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Forum: Main
11-27-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,197
Posted By josieh

rotary cutter

The blades on my rotary cutters do not turn. What is the problem? I have removed them and put them back on again but they still don't turn.
Forum: Main
02-16-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,040
Posted By josieh

70, 80 or 100wt thread?

Has anyone used 70 or 80 or 100wt thread when piecing? The Red Rock Threads website has multiple weights and I was wondering what is the best weight to use when piecing? My thoughts are that the...
Forum: Main
08-31-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,939
Posted By josieh

Yes, I do have that thing. I have tried turning...

Yes, I do have that thing. I have tried turning it around but nothing works.
Forum: Main
08-30-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,939
Posted By josieh

rotary cutter

I have 2 rotary cutters. The blades do not turn. I have taken the cutters apart and re-installed the blades numerous times. My husband even tried. We have loosened the nut holding the blade on...
Forum: Main
06-06-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,322
Posted By josieh

seam coming apart

One of the seams in a block on the top of my quilt is coming apart. How do I fix it? Is there a way to sew it closed without the stitching showing? Thanks.
Forum: Main
09-18-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,054
Posted By josieh

when do you stop using a walking foot

I see some videos and instructions where the person sewing does not use a walking foot on their quilt. The layers are all put together, and I assume they are sewn together. But the...
Forum: Main
07-07-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,957
Posted By josieh

I'm ready to give up

It seems as though I get worse the longer I sew. I am a senior citizen who was introduced to sewing in the 7th grade. Over the years I have purchased newer fancier machines but the items I make...
Forum: Main
06-17-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,126
Posted By josieh

rotary cutters do not turn

I have 3 rotary cutters and all of a sudden none of them turn when I am cutting. What is going on? Has anyone ever had this problem? I was going to change the blade, but all 3 at the same time? ...
Forum: Main
06-10-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,541
Posted By josieh

I have that same machine. What stitch did you...

I have that same machine. What stitch did you use to set it to 0?
Forum: Main
05-19-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,354
Posted By josieh

why pull thread to top?

I always see instructions that tell you to pull the bobbin thread to the top of the quilt at the beginning of the seam when quilting all the layers together. Why is this necessary? Why can't you...
Forum: Main
04-16-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,982
Posted By josieh

sewing in two directions?

I have been reading about machine quilting starting in the center and then moving to the edges. This is done so that you do not have to try to put the whole quilt in the space between the needle and...
Forum: Main
01-29-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,227
Posted By josieh

washing fabric

Do you wash fabric as soon as you buy it even though you are not going to use it immediately? Or do you wait until you are going to use it to wash it? Does it harm the fabric to wait to wash it, or...
Forum: Main
12-10-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,896
Posted By josieh

templates and rulers

What is the difference between templates and rulers? I have templates that are made of plastic and look just like a ruler. So far I have been outlining around the templates but was wondering if I...
Forum: Main
08-13-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By josieh

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Main
08-12-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By josieh

What foot can I use?

After sewing all the layers together by stitching in the ditch, can I use a regular pressure foot to add embroidery/fancy stitches? Do I always have to use a walking foot? Can the walking foot be...
Forum: Main
07-08-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,385
Posted By josieh

My mother used to crochet potholders using cotton...

My mother used to crochet potholders using cotton crochet thread. She would sew two together using scraps of cotton fabric (3 or 4 layers) for the "stuffing". They were fine and we never felt the...
Forum: Main
07-02-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By josieh

oiling/servicing machine

How often do you oil and/or service your machine? Do you do it yourself? I have 2 computerized sewing/embroidery machines and I always bring them in for servicing, approximately every year. Is...
Forum: Main
06-04-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By josieh

batting thickness/puffiness

I want a batting that is not too thick or puffy. The mattress on my bed is kind of high (too high for me). The beauty of the headboard is almost hidden when I put the pillows on the bed. I can...
Forum: Main
05-04-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,594
Posted By josieh

joining batting pieces

I have been reading about how some of you zigzag batting pieces together on your sewing machine. Doesn't the batting get stuck in the feed dogs? I would be afraid to do it for that reason. Thanks.
Forum: Main
02-14-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By josieh

prewashing precuts

How do you prewash fat quarters, charms, jelly rolls, etc.? Do you zigzag the edges like when washing a larger piece of fabric? Do you put them in a sweater or lingerie bag? How do you keep the...
Forum: Main
02-09-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,167
Posted By josieh

batting for doll quilt

I want to make a quilt for an 18 inch doll. What kind of batting should I use and where do I get it? I don't have a fabric store near me, only Walmart. I made one last year but it was too stiff...
Forum: Main
08-24-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By josieh

The templates are for a tumbler block, the edges...

The templates are for a tumbler block, the edges are straight. Thanks.
Forum: Main
08-24-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By josieh

tracing templates

I am wondering about some templates I have that are not rigid like rulers and have to be traced onto the fabric. Won't tracing them make the piece larger? I have learned from all of you that the...
Forum: Main
06-01-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By josieh

how about tablecloths?

Has anyone used a tablecloth for backing fabric? Has anyone cut up a tablecloth and used the pieces in the top layer? I'm not talking about all polyester, I mean a tablecloth that is part or all...
Forum: Main
04-29-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,137
Posted By josieh

how to starch?

I have never starched anything before today. That said, I starched using Niagara in the spray bottle and ironed using steam. I ironed until the fabric was dry. Should I have dry-ironed instead? I...
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