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Forum: Main
03-26-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 891
Posted By Gay

Well, I've had another go , and considered...

Well, I've had another go , and considered Annettes' idea, and played with EQ7. This is what I came up with. I had Turning Twenty blocks on my mind for days, and if you add another 2" strip to the...
Forum: Main
03-26-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 891
Posted By Gay

Interesting playing with this. Am wondering if...

Interesting playing with this. Am wondering if the 'square' blocks were meant for making these blocks, then they may all fit together. Then again, maybe not. Can't think of the block name.
Forum: Pictures
03-24-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,602
Posted By Gay

Don't be so hard on yourself. It's beautiful, and...

Don't be so hard on yourself. It's beautiful, and I see nothing wrong with it.
Forum: Main
03-24-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,252
Posted By Gay

When I made my hexie quilt I found it best to not...

When I made my hexie quilt I found it best to not sew fully edge to edge, but leave open 1/4in at each end, and don't worry if your seams when joining blocks don't meet exactly. Makes pressing the...
Forum: Main
03-21-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,135
Posted By Gay

Seems like you're wanting a table runner or bed...

Seems like you're wanting a table runner or bed runner. Try Mr Google and add 'using strips' you will see quite a few.
Forum: Main
03-17-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 923
Posted By Gay

Many thanks ladies for your input. Have just...

Many thanks ladies for your input. Have just checked my ruler collection and yes, I found another one marked Rec Tool. (Pity though both pieces were not marked Tri Rec tool 1 & 2, at least one would...
Forum: Main
03-16-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 923
Posted By Gay

Patrice S - It is a Tri Tool by Simplicity, not...

Patrice S - It is a Tri Tool by Simplicity, not for a specific project, just thought I would need it 'someday', but haven't used it for anything yet. Unfortunately I've had it a couple of years now...
Forum: Main
03-16-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 923
Posted By Gay

Question Incorrect angled rulers

Has anyone bought a a ruler for rotary cutting that is not true to expected measurements? Have not had to use it, but recently checked a triangle ruler supposed to have 60dgree angles, but found to...
Forum: Main
03-06-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By Gay

If you sew 2.5in print and white strips together...

If you sew 2.5in print and white strips together you will have a 4.5in wide strip. Cut these into 4.5in pieces, and yes, you will get 8 units. When you sew 4 of these together, you will have an...
Forum: Main
02-27-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,598
Posted By Gay

Like SallyS, I went through all my books and took...

Like SallyS, I went through all my books and took out favoured patterns with any templates, and stored in a plastic 'sleeve', which was then put into a binder with other patterns. I reduced my...
Forum: Main
02-25-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 689
Posted By Gay

Also, if your backing needs to be joined make you...

Also, if your backing needs to be joined make you join side to side, not top to bottom.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-23-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 192
Posted By Gay

A good program is Hatch by Wilcom. They don't...

A good program is Hatch by Wilcom. They don't make for Mac, but if you or someone is a bit 'techi' you can download paralels to make it work. Here is some information.

Hatch software...
Forum: Main
02-22-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 942
Posted By Gay

I agree with all the above, and will add to...

I agree with all the above, and will add to search youtube for videos of 'quilting as you go'. You can begin with the center, quilt , add blocks around and quilt them, till the required size is...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-21-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Gay

You could use the white, cut around the design,...

You could use the white, cut around the design, then colour the edge with a permanent black felt pen.
Or even dye the stabilizer first.
Forum: Main
02-20-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By Gay

I use Silicone in the spray can for difficult...

I use Silicone in the spray can for difficult threads. There is no residue left on the fabric. Cotton threads, even the cheaper ones, play nicely after a soaking.
Forum: Main
02-18-2023, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 660
Posted By Gay

Never heard of this, but seems to relate to all...

Never heard of this, but seems to relate to all the feet you can purchase. Perhaps it has something to do with the shaft the feet connect to? You could always call a Janome dealer and ask.
Forum: Main
02-16-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By Gay

To print on fabric you need to treat it first...

To print on fabric you need to treat it first with a product called 'Bubble Jet Set' I think is the name. Then iron after printing has dried. I have done several of these and had no issues with...
Forum: Main
02-12-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 960
Posted By Gay

It could be the encoders. I had this problem for...

It could be the encoders. I had this problem for years and hoping I have fixed it now. The encoders were not heavy enough and skipped over the tracks, so I finally hot-glued a lead sinker on the top...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-10-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Gay

Most businesses that do shirt and cap badges...

Most businesses that do shirt and cap badges should be able to have this digitized for you if you tell them the size and format of your machine. A friend used to send a picture to someone in china...
Forum: Main
02-04-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,890
Posted By Gay

More work but I'll be different and choose no 3

More work but I'll be different and choose no 3
Forum: Main
02-02-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,252
Posted By Gay

Love that beautiful fabric, also the Confetti...

Love that beautiful fabric, also the Confetti Hearts quilt. In my mind I see hexagons, or diamonds with small white sashing.
Forum: Main
02-01-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By Gay

Donna Jordans 'Mosiac" quilt would adapt to 8"...

Donna Jordans 'Mosiac" quilt would adapt to 8" squares, is easier than it looks

Mosiac quilt...
Forum: Main
02-01-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By Gay

I think everything is fine. When it is all sewn...

I think everything is fine. When it is all sewn up it will all fit into place.
Forum: Main
01-31-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,733
Posted By Gay

This video for the Layer Chops quilt explains a...

This video for the Layer Chops quilt explains a few of her reasons for what is done.

Layer Chops...
Forum: Main
01-26-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,822
Posted By Gay

I believe the stems are made by snowballing one...

I believe the stems are made by snowballing one end of a black strip (& one in reverse), the same as the next outer strips.

This video shows how to make the flower section without the stem and...
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