http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/quilt-patterns-blog.html The Generations Quilt Patterns Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the www.generations-quilt-patterns.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us quilt patterns Thu, 17 May 2012 18:09:34 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 18:09:34 GMT generations-quilt-patterns.com http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/why-use-safety-pins-rather-than-straight-pins.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/why-use-safety-pins-rather-than-straight-pins.html QuestionI just finished my first quilt top, and since no one in my family has ever made a quilt before, I don't really have anyone to bounce questions Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:50 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/thread-is-breaking.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/thread-is-breaking.html QuestionI am having trouble this time with the thread that I am using. I bought all purpose thread from Walmart and it keeps breaking when trying to sew Mon, 14 May 2012 16:40:54 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/monofilament-thread-on-the-bobbin.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/monofilament-thread-on-the-bobbin.html QuestionMy monofilament thread will not wind evenly on the bobbin. What should do I do? ReplyMonofilament thread does seem to have a mind of its own Mon, 14 May 2012 14:25:26 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/pennywinkle-quilting-frame-problems-quilting-circles-and-curves.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/pennywinkle-quilting-frame-problems-quilting-circles-and-curves.html QuestionOn a Pennywinkle frame with a Brother short arm machine, I can't seem to make a smooth curve. My best circle looks kind of like a square with Sat, 12 May 2012 23:19:10 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/stitch-in-the-ditch-or-binding.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/stitch-in-the-ditch-or-binding.html QuestionI am going to stitch in ditch on t-shirt quilt. Do I stitch in ditch first or put binding around edge first? ReplyI would do all the quilting Tue, 08 May 2012 19:21:46 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/spray-basting-for-hand-quilting.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/spray-basting-for-hand-quilting.html QuestionI watched the video on spray basting and it was very informative. My question is: Can you spray baste if you are hand quilting? I have Tue, 08 May 2012 17:29:25 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/stitch-in-the-ditch-presser-foot.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/stitch-in-the-ditch-presser-foot.html QuestionI recently got a stitch in the ditch foot and it works great except I think it is cutting my thread. I will be stitching along and I will notice Tue, 08 May 2012 16:44:31 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/pricing-quilts-for-sale.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/pricing-quilts-for-sale.html QuestionI am a beginning quilter. I make homemade quilts using my sewing machine. How should I price a finished quilt? ReplyThis can be a tricky question Tue, 08 May 2012 15:45:18 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/how-to-get-even-machine-quilting-stitches.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/how-to-get-even-machine-quilting-stitches.html QuestionI have the Handiquilter with a Juki sewing machine, I have difficulty keeping my stitch length even. I keep practicing but still have some difficulty. Tue, 08 May 2012 01:06:10 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/i-need-a-thinner-lighter-quilt-batting.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/i-need-a-thinner-lighter-quilt-batting.html QuestionI love Warm and Natural batting; however, I have bi-lateral torn rotator cuffs and sometimes the Warm and Natural is too heavy for me to handle Mon, 07 May 2012 23:50:26 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/basting-spray-for-quilts.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/basting-spray-for-quilts.html QuestionPlease explain how to use basting spray to keep the 3 layers together. Do you still have to thread baste or use safety pins? ReplyHi Sue, No Mon, 07 May 2012 22:17:31 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/sew-steady.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/sew-steady.html Sew Steady: A truly portable sewing machine extension table! Is it the right portable table for your quilting needs? Read what this quilter thinks. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:18:47 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/free-motion-quilting-with-a-singer-curvy-8770.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/free-motion-quilting-with-a-singer-curvy-8770.html QuestionI am really new to this. I bought a Singer Curvy 8770. Can I machine quilt in free motion with this machine? ReplyI took a quick look at the Sun, 06 May 2012 20:18:25 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/orchard-valley-quilters-guild.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/orchard-valley-quilters-guild.html Orchard Valley Quilters Guild was founded to provide a place for quilters to come together to share ideas and the love of quilting. We offer both day Thu, 03 May 2012 23:27:45 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/pieced-backing-for-quilt.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/pieced-backing-for-quilt.html QuestionWhen you have to piece the back for a quilt, is it okay to just join in the middle or should it be done in thirds. ReplyGood question! My preference Thu, 03 May 2012 22:19:50 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/need-a-recommendation-for-a-low-cost-sewing-machine-for-quilting.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/need-a-recommendation-for-a-low-cost-sewing-machine-for-quilting.html QuestionAs a boy I worked in Grandma's quilting sweatshop...LOL..I cut pieces out and hand stitched pieces together. Looking at some of those quilts Thu, 03 May 2012 18:38:12 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/stabilizers-for-machine-embroidered-quilts.