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14 Nov 2009 00:41 #40540

Amoret OFFLINE Posts: 565	Well I read the book and it did answer quite a lot of those questions!! I'm now eagerly awaiting the end of Alex's retreat to see if their playing has any results. I bet they're having fun though.
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30 Oct 2009 07:50 #40201

PDQuilt OFFLINE Posts: 514 Thank you received: 2	Thank you Alex - it actually took me a while to find. The lesson is, keep on scrolling!
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29 Oct 2009 21:26 #40199

AlexAnderson OFFLINE Posts: 376 Thank you received: 110	hey everyone - please take advantage of the resource guide after each show. I type (that dates me) them up with links for easy access to product info......
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29 Oct 2009 21:04 #40195

PDQuilt OFFLINE Posts: 514 Thank you received: 2	The way to find anything is to google it! There are also other magnifier lights out there, but I find that you need a large lens, several inches across so you can just put your whole face in it! I think googling magnifier lights will give you the most choices. But Dazor is fantastic. A bit pricey, but I couldn't manage without it!
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Show 509 29 Oct 2009 19:06 #40190

sewengel OFFLINE Posts: 606 Thank you received: 173	I love my little bright light and I mounted it on the top of my machine. I attended a taping in Sept. of 08 and that was one of the gifts in the goodie bag. I love it, but does anyone know where to get the Dazar -- also old eyes. Sharon in Cold and Snowy (12" here) Colorado
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29 Oct 2009 18:39 #40188

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I've got the Dazor magnifying light and I've always recommended it! It's the best.

And while I'm thinking of light, I also recommend sticking the little Brite Light (I think that's the name) on TOP of the machine, rather than to the left side. This way the light can be aimed at the RIGHT side of the presser foot - it's always darker over there - LOL! My 60 year old eyes enjoy this set - up - I Don't even use my glasses to quilt any more.

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29 Oct 2009 17:26 #40186

margaret5368 OFFLINE Posts: 126	What a great show. It was so good to hear someone say that machine quilting does not have to be done a full speed. I found the tip about the magnifying light really useful as well - I have one of those but had never thought of using it that way. Maggi
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28 Oct 2009 14:44 #40158

QuilterLynn OFFLINE Posts: 1422 Thank you received: 4	Fabulous show! Talk about wonderful quilting! Wheww. Give me hope for the future (as I begin my sit down HQ learning curve.
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Alex's isosceles triangle 28 Oct 2009 09:16 #40152

JANBLOCK OFFLINE Posts: 116	Talk about great timing, this was it. I'm in the process of making a quilt using the "54/40 or Fight" block as it fit my design purpose the best. I wasn't sure how I was to piece the block and finally decided on paper-piecing. Luckily, this show and Alex's wonderful teaching allowed me to measure, cut, sew, and press the blocks correctly. It worked perfectly. Thank you Alex.
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27 Oct 2009 08:10 #40111

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I loved this program! It reinforces the fact that you don't have to have a big quilting frame and machine to do beautiful work. It can be done on a domestic machine. (not that I'm not lusting after the new HQ 18 ) One thing Joanie emphasized that I needed to hear was patience..something I don't always have. The quilting isn't done in a day but over time. I liked the fact that she said to slow down and to plan your "route" ahead of time.

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26 Oct 2009 20:48 #40097

GloriaH OFFLINE Posts: 402	I did Alex's Fishing with Pop-Pop quilt. That had lots of the tree shapes. Since I was a bit of a newbie, I really struggled with wonkiness and didn't line them up accurately. Getting everything to fit was a creative challenge. Gloria
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26 Oct 2009 14:44 #40091

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Seems to me I did it your way one time Amoret. When I did it I measured and marked dots on my peices that I used while pinning to match things up. Sew, press, check, then flip and trim the seam to 1/4" once you know you have it right. I also seem to remember it being a royal pain in the keaster, lol. Those stars were on one of the first quilts I ever did, so it was a really long time ago. If I ever do them again I am almost certainly going to paper peice them next time.

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26 Oct 2009 13:29 #40090

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AlexAnderson wrote:

In Alex's isosceles triangle part, why couldn't the square (tree) part be left as a whole square, marked with the lines for sewing the triangles to, sewn and then trimmed down like you would with geese? It is after all just a long geese block really. It would eliminate a bias edge.

I will have to play with that- I think it is then a lining up issue - but here is what I have thought of since - at my retreat next month we are playing with this shape - PAPER PIECING!

Do you guys want Lilo to try and line up a chat with Joanie?

Thanks Alex. If you drew the line rather than cut it on the square you could line up the same, it is the same line after all. Paper piecing would help. I hope you have time to play, it seemed a very biasy way of doing it!

I'd have a fiddle myself but we fly soon and I don't have time.

Chat's are always good but you'd have to ask my questions for me, they're always too late for over here.

Amo

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26 Oct 2009 13:16 #40087

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	I LOVED this show! It takes the quilting possibilities to a whole new level! She obviously has practiced a lot to have excellent control of her stitches and is willing to put in the many hours it takes to create an heirloom. I agree that I would love to see MORE, so I've ordered the book and am anxious to watch her entire CD.
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