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    Forum: Main
    10-20-2017, 10:18 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 718
    Posted By apiarist

    Monofilament thread

    I have a Bernina 830 and the machine does not recognise that I have threaded it with invisible thread. It keeps stopping asking me to thread the machine up. Is there any way that I can switch off...
    Forum: Main
    08-27-2017, 09:43 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,920
    Posted By apiarist

    We have to make two identical 9 patch blocks. ...

    We have to make two identical 9 patch blocks. These are then handed into the Guild. One will be retained by the organisers for future reference and the second one will be put into a lucky dip for...
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2017, 09:36 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,920
    Posted By apiarist

    Nine Patch Challenge

    Our Quilters Guild has given us the challenge of taking a 12.5 inch nine patch square which we then have to create a 14.5 inch mini quilt from it. We can add our own fabrics in any way we want as...
    Forum: Main
    02-21-2017, 11:40 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 8,291
    Posted By apiarist

    Thank you so much for all your help. Being...

    Thank you so much for all your help. Being Scottish the thought of spending all that money for the whole kit from Quiltworx was frightening. I have decided that I shall trace out the design using...
    Forum: Main
    02-21-2017, 04:29 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 8,291
    Posted By apiarist

    Bali Double Wedding Ring Quilt

    I am very keen to make this quilt. I already have the templates for making an ordinary Double Wedding Ring quilt, but wondered if I could use them to make the Bali version.

    I am not sure if this...
    Forum: Main
    08-04-2016, 06:19 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 773
    Posted By apiarist

    Bernina Work Books

    I was wondering if anybody knew anything about Bernina Work Books. I have a new Bernina 8 series, but could really do with some written tuition that I can refer to as I figure out what all the bells...
    Forum: Main
    06-23-2016, 10:31 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 4,767
    Posted By apiarist

    I would refer you to Pauline Ineson's book "How...

    I would refer you to Pauline Ineson's book "How to Create an Heirloom Quilt" In this book you can learn over 35 different machine techniques to build up a beautiful quilt. It took me almost six...
    Forum: Main
    04-02-2016, 09:51 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,530
    Posted By apiarist

    Ex demonstration model Bernina 830

    I have the chance of buying an ex demonstration Bernina 830. I have read so much about this machine and all the things that have gone wrong with it and I just wondered if you thought I was mad. I...
    Forum: Main
    03-23-2016, 10:25 PM
    Replies: 61
    Views: 9,152
    Posted By apiarist

    Project Linus UK are always looking for quilts to...

    Project Linus UK are always looking for quilts to give to children in hospital. You could contact Joan Rhind, Dumfries & Galloway Co-ordinator on 01988 402251. She will be able to put you in...
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2015, 10:28 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 5,721
    Posted By apiarist

    Thank you all for your suggestions. It was not...

    Thank you all for your suggestions. It was not specified as a Christmas song, but it does seem more appropriate.
    Forum: Main
    09-19-2015, 09:37 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 5,721
    Posted By apiarist

    Christmas Challenge

    My quilting guild has set a challenge to prepare a 12" square to represent a song for the others to guess its title. Have you any suggestions and of course instructions on how to go about it. With...
    Forum: Main
    04-27-2015, 10:06 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,044
    Posted By apiarist

    Looking for Suggestions for Quilting Guild Activities

    We are currently preparing the syllabus for the coming season for our quilting guild. Do you have any suggestions for outings or workshops that we could consider. Many thanks.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-06-2014, 02:20 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,212
    Posted By apiarist

    Following information provided by Romanojg I...

    Following information provided by Romanojg I changed my needle to a ball point one and used a zig zag stitch.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-05-2014, 07:59 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,212
    Posted By apiarist

    I never gave that any thought. All I was...

    I never gave that any thought. All I was concerned with was trying to get my seams to appear to lie flat.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-05-2014, 04:37 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,212
    Posted By apiarist

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. Your suggestions have worked...

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. Your suggestions have worked and I am now off to complete my project. What would we do without the Board and of course you yourselves for helping out in a crisis.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    10-05-2014, 01:23 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,212
    Posted By apiarist

    Unhappy Problems sewing stretch fabrics

    Does anybody have any suggestions for successfully sewing stretch fabrics? I have tried sewing zig zag seams and also using a walking foot, but with no success. I couldn't believe just how...
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2014, 09:58 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 670
    Posted By apiarist

    Anniversary Present Ideas

    I am meeting up with three friends I did my nursing training with after thirty years. I have a photograph of us at that time I wondered if I could make a little gift for each of them with the...
    Forum: Main
    11-11-2013, 10:31 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 3,362
    Posted By apiarist

    Thank you all for taking the trouble to help me...

    Thank you all for taking the trouble to help me with my problem with candlewicking.
    Forum: Main
    11-10-2013, 11:08 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 3,362
    Posted By apiarist

    Candlewick Stitches

    I have a Bernina 730 and am trying to find a stitch that will make a candlewick stitch or as I would call it a French Knot. Hopefully there will be something I can use as according to the pattern I...
    Forum: Main
    08-16-2013, 10:33 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,679
    Posted By apiarist

    I have had a 730 for three years now. The...

    I have had a 730 for three years now. The machine works really well except for the bobbin sensor. The engineer has tried on numerous occasions to try to get it to work properly but to no avail. ...
    Forum: Main
    06-12-2013, 09:31 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 9,635
    Posted By apiarist

    Sorry to ask but what is a pool noodle.

    Sorry to ask but what is a pool noodle.
    Forum: Main
    01-18-2013, 10:46 PM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 5,690
    Posted By apiarist

    Thank you all for your advice. I shall take it...

    Thank you all for your advice. I shall take it all on board and hopefully enjoy myself more at the next workshop. I just wish that I lived in the States rather than Scotland as you seem to have a...
    Forum: Main
    01-17-2013, 10:58 PM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 5,690
    Posted By apiarist

    Workshop Jitters

    I have just returned from attending my fifth workshop where I was yet again unable to do anything correctly due to my nerves. Once I got home I sat down and redid the sewing perfectly. Is it just...
    Forum: Main
    01-05-2013, 11:18 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,170
    Posted By apiarist

    Whenever I have this problem I just use invisible...

    Whenever I have this problem I just use invisible thread in both the top and bottom. Some say that it is difficult to get the correct tension with this thread, but I haven't had any problem using my...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-25-2012, 07:06 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 1,575
    Posted By apiarist

    I have some photographs of my quilts which my...

    I have some photographs of my quilts which my brother has put together, but alas I do not have your email address.

    I hope you are having a Merry Christmas.

    Joan Elliot
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