When I thought about quilting my husband found a Simplicity machine online. He didn't want to waste a lot of $$ on something I might not like. Well almost 20 years later I am on my second Brother. You are right. Start off slow and easy because you may not enjoy quilting everyday. Thank you for your great tips.
I had my old Bernina 830 Record that my mom and I bought in 1976. My mom gave it to me to keep when she bought a Bernina 1530 in about 1989. Then I ended up with that machine when she passed away. I guess I love Berninas. Five years ago, I invested in a new Bernina 590. It’s definitely pricey, but I sew pretty much every day and I love it. A Bernina is an investment, but probably the best thing is to go to a reputable dealer and try out a variety of machines. The reputable dealer is a must and the support you will get is irreplaceable.
Always interesting to see all opinions on not only sewing machines but fabrics and notions as well. Sometimes an open mind finds you seeing something you never tried before.
I have a Singer Patchwork that I love, it's almost 10 years old. I discovered bag making during the pandemic and my Singer can sew through 4 layers of vinyl easily. I've sewn thru 6 but I felt anxious lol. I use a Martelli cutter that is good for my arthritic thumbs, my Gingher shears are 35 years old and going strong. I recently got the flower head pins, love them. I no longer put water in my iron, I use a mister with Best Press, and a clapper. Love your videos, I always learn from you. My next machine is a long arm, can't wait! 🌞
Re big box store fabric: I was at one of these stores for something else and wandered over to the fabric out of curiosity. It was only $1.00 or so less a yard than at my local quilt shop! Absolutely worth paying that little bit more to get the good stuff.
Love my Janomes! I have been sewing on the Janome Sewist 780DC for 3 years, about 30 hrs. per week with no issues. I clean, oil, and change needle every 8 hrs. Great deal at $759. It's a full-sized sewing machine at just 23 lbs. Easy to move from room to room or take on a retreat, class, or vacation. I still have my 1st sewing machine: A Singer 237 from 1965. It's 44 lbs, so it doesn't leave my house. Highly recommend Janomes and consider purchasing from Sewing Machines Plus. Happy Sewing!!
The Kenmore from the 1970s has the best keyhole buttonholes template and gorgeous even top and bottom stitches and adjustable pressure foot tension. A great machine.
Great advice! Went with a box store machine until a quilt with curves. Bought a Juki with just straight stitch but features that I love: speed option, needle up or needle down, knee lift for raising the feet, thread cut option and a simple switch to lower the feed dogs. Two years on I am still appreciating these features. Probably waited too long to upgrade, but good choices were made on features that were essential to me on my quilting journey. Love the spray mister. No water in my box store iron. Good replacement ironing board cover on ancient ironing board was very worthwhile. When I had space, buying a large sturdy generic table that had height adjustments was a major step up for my work, more important than a sewing table. I adjusted the table to a comfortable standing height and never looked back. Cutting, trimming, even organizing is so much better. Bins are stacked and stored underneath it. 58 by 30.
New subscriber, I want to make quilts - plus take my 19 year old daughters high school t-shirts and Marine shirts she wore and use them on front before she was killed at age 19 April Ann Ulrich. I want to make it myself I've seen company's that do it- but I've always wanted to make quilts . I'd make a different quilt before working on hers . Thank you for all your content God bless you Josette Tharp Montgomery County, Texas 🙏
THANK YOU so much for this video❣️ I have been making quilts for decades and still learned things from you. You actually confirmed what I thought about not putting water in the Olisio Iron. I actually tried a quilting friend's Olisio iron this week and I loved it but I worried about the longevity if I used the steam function. I also use the same type of mister you use and I really like my wool mat. I use bread warming bricks that I have used in baskets to keep rolls warm instead of hardwood blocks to flatten seams. That works well. Sometimes we have things on hand that will work as well as "new tools".
Thank you for this information. It's right on time for me. Mary from Quincy. I'll start my on line quilt when my new machine gets here. Looking forward to following you.
