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    Search: Posts Made By: kmohan
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    Forum: Main
    02-18-2010, 11:37 AM
    Replies: 163
    Views: 14,577
    Posted By kmohan

    I always hated handstitching the binding to the...

    I always hated handstitching the binding to the back of the quilt.

    However, I recently discovered that I can machine stitch ALL of the binding. At first all those pins got to me, but then I...
    Forum: Main
    02-01-2010, 08:55 AM
    Replies: 64
    Views: 31,040
    Posted By kmohan

    You absolutely can FMQ on the 6600! I have...

    You absolutely can FMQ on the 6600!

    I have a slightly less fancy, slightly smaller Janome (the QDC 4100) and I FMQ with it all the time. The special bobbin case does help as well.

    You'll be...
    Forum: Main
    01-26-2010, 07:55 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 11,101
    Posted By kmohan

    Honestly, I wouldnt even try to get the smell...

    Honestly, I wouldnt even try to get the smell out. I would return the jellyrolls to the seller and a) ask for my money back or b) ask them to replace the items with ones that dont smell so bad.
    ...
    Forum: Main
    01-23-2010, 03:12 PM
    Replies: 91
    Views: 11,449
    Posted By kmohan

    *Le sigh* Here in Toronto (Canada) I bought...

    *Le sigh*

    Here in Toronto (Canada) I bought a meter of fabric (that's about 3" larger than a yard) for $14.65 today from the LQS. But it was really pretty! I'd say this is an average price for...
    Forum: Pictures
    01-23-2010, 05:28 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,297
    Posted By kmohan

    Fantastic fabric! It's strange but i very...

    Fantastic fabric!

    It's strange but i very rarely see fabric like that actually IN Canada.
    Forum: Main
    01-22-2010, 07:29 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,122
    Posted By kmohan

    Thanks! I was waiting for a deal to get batting...

    Thanks! I was waiting for a deal to get batting and borders and this was it! Thanks for the heads up! The code worked perfectly.
    Forum: Main
    01-22-2010, 05:38 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,448
    Posted By kmohan

    It's a Janome QDC 4100. It was purchased new in...

    It's a Janome QDC 4100. It was purchased new in the summer and it shouldn't be giving me fits.

    I want to cry a little.
    Forum: Main
    01-22-2010, 02:08 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,448
    Posted By kmohan

    I had my machine serviced/cleaned last week and I...

    I had my machine serviced/cleaned last week and I have a feeling that something strange went on in the shop. Ever since I got it back I've had loops on the back of the quilt (with the bobbin thread)...
    Forum: Main
    01-21-2010, 09:44 AM
    Replies: 66
    Views: 8,638
    Posted By kmohan

    I'm not a ig fan of flat white, but I often use...

    I'm not a ig fan of flat white, but I often use whites that are tone-on-tone or marbles. It's just a little more interesting.

    Kristy
    Forum: Main
    01-21-2010, 09:39 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,269
    Posted By kmohan

    I've used fabric with raised metalic bits in them...

    I've used fabric with raised metalic bits in them and they made a mess of the iron! The iron cleaned up fine and I made sure to use an ironing cloth next time I used the fabric.

    The shine does...
    Forum: Main
    01-18-2010, 05:43 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 5,139
    Posted By kmohan

    Of course, if you're in St. Jacob's, be sure to...

    Of course, if you're in St. Jacob's, be sure to stop in at the Mennonite quilt shop at the market. Everything in the store is done by hand and absolutely beautiful work. They have lots of fabric for...
    Forum: Main
    01-18-2010, 10:51 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 5,139
    Posted By kmohan

    I went to university in Waterloo and there was...

    I went to university in Waterloo and there was one there. It was like getting lost in fabric heaven! You had to search around that particular store for what you were looking for, but prices were...
    Forum: Main
    01-18-2010, 08:54 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 5,912
    Posted By kmohan

    I've used copy paper, but I actually prefer the...

    I've used copy paper, but I actually prefer the cheep ligned paper I used in school. It's ligher and cheeper but will still go through my printer with no problems.
    Forum: Tutorials
    01-17-2010, 06:08 AM
    Replies: 177
    Views: 50,323
    Posted By kmohan

    Thank you so much for this tutorial on mitered...

    Thank you so much for this tutorial on mitered corners! I've always been kind of afraid to try them, but you made it easy!

    Kristy
    Forum: Main
    01-15-2010, 02:03 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 6,797
    Posted By kmohan

    I always wash it before I give a quilt away. Then...

    I always wash it before I give a quilt away. Then I know it's gone throught he machine once and if there is a problem, I'll know about it before its gone.

    I wouldnt wash a wall hanging though. I'm...
    Forum: Pictures
    01-15-2010, 05:02 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 2,749
    Posted By kmohan

    Congrats on the new machine! I love my Janome and...

    Congrats on the new machine! I love my Janome and I know you'll love yours just as much.

    I'm also very happy to see it perched beside not one, but two(!) Macs.

    Kristy
    Forum: Main
    01-14-2010, 09:01 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 4,850
    Posted By kmohan

    Any LQS shop I've been to has batting in both...

    Any LQS shop I've been to has batting in both bags and rolls. The bagged stuff (like Quilters Dream) is specificly cut (crib, twin, queen, king). Stuff on the roll (like insulbrite, warm and natural)...
    Forum: Pictures
    01-13-2010, 11:42 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 2,100
    Posted By kmohan

    Very nice! Looks like it went together fast! ...

    Very nice! Looks like it went together fast!

    I would love to do one, but they don't ship to or have a similar program in Canada. Boo :(
    Forum: Pictures
    01-12-2010, 01:57 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 5,701
    Posted By kmohan

    My mom wanted a small quilt at her house for when...

    My mom wanted a small quilt at her house for when the kiddies come over to play. She's praying for Grandchildren of her own, but she'll just have to settle for my cousin's daughter for now (I'm in no...
    Forum: Main
    01-11-2010, 08:06 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,524
    Posted By kmohan

    Maybe I should explain. I dont stitch through the...

    Maybe I should explain. I dont stitch through the freezer paper. I only use it as a guide for my stitching.

    For instance, this weekend i cut out butterflies and pinned them to my quilt. (I could...
    Forum: Main
    01-11-2010, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,524
    Posted By kmohan

    On the freezer paper? Anything I have handy -...

    On the freezer paper? Anything I have handy - marker, pencil, pen, etc. I'll then cut up the freezer paper as required before ironing it to the quilt.

    On the quilt, I dont use anything. I simply...
    Forum: Main
    01-11-2010, 04:41 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,524
    Posted By kmohan

    I browse the internet and find something I like...

    I browse the internet and find something I like then generally draw it out myself. I draw it out on scrap paper before I give it a go on the freezer paper. Of, ig you have a light table, you could...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2010, 06:29 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,524
    Posted By kmohan

    Yes, freezer paper works. Use an iron without...

    Yes, freezer paper works. Use an iron without steam to adhere the paper to the fabric (test first, obviously). You can use the same piece of freezer paper a few times before it loses its stickiness....
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2010, 05:08 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,524
    Posted By kmohan

    I'm at the same point as you. I'm looking to be...

    I'm at the same point as you. I'm looking to be more imaginative iny quilting designs.

    As I learned the hard way this weekend, there are some small issues in tracing your design onto a piece of...
    Forum: Main
    01-10-2010, 05:03 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,992
    Posted By kmohan

    Flannel is tricky to work with bit i'll often use...

    Flannel is tricky to work with bit i'll often use it on a quilt that I know will be used for cuddling. Definitely not for show quilts.

    The suggestions above are good. Always pre-wash and starch...
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