DawnCavanaugh Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Holy Smokes! You are all amazing!!!! Things have been a little hectic at APQS the last day or so and I haven't had a chance to get back to the Forum until now. You are right....I guess it should be an all day class! As I drove to the factory yesterday I got to thinking...if I did get 100 questions, that's still just over a minute per question! Guess I had better talk on fast forward! These are all terrific ideas and I will do my best to cover as many as possible--not only in that class but as a service to all of you through our APQS Forum, YouTube Channel, and more. Your suggestions for a booklet, CD or videos are great, as well! We'll see if we can turn some of these topics into great webinar classes...which is one of the goals I have for the upcoming months. Thanks to all of you for answering my plea for help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ha! What's that old saying... "Be careful what you ask for... you just might get it!" Anyway Dawn, I am excited to know you plan on sharing some of these. Maybe you should write a book. Hmmmmmm? OK Maybe I should ask that in question format: Dawn, would you write a book? (be careful what I ask for ... I just might get it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Dawn C's A to Z on Machine Quilting...part 1 99c (usually $5.99) fortnightly publication, 26 issues building up to a massive knowledge base of everything you wanted to know about long arm quilting and more... Free binder with Part 18..... :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Dawn, a webinar is a great idea! I would also love to have a book and/or a DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Jane Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just to get another one going on this, why do us red headed quilters volunteer to get buried in commitments? Do other hairs have any particulars to attribute to? Do hair colors effect the completed project? Do long hairs vs short hairs quilt differently? Does certain hair color need more of Sylvia's techniques to keep on track? Hope I don't get in trouble for this! LOL---grasshopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Grasshopper, you are too funny :P:P Dawn a webinar sounds wonderful !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Dave, as a semi-blonde, I can answer that question for you. Yes, hair color does determine how much chocolate and wine you need to make it through a day! One bar of chocolate and 2 glasses of wine just get me started! When asking for a glass of wine, I like my glass to be about the size of a Mason jar! Red hair runs in my family so I can testify for them too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyh Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 So many great questions that I would love to know the answers to- One question I am having trouble with: What cause quilt bounce or vibration and what is the cure? Dawn, I hope this DVD/book/webinar is going to be available sometime soon- great project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 My experience is your quilt is too tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Your quilt sandwich may be too tight. Back it off just a little. But not enough for it to sag. Or your quilt leveler bar might be too high. I set mine just so my finger tips slide under it when I rest my hand on the machine arm and slide it forward from the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berylj Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 When you live in another country and a Spa treatment is out of the question what are the alternatives to keep your machine in good shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustee Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Dawn, I can't come up with any questions different from what have already been asked. All wonderful questions. But I would definately love to have you write a book or make a DVD or BOTH!! I would definately be first in line to purchase them! The webinar is a great idea too. Thanks for being so willing to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyquilter Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 how do i decide what batting to use what's the easiest way to match the size of needle needed to the thread I want to use? oh crap, a wavy border, now what do I do? can someone tell me the bet place to buy thread/supplies/needles? can some one tell me how to use rulers and or speciality templates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsha Nichols Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 How do you put binding on as you are quilting the top? (When will the help book be published? LOL) Put me on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acesgame Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Lots of great questions. I am sorry if this is a repeat, but I might have missed it. Can I use prefilled bobbins? or What is the advantage/disadvantages to prefilled bobbins? Lighting options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 How do I choose the right thread type and color for the quilt, and the bobbin thread size/color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkayr Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 tension is the biggest issue for a newbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkayr Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 kinda sounds like a recipe book Originally posted by Dave-Jane Let's make a helpful hints book and credit all authors of input used and have it published, you could start with a request through Fons and Porter and of course all the lovely people on this site and it could somehow be generalized to apply to the many machines out there. Possibly a contest of sorts with some of the proceeds leading to a prize. Oh nuts, I'm thinking again and my brain hurts!! Ha Ha---Dave B. If you don't want to get this carried away you could also include tips on area set-up. fabric stash storage, organizing your customer quilts and due out dates, etc, batting racks for the sewing area,thread display and storage, forms to aid in the process, advertising, customer lists, just anything that would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkayr Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 if you r a winemaker...there is no such thing as too much wine ur saliva is the best product for removing blood stains Originally posted by ffq-lar Following Sylvia's lead -- How much wine is too much wine when you are doing a panto? How often should a careless quilter get a tetanus shot due to sewing through an appendage? In that vein *snicker* what is the best product for removing blood stains? Where should I hide the half of my thread stash that my DH doesn't know about? Is chocolate really the answer to everything? (Yes, yes it is. I answered that one for you. You're welcome.) How do I keep track of which customer I used which excuse on? You know, "Irma, I'm sorry your quilt will be a few days late. My (pick one--MIL, boss, DH, neighbor, ex-husband) (pick one--fell down, has cholera, needs a ride to the airport, won the lottery) and I must help them (pick one-- recuperate, spend the money, with the dishes) so I'm afraid your quilt will not be ready until next week. I hope that's OK?" Would a chart work or should I use a computer program? All in fun, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathalynn Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Tonight I do not have any questions to add but I would really love to have the answers to all the questions. Have fun and I bet you have your 100+ by now. Happy Quilting, Kathalynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I can't wait to see the answers to all of these two. One I think I did not see (if it is listed - sorry) What is the right and wrong side of the major brands of batting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apylinski Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ok, since I'm still a newbie and just found this old thread on the forum...Dawn - did you ever create a book, DVD, webinar, YouTube, etc. for these questions and answers? If so, how can I get a copy? All great questions but now I need the answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 All great inputs. Dawn could you list what questions you have so far? A list of the most common abbreviations would be great, LA, DSM, CC, E2E, CL, etc (I think there's a listing here on the forum somewhere). What about needle sizes and suggested use. Along with needle size, I would list both LA and DSM size chart. Titanium versus Steel needles. Max size without having to change machine timing. Oops, gotta run to a meeting, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktbone Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Please put together a book with all these answers! Ok here I go: Do I have to buy special thread or can I use piecing or serger thread? What is the difference between winding my own bobbins vs. prewound? Cotton vs Poly thread? Best way to keep my machine free of lint? Do I have to use a special oil for my machine? I am sure I will have more later. Good luck with this project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Ann, no book yet. Need more hours in the day. However, I am collecting the questions and we will be tackling many of them on the APQS Blog. Be sure to check there often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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