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 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:07:28 GMT Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:07:28 GMT generations-quilt-patterns.com http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/grandmothers-fan-quilt.html I made this quilt for my daughter. I started it in Oak Island, North Carolina and finished in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. A note from the Editor Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:07:25 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/storm-at-sea.html I was inspired by the Storm At Sea pattern on your site, so I started playing around with one of the coloring sheets myself. This one's my favorite. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:18:32 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/rail-fence-quilt-a-sad-but-funny-story-all-in-one.html I was looking to find some sanity and decided to make a quilt. (I am woman, hear me roar!) I can do this! After reading many web pages, I found that I Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:19:19 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/schoolhouse-quilters-of-shrewsbury-ma.html The Schoolhouse Quilters of Shrewsbury, MA was organized back in 1980 to bring quilters together to share our love of quiltmaking. That spirit carries Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:37:18 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/free-motion-quilting-darning-foot-doesnt-work.html QuestionI just got a foot to do free arm quilting on my Janome sewing machine. I am having trouble getting it to work. I have set it on the darning setting Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:05:44 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/how-to-adhere-quilting-paper-to-my-quilt-sandwich.html QuestionI'm finding that when I use regular tape or double sided tape to adhere my quilting motif to the my block that the tape doesn't stick very well Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:32:28 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/brainerd-pinetree-patchworkers-quilt-guild.html Pinetree Patchworkers Quilt Guild meets the second Monday of the month at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, Minnesota. We welcome new members. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:20:41 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/silver-comet-stitchers-quilting-guild.html Silver Comet Stitchers was founded to promote and preserve the art of quilting. We make quilts for charity and regularly participate in charity quilting Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:58:58 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/new-haven-piece-by-peace-quilt-guild.html The New Haven Piece by Peace Quilt Guild welcomes anyone and everyone. We get together to teach each other new things, to eat well...lol, enjoy the company Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:34:19 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/illini-prairie-quilters.html The Illini Prairie Quilters group was formed in the spring of 1994 in Robinson, Illinois so that quilters in Crawford County and surrounding areas could Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:53:31 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/what-size-sewing-machine-needle-do-i-need.html QuestionHow do I know what size needle to use with what size thread. New to the game! ReplyWelcome to the wonderful world of quilting! You are in for Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:23:31 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/14-patchwork-presser-foot.html QuestionI have a really hard time maintaining a 1/4 inch seam on my patchwork. I'm looking at special feet for my machine that will help guide me, but Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:09:02 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/how-much-machine-quilting-do-i-need.html QuestionShould 12 squares be quilted within each square? I have already stitched in the ditch, between each row of blocks. ReplyYes, I would definitely Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:01:16 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/loose-chalk-for-marking-a-quilt.html QuestionI am considering using loose chalk with a sponge brush to mark my quilt for machine quilting. Is this a good idea? ReplyTest, test and test again Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:12:58 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/using-soft-quilt-backing-fabrics.html QuestionI want to make a baby quilt for my niece and I want to piece the top with all cotton and then use a flannel or nice soft fabric for the back. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:03:20 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/a-bug-jar-quilt-not-perfect.html I went to a class downtown and found out how to make a bug jar quilt. But I sewed too close to the seam lines and now they are coming apart. I like Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:53:42 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/how-to-machine-quilt-a-king-size-quilt.html QuestionsI made the top of my king size quilt a long time ago. I have not finished it because I was told it is too difficult and to send it out. I Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:41:41 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/paper-piecing-continuous-stars.html I am looking for a pattern, in probably paper piecing, of continuous stars. By this I mean the stars interlock with each other, not with diamond inserts. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:05:03 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/beginning-free-motion-quilting.html QuestionI'm going to be machine quilting a 60 x 75 quilt, using the free motion - stippling technique. Your website has been so helpful! One question Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:36:21 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/janome-memory-craft-9000.html Purchased in 2000 and used infrequently because I have another Elna SU. In 2009, upon my retirement, it began to malfunction, in which case, I took it Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:56:18 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/bernina-activa-240qe.html I love, love, love my Bernina! The features are more than adequate for my needs and the selection of feet is tremendous. My 240 has a blanket stitch Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:43:24 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/monofilament-thread-tension-adjustments.html When using clear thread, do you use the same tension on the top and bottom tension wheels? ReplyThis question was asked in the 'Comments' section from Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:27:48 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/beginner-to-quiltingfrustration-set-in-when-sandwiching-the-quilt.html When the quilt top looked good, I started putting it together with the batting and back. It looked like after two attempts I had it smooth and taut. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:59:28 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/sewing-machine-tension-small-loops-of-thread.html QuestionSometimes when I am quilting I get small loops on the back that resemble small seeds from the top thread. Cause and cure? ReplyCheck your sewing Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:50:00 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/favorite-quilt-marking-tools.html QuestionWhat's the best marking tool for marking the quilt top for quilting? ReplyThe simple answer is 'It depends on you!' When will you mark your quilt? Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:47:29 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/thread-for-free-motion-quilting-and-embroidery.html QuestionI want to do free motion stitching/quilting that will really stand out and add a design element to the piece. I will not be stitching through Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:15:16 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/thread-choice-for-invisible-machine-applique.html QuestionHi Julie, One more question, if I may :) Why would you choose monofilament over using a matching cotton thread such as DMC or Masterpiece or Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:32:01 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/layering-applique.html QuestionHi :) You mention that we need to avoid layers of the template paper. What do you do in a situation where there are a couple of shapes on top Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:26:12 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/walking-foot-for-a-singer-curvy-8763.html QuestionTwo years ago, I purchased a Singer Curvy 8763 sewing machine on line. I don't even remember the vendor. I took a machine quilting class and Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:26:17 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/jacobs-ladder-quilt-pattern.html Jacob's Ladder Quilt Pattern: Make more quilts! Use more stash! Learn how to make your next quilt with our illustrated designs. Spend more time quilting. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:52:35 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/tomahawk-wi-sew-pieceful.html At Sew Pieceful, we are dedicated to providing quality quilting fabrics, supplies and a variety of books and patterns along with excellent customer service. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:12:10 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/quilt-batting-how-much-extra-do-i-need.html QuestionHow do you determine how much batting you need for a square quilt, i.e. 88x88 inches? ReplyI like to have an extra 3-4 inches around each outside Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:03:32 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/porterville-ca-calico-mermaid.html The Calico Mermaid just opened our new shop in April 2011. We are downtown Porterville's quality quilt fabric shop! You'll find lots of inspiration and Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:37:31 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/sewing-machine-needle-for-flannel-quilt-fabric.html QuestionWhat is the best needle for quilting flannel? ReplyMy needle of choice, whether it be for piecing, invisible machine applique or quilting, is Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:57:52 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/quilt-design-i-need-inspiration.html QuestionI need an idea for a quilt for my daughter's 25th wedding anniversary. She liked the one I made for her brother and I have included pictures Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:12:25 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/phil-malindas-wedding-quilt.html I decided a month before the wedding to make my son and his new wife a quilt. My girlfriend helped me with this one. We pieced it all in one day. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:50:23 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/professional-quilter-and-bad-workmanship.html QuestionI gave my top to a professional quilter and paid $626 to have it quilted. I thought because she had done beautiful work before that she would do Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:21:41 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/machine-quilting-with-monofilament-thread.html QuestionShould I use invisible thread as both top thread and bobbin thread to machine quilt? Or should I only use it as the top thread? ReplyIt boils Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:18:08 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/quilt-binding-for-a-flannel-quilt.html QuestionI have made a pieced flannel quilt top with flannel backing and bamboo batting which I have machine quilted. I usually bind with double fold binding Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:31:45 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/buttonhole-applique-on-a-bernina.html QuestionWhich Bernina machines have the buttonhole stitch that can be used to machine applique? I know the Bernina 1130 has it, but not all machines do. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:08:55 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/free-motion-quilting-my-feed-dogs-dont-drop.html QuestionMy feed dogs do not drop. What can you do to do free motion quilting without dropping the feed dogs? ReplyIf there isn't a lever or button Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:32:43 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/generic-walking-foot.html QuestionI have a Singer Rocketeer Model 500A. I also have a Kenmore Model 17850. Does anyone know if there is a walking foot and a hem roller foot available Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:49:28 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/calculations-for-setting-and-corner-triangles.html QuestionGood Evening! If I have 8.5 finished blocks, what size do I cut the setting and corner triangles? Thanks in advance, Lesley ReplyBelow are Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:00:15 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/bobbin-thread-problems.html QuestionMy bobbin thread gets tangled on the bottom, and then snaps. It is the first time I've used monofilament thread. What can I do to stop the bobbin Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:06:52 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/walking-foot-stitches-arent-consistent.html QuestionI am quilting using the walking foot (#50) on my Bernina 1260. The top thread is a clear nylon and the bobbin is a cotton thread. The stitch Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:26:09 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/using-an-olfa-ergonomic-rotary-cutter-left-handed-quilter.html QuestionDo you change the side that the blade is on for a left handed quilter who want to use an Olfa Ergonomic Rotary Cutter? ReplySince I'm not left Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:37 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/best-thread-for-free-motion-quilting.html QuestionWhat is the best thread to use for free motion quilting? ReplyA lot will depend on where you are in your free motion quilting journey and what's Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:42:37 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/sewing-machine-needle-for-americana-quilting-thread.html QuestionWhat size machine needle should I use for Americana quilting thread? ReplyFirst, double check that you've got the machine quilting version of Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:21:23 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/adjusting-walking-foot-height.html QuestionAfter attaching my walking foot to my machine, a White 1499, I find that there is not enough room beneath it to fit all three layers of my quilt. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:20:18 GMT http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/freemotion-quilting-problem-skipped-stitches-on-curves.html QuestionWhen I free-motion quilt the stitches are skipping, especially when I am going around a curve. It's almost like the bobbin thread is not catching. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:21:44 GMT