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    Search: Posts Made By: wishiwerequilting
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    Forum: Main
    11-08-2010, 06:12 AM
    Replies: 93
    Views: 14,540
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    I feel your pain. i have the same thing. No...

    I feel your pain. i have the same thing. No surgery for me yet, but i believe it will be in my future.
    I hope you have good success and feel better soon!
    Forum: Main
    11-03-2010, 06:32 AM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 7,896
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    i think there are things to consider: 1. where...

    i think there are things to consider:
    1. where did you get the fabric...chain stores rather than first quality quilt shop fabrics can react differently, so those i would pre-wash.
    2. scrap quilt...
    Forum: Main
    10-22-2010, 07:34 AM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 9,179
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    Thank you for sharing your story. It's so...

    Thank you for sharing your story. It's so wonderful to make someone in need feel loved through quilting.
    If anyone on the board is looking for organizations which need quilts, just try googling...
    Forum: Main
    10-22-2010, 07:10 AM
    Replies: 274
    Views: 24,083
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    [quote=Mattee]I spend a lot of time admiring...

    [quote=Mattee]I spend a lot of time admiring everyone's beautiful work on this board. I am amazed at the stunning artistry of so many of this community's quilts. I have to admit, however, that I'm...
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 07:33 AM
    Replies: 73
    Views: 10,738
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    I prefer no seams in my borders, so i like to use...

    I prefer no seams in my borders, so i like to use the length of fabric (LOF) which is parallel to the selvage edge, rather than the width of fabric (WOF) with seams.

    The trick to cutting LOF is to...
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 07:13 AM
    Replies: 84
    Views: 15,215
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    Oh, i forgot the last one... 5. use a stilletto...

    Oh, i forgot the last one...
    5. use a stilletto - or whatever object you have to keep your fabrics feeding through the machine right until the end of the patch you are sewing...
    I like to use a...
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2010, 07:09 AM
    Replies: 84
    Views: 15,215
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    I would like to add just a few suggestions to the...

    I would like to add just a few suggestions to the advice given so far (all excellent suggestions!)
    1. Before you cut, spray starch your fabrics. I like MaryEllen's Best Press, but you may use any...
    Forum: Main
    10-10-2010, 07:55 AM
    Replies: 80
    Views: 12,824
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    While at youtube, check out the Sharon Schamber...

    While at youtube, check out the Sharon Schamber technique.
    She has excellent videos on preparing the binding, sewing it to the quilt, and turning it. This video shows it stitched by hand (for very...
    Forum: Main
    10-02-2010, 07:57 AM
    Replies: 83
    Views: 16,576
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    I've been involved with the quilting industry...

    I've been involved with the quilting industry professionally for over 20 years now. Without the support of folks in the industry, either at LQS, online or at conferences/shows, I can't imagine where...
    Forum: Main
    09-18-2010, 09:04 AM
    Replies: 147
    Views: 19,097
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    Cindy, I'm sorry you've had this...

    Cindy, I'm sorry you've had this experience...been there, done that!
    Here in the northeast where many homes are prone to water in the basements if they are near the shore, waterproofing with paint...
    Forum: Main
    09-16-2010, 07:21 AM
    Replies: 216
    Views: 20,387
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    I would avoid moth balls...very toxic to cats and...

    I would avoid moth balls...very toxic to cats and other pets!
    Forum: Main
    09-16-2010, 07:13 AM
    Replies: 216
    Views: 20,387
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    Our 2 cats really like to be around us, whatever...

    Our 2 cats really like to be around us, whatever we are doing. Our current cats don't care to be right on the sewing machine, but if the table has the leaves opened up, they like to be on there....
    Forum: Main
    08-18-2010, 11:14 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,951
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    all you do is switch the side of the holder the...

    all you do is switch the side of the holder the blade is on, so it is universal (for right and left handed folks).
    Do take care when changing the blade!
    Love mine and think it is ergonomically...
    Forum: Main
    08-11-2010, 03:42 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 7,661
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    i have used a stitch regulator but quilt much...

    i have used a stitch regulator but quilt much better without it. I have quilted on a domestic sewing machine all my life and was proficient at that before i did anything on the longarm. that may have...
    Forum: Main
    07-14-2010, 04:59 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 6,658
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    Sometimes there are smells associated with fabric...

    Sometimes there are smells associated with fabric that are straight from the manufacturer. The fabrics have to dry completely before they are rolled. if they are slightly damp they get a musty smell...
    Forum: Pictures
    07-13-2010, 04:44 PM
    Replies: 162
    Views: 11,603
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    great job! beautiful!

    great job! beautiful!
    Forum: Main
    07-12-2010, 08:09 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 2,943
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    did you see the one seam method: ...

    did you see the one seam method:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y&NR=1[/quote]

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! I hate making flying geese because off all the hassle yet I'm doing...
    Forum: Main
    07-12-2010, 07:58 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,467
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    i totally love this idea, and totally agree!!! ...

    i totally love this idea, and totally agree!!!

    as for large fingers, if that should be the problem, long tweezers will do the trick. let us know how it goes!! :-D
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2010, 11:37 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,467
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    I believe it is how they are, and i believe it...

    I believe it is how they are, and i believe it applies to folding laundry, scrubbing floors, scrubbing toilets (or virtually anything other than car tires), cleaning showers, putting away storage...
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2010, 09:54 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 2,943
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    the "sides" of the geese are a fold, rather than...

    the "sides" of the geese are a fold, rather than a stitched seam, correct. However, if you look at the youtube video all the way to the end, Ricky does have the quilt stipple quilted, and i am pretty...
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2010, 09:04 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 2,943
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    did you see the one seam method: ...

    did you see the one seam method:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y&NR=1
    Forum: Pictures
    07-11-2010, 08:59 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 6,977
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    good idea too!!

    good idea too!!
    Forum: Main
    07-11-2010, 08:29 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,467
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    boy, it's nice to be needed. He probably wants to...

    boy, it's nice to be needed. He probably wants to make sure you do this as a "together" activity, which is flattering, right?

    Have you tried coaching him through it? actually making his fingers do...
    Forum: Pictures
    07-11-2010, 08:23 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 6,977
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    though "tea" dying or creamy white would look...

    though "tea" dying or creamy white would look more vintage, if it is not inkeeping with her current color scheme, you have to stick with the pure white and red. Batting and quilting will warm it up a...
    Forum: Main
    07-08-2010, 05:34 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,511
    Posted By wishiwerequilting

    Yes, if the thread has "dry rot" (which is what I...

    Yes, if the thread has "dry rot" (which is what I call it, it may not be the exact technical name by any means), then decorative jars, lamps, and shadow boxes are the way to go. I've seen them mixed...
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