Monthly Archives: November 2012

The Embroidery War

Posted on November 27, 2012 by quiltify

I have been having a battle with the embroidery module to my Bernina 440 since the outset.  We have a love-hate relationship (my machines are alive) since I bought it.  You see, I don’t like to embroider.  It is too … Continue reading →

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‘Studio’ organization…

Posted on November 24, 2012 by quiltify

Someday I will turn C’s bedroom in to a real studio.  In the meantime, I borrow her room when she’s out of the country.   Consequently, I need versatile sewing equipment.  Versatile as it needs to be removed, and versatile … Continue reading →

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Tools

Posted on November 18, 2012 by quiltify

I bought a new foot for my machine this weekend…a #66 hemming foot.  Sometimes new tools really aggravate me.  I bought this foot as it was supposed to save me one step when hemming linens and things (sounds like a … Continue reading →

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Longarm Rental

Posted on November 8, 2012 by quiltify

This is what I did on on Saturday morning.  I rented a longarm quilting machine to see if I would like to own one of these big babies.  This is my test quilt.  Originally, I made it with negative space … Continue reading →

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More Bandanas

Posted on November 4, 2012 by quiltify

A friend in the pet business asked if I would make holiday bandanas for her clients.  Clothes and quilts are my standard fare, so I would have to figure this out.  Now, you say, ‘a bandana is a hemmed square, … Continue reading →

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