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From: HHH
Date: 09-05-2004, 02:20 PM (1 of 6)
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OK, I'm getting ready to start some actual quilting again after several years off (moving to a different state, different job, different life, LOL!). I have a floor frame, but it's still packed up and in the basement behind more stuff that I want to move in the near future. I thought I'd finish up a few small projects with a lap frame, but I've never used one. Question for y'all: what are your favorite lap frames/hoops and why? I'd like to order one with a free shipping coupon from Joanne, but will go wherever you guys think the best product is. Thanks a bunch in advance! |
User: HHH
Member since: 02-10-2004 Total posts: 87 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-05-2004, 05:30 PM (2 of 6)
I have used the Q snap frames with good success. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: HHH
Date: 09-05-2004, 06:18 PM (3 of 6)
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Thanks so much for the reply, Mary! I just added an 8" & a 17" to my pillow form order. I was so out of the loop, I'd never even seen those before and I'm looking forward to trying them out. Will report back with the product review  .
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User: HHH
Member since: 02-10-2004 Total posts: 87 |
From: Yayamamamex
Date: 09-07-2004, 08:54 AM (4 of 6)
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Quilting maverick here. LOL I usually use a floor frame, but for small wall hanging projects, I lap quilt. I have tried hoops, but find I am happier without one. I roll up the sides, and use my under hand to continually smooth the backing fabric. I don't baste...I HATE that process, but I do put in a few big saftey pins here and there to hold the general placement. So, I suggest trying a bit of no-hoop quilting to see if it suits you. Oh, yeah, and I also quilt right to left, (like you hem) or top right corner to bottom left corner. Never could get the hang of quilting toward me. Marti in Mexico |
User: Yayamamamex
Member since: 05-25-2003 Total posts: 20 |
From: HHH
Date: 09-07-2004, 11:54 AM (5 of 6)
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Well Marti, I may give it a try, but my usual MO is to baste the begeebers out of everything before I stitch, be it a quilt, a zipper, or setting a sleeve, and of course to match plaids. I'm one of those annoying people who stitch grids on a cross-stitch before starting it too, so I'm probably hopelessly mentally ill   Gee, I wonder why it takes me so long to finish anything?? |
User: HHH
Member since: 02-10-2004 Total posts: 87 |
From: Yayamamamex
Date: 09-07-2004, 12:40 PM (6 of 6)
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I grid the cross stitch fabric for a complicated chart, or a really big one. I Just hate basting quilts. I don't do a lot of general sewing basting, or even pinning, for that matter. I think my standards may just be a smidge low. LOL As I have gotten older, my personal philosophy has become "Done is better than perfect". The higher my age, the lower my standards. Anyway, I want to see a pic of your project. I wanna see! I wanna see! Marti in Mexico |
User: Yayamamamex
Member since: 05-25-2003 Total posts: 20 |
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