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Forum: Main

10-13-2013, 05:16 AM

Replies: 137

walmart sewing machines

Views: 28,563

Posted By Pds

My first embroidery machine was a Brother from...

My first embroidery machine was a Brother from Walmart. It was great! It did designs as well as my Viking. I have since upgraded----to another Brother!

Forum: Main

06-04-2013, 06:46 AM

Replies: 143

If you could rid the quilting world of one problem....

Views: 15,044

Posted By Pds

Two I would eliminate !

I actually have two:

1. Quilt books that take up almost half of the books giving the same "basic" information found in every other book, magazine or on-line? Give me more patterns in that...

Forum: Links and Resources

11-25-2012, 05:30 AM

Replies: 11

Leah Day's FMQ Craftsy Class

Views: 2,954

Posted By Pds

Leah Day Class

I enrolled and am in the process of taking the class. I find it very informative although it is also very basic, at least the lessons I have gone through. I have a longarm, and her class is using a...

Forum: Main

11-03-2012, 03:28 AM

Replies: 6

Kona Premium Muslin?

Views: 3,405

Posted By Pds

I have used it for backgrounds as well as backs...

I have used it for backgrounds as well as backs and I love it. Unfortunately, it didn't take dye very well. I think the weave is too tight, but the regular muslin is much better when it comes to...

Forum: Main

11-02-2012, 05:50 AM

Replies: 60

Quilting Books and the Size of the Quilts in Them

Views: 7,628

Posted By Pds

Quilting Books and the Size of the Quilts in Them

First I want to say, I love this "Board"---you all have given me such valuable information!!!! I can't tell you how much my quilting has improved from some of your comments and "threads".

Now I...

Forum: Main

11-02-2012, 05:36 AM

Replies: 42

Pressing seams open or to the side? And why?

Views: 10,561

Posted By Pds

When I first started quilting I followed the...

When I first started quilting I followed the directions to the "T"---press them to one side, and then as a garment creator first, I realized that I pressed all seams open, and they never came...

Forum: Main

10-26-2012, 09:32 AM

Replies: 105

My Rowenta Iron Caught Fire!!!

Views: 31,893

Posted By Pds

I purchased a total of about 4 Rowenta irons...

I purchased a total of about 4 Rowenta irons (including a little travel iron) and ALL of them didn't last more than 2 years from the most expensive to the cheaper travel iron. I wrote the company...

Forum: Pictures

10-20-2012, 03:48 AM

Replies: 164

729 3 1/2 inch squares....would I do it again?

Views: 16,597

Posted By Pds

Love your quilt!!!!!! Where did you find the...

Love your quilt!!!!!! Where did you find the free QR creator?

Forum: Main

10-13-2012, 03:00 AM

Replies: 97

Do you shop at Connecting Threads?

Views: 14,678

Posted By Pds

I order books from them all the time, when they...

I order books from them all the time, when they are 40% off. I have also gotten fabric as well. The solid cotton is great!! It reminds me of the new Kona Cotton that is more silky---I can't...

Forum: Main

10-10-2012, 07:46 PM

Replies: 421

What was your biggest waste of money?

Views: 127,740

Posted By Pds

A gadget to sharpen my old rotary blades. It...

A gadget to sharpen my old rotary blades. It never ever worked, and in fact, appeared to make them worst. Don't fall for the "hype".

Forum: Main

10-09-2012, 03:08 AM

Replies: 96

What was your best purchase at a show?

Views: 17,109

Posted By Pds

I actually have two best buys----the first was my...

I actually have two best buys----the first was my Gammill Premier (she and I don't always get along---but I am sure glad I have her); and a small little ruler that I use for binding. I put the...

Forum: Main

08-05-2012, 05:16 AM

Replies: 66

Oliso Smart Iron

Views: 15,633

Posted By Pds

Went to a retreat and use it there----liked...

Went to a retreat and use it there----liked it---however, if you are using the steam feature, the steam runs out fast since unless you sit the iron up, it continues to steam. Other than that, it was...

Forum: Main

04-03-2012, 03:31 AM

Replies: 164

Regretting long arm purchase?

Views: 96,185

Posted By Pds

Don't Give Up!

My husband purchased me a Gammill several years ago (in 2006) and I had the same regret. As soon as I got it, a part was broken. The dealer came and fixed it, then I had alll kinds of trouble with...

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

03-18-2012, 05:26 AM

Replies: 9

Featherweight Extension table

Views: 4,979

Posted By Pds

Featherweight Extension Table

I purchased one and was very disappointed. It is plastic---which is okay, but the paint on it (to mimic to the trim on the FW is poorly done)---the bad part is it doesn't fit the machine! It is...

Forum: Main

03-18-2012, 05:18 AM

Replies: 41

Disappointed in the Lancaster AQS show

Views: 8,373

Posted By Pds

AQS shows

My friend comes from Florida every year and we go to Paducah AQS (I live outside of Nashville). I always enjoy the show even last year when it was affected by the horrible flood in Paducah. There...

Forum: Main

03-15-2012, 03:47 PM

Replies: 85

What is your standard binding width?

Views: 18,964

Posted By Pds

I like a tight, full binding, so I use 2...

I like a tight, full binding, so I use 2 1/4--even when I put it on my machine, I have enough to fold over.

Forum: Main

03-15-2012, 03:37 PM

Replies: 67

He Saw My Machine

Views: 9,772

Posted By Pds

We were putting in a new floor and the craftsman...

We were putting in a new floor and the craftsman saw my quilts and commented positively. Later I asked about putting in a backsplash. We did a little "bartering" and I got my backsplash for a...

Forum: Main

02-06-2012, 03:12 PM

Replies: 48

Harbor Freight Blades

Views: 6,380

Posted By Pds

Check Margaret and make sure you don't have two...

Check Margaret and make sure you don't have two blades together. They come two per package---when I first purchased them I thought it was one blade and put both in my cutter. It didn't cut! They...

Forum: Tutorials

12-19-2011, 04:35 AM

Replies: 41

Rhonda's Electric Quilt Class - Week 7 - Figuring Yardage

Views: 12,921

Posted By Pds

Just found this ---How can I get the first 6...

Just found this ---How can I get the first 6 lessons?

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

12-15-2011, 03:29 PM

Replies: 79

Pets?

Views: 5,692

Posted By Pds

I was one of those people who didn't believe that...

I was one of those people who didn't believe that animals belonged in the house until Coal came to live with us. He is such an intuitive and loving little animal----and very spoiled. People refer...

Forum: Main

12-15-2011, 04:35 AM

Replies: 55

What about muslin?

Views: 7,312

Posted By Pds

I don't want to start a debate here, but only...

I don't want to start a debate here, but only give another opinion. I like Sandee use "already used" dryer sheets. Once the quilt has been washed, I honestly do not smell any scent at all and have...

Forum: Main

12-13-2011, 04:21 AM

Replies: 39

What was I thinking?

Views: 5,826

Posted By Pds

Get some really cute boxes (or...

Get some really cute boxes (or containers)---perhaps something that can be used---and put in an "IOU" for this year. If you have fabric---I would also include little swatches (unless you think you...

Forum: Main

12-11-2011, 04:30 AM

Replies: 71

Husband (not mine) in LQS buying for his wife

Views: 8,691

Posted By Pds

I am also fortunate to have a husband who doesn't...

I am also fortunate to have a husband who doesn't complain (much) about my "art". He has made some great purchases: a GO! cutter among them, but the very best gift was a Gammill Premier that he got...