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Sharon Deming

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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dbams in Needle goes up and down continually   
    This happened to me once. I finally figured out that the start/stop switch on one of the rear handles was stuck on start. Customer service sent me a new switch.
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dbams in Millie won't quit running   
    I had this happen on a nearly new 2017 Millie. It turned out to be a faulty stop/go switch on one of the rear handles. The button failed in the GO position! Customer service sent me a new switch, and it was an easy swap out. My hunch is that one of your stop/go switches has failed. Call customer service. Maybe they can help you isolate which one. (I wonder if Millie would run right if 3 of the switches were removed - and then add back one at a time to see which one failed .... ).  
    Blessings!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dbams in Where to sell fabric?   
    Tonilyn, if you are talking about quilting cotton and backing fabric, the best place to find ready buyers is your local quilt guild(s). Put a "get this out of my house" price on it, have a quilters' fabric sale. Give away what doesn't sell to local guilds and senior centers for their many charity projects. One of our inactive guild members recently moved, and had multiple "open houses" for quilters to come and snatch up her multiple rooms of fabric.
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from Kim77 in Vertical hold for Lucey ?   
    When I had a Lenni, I used big strong binder clips to block the left-right movement of the machine. Worked very well. Just use a light hand with no sidewise pressure as you move Ms. Lucey. Blessings!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dbams in Vertical hold for Lucey ?   
    When I had a Lenni, I used big strong binder clips to block the left-right movement of the machine. Worked very well. Just use a light hand with no sidewise pressure as you move Ms. Lucey. Blessings!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dbams in Lenni Bliss table   
    Joyce. Call APQS anyway. Tell them the situation, that you don't know the name of the part, and can you text them a picture of it. I have had the need to send videos, audios, pictures, and they stayed right on the phone with me. They will help you! Blessings!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from quiltmonkey in Quilting Soft and Stable for customers   
    Carolyn, welcome to the forum!! My life has taken a shift and I have suspended quilting for others until next year --- but .. I had a chance to speak to the woman who quilts the Soft and Stable sandwiches for Annie (of by Annie). Now, I have not tried this yet - too many other things ahead of it. But, she uses the 52" wide S&S and trims it to about 48" wide. Then loads the "backing" along the cut width of fabric with the selvedges (left on) on the sides. Centers the S&S over the backing and the top fabric and the top fabric centered on top. anchors the edges and quilts with a low density design. She said she uses the clamps on the S&S. I have trouble actually picturing all that, so after I quilt the charity top that stares at me every time I go into the studio, I will see how working with S&S works out and let you know on this thread. Have you tried quilting with S&S yet?
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from KylieShorta in Blog post and quilter's strip poker   
    Hi Kylie - thanks for your sweet comment. The art / craft / hobby / calling of making quilts is at least 3,000 years old. Yes, we meet together to hone skills, get inspired to try something new, gather people to bus to a quilt show, etc. BUT quilting really isn't about all of that when you look between the layers. It's about loving family (and making sure every member has several quilts) and loving each other. It's about the fabric and pieces and journeys of life. Quilters love to sew - but, I believe, for most of us, we love doing it with each other, as family. My favorite day of the month is when my friend Sally comes to spend the day with me in the studio - sewing and laughing and sharing and supporting each other through life.
    My routine is changing. The Lord has drawn me aside from designing quilts, developing patterns, and from most quilting jobs, to focus on making quilts for teens who have been uprooted from their homes due to their parents' arrests or other reasons, and are waiting to be placed in foster care. Check out Isaiah 1:17 House. My goal is 12 quilts this year for them. Sally is working with me, also, so I expect we will produce many more than that.
    This is all happening along with being enrolled in Bible College - at the age of 76! Yikes. I can hardly wait to find out how the Lord will weave this all together!
    Blessings and a beautiful day!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dianne31331 in roller brake   
    The purpose of the brake is to keep the roller from moving, so be sure to release the brake before you advance or "rewind" your quilt.  You should have received an angled "Allen" wrench with your APQS machine. You may find that over time, the brake handle doesn't hold the rollers as firmly as it once did. The angled wrench is used to set the handle in a position that will enable it to hold firmly. If you purchased a used machine, you may or may not have the instructions for this, but you can find info with a quick forum or google search.
    And you are correct, there are NO stupid questions. We ALL had to learn about the brake!
    Be blessed as you fall in love with longarm quilting!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from imaward in roller brake   
    The purpose of the brake is to keep the roller from moving, so be sure to release the brake before you advance or "rewind" your quilt.  You should have received an angled "Allen" wrench with your APQS machine. You may find that over time, the brake handle doesn't hold the rollers as firmly as it once did. The angled wrench is used to set the handle in a position that will enable it to hold firmly. If you purchased a used machine, you may or may not have the instructions for this, but you can find info with a quick forum or google search.
    And you are correct, there are NO stupid questions. We ALL had to learn about the brake!
    Be blessed as you fall in love with longarm quilting!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from quiltmonkey in Joyce   
    I understand what you are feeling. We put our talent and Hearts into our work, and we want that love and care to be appreciated. Unfortunately, not everyone is taught to be grateful and appreciative for gifts of any kind. Chalk it up to her forgetfulness or lack of character. But please, continue to share your love and quilting with others. I encourage you to be sure to put a label on all of your quilts, including baby gifts, that identify YOU as well as your blessing for the gift receiver. Eighty years from now, your work may eventually be appreciated by someone who picks up your quilt at an estate sale or flea-market. Maybe include a picture of you quilting the quilt at the longarm, or of your piecing the quilt and a personal note of congratulations along with your quilt. At least you will know they DO know that it is handmade by you personally. Blessings!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from quiltmonkey in Poor quality backing fabric?   
    You are not doing anything wrong. My very biased opinion is that the wide backs are "economical" for a reason - manufacturers still need to make a profit so quality suffers.  If I get a chance to encourage a customer to make her/his backing from regular yardage, I will. The issue is with the wide back, not the batting! The holes will "heal" over time. Washing will help - but not all quilts will be washed. When you take the quilt off the frame, let it rest (unfolded) for a couple of days if you can before returning it. The holes will probably diminish some. Reassure your customer that the holes will close over time. When quilting a wide back, I often use a one-size smaller needle - if the thread choice and type of quilt will allow - to make smaller holes. You are doing fine. I keep Warm and Natural and Warm and Plush on the roll. No problem with consistency - always the same.
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dbams in Need help identifying hardware and features of a long arm A-1 923.   
    I am so sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. Mother's are our lifeline to reality, sometimes. You will be okay. I am praying for you and your family.
    About her longarm: My suggestion is to locate the serial number on the machine head and call customer service at the A-1 company. They can tell you how old the machine is and possibly a resale value. From the dust on the machine, it may have not been used for several years (?), so be sure to tell buyers that. Don't try to run it without servicing it. Check with longarm dealers or sewing machine dealers for people in the area who could come to service it. If you are in NE Tenn, I know just the right guy.  Here is a link to the A-1 contact info: http://www.a1quiltingmachines.com/contact.php.
    When you are ready to let people know about it and the other quilting supplies, contact the local quilting guilds. The members are always looking for a good deal on supplies! Just google "quilting guilds near me"
     
