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Forum: Main
08-04-2015, 04:18 AM
Replies: 18
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Posted By Tippytoes

Ok so here's my first attempt with the feed dogs...

Ok so here's my first attempt with the feed dogs left up and the stitch length set to zero. I've limited the speed too. So this no more drag racing!!! First picture is the top and the second is the...
Forum: Main
08-04-2015, 03:22 AM
Replies: 18
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Views: 3,831
Posted By Tippytoes

Hi everyone oh what lovely quilters you...

Hi everyone

oh what lovely quilters you are. I feel so reassured by your comments and I'm about to return to my machine with a fresh approach and a more forgiving mood! I've been watching the...
Forum: Main
08-02-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
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Views: 3,831
Posted By Tippytoes

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Hi everyone, how are we all?

oh. my. days! Free motion quilting!!! Why did I think this was a good idea? Why did I fall in love with what is probably a design beyond my skill and experience? And...
Forum: Main
05-14-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 17,856
Posted By Tippytoes

I looked at Connectinf Threads sadly they don't...

I looked at Connectinf Threads sadly they don't ship internationally. I may have to work out a deal with friends I have in Florida! The web site suggests having orders mailed to a US address and...
Forum: Main
05-13-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 17,856
Posted By Tippytoes

Sophiebernina is right. I was looking at a simple...

Sophiebernina is right. I was looking at a simple cotton with a faint gold pattern that was priced at £15 a meter so that's approx $23 for just over a yard if fabric. It seems US prices are so much...
Forum: Main
05-13-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,996
Posted By Tippytoes

All this talk do presents, squishys and fabric...

All this talk do presents, squishys and fabric ordering is making me envious! I'm on a budget to save for a family caravan so I'm working my way through the stash, except for the wedding present...
Forum: Main
05-12-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

Thank you Purple, I do feel very determined! I...

Thank you Purple, I do feel very determined! I think quilting is about determination, I love the history of quilting, the times they were made, the purpose and the women who sewed them. Those...
Forum: Main
05-12-2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

519467519468 Look what's just arrived! ...

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Look what's just arrived!

I can't believe it came so quickly, I had settled in for a long wait but here it is. Just a shame I have to work right now, but I know what I will be...
Forum: Pictures
05-12-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By Tippytoes

He's going to keep that for a long time. Bet none...

He's going to keep that for a long time. Bet none of his friends have a shark quilt! X
Forum: Main
05-08-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

Ooo Dina lets hope so! Mx

Ooo Dina lets hope so!
Mx
Forum: Main
05-08-2015, 02:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,869
Posted By Tippytoes

Hi there, sorry to hear things are a bit slow at...

Hi there, sorry to hear things are a bit slow at the moment.

I'm just about to sign up for some classes as I am totally self taught but getting frustrated with the simple things. If it helps you...
Forum: Pictures
05-07-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 10,378
Posted By Tippytoes

Wonderful work, I love the quilting Mags x

Wonderful work, I love the quilting
Mags
x
Forum: Main
05-07-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

Ok, so here's my update.... I tried to make...

Ok, so here's my update....

I tried to make the block using the Kaye Wood technique and it wasn't really possible with my limited skills so I've weighed up the pros and cons of purchasing the Kaye...
Forum: Main
05-07-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,846
Posted By Tippytoes

Brilliant! You look soooooo happy! Enjoy xx

Brilliant! You look soooooo happy! Enjoy xx
Forum: Main
05-05-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,181
Posted By Tippytoes

I don't know if you've thought of overseas but...

I don't know if you've thought of overseas but here there is the Quilt Museaum in York, North Yorkshire? Good luck with your search, the quilts are beautiful xx
Forum: Pictures
05-05-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 21,986
Posted By Tippytoes

Stunning x

Stunning x
Forum: Main
05-05-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,214
Posted By Tippytoes

Blimey! Thanks for the tip. I would be really...

Blimey! Thanks for the tip. I would be really cross if that were me. Take it back so at least you can be refunded and maybe they will check th stock and save someone else heartache X
Mags
x
Forum: Main
05-05-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,223
Posted By Tippytoes

Good idea to use it for the fancy stitches. I...

Good idea to use it for the fancy stitches. I bought some King Tutt variegated thread at a Stitch & Knot show last year and they had a panel of the threads but had only used a meandering quilt...
Forum: Main
05-05-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,671
Posted By Tippytoes

I use my smart phone all the time to snap pics...

I use my smart phone all the time to snap pics for reference, make notes and the calculator for yardage and costs! Even when I'm not quilting, I'm still qulting.
Have fun
Mags
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Forum: Main
05-04-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

I am rapidly learning the difference between...

I am rapidly learning the difference between pressing and ironing!'! Thank you for your reminder ;-)
Forum: Main
05-04-2015, 06:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

Hi everyone, greetings from a sunny North...

Hi everyone, greetings from a sunny North Yorkshire

i cannot thank you all enough for your confidence building words. The colours were a difficult selection for me as I'm fearful with colour...
Forum: Main
05-03-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,786
Posted By Tippytoes

Wow wee! It would have been rude to have not...

Wow wee! It would have been rude to have not bought it! X
Forum: Main
05-03-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

Hmmm and I can see some seam puckering. ������

Hmmm and I can see some seam puckering. ������
Forum: Main
05-03-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

518769 518769 Ok so here's the first...

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Ok so here's the first completed ring. I have concerns about the bottom right hand corner, it does not want to lie flat and it has been pressed. Any suggestions?

Ps I'm so...
Forum: Main
05-03-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,999
Posted By Tippytoes

Phew. It's been a hard afternoon working on the...

Phew. It's been a hard afternoon working on the quilt! When I take a break I read this lovely comments and think 'just keep going!' I'm going to look up the suggested resources, every little helps!...
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