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    Forum: Main
    09-26-2018, 11:27 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,307
    Posted By Prism99

    This one? ...

    This one?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEHeJkkU0Io
    Forum: Main
    09-25-2018, 01:37 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,132
    Posted By Prism99

    Are you thinking of hand quilting or machine...

    Are you thinking of hand quilting or machine quilting?

    Also, I'm not sure I understand. You need to requilt *before* adding new batting and backing? You mean you are planning to add a batting and...
    Forum: Main
    09-23-2018, 08:45 PM
    Replies: 68
    Views: 7,200
    Posted By Prism99

    I had to force myself to start cutting. Once I...

    I had to force myself to start cutting. Once I did this, it became much easier.
    Forum: Main
    09-23-2018, 12:32 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 5,757
    Posted By Prism99

    One thing I found with a chalk pounce pad is that...

    One thing I found with a chalk pounce pad is that you need good ventilation while using it! I did not like breathing in the fine dust it creates.
    Forum: Main
    09-20-2018, 08:26 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,080
    Posted By Prism99

    One of the best ways to eliminate drag is to...

    One of the best ways to eliminate drag is to suspend the quilt. Leah Day uses elastic cords hung from the ceiling, with clamps on the quilt. Alternatively, you can hang quilt "suspenders" from a...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-13-2018, 10:50 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,725
    Posted By Prism99

    Hmmmm. After looking at flexicurve boning, I am...

    Hmmmm. After looking at flexicurve boning, I am thinking it might be too soft. However, I have an idea. Assuming PVC is available in the diameter needed, what about cutting round PVC into 1/2" slices...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-13-2018, 10:35 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,725
    Posted By Prism99

    Yes. I'm thinking 3D printing is not the way to...

    Yes. I'm thinking 3D printing is not the way to go. The idea of using boning sounds way better.

    Edit: Found this website that explains the different types of boning:...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-12-2018, 08:32 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,725
    Posted By Prism99

    The only ones I found online are vintage. I think...

    The only ones I found online are vintage. I think your best bet would be to find someone who would 3D print them. Here are some websites that have information about 3D printing services (which should...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-11-2018, 04:20 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,256
    Posted By Prism99

    You are best off using a jeans needle — size 80...

    You are best off using a jeans needle — size 80 if the denim is not heavy, size 90 for thick, heavy denim. You could use regular needles in those sizes too, but jeans needles have a sharper point...
    Forum: Main
    09-11-2018, 11:36 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,292
    Posted By Prism99

    I'm one of those who hate doing STD. It makes me...

    I'm one of those who hate doing STD. It makes me tense up. Once I realized I could use a serpentine stitch instead, or just go "organic" and do wavy lines with my walking foot, I quit STD completely....
    Forum: Main
    09-10-2018, 08:21 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 3,298
    Posted By Prism99

    I’m no help. I love it as is!

    I’m no help. I love it as is!
    Forum: Main
    09-09-2018, 10:52 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,493
    Posted By Prism99

    Because you will be sewing on the bias, I highly...

    Because you will be sewing on the bias, I highly recommend heavily starching the fabric before you cut the pieces. This will help stabilize the edges, making them less likely to stretch and ripple...
    Forum: Main
    09-09-2018, 09:33 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,112
    Posted By Prism99

    If you become a member of patternreview.com, you...

    If you become a member of patternreview.com, you can look up posted user reviews of specific models to find out more about price paid, pros and cons of each machine, etc. It really helps. Do pay...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-08-2018, 08:08 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 2,680
    Posted By Prism99

    The Brother CS6000i is a machine that's been...

    The Brother CS6000i is a machine that's been around a long time and has been useful to many QB members. You can read reviews of it on Amazon:...
    Forum: Main
    09-07-2018, 03:54 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,902
    Posted By Prism99

    Have you switched back to the regular foot and...

    Have you switched back to the regular foot and tried? If you still get the bobbin noise, I'm thinking it's a dented bobbin case or bobbin. If it is a bobbin case problem, this video by Jamie Wallen...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-07-2018, 03:40 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,462
    Posted By Prism99

    I'm thinking a Babylock Enlighten too. Better...

    I'm thinking a Babylock Enlighten too. Better lighting for my eyes, and a few extras beyond the Imagine. A little hard to justify the extra price, but .........
    Forum: Main
    09-06-2018, 12:16 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 5,023
    Posted By Prism99

    Totally agree with this. Also want to add...

    Totally agree with this.

    Also want to add that personal preferences for machine quilting designs can change, just as personal preferences for fabrics and patterns can change. Years ago I wanted to...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-05-2018, 01:37 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,462
    Posted By Prism99

    I need an air-threading serger!

    My eyes are getting worse with age, as is my fine coordination. I have a 20-year-old Bernette serger and I just don't want to deal with the threading any more.

    Whick one should I get? It has to...
    Forum: Main
    09-04-2018, 10:33 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,321
    Posted By Prism99

    About Kona fabric. Kona is a trademarked name of...

    About Kona fabric. Kona is a trademarked name of Robert Kaufmann Fabrics for a specific type of fabric. Kaufmann Kona is what most quilters are looking for. However, there is a different fabric...
    Forum: Main
    09-02-2018, 04:42 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,879
    Posted By Prism99

    Did you measure your quilt through the middle...

    Did you measure your quilt through the middle before each border, then cut each border to that measurement? I do think the skinny border stretched, but I don't think it would have mattered if you had...
    Forum: Main
    09-02-2018, 04:40 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,879
    Posted By Prism99

    Did you measure your quilt through the middle...

    Did you measure your quilt through the middle before each border, then cut each border to that measurement? I do think the skinny border stretched, but I don't think it would have mattered if you had...
    Forum: Main
    09-02-2018, 10:58 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 10,295
    Posted By Prism99

    I read an article awhile back that explained the...

    I read an article awhile back that explained the difference between IDT and a walking foot. Although the end result when sewing two pieces of fabric together is similar, the mechanism by which it is...
    Forum: Main
    09-01-2018, 12:14 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,344
    Posted By Prism99

    I have heard that about wool batting, but haven't...

    I have heard that about wool batting, but haven't had a chance to try it out myself yet. I have some Hobbs Heirloom Wool waiting for my next quilt. It's really good to hear this from someone in...
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2018, 07:59 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,344
    Posted By Prism99

    If cost is not an issue, I you might want to...

    If cost is not an issue, I you might want to consider silk batting:
    https://www.connectingthreads.com/hobbs-tuscany-silk-batting/g/HobbsSilk

    Silk batting is very soft and, being a natural fiber,...
    Forum: Main
    08-30-2018, 04:57 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 2,700
    Posted By Prism99

    Are you sure you have the latest updates? This...

    Are you sure you have the latest updates? This website has some instructions for updates:...
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