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from quiltmonkey in Innova or Millie?   
    When I was looking for a longarm a few years ago, I wound up narrowing my list to APQS and Innova. So I talked to my super-guru of a sewing machine service guy. He services every sort of longarm, sewing machine, serger, embroidery machine -both domestic and commercial in  a region that includes 4 state. He knows everything. I asked him "If you were going to buy a longarm machine for yourself or a family member, what brand would you choose?" Without hesitating he said there were only 2 brand on his list. #1 is APQS and #2 in Innova. I asked him why he put APQS ahead of Innova. He said that APQS is very easy to service - everything you need to access is right up front. "And besides", he said, "APQS never breaks down."
    Customer service is the best in the business. They will stay with you as long as you need to get an answer to even the dumbest question. Every dealer I have met has been happy, professional, knowledgeable, and accessible. When I checked in your area, there are 3 dealers near Atlanta. My own treasured dealer is Sheridan Carter in Hendersonville, NC.(828) 286-2390. She is hosting a Roadshow on July 21, starting at 1:00 pm. Check the APQS roadshow schedule to see when there is one in your area. A roadshow is a great way to play with all of the machines and get all of your questions answered. Here's the link: https://www.apqs.com/events/?tribe_eventcategory=296.
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from Deb in the Mtns in Innova or Millie?   
    When I was looking for a longarm a few years ago, I wound up narrowing my list to APQS and Innova. So I talked to my super-guru of a sewing machine service guy. He services every sort of longarm, sewing machine, serger, embroidery machine -both domestic and commercial in  a region that includes 4 state. He knows everything. I asked him "If you were going to buy a longarm machine for yourself or a family member, what brand would you choose?" Without hesitating he said there were only 2 brand on his list. #1 is APQS and #2 in Innova. I asked him why he put APQS ahead of Innova. He said that APQS is very easy to service - everything you need to access is right up front. "And besides", he said, "APQS never breaks down."
    Customer service is the best in the business. They will stay with you as long as you need to get an answer to even the dumbest question. Every dealer I have met has been happy, professional, knowledgeable, and accessible. When I checked in your area, there are 3 dealers near Atlanta. My own treasured dealer is Sheridan Carter in Hendersonville, NC.(828) 286-2390. She is hosting a Roadshow on July 21, starting at 1:00 pm. Check the APQS roadshow schedule to see when there is one in your area. A roadshow is a great way to play with all of the machines and get all of your questions answered. Here's the link: https://www.apqs.com/events/?tribe_eventcategory=296.
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from quilterkp in Latest blog post is up - just some food for thought   
    My latest blog post is now available. Check it out at Quiltniques Blog

