Hi Lorena! I just HAD to stop and write to you. Thank you SO much for doing these videos. Every video I watch, I learn form you and I just have to tell you that I thank you to the moon and back. I am new to long arm quilting (I have used my machine 4 times) and I was getting frustrated because I am so nervous to mess up. It was such a simple thing for you to say "buy muslin and practice". It was like you gave me permission to not be perfect just starting out. All your tips have been so helpful, I just ordered thread and muslin and I cant wait to get started. Now, if I can keep my quilt from jumping on the frame while I quilt, maybe my dad's quilt won't look too bad. He is leaving in a week to travel and I want to send it with him. Thank you, Thank you, your new friend in California. :)
Ahh thank so much.. yes I give permission to fail .. fail a lot.. but I recommend to practice 30 minutes a couple times a week.. if your a perfectionist failure kills you.. so 30 minutes walk away go back a day later and see how un horrible it is.. one little mistake .. hurt but after a while I found out I could just go and throw away the Muslim and then do another day.. I had to only practice in this manner because I would want to panic and my arms were tight my teeth grinding and I wouldn’t breath.. ever 30 minutes you will loosen up and breath and grow...
I just got my longarm too. Did my grandson quilt. It's not the best but learned a lot along the way. I plan on practicing on cheater tops and then donate to the shelters.
Thank you for this video. I love the tip on the bobbin winder the most. Second the 100 bobbins. Your gadgets are great. My dealer also had me practice on muslin sandwich to learn to longarm.
Thank you for your great videos! I am planning on getting a long arm in a couple of months. Do you mind sharing the vendors you use for thread, batting and gadgets?
Also, the advice about muslin was very good. And the fact that you do not need to buy 50,000 new gadgets and tools to get started in Long arming. I'm finding more and more my biggest problem is me I simply need to practice. If they could sell practice in a box for $100 and I would actually be productive with that, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. It would save me hours
Lorena, I'm a quilter but since I'm good and retired. I want to teach myself how to do my own backings. I have a regular sewing machine. Any books u can recommend. You have such a great personality. Love listening to your channel. Kathy
I looked on tooltron, and I'm not sure which seam ripper it is you like. None of them were that cheep, nor that simple looking. I know they may be a little more now, but, help!
Lorena, does the Tension gauge gadget, work for all threads? I usually use Glide and I’m loving the pre-wounds. But sometimes I need to use another brand due to needed color. Also, if the bottom tension is good and I’m seeing a dot of bottom color on the top, it would then be loosen the top? Correct?
Thank you for your tips!! I just love your natural explanations and sharing your experience. And I think you are just so sweet and kind!! Could you recommend a long arm system over others? It seems overwhelming. I have a Coronet/Sweet 16 on a little buddy frame. It is just making me want something bigger. Thanks for any advise or video recommendations.
I have a question for you and hope you remember a tool you suggested a year or 2 ago...a light bar that you laid on the quilt so you could see the stitching. I have tried a few my husband had but not good enough. If you could share that again, I'd be thankful.
Lorena, Not a complaint, but the background music is a bit loud. Anyone who has hearing aides, will have problems hearing the speaker. Thanks, and sorry to point this out. I love the channel, but sometimes I have problems with the hearning aides and white noise in the background.
I agree about the rulers- I like the quilted pineapple rulers and Natalia bonners first ruler and Judy madsen has a good original ruler with a handle - but yeah the feather ruler - nope
Oh I hate when it happens I posted a video on how you can fix it... it could just be the batting .. the needle - the batting out on backwards.. or just had batting ..
I've been enjoying your videos..except for the repetitive music in the background :-( I hope you will skip it in future videos, cause I'd rather listen to YOU
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I don't long arm, never owned a quilt that I know of, but love watching your videos...I learn so much...thank you.
Thank you glen maybe one day I will ship you a quilt.. they are a blessing to get!!
Thank you, once again, for your generosity. I appreciate all of your tips and tricks. Love, love your personality.
I’m glad you watching ... it really makes worth doing the videos..
Amazing thank you so much for sharing your tried and best. A lot of great info for newbies 🌷
Hi 👋 I am about to purchase my first long arm. Which would you recommend?
They are now 4.78 I buy the cones. My favorite 😍 💓
I didn’t know that
Hi Lorena! I just HAD to stop and write to you. Thank you SO much for doing these videos. Every video I watch, I learn form you and I just have to tell you that I thank you to the moon and back. I am new to long arm quilting (I have used my machine 4 times) and I was getting frustrated because I am so nervous to mess up. It was such a simple thing for you to say "buy muslin and practice". It was like you gave me permission to not be perfect just starting out. All your tips have been so helpful, I just ordered thread and muslin and I cant wait to get started. Now, if I can keep my quilt from jumping on the frame while I quilt, maybe my dad's quilt won't look too bad. He is leaving in a week to travel and I want to send it with him. Thank you, Thank you, your new friend in California. :)
Ahh thank so much.. yes I give permission to fail .. fail a lot.. but I recommend to practice 30 minutes a couple times a week.. if your a perfectionist failure kills you.. so 30 minutes walk away go back a day later and see how un horrible it is.. one little mistake .. hurt but after a while I found out I could just go and throw away the Muslim and then do another day.. I had to only practice in this manner because I would want to panic and my arms were tight my teeth grinding and I wouldn’t breath.. ever 30 minutes you will loosen up and breath and grow...
