cherylsterling Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 It's almost 4 am. I wonder if I will ever sleep again now that I have the long arm. I wonder if I will ever clean my house again? Anyway, I was watching Fons and Porter today and Marilyn Badger was on and I liked the feathers she was demonstrating so I decided to try them out: I think it turned out pretty good. I'm loving my long arm to pieces.[] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltdoodlesmith Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Cheryl, great job! Who says you need sleep when you have a longarm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Thomas Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 You Go Girl!!! You were a quilt artist before and now you have the right tools! It is obvious how much fun you are having. It brings a smile to my face thinking about you late at night in your studio needing to force yourself to go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlemagik Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Cheryl, When time stands still (or you don't care where it stands or where it went and didn't even look to see where it was) you've found your passion - and it's obvious it's found you! So talented! Enjoy seeing your work! Thanks for posting:) Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 I just have to chuckle. I thought I was the only one that stayed up late to quilt. I always told my husband I couldn't work third shift because I wouldn't be able to stay awake. Well now I am eating my words. I guess you can do anything at any time when it is your passion. There are times I start nodding off to sleep at my sewing machine or at Libby, my longarm. ps. your work is spectacular. am I right that haven't had your LA very long?? Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Absolutely beautiful Cheryl! What thread did you use? Is this your own quilt, or a customer's? I am also a late night quilter. I don't really wake up until 9PM. LOVE to work all night, and would sleep all day if I could. Of course, that isn't possible, so I'm usually just short on sleep! Sometimes I really resent having to take time to sleep OR eat. The older I get, the more it seems like a colossal waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rooster Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Cheryl, did you quilt before you got your longarm? Your style is awesome and if you are a beginner, then double WOW. You go girl . . . you have found your calling. And nights were meant for quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryLou5740 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Hubby and I were talking..we're trying to decide which brand of long-arm to buy...and he was telling me that I quilted days...AND HE QUILTED NIGHTS....we could earn a pretty good income...now I don't know what to think about him being up nights with all of you gals!!!!lolh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzakel Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Dear Cheryl, You are doing incredible work!! You must be bursting with talent and creativity! Good for you!! Congratulations on your new machine and your new niche! Sue Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylsterling Posted July 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Thank you everyone! Being a night owl is in my blood. For as long as I can remember I have preferred to be up late which also makes me the queen of the power nap as well. I have been quilting since I was sixteen so I'm not exactly a novice but boy does having the right tools make a big difference. Hi Darlene, It is my quilt that I made specifically so that I would have lots of open space to quilt in. I believe the thread I used was king tut #906. And Mary Lou, I don't think you have to worry about your hubby chatting too much online he'll be too busy quilting like the rest of us night owls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rooster Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 You might want to consider two machines so you and your husband can quilt together. Having fun with feathers while you both meander could be fun . . . lol. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryLou5740 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 FEATHERS!!!! Mercy! What about SID? lol. We are right on the cusp of making our decision which machine...if I don't go APQS I suppose I'll have to leave you guys, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylsterling Posted July 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Well I have to put my two cents in now about why I chose APQS over all of the others. The most important reason for me was ergonomics and feel. I couldn't imagine having to hold my hands as high up as some of the machines have the handles (I'm short , 5'3") and have to push around a heavier machine on top of that. Second, After getting on several lists and just listening to what people are saying I deduced that APQS had the best customer service, which was immediately put to the test when I ordered my machine and we had a delivery glitch. They were on top of things and resolved it super quick. Third was bells and whistles! If I was going to invest a lot of money in a machine I was going to get the one that had the best features and add ons for the money (stitch reg., micro drive, automatic feed, etc). I am in love with my machine and have not regretted my decision. I think the fact that I am doing pretty good work after only a few weeks of having my machine is a testament to it's ease of use as well. Okay I will put away my proud mother speech now and just say if at all possible go to a show where all of the machine companies are present and drive them all and see what feels good to you. I went through two years in a row of playing with the machines at IQF for hours so when I was ready to buy I knew exactly what to get. If you don't end up buying APQS I'm pretty sure no one around here is going to run you out of town on a rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rblrder Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Cheryl, I love your work, I also went to your website, you are SO talented! Take care and Happy Quilting, Rblrder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybee Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hi Everyone I like the ergonomics and feel, when done right. As it does when typing or sewing. It is a good idea to have that 90 (like a L Shape)degree on the arms to elbows to shoulder. To keep from developing problems and not bend too far down in the middle. It does help if the height of stand is correct. To do this, if you 90 degree angle and have hands at horizonal to table, Not up in the air or down too far. It could be a back breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I just want to comment on the 90 degree angle. This is going to depend on whether you're at the front or back of the machine, since the handles are higher at the front. At the back, when following a pattern, you want the weight of your hands resting on the handes, NOT gripping them tightly, AND your arms should be at a lower slope than 90 degrees. Otherwise, you put too much stress on your neck & back. Remember that at the front of the machine you are looking more forward, while at the back you are looking downward. Stand up straight, yes. But the forearms need to slope gently downwards. You'll know when you've got it right. The hydraulic lift is wonderful for checking this out as you can change it with the touch of a button. If you don't have the lift, try changing the height of your shoe. Just an inch or two can make a tremendous difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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