I miss my Bernina 😥 Several years ago I was in big financial difficulty and also had fractured my C-1 and could not lift anything heavy...and that was one heavy machine. A friend later gave me a much lighter weight small Singer. It's too small for quilting. This last year I bought a Brother xr3774 online. I guess I miss my Bernina so much that I do too much comparison, but I am not thrilled with this one. I hope one day to get another Bernina whether I get a good used one (like someone got from me) or dole out a lot more for new.
I think you need a pair of small, sharp scissors to snip threads and trim dog ears and a seam ripper. Neither have to be expensive. My favorite seam ripper is the small blue-handled Dritz. I can’t use the straight handle Olfa rotary cutter. For some reason, it veers off to the right away from the ruler. I love the Olfa ergonomic one.
I don't have a quilt store anywhere near me so usually shop on line. But you can buy Kona Solids from Joanne at a sale price. So I stock up on black and gray for backgrounds from there. I've tried several rotary cutters. The Olfa cutters are nice, but they have a plastic gear in the middle that gets worn out with use and then the blade slips. I bought the Quilter's Select rotary cutter. The gear is metal; it's much easier to replace the blade; has a "little weight" so it seems to work better; is less tiring and can be used with either left or right hand. Love my wool mat close to my sewing machine with my cordless Sunbeam Iron for pressing seams as I put the block together. Then my Oliso Iron with my mister is at my big board (a 30" X 48" piece of plywood covered with batting and fabric on a table) for pressing yardage and the completed blocks and/or the rows of blocks. I gave away my traditional ironing board since I stapled together my board and have a sleeve board left over from garment sewing if I ever need that pointy end for anything. Lots of good points and advice. Thank you for shariing
I have my portable Elna from the early 80s and my mom's big Elna from the 70s (from back before the company was sold), and they're both going strong. I doubt I'll ever buy another sewing machine.
Agree completely. Swear by frixion pens too for marking fabric and we'll written patters. Have had many that just don't make sense to me. Never had a problem with yours tho as urs are clearly explained.
I'm lucky to have my Mom's old "White" machine - she gave it to me in late 80s because I used it more than she did. I clean and oil it myself (super easy) and it's never been in for service (knock on wood) - all steel and heavy but she runs like butter. If you ever come across one at a garage sale, etc, BUY IT.
I was glad to hear your thoughts on the rotary cutters. Having trouble with scissors ( I'm left handed), I thought it was me. But now I'm going to upgrade my cutter and blades
If you get a Gingher Scissors, that is the last pair you will ever need. You can get them sharpened and they last for decades. Both of the Olfa Rotary Cutters can be set up for right or left handed use.
I enjoyed your video very much. Your information was great. I have quilted for many years at first on a machine that i’ve had for 35 years. Then upgraded to a more expensive machine. I agree with you on the special rollers. I thought that I had to have each one for any class that I took. I now have lots of rollers that I don’t use your information was great.
Great tutorial. Spot on. As a longtime quilter I found it quite interesting especially learned a lot about the specialty rulers. I started to get sucked into this.
I got my Babylock BL9. It still runs well. I upgraded to a Babylock Rachel a couple years ago and it’s been wonderful. I plan to teach my daughter on the BL9.
As a left-handed person, and having started my career as a graphic designer where we cut (pre-computers!) towards rather than away, I cannot use a “typical” rotary cutter (like the olfa). I finally discovered the Martelli rotary cutter for left handed people. What a game changer!! I highly recommend them for any left-handed quilter… And I think it’s important for quilt shops to acknowledge that lefties have enough issues with all the rulers being designed for right-handed people (I have to cut everything with my rulers upside down - most people don’t realize that’s a problem with quilting rulers) to offer left-handed options whenever possible. (sorry for the rant! Love your videos 😊)
Quality of thread was a game changer for me. My machine sews so much better with Aurifil thread. I found a misting bottle at the beauty supply store for less than ten dollars.
One thing I would add to the list is a quick unpick/ seam ripper. I prefer the term unpick as ripper sounds drastic. Btw Steph, love your jumper (do you call them sweaters?). Did you knit it?
@@mariettedemarest5173 The opposite should be true, because normal water contains calcium which clogs the wholes. Destilled water does not contain any other elements but the water itself, therefore it will not cause sputtering.