I just got my longarm too. Did my grandson quilt. It's not the best but learned a lot along the way. I plan on practicing on cheater tops and then donate to the shelters.
Thank you for this video. I love the tip on the bobbin winder the most. Second the 100 bobbins. Your gadgets are great. My dealer also had me practice on muslin sandwich to learn to longarm.
Thank you for watching .. I appreciate it..
Thank you for your great videos! I am planning on getting a long arm in a couple of months. Do you mind sharing the vendors you use for thread, batting and gadgets?
Hi Lorena, i have learned alot from you. I do have a question, where can i get long arm threads at a good price?
Hi. I apologize if you’ve already answered this question but what white marking pens/pencils do you recommend for marking on dark fabric?
where do we get connection thread
Love your videos!!!! I looked on ToolTron for the nippers and could not find them
I will send you link
It’s called Mini seam ripper. Tooltron.com
Also, the advice about muslin was very good. And the fact that you do not need to buy 50,000 new gadgets and tools to get started in Long arming. I'm finding more and more my biggest problem is me I simply need to practice. If they could sell practice in a box for $100 and I would actually be productive with that, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. It would save me hours
That is so funny!
Lorena, I'm a quilter but since I'm good and retired. I want to teach myself how to do my own backings. I have a regular sewing machine. Any books u can recommend. You have such a great personality. Love listening to your channel.
Kathy
Let me see what I can find for you..
@@ToniNov25 thanks
I looked on tooltron, and I'm not sure which seam ripper it is you like. None of them were that cheep, nor that simple looking. I know they may be a little more now, but, help!
Lorena, does the Tension gauge gadget, work for all threads? I usually use Glide and I’m loving the pre-wounds. But sometimes I need to use another brand due to needed color. Also, if the bottom tension is good and I’m seeing a dot of bottom color on the top, it would then be loosen the top? Correct?
Yes all thread
Never seen the tension gadget!! Very cool! I wish they made them for regular home machines but they are only for mid & long arms, darnit!!
No they do have them for regular machines too for L bobbins I have one
I will look more....thank you!!!
Thank you for your tips!! I just love your natural explanations and sharing your experience. And I think you are just so sweet and kind!! Could you recommend a long arm system over others? It seems overwhelming. I have a Coronet/Sweet 16 on a little buddy frame. It is just making me want something bigger. Thanks for any advise or video recommendations.
Sure.. I would love to do that.. thank you for your comment... I appreciate it
I am trying to find that seam ripper. What is it called and website if available? Thanks and learn so much from your videos 😊
tooltron.com and its call a mini ripper
What size is that silver bobbin. I would like to try those.
They are M bobbins
I have a question for you and hope you remember a tool you suggested a year or 2 ago...a light bar that you laid on the quilt so you could see the stitching. I have tried a few my husband had but not good enough. If you could share that again, I'd be thankful.
Was it a yellow light that I used when quilting? I got it at lowes and it was rechargeable. I think that the light bar I was using??
Thank you..yes I remember you mentioning Lowe's!
The reason I ask is, I have been getting little pokies of batting on the bottom of the quilt in the thread path. New needle still the same
Oh it’s the type of batting.. ruclips.net/video/waRjj1UTtqw/видео.html.
Lorena, Not a complaint, but the background music is a bit loud. Anyone who has hearing aides, will have problems hearing the speaker. Thanks, and sorry to point this out. I love the channel, but sometimes I have problems with the hearning aides and white noise in the background.
I appreciate it! I have lowered the music in my newer videos I so appreciate your help
I've tried all kinds of thread and my gamille only love signature. I wish I could use other threads. Been quilting on her 25 years. a fussy girl. lol
The bobbins really help and having the tova tension gadge.
I agree about the rulers- I like the quilted pineapple rulers and Natalia bonners first ruler and Judy madsen has a good original ruler with a handle - but yeah the feather ruler - nope
Right a lot of money for nothing ...
Question: Batting ?
Dimples up & pimples down or the opposite? Hmmmmm?
Oh I hate when it happens I posted a video on how you can fix it... it could just be the batting .. the needle - the batting out on backwards.. or just had batting ..
The standard advice is "dimples up and pimples down," just like in real life!
@@colacurciolaw7745 THANK U
I've been enjoying your videos..except for the repetitive music in the background :-( I hope you will skip it in future videos, cause I'd rather listen to YOU