually seems like your prices are too low to me. I would seriously consider selling on Etsy (forget eBay, not worth sellign handmade items there). There is a huge community on Etsy. Other...
Forum: Main
08-18-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,830
Posted By Jared

I first made a quilt with my mom when I was...

I first made a quilt with my mom when I was younger but I didn't actually create my own until about a year ago. Since then I've finished one more, which I'm a lot more happier with and I'm becoming...
Forum: Main
08-14-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,617
Posted By Jared

Oh, I didn't realize that stitching 1/4" from the...

Oh, I didn't realize that stitching 1/4" from the seams would be so hard in a frame. Now that I know though, I definitely agree with Butterflywing. Ot looks like you have put a lot of work into the...
Forum: Main
08-14-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,617
Posted By Jared

I have a book at home with a quilt similar to...

I have a book at home with a quilt similar to this. I will take a look at it and let you know what they chose to do. I'm sure it will give you some ideas.
Forum: Main
08-14-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,617
Posted By Jared

Really like the quilts! I am a very beginner so I...

Really like the quilts! I am a very beginner so I probably don't know anything ... but maybe it would be nice to simply follow the circular shapes, sort of like stitch in the ditch. It would give you...
Forum: Main
08-13-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By Jared

klue- Thanks so much for the info. It's good...

klue-

Thanks so much for the info. It's good to hear some general ideas. I won't have the room for a frame for a long time, but then again, I haven't done any freehand quilting and not sure I...
Forum: Main
08-13-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By Jared

I really like the size of this machine and it's...

I really like the size of this machine and it's decent amount of features for a good price. I haven't tried freehand quilting yet, but it looks like a lot of fun. I originally was going to save up...
Forum: Main
08-10-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,757
Posted By Jared

I have a graph-paper notebook that I draw...

I have a graph-paper notebook that I draw different designs in. I even go so far as to name and color them in. I don't typically work with traditional blocks, but my drawings are beginning to...
Forum: Main
08-10-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,165
Posted By Jared

Thanks .. that sounds like something that I can...

Thanks .. that sounds like something that I can do. Some of the fabric is larger pieces but I'll probably hand wash everything in one session. I think I can get it done pretty quickly, it's all of...
Forum: Main
08-10-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,165
Posted By Jared

That sounds easy enough. All of the fabrics that...

That sounds easy enough. All of the fabrics that I'm using are blue/white shibori (like a Japanese tie dye) cotton. They have clearly been washed in the past, so they should be colorfast.

I'll...
Forum: Pictures
08-10-2009, 06:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,642
Posted By Jared

Haha. I like to take photographs too, which...

Haha. I like to take photographs too, which definitely helps out in instances like this. I'm sure the quilt would be a little more boring if it weren't in front of that fantastic window, which is the...
Forum: Pictures
08-10-2009, 06:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,642
Posted By Jared

Thanks everyone. It is so encouraging to hear the...

Thanks everyone. It is so encouraging to hear the positive feedback, just what I needed at this point!

The overall design was something that I drew out first. I basically drew the colors I wanted...
Forum: Main
08-10-2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,165
Posted By Jared

Yes ... that would be helpful to know as well! ...

Yes ... that would be helpful to know as well!

I don't think I can machine wash as the pieces are small and would probably fray too much. Regardless, it would be good to hear both machine and hand...
Forum: Pictures
08-09-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,642
Posted By Jared

The view is what inspired the quilt! I usually...

The view is what inspired the quilt! I usually work with darker colors but I wanted something green for the springtime. The fabric is shot cotton, so the colors are really very beautiful in person....
Forum: Tutorials
08-09-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,943
Posted By Jared

Of course, I definitely agree that lighting is...

Of course, I definitely agree that lighting is the single most important aspect! Natural light almost always does the best job. If you would rather not bring the quilt outside, take some time in the...
Forum: Pictures
08-09-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,642
Posted By Jared

Thanks!

Thanks!
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