@@ElinT13 i agree with you, however, the User's Manual states that the iron is designed to run on tap water unless your water source is high in minerals (over 12 gms) , in this case it states to use 1/2 tap and 1/2 distilled water or inexpensive bottled spring water.
I got started again with a 78’ Kenmore that I paid $25 for and it work’s amazing. I only upgraded because my LFS had a Bernina 440 on sale for $800 with all the extras. I need to upgrade my iron and was just looking online a few days ago so I will be getting the one you recommended! I’m tired of my $15 Walmart iron never pressing the seams flat enough. Do you have a recommendation on ironing boards?
I love Singer sewing machines, regardless of what anyone thinks of them. I have been sewing for almost 60 years and have always had a Singer. They are still good machines. 🙂 When I got to that part of your video, I decided that I did not need to hear the rest.
You missed out on a lot of information meant for people who are new to sewing/quilting. Pretty sure those 60 year old machines were the ones she was talking about lasting forever. The negative comment doesn’t help anybody.
@@tippylaroux3137 I didn't say I've had the same machine for 60 years. I've had three machines during that time - all Singers. I upgraded each time only because I wanted. All my fabric and notions came from MSQC. Thank you for uour input.😊 No
My Gran gave me a top of the line Golden Touch&Sew for my highschool graduation in 1976. I made most of my clothing and did some home Dec projects with it along with reupholstering my car seats. The first 3 years, I had to spend $80/year to have the timing fixed. After that, I tended it myself until a plastic gear broke after 14 years. Singer no longer sold parts for it and Gran and I were so disappointed as it was dead. I then paid $279 for a Kenmore that has never required a trip to the shop in 32 years. Does everything the T&S did except offer an adjustment for needle position. I had the machine 10 years before I went to change the needle position and discovered I couldn't! No biggie. I oil, clean and grease myself. I also have a 1948 Singer 15-88, and a 1951 Singer 201-2. My niece's first machine was a Singer in 2000. It sewed fabulously right out of the box until it didn't - 3 years later - dead. You have been very fortunate with your Singer purchases. Most people aren't so lucky. Being open-minded makes learning so much easier. Personally, I find all computerized machines a silly, unnecessary extravagance, but I understand some people love them, and those people may have other suggestions that are worthwhile to me.
So if you didn’t have an old machine laying around and didn’t want to spend $500 on one, which beginner machine would you suggest? I had been considering a singer or brother but now I’m not sure I should. 😅
Hi, I'm a relatively new quilter. I hear so many differing opinions about thread. Weight, type, brand, etc. Is 30 wt too much for piecing and quilting? Any thoughts about cotton/polyester blends? I'd be curious to your experience. Thanks! ~~ Lynne
We use 50wt Aurafil 100% cotton thread in the shop, usually, but different machines and different quilters find they like different threads better. The best thing to do is try out a few and see what works best for you and your machine.
@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous how do you know that? I’m not trying to be a smart aleck, I just really want to know. I have read in multiple places that Kona is Kona, no matter where they sell it.
@@bethg7931 I’ve noticed that the Kona from JoAnn seems to be a tad less tightly woven than Kona at a quilt store. That said we all have different tastes in fabric and different financial abilities. I try to get fabric from my LQS on sale when I can. Starch can help on less tightly woven fabric.
@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous I actually decided I would just make a phone call to the Kona manufacturers, which I believe is Robert Kaufman. They said there is only one grade of Kona. All Kona is created equally. Hobby Lobby is a big buyer from them, and it is all the same fabric. That’s what they told me at the manufacture. Could they have lied? Sure. Not sure why they would, but they could have.
I have the exact Babylock Quilters choice as yours, for the same length of time. Have not had the first problem with it. Keeping it cleaned out regularly and regular servicing is the key to a long lasting machine of any brand.💕🧵
So if you didn’t have an old machine laying around and didn’t want to spend $500 on one, which beginner machine would you suggest? I had been considering a singer or brother but now I’m not sure I should. 😅
So if you didn’t have an old machine laying around and didn’t want to spend $500 on one, which beginner machine would you suggest? I had been considering a singer or brother but now I’m not sure I should. 😅
When I thought about quilting my husband found a Simplicity machine online. He didn't want to waste a lot of $$ on something I might not like. Well almost 20 years later I am on my second Brother. You are right. Start off slow and easy because you may not enjoy quilting everyday. Thank you for your great tips.
