yankiequilter

Love it, and the quilting is perfect!

Very pretty and your quilting is divine!

Love the quilt and quilting, very elegant!

It is lovely. You turned something simple into a masterpiece.

Marti, yes the 15 is the larger swirls. I read your second posting and it shows 12 so I thought you had the 12" but I see later you indicated they are 15". I believe the Circle Lord Swirlz is the most popular board and I am sure someone will come along and buy the boards. However, if you are quilting for others you might consider keeping it and purchasing the boards from Michael that you want and using his easy no interest payment plan. Swirlz looks fabulous on a lot of quilts!

I think that asking $215 for the Queen-1/2 12" Swirlz boards is fair and it is a 28% discount off the retail price. I think that you are in the midst of a summer time slow down and that is why you have not gotten any interest. Even though you have used the boards a couple of times they do not wear out and they would still be in like-new condition. The smaller swirls this board makes are great for twin, lap and baby quilts so even those with the larger machines, such as Millie, could use the board. And of course it would be perfect for use with the smaller machines, such as Lenni. If you are not in a hurry to sell you might let a few weeks pass and then advertise again.

I have used Sure Clean, available at Sally's Beauty Supply, to remove excess spray adhesive used for machine embroidery. I put the Sure Clean on q-tips or cotton pads and wipe until all adhesive is gone. It did not leave a ring, but do a test. The Sure Clean is used to clean hot wax machines.

This morning I made a request to join the QP Facebook group. I know nothing about Facebook; when and how will I know that I have been accepted to the group? I have not used my QP much and only know that it needs to be calibrated by reading about it here. I have a lot to learn!

I had the Pfaff Grand quilter with Inspira frame, same as the Viking. The first time that I used it I knew the quilting space was too small. It was a PITA to advance the quilt and keep everything even. I quilted 10 - 15 quilts on it, the last being a king. It took months for me to finish the king because I hated using the setup. By the time I got to the last borders I quilted what I thought I remembered I had quilted on the first borders, but of course it was different. As the quilt rolls on the takeup roller it consumes throat space and you could end up with only a couple of inches of space to quilt in, so quilt motifs have to be small. I was a very new quilter at that time and did not know much about the quilting process. The machines are good but the Inspira frames not so much. I have not kept up with the advances in hobby quilters but I think that they have come a long way since the days of the Mega and Grand quilters. If she spends some time shopping and is willing to spend a little more money I think in the long run she would be happier with a different setup.

I wanted to make one and several times took DH to the home improvement stores to look at the things we would need to do it. I wanted it to look nice like the Vanishing Design Wall that I had seen several times at quilt shows and we decided it would be easier to buy the Vanishing Design wall. It was delivered quickly and I am very happy with it. The material is similar to heavy flannel backed tablecloth. Here's a link to the web site and a picture of mine. http://www.vanishingdesignwall.com/index.html

What a fabulous studio and so well organized. It looks like a wonderful place to spend the day. I always tell people that my studio is a work room, not a show room. That's my excuse for clutter and I'm sticking to it.

So pretty! Love the colors and the Circle Lord 7 Treasures design looks wonderful on it. While your daughter is away she can wrap herself with it and feel your hugs and love.

This quilt is beautiful and it is so tempting to buy the pattern, and I certainly don't need another project! While doing a search for the pattern I came across this site with a picture of Maria McCormick-Snyder and the Chrysalis quilt. http://goldmonkey.org/smf/index.php?topic=1801.0

You might take a look at the book, "Not Your Grandmother's Log Cabin" by Sara Nephew & Marci Baker. The Chrysalis pattern isn't in the book, but there are patterns that have similar components and the book would give you information on making a variety of diamond log cabin blocks.

This vendor was at MQS and with very tired feed I stood on their mat and can only say that it was wonderful! I didn't buy at the time but am seriously considering it. http://icurethane.com/products.html

I use computer desks that I purchased at Staples. They have a keyboard drawer which I use for storing accessories and supplies, with a smaller drawer and open shelves to the right for additional supplies. DH cut the desk legs down to get the desks at a more appropriate height for me. I have the DSM I sew on, along with the TV, DISH box and DVD player on one, the machine that I embroider on is on another, and on a third I have my computer with a shelf unit that gives me additional storage. All are set up in a "U" formation so everything is handy. I have an acrylic table that fits around my DSM to give an additional flat surface area for sewing. The stackable drawer units come in handy for storing additonal items. I'd like nice cabinets, also, but what I have works great.