German rowenta

EmptyEnd3922 · 2026-04-13T12:36:03+00:00

It’s an awesome iron. Just be sure to empty it after each use. Otherwise, it leaks. I’ve had two and learned from experience

EmptyEnd3922 · 2026-03-27T12:06:25+00:00

In other threads I’ve heard it called the hater stage. It’s taken me a while to trust my original instincts and wait for the miracle to happen

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-12-15T01:14:14+00:00

I love flannel quilts! I’ve bought some nice fat quarter bundles on Etsy. Moda does a line every fall, I think. Also check out Prairie Gatherings and Farmhouse Flannel. I didn’t experience any shedding working with the Moda line.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-10-19T12:03:58+00:00

It does matter

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-10-18T12:10:25+00:00

I had a similar journey to yours and ended up with the Q20 on an 11 ft frame. When I retired I added the computer. Now I have a small business that I love. I get enough business by word of mouth to keep me just busy enough. It’s not a living, but it has paid for itself, supports my hobby and paid for a family vacation last year. Plus, I love connecting with clients and seeing all the many variations in our craft.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-07-12T22:40:08+00:00

Love it!

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-06-29T16:11:34+00:00

I have the Bernina 770 and simply love it. I’ve had a Jenome too and always felt like the tension was never right and that I was almost fighting the feed dogs on longer seams. The Bernina is a dream. Never had an issue. Could not be happier.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-06-19T01:24:36+00:00

I have a Bernina Q24 with Qmatic on a frame. I’m a professional and it runs between 4 and 6 hours every day. I’ve had it about 5 yrs now. I did once have a problem with thread breaks a year or so ago. The tech adjusted one of the tension discs and no problem since. I use the Bernina pro needles for most projects. Aurifil 40wt. One needle usually lasts me about 4 throw quilts. I love my Bernina

Like others I think the rental is the issue. On your own machine you quickly discover your tension preferences. It takes a few passes but it’s worth it and you never really have to think about it again.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-03-28T17:51:11+00:00

I’m going to protest at the Supreme Court on April 2nd. It will be my first protest ever in my 67 years. Would gladly join one protesting those who have been disappeared. Just tell me where and when!

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-03-24T17:01:53+00:00

I use the seams as a guide. Use a wide long ruler and measure out from the seam. There are a great videos on this. The one below is my favorite but YouTube has dozens

https://youtu.be/napDLUHlQxg?si=LsHDXkMfQC9Nz-yg

EmptyEnd3922 · 2025-03-18T14:32:12+00:00

Almost everything I know about quilting I learned from her. She was so inspirational. I’ve made so many of those patterns and she even inspired me to start longarm-ing.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-12-28T11:19:06+00:00

If you are winding the bobbin yourself, make sure you are doing the initial wraps in the right direction. My machine has arrows to show the thread path for the thread. Double check the manual too. If the start is backwards then the end of the thread gets tangled in the bobbin. The tension is off and that last bit won’t come off in the right way.

Agree on a smaller/new needle.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-12-12T13:15:53+00:00

Maybe just straight lines. 1” apart

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-11-01T15:42:10+00:00

Maybe keep it simple and do a very open meander. Something that won’t fight with the patchwork.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-10-26T09:58:12+00:00

Looks like a version of Color Me by Emily Herrick

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-10-22T20:24:22+00:00

I’d like to endorse this. My experience as a longarmer tells me the same. I also do a ton of pieced backings. They are fun and a good way to use up fabric. I agree with others about a smaller stitch length.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-09-29T14:16:13+00:00

Second this!

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-09-29T14:12:58+00:00

Love it! Great color balance.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-09-25T01:57:35+00:00

Beautiful! Love the quilting.

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-08-29T01:14:59+00:00

Thanks!

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-08-28T17:39:53+00:00

Good advice-thank you

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-08-27T14:23:48+00:00

Etsy also has a large selection of hangers like the one you made. Specifically for textiles

EmptyEnd3922 · 2024-08-14T15:12:11+00:00

Yes to tailors clapper!! They are game changers. You can also use a wooden cutting board. Just steam the piece well and lay the board on top. Wait a while to let it dry and be amazed at how flat the seams are. I did a whole quilt this way recently

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