I had my old Bernina 830 Record that my mom and I bought in 1976. My mom gave it to me to keep when she bought a Bernina 1530 in about 1989. Then I ended up with that machine when she passed away. I guess I love Berninas. Five years ago, I invested in a new Bernina 590. It’s definitely pricey, but I sew pretty much every day and I love it. A Bernina is an investment, but probably the best thing is to go to a reputable dealer and try out a variety of machines. The reputable dealer is a must and the support you will get is irreplaceable.
Absolutely!
Thank you Stephanie, another great video. Quality fabrics make a world of difference, no matter what you create or your skill level ❤️
You are so welcome!
Always interesting to see all opinions on not only sewing machines but fabrics and notions as well. Sometimes an open mind finds you seeing something you never tried before.
I have a Singer Patchwork that I love, it's almost 10 years old. I discovered bag making during the pandemic and my Singer can sew through 4 layers of vinyl easily. I've sewn thru 6 but I felt anxious lol. I use a Martelli cutter that is good for my arthritic thumbs, my Gingher shears are 35 years old and going strong. I recently got the flower head pins, love them. I no longer put water in my iron, I use a mister with Best Press, and a clapper. Love your videos, I always learn from you. My next machine is a long arm, can't wait! 🌞
Re big box store fabric: I was at one of these stores for something else and wandered over to the fabric out of curiosity. It was only $1.00 or so less a yard than at my local quilt shop! Absolutely worth paying that little bit more to get the good stuff.
Love my Janomes! I have been sewing on the Janome Sewist 780DC for 3 years, about 30 hrs. per week with no issues. I clean, oil, and change needle every 8 hrs. Great deal at $759. It's a full-sized sewing machine at just 23 lbs. Easy to move from room to room or take on a retreat, class, or vacation. I still have my 1st sewing machine: A Singer 237 from 1965. It's 44 lbs, so it doesn't leave my house. Highly recommend Janomes and consider purchasing from Sewing Machines Plus. Happy Sewing!!
I love Olfa Rotary Cutters and Quilter's Select Rulers. I've tried all of the rulers and Quilter's Select are the best!
The Kenmore from the 1970s has the best keyhole buttonholes template and gorgeous even top and bottom stitches and adjustable pressure foot tension. A great machine.
Great advice! Went with a box store machine until a quilt with curves. Bought a Juki with just straight stitch but features that I love: speed option, needle up or needle down, knee lift for raising the feet, thread cut option and a simple switch to lower the feed dogs. Two years on I am still appreciating these features. Probably waited too long to upgrade, but good choices were made on features that were essential to me on my quilting journey.
Love the spray mister. No water in my box store iron. Good replacement ironing board cover on ancient ironing board was very worthwhile.
When I had space, buying a large sturdy generic table that had height adjustments was a major step up for my work, more important than a sewing table. I adjusted the table to a comfortable standing height and never looked back. Cutting, trimming, even organizing is so much better. Bins are stacked and stored underneath it. 58 by 30.
My sister gave me her $30 sunbeam iron when I picked up quilting again.. it’s been 4 years now .. I don’t put water in it and it’s still going! 💜🧵
New subscriber, I want to make quilts - plus take my 19 year old daughters high school t-shirts and Marine shirts she wore and use them on front before she was killed at age 19
April Ann Ulrich.
I want to make it myself I've seen company's that do it- but I've always wanted to make quilts .
I'd make a different quilt before working on hers .
Thank you for all your content
God bless you
Josette Tharp
Montgomery County, Texas 🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss and completely understand wanting to make it yourself.
Condolences on your loss. Devastating😢.
Wonder clips are great for binding and bag making when you are dealing with a lot of bulk. I have the regular and small size I use all the time.
Always enjoy your videos. Thank you🤗
I have a 20+ year old Bernina. It works great. I have it tuned up every year.
