[Percentage of quilt top shrinkage during quilting]

I like to requite 3 - 4 inches all the way around the quilt... However, my husband's aunt sent over a couple of quilts... They are barely 1/2 inch wider on the sides, and I am sure I will run out of backing before the end.

I can see problems all over with this one...

Barb

[loops on bottom of quilt]

On tip I can give you is always, always blow the dust out of the bobbin area and oil it. Usually every couple of quilts I change the needle also. I always adjust the tension with every quilt I do.

I used to have a lot of problems with breaking thread, loose thread and such, but not anymore.... good luck....It sound like your tension is not correct. Try adjusting the bobbin tension ........Barb

[What accessories to get?]

Hi Heba... I use prewound bobbins, I have bought them from APQS. I have found them much easier then wounding my own bobbins.

The prewound are on plastic spools.

As far as the Hartley Fence, I have one and have tried to use it once. I am ordering a book from Myrna, (she is also on line and has a great website.)

I asked her about zippers also, check out her website and see what she has.

Barb Wetzel

Ivy Corner Quilting

Altoona, Iowa