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/stabilizers-for-machine-embroidered-quilts.html QuestionI am doing an embroidery quilt with a lot of stitches. The tear away stabilizer is good, but I cannot get all of the stabilizer torn away and Thu, 03 May 2012 15:57:17 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/basting-my-quilt.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/basting-my-quilt.html QuestionI am machine quilting all in the ditch in straight lines. I taped my layers to the table and safety pinned, but when I go to sew the top and Thu, 03 May 2012 14:47:15 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/janome-dc2010.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/janome-dc2010.html I started learning to quilt with an older model Janome machine approximately 2 years ago. I quickly decided there were some features, like the needle Thu, 03 May 2012 13:41:31 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/pahala-hi-pahala-quilting-creative-sewing-center.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/pahala-hi-pahala-quilting-creative-sewing-center.html Pahala Quilting & Creative Sewing Center specializes in Island Batiks, Hawaiian Prints, Samoan Prints, Island Tapa Prints, local Hawaiian Quilt patterns Wed, 02 May 2012 16:08:04 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/help-with-french-wire-for-machine-applique.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/help-with-french-wire-for-machine-applique.html QuestionI have been reading American quilt/applique books and there has been a brief mention of French Wire - to help when machine sewing curves on applique. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:05:38 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/iris-quilters-guild.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/iris-quilters-guild.html If you work outside the home, the Iris Quilters Guild is the group for you. Joins us and be a part of a great group.  Meeting Location:Genesco Building Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:07:53 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/austin-txremnantsfiberculture.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/austin-txremnantsfiberculture.html We are an urban, modern quilt shop that specializes in designer quilting and fashion fabric. We sell yardage, kits, fat quarter bundles, jelly rolls, layer Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:09:29 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/basting-with-a-long-arm-on-a-scalloped-edge.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/basting-with-a-long-arm-on-a-scalloped-edge.html QuestionI have a double wedding ring quilt with scalloped edges. The layers of material kept shifting while quilting. Do I need to baste all 3 layers Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:50:00 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/rhapsody-in-red.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/rhapsody-in-red.html Rhapsody in Red is a wholecloth quilt my mother, Trudy Sondrol Wasson, created for the AQS show in Paducah several years back. Mom was a big advocate Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:56:53 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/needle-size-for-invisible-thread.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/needle-size-for-invisible-thread.html QuestionWhat size sewing machine needle should I use with monofilament thread? ReplyI suggest starting with an 80/12 in either a Topstitching or Microtex Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:01:40 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/what-weight-of-machine-quilting-thread-should-i-use.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/what-weight-of-machine-quilting-thread-should-i-use.html QuestionWhat quilting thread weight should be used when long arm quilting? What weight should be used for piecing? ReplyI am not a long arm quilter, Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:36:03 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/help-free-motion-quilting-stitch-disaster.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/help-free-motion-quilting-stitch-disaster.html The SituationI have read every post and thousands of others from other sites, plus my manual and I'm going no where!!! First off I started quilting back Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:14:10 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/is-there-a-substitute-for-wool-batting.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/is-there-a-substitute-for-wool-batting.html Question:I love how the quilting looks when using a wool batting. However, I'm allergic to wool (big time). Is there any batting out there that I could Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:41:11 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/should-i-wait-to-start-the-baby-quilt.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/should-i-wait-to-start-the-baby-quilt.html QuestionI have a niece who's due in August and had an ultrasound saying the baby is possibly a boy but they're not completely sure. She will not have Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:08:42 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/log-cabin-quilt-squares.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/log-cabin-quilt-squares.html QuestionWhen Making a Log Cabin square how wide should the strips and centre square be? ReplyYou are in the driver's seat on this one. The size of your Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:48:33 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/bernina-820-settings-for-free-motion-quilting.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/bernina-820-settings-for-free-motion-quilting.html QuestionI am a new owner of a Bernina 820 and have started practicing free motion quilting on it with my BSR foot. What settings do other Bernina 820 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:05:44 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/stitch-in-the-ditch-problem.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/stitch-in-the-ditch-problem.html QuestionI start in the middle and stitch in the ditch, but at some point I will have to have almost the whole quilt rolled up on the right inside to continue Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:56:25 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/using-a-walking-foot-with-a-janome-magnolia-7330.