THANK YOU so much for this video❣️ I have been making quilts for decades and still learned things from you. You actually confirmed what I thought about not putting water in the Olisio Iron. I actually tried a quilting friend's Olisio iron this week and I loved it but I worried about the longevity if I used the steam function. I also use the same type of mister you use and I really like my wool mat. I use bread warming bricks that I have used in baskets to keep rolls warm instead of hardwood blocks to flatten seams. That works well. Sometimes we have things on hand that will work as well as "new tools".
Wonderful tips!!
Thank you for this information. It's right on time for me. Mary from Quincy. I'll start my on line quilt when my new machine gets here. Looking forward to following you.
I miss my Bernina 😥 Several years ago I was in big financial difficulty and also had fractured my C-1 and could not lift anything heavy...and that was one heavy machine. A friend later gave me a much lighter weight small Singer. It's too small for quilting. This last year I bought a Brother xr3774 online. I guess I miss my Bernina so much that I do too much comparison, but I am not thrilled with this one. I hope one day to get another Bernina whether I get a good used one (like someone got from me) or dole out a lot more for new.
I think you need a pair of small, sharp scissors to snip threads and trim dog ears and a seam ripper. Neither have to be expensive. My favorite seam ripper is the small blue-handled Dritz. I can’t use the straight handle Olfa rotary cutter. For some reason, it veers off to the right away from the ruler. I love the Olfa ergonomic one.
I don't have a quilt store anywhere near me so usually shop on line. But you can buy Kona Solids from Joanne at a sale price. So I stock up on black and gray for backgrounds from there. I've tried several rotary cutters. The Olfa cutters are nice, but they have a plastic gear in the middle that gets worn out with use and then the blade slips. I bought the Quilter's Select rotary cutter. The gear is metal; it's much easier to replace the blade; has a "little weight" so it seems to work better; is less tiring and can be used with either left or right hand. Love my wool mat close to my sewing machine with my cordless Sunbeam Iron for pressing seams as I put the block together. Then my Oliso Iron with my mister is at my big board (a 30" X 48" piece of plywood covered with batting and fabric on a table) for pressing yardage and the completed blocks and/or the rows of blocks. I gave away my traditional ironing board since I stapled together my board and have a sleeve board left over from garment sewing if I ever need that pointy end for anything. Lots of good points and advice. Thank you for shariing
I have my portable Elna from the early 80s and my mom's big Elna from the 70s (from back before the company was sold), and they're both going strong. I doubt I'll ever buy another sewing machine.
Agree completely. Swear by frixion pens too for marking fabric and we'll written patters. Have had many that just don't make sense to me. Never had a problem with yours tho as urs are clearly explained.
I just found your channel and I am enjoying your videos so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I'm lucky to have my Mom's old "White" machine - she gave it to me in late 80s because I used it more than she did. I clean and oil it myself (super easy) and it's never been in for service (knock on wood) - all steel and heavy but she runs like butter. If you ever come across one at a garage sale, etc, BUY IT.
I was glad to hear your thoughts on the rotary cutters. Having trouble with scissors ( I'm left handed), I thought it was me. But now I'm going to upgrade my cutter and blades
If you get a Gingher Scissors, that is the last pair you will ever need. You can get them sharpened and they last for decades. Both of the Olfa Rotary Cutters can be set up for right or left handed use.
Martelli makes a rotary cutter for lefties! It is awesome & really worth the investment. Plus their blades last a really, really long time.
@@tonitoland846 thank you so much. Very grateful for the info. Will look it up on the internet.
Great video. Very informative even for a long time quilter. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I enjoyed your video very much. Your information was great. I have quilted for many years at first on a machine that i’ve had for 35 years. Then upgraded to a more expensive machine. I agree with you on the special rollers. I thought that I had to have each one for any class that I took. I now have lots of rollers that I don’t use your information was great.
Very helpful thank you 😊
Great tutorial. Spot on. As a longtime quilter I found it quite interesting especially learned a lot about the specialty rulers. I started to get sucked into this.
Excellent and super helpful 🥰
Glad it was helpful!
I agree with your fabric tips. I struggled to put things together but it got easier one I started buying better fabric.😅
I got my Babylock BL9. It still runs well. I upgraded to a Babylock Rachel a couple years ago and it’s been wonderful. I plan to teach my daughter on the BL9.
