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    Search: Posts Made By: josieh
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    Forum: Main
    11-27-2019, 01:13 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,352
    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: 6,223
    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: 2,979
    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: 2,979
    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: 2,418
    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: 3,130
    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: 8,037
    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: 4,252
    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: 3,653
    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: 4,516
    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: 7,625
    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: 1,251
    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: 4,015
    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: 1,063
    Posted By josieh

    Thank you.

    Thank you.
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2014, 11:09 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,063
    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: 55,535
    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: 3,875
    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: 1,499
    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: 3,750
    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: 1,099
    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: 3,426
    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: 1,058
    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: 1,058
    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: 878
    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: 1,195
    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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