Valori Wells gave me this fabric line at Fall Market in Houston. I've finally made something. I like making things, useful things. This included lovely matching corners, stitch-in-the-ditch with the dual feed and the 97 D foot. Once I understood where to look and how to use it well, my patchwork improved greatly. I never… Continue reading there was some quilting happening here
Tag: Bernina
B (ERNINA) not afraid
"I'm afraid of my machine" is heard every now and again. "I'm afraid I'm going to mess something up." "I'm afraid I'm going to. . . " While the possibility exists that damage can be done, it's highly unlikely that we're going to do major harm to the machine. And it's highly unlikely that we're… Continue reading B (ERNINA) not afraid
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First Week on the Job and some info
There is something lovely and exciting about the first week on any job. The new smells, the new bells, the shiny things. Nancy and I were chatting the other day she said it'll take 6 months for me to really learn my job and I'm saying 9. Either way I'm beginning. And i like it.… Continue reading First Week on the Job and some info
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This week is so exciting!
This is a Thursday morning quickie. What an exciting week! First, I started with Missouri Star on Tuesday. Squee! This chick is excited and overwhelmed and excited. I'm learning new things and getting to work with Nancy Rosenberger, who I admire so very much. This job is going to be an adventure that's for sure.… Continue reading This week is so exciting!
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Ch-ch-ch-changes
In my head I've been writing this post for two weeks. Now it's a reality. Tuesday was my last official day at Hartsdale Fabrics. I want to assure you this is not an April Fools Joke. In two weeks I start with Missouri Star Quilt Co. as a Purchasing Agent. I am really excited to start this… Continue reading Ch-ch-ch-changes
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A seam ripper is a quilters best friend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QzJo16Zre8 Who knew the proper way to use a seam ripper? I sure didn't. Pam Damour, the Decorating Diva and BERNINA Ambassador shows proper technique and at the same time shows how to splice cording for home decorating projects. I'd always wondered how that happened and now get why there is that need for at… Continue reading A seam ripper is a quilters best friend
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Magical Moments
From Seth Godin Today is Pi day, the 14th day of the 3rd month of the fifteenth year... 3.1415 Pi is our most famous irrational number. Not irrational in the sense that it's a foolish argument, a form of wishing for one thing while doing another. No, pi is irrational in a magical, beautiful sense. It… Continue reading Magical Moments
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A bit of this and that
Lisa is working on getting the video ready. She's had a bit of a technical delay...the cord to connect the camera to the computer went missing. She searched and searched, with no success. Bang.Head.Here! A new cord procured and Lisa is well on the way. This photo was accidental. Funny, but accidental. The memory on… Continue reading A bit of this and that
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Shooting Video!
The bonus of my sweetie having Friday's off is that in yesterday's snow he drove me to Olde City Quilts in Burlington, NJ for a video shoot with Lisa Calle. We got plans quilters big plans. Well smallish plans for now. I did take a couple of pictures, this one of Rob Engime is one… Continue reading Shooting Video!
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BERNINA Q 24 thoughts from a domestic machine quilter
One of the questions from my previous post asked about the BERNINA long arm, to please give my thoughts. Note: today's photos are linked from the BERNINA website, I have none of my own from the Ambassador Retreat as I was busy stitching happily along. First thought, "it's a BERNINA, how could I not love… Continue reading BERNINA Q 24 thoughts from a domestic machine quilter