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/using-a-walking-foot-with-a-janome-magnolia-7330.html QuestionHow can I get the bottom stitching to come out even? I am using a walking foot and cotton thread...the top stitches look great but the bottom Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:34:09 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/husqvarna-viking-sapphire-870-quilt.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/husqvarna-viking-sapphire-870-quilt.html What I like: It has a large harp to fit a quilt. What don't I like: It has been in for service for various problems many times in the 3 years I've owned Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:15:57 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/janome-6500-quilting-machine.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/janome-6500-quilting-machine.html I looked around for a long time until I found this machine and was amazed that it was reasonably priced yet had a 9 opening and found out that it is a Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:14:23 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/25th-wedding-anniversary-quilt.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/25th-wedding-anniversary-quilt.html This is just the quilt top I had problems with the backing getting tucks. I like all your suggestions and will probably try all of them. It is the Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:48:41 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/tucks-on-the-back-of-my-quilt.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/tucks-on-the-back-of-my-quilt.html QuestionI am working on quilting my first king size quilt having made several queen-size. I have never had problems with tucks on the back. But this Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:25:00 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/quilting-stitch-density.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/quilting-stitch-density.html QuestionIs it ok to only quilt 5 inches apart as instructed on the quilt batting package? ReplyI wouldn't recommend it. Personally, about the maximum Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:07:44 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/houston-tx-buttons-n-bows.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/houston-tx-buttons-n-bows.html  Buttons 'n' Bows is a full-service fabric, quilting, smocking, and heirloom sewing shop located in Houston, Texas. We carry fabric from 45 manufacturers Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:20:10 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/cape-fair-mo-the-quilted-cow.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/cape-fair-mo-the-quilted-cow.html Located 25 minutes from Branson, The Quilted Cow is one of the friendliest quilt shops in Missouri. Some of the fabrics we carry include Moda, Henry Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:57:09 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/bobbin-thread-problems1.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/bobbin-thread-problems1.html QuestionI cannot figure out why the bobbin thread cannot be picked up when I lower the needle. Any suggestions? ReplyTake a look at the following video Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:20:41 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/antique-quebec-quilts.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/antique-quebec-quilts.html QuestionI have a family quilt from Saint Sauveur Quebec Canada. Full size. It was hand stitched by my great great Aunt in the 1920's. Do they have value? Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:14:44 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/mixing-different-types-of-quilt-fabric-together-in-the-same-quilt.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/mixing-different-types-of-quilt-fabric-together-in-the-same-quilt.html QuestionCan I use flannel and other cotton quilt fabrics together on a quilt top? Or should it be all flannel? Thanks, Teresa ReplyOf course you Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:03:46 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/carp-lake-mi-quilting-and-crafts-by-mercer.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/carp-lake-mi-quilting-and-crafts-by-mercer.html At Quilting and Crafts by Mercer longarm custom quilting service is a speciality! We have hundreds of fabrics to choose from, including batiks, florals, Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:56:07 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/bernina-820.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/bernina-820.html I'm very sorry I purchased this machine, I've had nothing but trouble and take it back to the dealer every couple of months. Adjusting the tension to Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:39:53 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/what-needle-should-i-use-for-machine-applique.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/what-needle-should-i-use-for-machine-applique.html QuestionWhat type and size of sewing machine needle should I use to do machine applique? ReplyFor machine applique I like to use a Schmetz Microtex Sharp Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:13:42 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/tecumseh-mi-the-quilt-patch.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/tecumseh-mi-the-quilt-patch.html The Quilt Patch is located in Tecumseh, MI. We feature: One of the LARGEST selections of 100% cotton quilting fabrics in MichiganOver 6,750 bolts including Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:20:41 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/story-wy-pinewood-cottage-quilt-and-gift-shop.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/story-wy-pinewood-cottage-quilt-and-gift-shop.html Pinewood Cottage Quilt and Gift Shop is located in the scenic mountain village of Story, Wyoming. At the end of Story's main business street, look for Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:21:52 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/metrothreads.html http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/metrothreads.html This is an open group of primarily Art Quilters that meets quarterly at Debra Gabel's Studio in Clarksville, MD. We communicate via a Yahoo Group and meet Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:22:07 GMT