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Forum: Main
11-08-2010, 06:12 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,838
Posted By wishiwerequilting

I feel your pain. i have the same thing. No...

I feel your pain. i have the same thing. No surgery for me yet, but i believe it will be in my future.
I hope you have good success and feel better soon!
Forum: Main
11-03-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,997
Posted By wishiwerequilting

i think there are things to consider: 1. where...

i think there are things to consider:
1. where did you get the fabric...chain stores rather than first quality quilt shop fabrics can react differently, so those i would pre-wash.
2. scrap quilt...
Forum: Main
10-22-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,881
Posted By wishiwerequilting

Thank you for sharing your story. It's so...

Thank you for sharing your story. It's so wonderful to make someone in need feel loved through quilting.
If anyone on the board is looking for organizations which need quilts, just try googling...
Forum: Main
10-22-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 20,018
Posted By wishiwerequilting

[quote=Mattee]I spend a lot of time admiring...

[quote=Mattee]I spend a lot of time admiring everyone's beautiful work on this board. I am amazed at the stunning artistry of so many of this community's quilts. I have to admit, however, that I'm...
Forum: Main
10-20-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,690
Posted By wishiwerequilting

I prefer no seams in my borders, so i like to use...

I prefer no seams in my borders, so i like to use the length of fabric (LOF) which is parallel to the selvage edge, rather than the width of fabric (WOF) with seams.

The trick to cutting LOF is to...
Forum: Main
10-20-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,552
Posted By wishiwerequilting

Oh, i forgot the last one... 5. use a stilletto...

Oh, i forgot the last one...
5. use a stilletto - or whatever object you have to keep your fabrics feeding through the machine right until the end of the patch you are sewing...
I like to use a...
Forum: Main
10-20-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,552
Posted By wishiwerequilting

I would like to add just a few suggestions to the...

I would like to add just a few suggestions to the advice given so far (all excellent suggestions!)
1. Before you cut, spray starch your fabrics. I like MaryEllen's Best Press, but you may use any...
Forum: Main
10-10-2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,289
Posted By wishiwerequilting

While at youtube, check out the Sharon Schamber...

While at youtube, check out the Sharon Schamber technique.
She has excellent videos on preparing the binding, sewing it to the quilt, and turning it. This video shows it stitched by hand (for very...
Forum: Main
10-02-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,855
Posted By wishiwerequilting

I've been involved with the quilting industry...

I've been involved with the quilting industry professionally for over 20 years now. Without the support of folks in the industry, either at LQS, online or at conferences/shows, I can't imagine where...
Forum: Main
09-18-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,240
Posted By wishiwerequilting

Cindy, I'm sorry you've had this...

Cindy, I'm sorry you've had this experience...been there, done that!
Here in the northeast where many homes are prone to water in the basements if they are near the shore, waterproofing with paint...
Forum: Main
09-16-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,573
Posted By wishiwerequilting

I would avoid moth balls...very toxic to cats and...

I would avoid moth balls...very toxic to cats and other pets!
Forum: Main
09-16-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 16,573
Posted By wishiwerequilting

Our 2 cats really like to be around us, whatever...

Our 2 cats really like to be around us, whatever we are doing. Our current cats don't care to be right on the sewing machine, but if the table has the leaves opened up, they like to be on there....
Forum: Main
08-18-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By wishiwerequilting

all you do is switch the side of the holder the...

all you do is switch the side of the holder the blade is on, so it is universal (for right and left handed folks).
Do take care when changing the blade!
Love mine and think it is ergonomically...
Forum: Main
08-11-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,712
Posted By wishiwerequilting

i have used a stitch regulator but quilt much...

i have used a stitch regulator but quilt much better without it. I have quilted on a domestic sewing machine all my life and was proficient at that before i did anything on the longarm. that may have...
Forum: Main
07-14-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,524
Posted By wishiwerequilting

Sometimes there are smells associated with fabric...

Sometimes there are smells associated with fabric that are straight from the manufacturer. The fabrics have to dry completely before they are rolled. if they are slightly damp they get a musty smell...
Forum: Pictures
07-13-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 10,084
Posted By wishiwerequilting

great job! beautiful!

great job! beautiful!
Forum: Main
07-12-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,354
Posted By wishiwerequilting

did you see the one seam method: ...

did you see the one seam method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y&NR=1[/quote]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! I hate making flying geese because off all the hassle yet I'm doing...
Forum: Main
07-12-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,906
Posted By wishiwerequilting

i totally love this idea, and totally agree!!! ...

i totally love this idea, and totally agree!!!

as for large fingers, if that should be the problem, long tweezers will do the trick. let us know how it goes!! :-D
Forum: Main
07-11-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,906
Posted By wishiwerequilting

I believe it is how they are, and i believe it...

I believe it is how they are, and i believe it applies to folding laundry, scrubbing floors, scrubbing toilets (or virtually anything other than car tires), cleaning showers, putting away storage...
Forum: Main
07-11-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,354
Posted By wishiwerequilting

the "sides" of the geese are a fold, rather than...

the "sides" of the geese are a fold, rather than a stitched seam, correct. However, if you look at the youtube video all the way to the end, Ricky does have the quilt stipple quilted, and i am pretty...
Forum: Main
07-11-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,354
Posted By wishiwerequilting

did you see the one seam method: ...

did you see the one seam method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y&NR=1
Forum: Pictures
07-11-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,168
Posted By wishiwerequilting

good idea too!!

good idea too!!
Forum: Main
07-11-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,906
Posted By wishiwerequilting

boy, it's nice to be needed. He probably wants to...

boy, it's nice to be needed. He probably wants to make sure you do this as a "together" activity, which is flattering, right?

Have you tried coaching him through it? actually making his fingers do...
Forum: Pictures
07-11-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,168
Posted By wishiwerequilting

though "tea" dying or creamy white would look...

though "tea" dying or creamy white would look more vintage, if it is not inkeeping with her current color scheme, you have to stick with the pure white and red. Batting and quilting will warm it up a...
Forum: Main
07-08-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,993
Posted By wishiwerequilting

Yes, if the thread has "dry rot" (which is what I...

Yes, if the thread has "dry rot" (which is what I call it, it may not be the exact technical name by any means), then decorative jars, lamps, and shadow boxes are the way to go. I've seen them mixed...
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