Colette

Hi, I sent you an email. Thanks, Colette

Beatrice, how do you use the EQ printed borders to sew the sides of the quilt? Do you turn the quilt, or have some other method? Bonnie, for pantos, I start at the right, but go both directions and never had a thread break issue.

I noticed this website listing. http://ladysewandsew.co.uk/shop/seed-packet-quilt-fabric-pack-kaffe-fassett/

PepsiGirl, how do you do the basting stitch? Typically I use the single stitch button on the handle to pulse the needle down and then pulse up, but that's a lot button pushing. Do you do something different? thanks, Colette

Just finished my scrappy 4 patches and might set aside a few neutrals in case they're needed for future clues.

Me, too! My first BKH mystery, love the colors. I'm about halfway done with clue 1.

Sending you a u2u msg

Both quilts are beautiful, I was so glad to see them, congrats on your win! Thank you for sharing your quilts at the show and for your help & advice here online!

Cagey, thanks so much, I'm back in action! I screwed the set screw all the way through to the other side, then used a brand new screw sanded down a bit to remove stub irregularities, and finally was able to get enough bite to secure the needle. The original needle bar set screw threads were smooshed, which has happened on a number of screws, so I'll see if situation improves with the now rethreaded needle bar threads. Thanks for link to the forum discussion, I'll go back and review. Nigel, good to know about rotation. Thanks all! Colette

Hi, does anyone have suggestions? I've always had trouble with the set screw not threading sufficiently in the needle bar so the needle isn't held tight. And now it doesn't work at all. I've fiddled with everything, tried multiple set screws, and different needles, but there aren't any screw threads catching in the needle bar. Ideas? Does the needle bar set screw hole need to be retapped? Is it possible to do this? My DH has access to full machine shop, so I suppose I need to understand how to remove the needle bar. Is there something else I should try first? Thanks for ideas! Colette

I purchase 4-40, aim for 3/16" but usually end up with 1/4". I find I have to sand down the nub end slightly to improve the screw setting into the shaft, to get a bit more of the threads to lock in and solidly hold the needle. Works great.

Heidi, I sent U2U

in FB, look for VQF and you'll find Vermont Quilt Festival

ribbons....

Very pretty ribbons on a gorgeous quilt, congrats Heidi. Hope you get to visit the show, lots of great quilts and vendors galore. Colette