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Bonnie: I am sure she will love it. If not, I would gladly buy it for the music director at my church. I always like when the inside of the bag is a bright color. I hate it when it is black, and everything hides in the bottom. Cagey

Why don't you just share the information here now, so if someone does an internet search it pop up with the answer? Cagey

Batty: I spoke with Dave, and his "spa treatment" is $250. Though I am sure if it needs parts, they are more. You could check with him, to see if he will be in CA and could stop by to fix your issues. You would be putting more money into you problem child, but he might be able to fix it and keep you in the quilting game. Cagey

Welcome to our big happy family. Best of luck to you, and let us see your quilting. Cagey

Bonnie: I too used EQ printing fabric. It has been said, that Epson is the only inkjet printer that uses dye pigment. Doing a quick internet search, Epson was the "first" to came out with the first pigment printer back in 2005. Since then, there are numerous printer companies that sell pigment based printers. Reading some articles, there are pros and cons for both dyes and pigments. I suggest you call EQ, and ask them specifically how to best use your present printer. They helped me with getting the best print with my HP printer. You may have the perfect printer right now. Who knows. Worst case, they give you a few printer makes and model numbers, that will give you the best result on fabric. Then you can call around to your local office supply stores, and see who uses that printer for jobs. It may cost you some time and a few dollars to have them print on your fabric, but if you get the best result it will be a lot cheaper than buying a new printer. Best of luck to you. Please share with us what you learn, and how your fabric prints hold up. Cagey

Bonnie If you are using those pre-made fabric printer sheets, just follow the instructions on the box. I just used my HP inkjet printer to place the image, then let it dry 24 hours as directed. Then soaked it in water with a little fabric softener to remove the excess ink, and sewed the blocks into my quilt top. I gently wash the quilt, and after a few washings have had no visible lightening of the printed panels. The manufacturer of the panels I used, said the HP printer I have places the ink just like the large industrial models do for printed fabric. If you call the manufacturer of your product, I am sure they can point you in the right direction with your printer and their product. They want you to have the best possible outcome with their product. I have no idea if white vinegar might remove the ink verses setting it. I am sure the manufacturer will know though. Give them a call. Lets us please see pictures of your finished item, tell us what you learned, and best of luck to you. Cagey

While Jamie is cleaning a Gammill rail, it should probably be the same for APQS; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM_axXTG4XM Cagey

Greenmtn: You should try shopping for a used machine. That way you might be able to find the larger machine that fits into your cost window. That way you can get the best and largest machine your budget can afford. I went used, and have not regretted it one bit. Best of luck to you. Cagey

I love the large swirls in the negative space with all the accent work around them. It looks wonderful, and I am sure it makes a large statement in your room. Cagey

Ardelle: Congratulations on the new store. I hope that I can get up that way one day to check it out, and absorb your wealth of knowledge while I am there. Best of luck until then, and keep sharing your eye candy. Cagey

I would check for lose wires/connectors, from the wheels to the stitch regulator. Maybe you accidentally disconnected a wire when you moved the head. I am not sure how the rotation of the wheels is passed to the electronic sensors, but if there a brushes or some type of contact on the wheel that registers the rotation, I would put a dap of alcohol or electronic contact cleaner on them to ensure they are passing an impulse with wheel movement. Use a Qtip to dab on the cleaner. A dry environment is not bad for electronics, it is actually better than a humid one. Hopefully you will discover the issue. It probably is minor issue. If all else fails, give APQS a call on Monday. Best of luck resolving your issue. Cagey

Laura: What a great job. I really like how you worked your feathers out from the middle on the long quartering white sections. Your quilting reminds me a great deal of Kim Brunner's Twirly Whirly Feathers. The quilt truly looks outstanding. Cagey

I would say you charge $20 per hour for cutting, piecing, and quilting. Your income tax, your social security tax times 2, plus insurance, and other business cost will probably require that amount for you to make a fair wage. Your time is valuable, and costs are probably higher than you expect, so make sure you are not working for $3.00 per hour. Best of luck. Cagey