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Forum: Main
01-12-2010, 07:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,896
Posted By Andie

Try a number of machines before you buy, Take...

Try a number of machines before you buy, Take pieces of fabric you will be using and if they won,t let you try don,t buy there. The built in walking foot on the Pfaff is great but you can buy a...
Forum: Main
01-12-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,428
Posted By Andie

When putting your hand on the ruler , put your...

When putting your hand on the ruler , put your little finger outside at the edge of the ruler(away from the blade) , this seems to help.
Forum: Main
12-17-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,556
Posted By Andie

I make a lot of jackets and there are a number of...

I make a lot of jackets and there are a number of patterns for them.It is the only time I wash my fabric nad I use flanalette for the batting, washed 2-3 times in HOT water to make sure the shrinkage...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
11-26-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,746
Posted By Andie

I amf from Canada and have all my decorating...

I amf from Canada and have all my decorating finished outside and insid e a little early but now can just enjoy, The rest of the time sewing and xmas baking no rush. The weather here has sbeen mild...
Forum: Main
11-07-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,214
Posted By Andie

I always tell students to bring the instruction...

I always tell students to bring the instruction book for their sewing machines and to make sure they are clean and running okay Have
Fun
Forum: Pictures
08-03-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,281
Posted By Andie

when I do a pattern with a lot of seams meeting I...

when I do a pattern with a lot of seams meeting I press the seams open and find that really helps
Forum: Main
08-03-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,731
Posted By Andie

for quilting patterns check a childs coloring...

for quilting patterns check a childs coloring book from a dollar store If they have to many fine lines you can always just get the shape that you want Hope this helps
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-16-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,502
Posted By Andie

I am from north of Toronto near Lake Simcoe a...

I am from north of Toronto near Lake Simcoe a small place called Thornton
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
07-16-2009, 11:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,502
Posted By Andie

Hi kwhite I am from Ontario Canada and just...

Hi kwhite I am from Ontario Canada and just got back from a 10 day holiday in PA. We went to Philly jul3 and Lititz on Jul4 . They had a wonderful fireworks display. We also went to a arts...
Forum: Main
06-07-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,430
Posted By Andie

I don't trim any material from the back of my...

I don't trim any material from the back of my applique work . Your stitches look fine considering you worked in the car Good Luck
Forum: Main
05-27-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,518
Posted By Andie

No I don,t I just make the quilts I like and tell...

No I don,t I just make the quilts I like and tell my children that that is their inheritance LOL I jusy enjoy the entire process from shopping for fabric to putting on the binding Happy Quilting
Forum: Main
04-29-2009, 04:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,590
Posted By Andie

have time money and some idea of what you want....

have time money and some idea of what you want. On a trip home from Myrtle Beach myDH stopped while I shopped (5hrs) he is a keeper
Forum: Main
04-29-2009, 04:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 27,042
Posted By Andie

Buy a skirt hanger and the clips on it will hold...

Buy a skirt hanger and the clips on it will hold them and then they can go into a cupboard or on a hook (keep out of the sun) when not in use LOL
Forum: Main
04-01-2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,436
Posted By Andie

Buy the best you can from local dealer where you...

Buy the best you can from local dealer where you can get lessons and service if needed, I used to sell them and service is always needed at sometoime and lessons very helpful if new to sewing and to...
Forum: Main
04-01-2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,727
Posted By Andie

The book I have used for 30yrs of quilting is...

The book I have used for 30yrs of quilting is Fons and Porter Quilter,s Complete Guide. My friend just purchased from Amazon Usually very good service Good Luck and welcome to the quilting world
Forum: Pictures
03-15-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,226
Posted By Andie

This is the site I got the pattern at a quilt...

This is the site I got the pattern at a quilt show.www.thequilterscupboardinc.ca I hope that you can find it . Her name is Vivienne West Good Luck. The store is going out of business like so many...
Forum: Pictures
03-15-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,226
Posted By Andie

The lady who designed the pattern called There...

The lady who designed the pattern called There are Fairies In My Garden . I added the butterflies around the border She is a Cdn lady from Burlington Ontario. I will try to find the quilt store that...
Forum: Pictures
03-15-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,226
Posted By Andie

it is a cdn pattern by a lady living near...

it is a cdn pattern by a lady living near Burlington Ont. if interested post a reply and I will give you me email address and then find out if I can get it Andie (Andrea)
Forum: Pictures
03-15-2009, 06:53 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,226
Posted By Andie

My latest finished quilt Hand appliqued...

My latest finished quilt Hand appliqued embroidery, and hand quilted Queen size hope you like it Andrea

hand appliqued embroder and hand quilted Andie
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Forum: Main
03-15-2009, 06:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,395
Posted By Andie

when i cut norders I measure the quilt top bottom...

when i cut norders I measure the quilt top bottom in thru the middle take the average and cut across the fabric ($$inches) not the lenghtwise. join on the angle to get the right width or lenght I...
Forum: Main
03-05-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,445
Posted By Andie

I have tried to use steam a seam and much prefer...

I have tried to use steam a seam and much prefer heat and bond lite When doing applique I just put the heat and bond around the edges of the shape to be fused as this makes it not so stiff and easier...
Forum: Main
01-07-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Posted By Andie

sorry about the spelling in the first seply if...

sorry about the spelling in the first seply if hand sewing I would use a glue stick lightly , just to hold in place, if fusing only heat and bond lite I find works great I don,t like steama seam have...
Forum: Main
01-07-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Posted By Andie

are ypu going tp hsnd sew or just fuse ?

are ypu going tp hsnd sew or just fuse ?
Forum: Main
11-19-2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 19,269
Posted By Andie

Don't wprry about being a man ina quilt shop ,a...

Don't wprry about being a man ina quilt shop ,a good many men are now quilting and many men are in the business as teachers and makers of quilt frames and other quilting notions Enjoy most quilt shop...
Forum: Main
11-18-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 19,269
Posted By Andie

Pfaff are a great machine they have what they...

Pfaff are a great machine they have what they call dual feed, which helps with machine quilting. Make sure no matter what machine she gets that. service is available and lessons . No matter how...
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