Forum: Quilting
April 25th 08, 07:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Forum: Quilting
April 24th 08, 10:10 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Mid arm quilting machines
On Apr 16, 9:20*pm, Sunny wrote:
Liz, where is the "largest" HQ dealer? I'm in WA state too. Just
curious. I'm really lusting for one of these and know it's not in my
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Forum: Quilting
April 17th 08, 02:59 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Mid arm quilting machines
Mine is setup on 11' of kitchen cabinets from Ikea with adjustable
legs to compensate for the uneveness of my floor. The cabinets make it
tall enough for me to work at it without killing my back --...
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Forum: Quilting
April 17th 08, 02:49 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Mid arm quilting machines
Reputation number one. General "feel" of it. The Tin Lizzy was just
starting to be available to try at shows. The one time I tried it, I
didn't like it at all. It seemed to "vibrate" too much. The HQ...
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Forum: Quilting
April 13th 08, 01:39 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Mid arm quilting machines
When you say mid-arm, that includes HandiQuilter 16, Tin Lizzy and a
couple others that are less than the "big guys", but more than a
domestic machine. I have a HQ16 so I admit, I'm biased towards...
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Forum: Quilting
March 10th 08, 07:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 5
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Need inkjet fabric advice
The type of printer you use also makes a difference. I don't use any
of the prepared fabrics. I prepare my own using Bubble Jet Set. After
soaking the fabric in Bubble Jet Set, I iron it to freezer...
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Forum: Quilting
February 20th 08, 01:36 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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OT - Malden Mills
The polar fleece that you are probably referring to is Windbloc. It is
designed specifically so that wind does not penetrate it. We used to
have a Malden Mills outlet here in Seattle. I bought way...
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Forum: Quilting
December 14th 07, 07:27 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
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Signature Quilt
I did a signature quilt for somebody in our church who went back to
seminary school at the age of 52! When he graduated, we presented him
with the quilt filled with signatures from everyone in the...
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Forum: Quilting
October 29th 07, 05:01 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Quilted Changing Pad for my GRANDBABY
SewBaby has a waterproof fabric that they say is good for changing
pads etc. http://www.sewbaby.com/diapers.html
LizA.
Kent, WA
http://picasaweb.google.com/dittodog
On Oct 28, 7:48 pm, Tina...
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Forum: Quilting
September 10th 07, 10:44 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 6
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my fabric printing bleeds
I have never had any luck with my HP printer printing on fabric. It
always bleeds for me too. However, both my old Epson and my new one
with the quick drying ink have always given me great results...
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Forum: Quilting
September 4th 07, 10:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Printing on Fabric
I've used both Epson and HP to print on fabric. Personally, I've had
much better results with my Epson than with my HP. And the HP is a
wide carriage printer that I purchased specifically for...
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Forum: Quilting
August 31st 07, 11:12 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
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ISO Ipod Pattern
Oh, but just think what you can do with it.....Our Tuesday quilting
group has started getting books on cd from the library. Then we rip
them to our computer and transfer them to our mp3 players. Now...
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Forum: Quilting
August 31st 07, 06:58 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 15
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ISO Ipod Pattern
I believe this might be what you're looking for:
http://www.connectingthreads.com/books/books_display.aspx?itemid=55185
LizA.
Kent, WA
http://picasaweb.google.com/dittodog
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Forum: Quilting
August 31st 07, 06:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 10
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question about machine quilting machines
If you want even more space, but don't have the room for a
HandiQuilter, they do offer a sit down, table version. I took the
plunge last year and bought the full HQ16 system and I'm NOT sorry in
the...
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Forum: Quilting
August 28th 07, 11:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Quilting
August 17th 07, 05:52 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Silco Thread
I haven't tried it yet, but my HQ dealer is now stocking it. It's
supposed to be very slick and easy to use in any kind of machine
quilting application.
Here's what Bayside Quilting says about it:...
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Forum: Quilting
August 7th 07, 06:33 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 36
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Suggestions needed . . .
I'm partial to Scrappy Stars from Bonnie Hunter at quiltville.com
http://www.quiltville.com/starstruck.shtml On the samples at the
bottom of the page there's one in blues and neutrals. Or, you could...
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Forum: Quilting
June 28th 07, 06:39 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 9
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book on quilting feathers
You can find several more books on feathers he
http://columbiariverquilting.com/books.html
LizA.
Kent, WA
http://picasaweb.google.com/dittodog
On Jun 27, 8:27 pm, Anne Rogers...
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Forum: Quilting
June 13th 07, 07:37 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Quilting
June 13th 07, 04:18 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 17
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HUG label help
Don't know if this will help or not, but here's a link to the hug
quilt label I did recently for a friend who's husband left for his
second tour in Iraq. I was also clueless what to put on the...
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Forum: Quilting
January 18th 07, 06:44 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,382
Needle turn applique
I've tried every form of applique possible and after taking a class on
needle turn from Nancy Chong who does incredible Hawaiian applique I've
not had any troubles.
First off, the best amount of...
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Forum: Quilting
January 6th 07, 01:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Quilting
August 28th 06, 09:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Where to find FQ batiks
Personally, my FAVORITE place for batiks is from www.batiksplus.com
They probably have the largest selection. Another good site is
www.sewbatik.com
LizA.
Kent, WA
Patti S wrote:
Trixie,
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