Sewing & Quilting
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Buying Sewing / Quilting Machine
Asked by V.A. from Dallas
on April 22, 2008
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Hello everyone! I've always heard that Singer is the best machine. Is that really so? Please help me pick out a sewing / quilting machine. It would be great to hea...
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- Hi V., Singer is no longer the best machine. It is not made the same way as in the past (nothing is anymore). I would recommend a Bernina. There are many good us...
- There is a little sewing machine/vaccuum shop in McKinney that sells sewing machines , but they won't sell Singer, because they aren't a good sewing machine (their fi...
- I have a 17 year old Kenmore that I had rarely used except for mending. When I decided I wanted to learn to quilt about 3 years ago, I asked the quilting teacher (I h...
Sewing Machine?
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on April 14, 2007
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I am taking a sewing class and would love to get a sewing machine so I can practice at home. Does anyone have one they want to sell at a good price, or have any recom...
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- L. - I just started sewing a few years ago. I bought my Brother machine at Walmart (August 2005). It cost about $250. It has been wonderful and does everything I ne...
- I got a sewing machine from my husband. He got me a Brother (I forget the model number). It is the semi-basic one. He got it at Bernia of Frisco (which is no longer...
- Hi L., I got an $88.00 Singer machine at Target. I don't sew that often, but when I do I do big projects like slip covers, curtains, and mending. Mine has a button ho...
Sewing Machine
Asked by M.M. from San Diego
on November 28, 2007
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I've decided I wanted to finally get a sewing machine. The last one I've ever seen used was by my Mom years & years ago & she no longer has it. I've seen the new one...
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- I tend to like Singers. If you can afford the ones with the automatic designs, you will be much happier. As you do more sewing you will enjoy the preset designs. ...
- If your not trying to be a professional seamstress then go for something affordable. I have a brother which I got from Wal-mart. This is my second brother and prior to...
- I am a big fan of the Pfaff. I had one for 22 years and just upgraded to the new model last year. I never had a problem with it and it's easy to use. I bought my la...
Quilting?
Asked by B.A. from Bloomington
on April 21, 2007
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I would love to learn how to quilt and I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that offered lessons?
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- The Quilting Shed in Carlinville, Il is a great place to go. It is owned by Sue Ann Barto. Have fun!
- I believe that Michaels offers classes for quilting and similar things. Joanne Fabrics or Hancock fabrics also offers classes on a variety of different things. I bel...
- I dont know where you are from, but in rockford there is a place called quilters haven. Its off E State. They teach lots of classes from beginers to advanced.
T-shirt Quilt Question
Asked by K.M. from Atlanta
on December 31, 2006
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Hi! Just joined Mamasource and so far it's really great. :) My question is boring, but I was wondering if anyone knew someone that can make t-shirt quilts. The husb...
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- Sounds like alot of fun! i would be interested in a "quilting group" What part of town are you in?
- Hi K.~ I have been on mamasource for a while, but rarely read the posts - glad I read this one. I love your idea! I have so little free time, but making a t-shirt q...
- Sounds like you ahve a very interesting life. I used to make Quilts but not much time now with 2 little boys. My mom makes quilts and has a quilting machine. I can ...
Seeking Help with Memory Quilt
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on July 28, 2008
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Okay, this may seem like a crazy request, but here goes...my youngest son, Harrison was born with a rare brain disorder in 1999. He lived for almost 5 years, passing a...
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- H., Where are you? I'm in Middletown, and have been quilting all my life. I am a patient teacher, too. If you are not far, maybe I can help you. Best wishes, K.
- H., I am sorry, I cannot help you with the quilts...however, I just wanted to tell you that I think your idea is beautiful and very touching!!! Good luck in your ende...
- What a great idea! I wanted to let you know about a quilting business that my aunt and cousin operate up in Michigan. I know it's not close, but maybe they could help ...
Looking for Quilt Maker
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on September 11, 2008
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I am looking to make a baby quilt from my sons' baby clothes as a keepsake item. It's not realistic to keep all of their super-cute baby clothes but I thought I could...
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- Hi J., my name is T. and I have and do make quilts. I have 4 children. They are now from 13 - 23. Over the past 10 -12 years I started making memory quilts. Where ...
- I teach with the most amazing quilt maker. She has given a class to several teachers at our school and she made a t-shirt quilt for my friend whose husband passed awa...
- Hi J., I sew and have made quilts before. I have never made a quilt out of baby clothes or clothes before. Are these clothes cotton fabric? It would be best to ha...
Any Moms Out There Who Have Made a "Onesie Quilt"?
Asked by J.S. from Sacramento
on December 10, 2009
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Hi moms! I was wondering if anyone out there has made a onesie quilt? Do they turn out nice and if so, how hard are they to make? My daughter will be a year in March a...
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- Dear J., Making quilts out of sentimental things is awesome! I am making one for my son out of his grandpa's shirts (he passed away). Onesies can be hard to work wi...
- Hello J., I have made onesie quilts for my granddaughter. I used the entire onesie, appliqued them a colorful square then finished it like any other quilt. I made it ...
- I think that is a great idea.. gonna totally steal it and beg my crafty friend to put one together for me! ;O)
Need EASY but Adorable Sewing Ideas for Baby
Asked by P.K. from Boise
on August 2, 2008
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Hi ladies, I am looking for some easy sewing ideas. My sister just found out she is pregnant and I would like to start making some baby gifts for her and my new neice ...
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- What kind of projects do you have in mind? Have you looked at patterns? We have JoAnn Fabrics here and they run sales a lot on patterns. If you can sew and read a p...
- Hi P. The best blanket that was given to me (and we are still getting use out of 2 yrs later) was a simple fleece blanket. It was the no-sew fleece kind that you ti...
- Big, double-thickness flannel baby blankets are easy and always appreciated. When you buy the flannel measure how wide the fabric is (it says on the end of the bolt, ...
Quilt Services?
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on June 21, 2008
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I'm wanting to make a quilt out of my daughter's old baby clothes. Is there a service out that there where I could hire someone to make it? I have no sewing skills wha...
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- You can request this service here, and people will bid on the project and you can choose from the bids: http://www.etsy.com/alchemy
- I would check with JO-Ann's craft store or even Hobby Lobby or Micheals. I'm sure any of these places knows some good quilter's that may do classes for them,etc... I...
- My son's godmother does incredible work! She just made a photo quilt for my daughter's grad - I don't know what she charges but if you send me your info I will have h...