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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dbams in Latest blog post is up - just some food for thought   
    My suggestion -- make quilts that are so quick to make it will make your head swim. This one is 42 x 42, and a beginner who has made a few quilts can do this one in 4 hours. I have a pattern on Craftsy if you are interested: Pattern for Heart Song pattern. I used a few fabrics from Kaufman's Holiday Flourish line from a couple of years ago. It is made using the TQM Binding Tool. Easy peasy.
    BTW, you can go to the QOV website: www.qovf.org, and request a QOV for yourself. That request will be forwarded to the coordinator for your area. And - thank you for your service! I appreciate your sacrifices and contribution to my security and that of our nation!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from Deb in the Mtns in Latest blog post is up - just some food for thought   
    My latest blog post is now available. Check it out at Quiltniques Blog

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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from dbams in Latest blog post is up - just some food for thought   
    My latest blog post is now available. Check it out at Quiltniques Blog

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    Sharon Deming reacted to Bliss Quilter in 2013 APQS Lenni for SALE   
    Sharon, If you do FB there is a group "Longarm & Accessories 4 Sale, Also, if you do Instagram post it there.  Good Luck.  You will love Millie!
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    Sharon Deming reacted to Primitive1 in 2013 APQS Lenni for SALE   
    That's a great deal, congrats on the Millie!
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    Sharon Deming reacted to Mary Beth in 2013 APQS Lenni for SALE   
    Yay!!! Congratulations!!!
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from quilterkp in 2013 APQS Lenni for SALE   
    Hi y'all. My beloved 2013 Lenni is for SALE! Yea! I'm going for a Millie and a computer - and of course, my sweet Lenni needs a new home. The image here is all of the details. The machine is located in NE Tennessee and will need to be picked up by the buyer. If you are interested, message me, and we can schedule a test-drive. Thanks!

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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from Gail O in Blog post and quilter's strip poker   
    I just published the latest Quiltniques blog post: http://quiltniques.blogspot.com/  Enjoy.
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    Sharon Deming got a reaction from LisaC in Blog post and quilter's strip poker   
    I just published the latest Quiltniques blog post: http://quiltniques.blogspot.com/  Enjoy.
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