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    Search: Posts Made By: SandyG
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    Forum: Main
    05-01-2016, 02:10 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 689
    Posted By SandyG

    Help with fleece, please

    Planning to use fleece for backing on baby quilt, which has quilt as you go blocks. Top is put together. Since blocks are already batted, bordered, and quilted, will not add more batting. Just...
    Forum: Main
    02-23-2016, 10:34 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 866
    Posted By SandyG

    BabyLock Destiny

    Thinking about purchasing one. If you have one, 1 - do you love it? 2 - have you had any problems with it? 3 - what type of cabinet or table do you have it on? (It's pretty big and heavy). This...
    Forum: Main
    12-26-2015, 04:43 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,830
    Posted By SandyG

    I probably worded my question wrong. What I have...

    I probably worded my question wrong. What I have are 5 x 7, 6" square , and 6 x 10 hoops. I was wondering if I needed to use 8" blocks to make a nice embroidered block for a quilt, or if I could...
    Forum: Main
    12-25-2015, 05:10 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,830
    Posted By SandyG

    Embroidered blocks for quilt

    I want to make a quilt using embroidered blocks. Dilemma is: are 6" or 5 x 7 blocks okay or do I need to make 8" blocks. Also, what other things could be done with the 8" block. Right now I don't...
    Forum: Main
    10-15-2015, 04:43 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 8,282
    Posted By SandyG

    Combo or individual? I vote for a separate...

    Combo or individual? I vote for a separate embroidery machine. I recently bought the BabyLock Flourish Embroidery machine. LOTS of high end machine features, well within your price range. ...
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2015, 05:38 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 8,186
    Posted By SandyG

    Had the same problem. Changing the needle to a...

    Had the same problem. Changing the needle to a 90/14 solved the problem.
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2015, 07:40 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,171
    Posted By SandyG

    Thanks so much. Heading to Wal-Mart and JoAnn's...

    Thanks so much. Heading to Wal-Mart and JoAnn's tomorrow.
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2015, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,171
    Posted By SandyG

    Help Needed for thread storage/organization

    I have just purchased a new embroidery machine, and 116 spools of embroidery thread. Any suggestions as to how to organize/store this thread? It has to be in boxes, (no wall room or thread stand...
    Forum: Main
    09-22-2015, 08:55 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 4,828
    Posted By SandyG

    Geri B, I found it for 1999.

    Geri B, I found it for 1999.
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2015, 08:37 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 4,828
    Posted By SandyG

    Has anybody even heard of this machine?

    Has anybody even heard of this machine?
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2015, 06:16 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 4,828
    Posted By SandyG

    BabyLock Flourish Embroidery only Machine

    Anybody have this machine yet? I fell in love, and am seriously thinking about getting one. Would like to get input from anyone who has one. Do you like it and have you had any trouble with it?
    Forum: Main
    09-08-2015, 11:47 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 6,056
    Posted By SandyG

    If there's a bright full moon, there is enough...

    If there's a bright full moon, there is enough light for a night light. If there's a little sliver of a moon, there is not enough light for the night light.
    Forum: Main
    09-06-2015, 09:14 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 817
    Posted By SandyG

    Go to fat quarter shop dot com and look at the...

    Go to fat quarter shop dot com and look at the free quilt "snapshots" on their blog. Block 2 or 3 is a sewing machine.
    Forum: Main
    09-06-2015, 09:10 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 4,898
    Posted By SandyG

    I had a symphony and loved it. I sold it to a...

    I had a symphony and loved it. I sold it to a friend, and she is now loving it. I sold it for $950. I then bought the Crescendo, because of the lighting on it. My eyes need all the help they can...
    Forum: Main
    09-03-2015, 11:58 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 6,056
    Posted By SandyG

    Better than LEDs

    If you live in an area that has a lot of sunshine, you might want to consider a solar tube for lighting your sewing room. I had one installed about a month ago, and the only time I turn on the lamp...
    Forum: Main
    07-20-2015, 09:48 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 6,458
    Posted By SandyG

    I bought a machine from them last December. ...

    I bought a machine from them last December. Their price was $300 less than my local dealer, and no sales tax. My local dealer, who I had purchased a $3500 machine from earlier, would not match the...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2015, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,289
    Posted By SandyG

    arrow gidget II table

    Does anyone have one of these? Is it sturdy? I'm thinking about getting this for my embroidery machine, which is now on a card table, that shakes like crazy when the machine is running. I need...
    Forum: Main
    04-26-2015, 10:29 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,027
    Posted By SandyG

    Will Emily Post or the quilt police come after me?

    I just finished a BOM quilt for a wedding gift. Since it was a BOM, the fabric was not pre washed, because each month I only got small pieces of fabric. Is it okay to give a box of color catchers...
    Forum: Main
    04-25-2015, 07:26 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,196
    Posted By SandyG

    It was a learning experience. I will not have...

    It was a learning experience. I will not have the la sew on binding again.
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2015, 07:38 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,196
    Posted By SandyG

    Audrey, thanks, that's what I did. You're right,...

    Audrey, thanks, that's what I did. You're right, it wasn't easy. A friend came over and helped, and we got it done in about an hour. It probably would have taken me a lot longer. Now I can go...
    Forum: Main
    04-24-2015, 01:33 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,196
    Posted By SandyG

    Help please -- Expert needed

    Made my biggest mistake ever!! Made a magnificent king size quilt. Gave it to the la with the binding. She did a fantastic job of quilting, but not so good with sewing on the binding (sewn to the...
    Forum: Main
    04-16-2015, 10:44 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,175
    Posted By SandyG

    Brother PE 700ii ??

    Currently have a Baby Lock Crescendo, and a Baby Lock Elizabeth that I take to classes. Now I want an embroidery machine. No room or $$$ for an expensive machine, and I don't know if I would use it...
    Forum: Main
    03-30-2015, 06:40 PM
    Replies: 154
    Views: 19,450
    Posted By SandyG

    I have the Crescendo. Traded in my Symphony for...

    I have the Crescendo. Traded in my Symphony for it for several reasons
    1 - needle threader. No lever, just push a button.
    2 - lighting. As we age (I'm now 75 ) we need more light. Superb...
    Forum: Main
    03-15-2015, 09:50 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 967
    Posted By SandyG

    The blocks are set on point, and each block has a...

    The blocks are set on point, and each block has a triangle sewn on each side to make a larger square block. The quilt is paper pieced, with 18 inch long borders being sewn on the end of each...
    Forum: Main
    03-14-2015, 12:56 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 967
    Posted By SandyG

    Setting triangles -- Help needed

    I'm getting ready to sew setting triangles onto my blocks. First time doing this. Do I sew opposite sides on first, (North and South ) then the other two sides, (East and West) or does it matter? ...
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