Thank you! Very helpful and informative.
As a left-handed person, and having started my career as a graphic designer where we cut (pre-computers!) towards rather than away, I cannot use a “typical” rotary cutter (like the olfa). I finally discovered the Martelli rotary cutter for left handed people. What a game changer!! I highly recommend them for any left-handed quilter… And I think it’s important for quilt shops to acknowledge that lefties have enough issues with all the rulers being designed for right-handed people (I have to cut everything with my rulers upside down - most people don’t realize that’s a problem with quilting rulers) to offer left-handed options whenever possible. (sorry for the rant! Love your videos 😊)
Completely understand and good point! Many rotary cutters now are able to be used with either hand.
Great information
Great information. I have a cheap machine from Walmart. I’ve also bought fabric there as well as a quilt shop
I have yet to take a quilting class as yet but I have all the stuff. I have been sewing garments and totes though.
This video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. 💖
Quality of thread was a game changer for me. My machine sews so much better with Aurifil thread. I found a misting bottle at the beauty supply store for less than ten dollars.
Yes, thread makes a huge difference!
I like the light background one
One thing I would add to the list is a quick unpick/ seam ripper. I prefer the term unpick as ripper sounds drastic.
Btw Steph, love your jumper (do you call them sweaters?). Did you knit it?
Good point! And no, the sweater was purchased. Glad you like it, and thank you!
As to the water in the iron: just use destilled water and your iron will always stay clean.
The Olisso directions say not to use distilled water or else the iron will spit.
@@mariettedemarest5173 The opposite should be true, because normal water contains calcium which clogs the wholes. Destilled water does not contain any other elements but the water itself, therefore it will not cause sputtering.
@@ElinT13 i agree with you, however, the User's Manual states that the iron is designed to run on tap water unless your water source is high in minerals (over 12 gms) , in this case it states to use 1/2 tap and 1/2 distilled water or inexpensive bottled spring water.
@@mariettedemarest5173 Ah, okay! Thanks for this clarification!
I got started again with a 78’ Kenmore that I paid $25 for and it work’s amazing. I only upgraded because my LFS had a Bernina 440 on sale for $800 with all the extras. I need to upgrade my iron and was just looking online a few days ago so I will be getting the one you recommended! I’m tired of my $15 Walmart iron never pressing the seams flat enough. Do you have a recommendation on ironing boards?
We love the wool pressing mat you see us use on camera, otherwise we use just a regular ironing board in the shop. Nothing special. :)
I love Singer sewing machines, regardless of what anyone thinks of them. I have been sewing for almost 60 years and have always had a Singer. They are still good machines. 🙂 When I got to that part of your video, I decided that I did not need to hear the rest.
You missed out on a lot of information meant for people who are new to sewing/quilting. Pretty sure those 60 year old machines were the ones she was talking about lasting forever. The negative comment doesn’t help anybody.
@@tippylaroux3137 I didn't say I've had the same machine for 60 years. I've had three machines during that time - all Singers. I upgraded each time only because I wanted. All my fabric and notions came from MSQC. Thank you for uour input.😊
No
My Gran gave me a top of the line Golden Touch&Sew for my highschool graduation in 1976. I made most of my clothing and did some home Dec projects with it along with reupholstering my car seats. The first 3 years, I had to spend $80/year to have the timing fixed. After that, I tended it myself until a plastic gear broke after 14 years. Singer no longer sold parts for it and Gran and I were so disappointed as it was dead. I then paid $279 for a Kenmore that has never required a trip to the shop in 32 years. Does everything the T&S did except offer an adjustment for needle position. I had the machine 10 years before I went to change the needle position and discovered I couldn't! No biggie. I oil, clean and grease myself. I also have a 1948 Singer 15-88, and a 1951 Singer 201-2. My niece's first machine was a Singer in 2000. It sewed fabulously right out of the box until it didn't - 3 years later - dead.
You have been very fortunate with your Singer purchases. Most people aren't so lucky. Being open-minded makes learning so much easier.
Personally, I find all computerized machines a silly, unnecessary extravagance, but I understand some people love them, and those people may have other suggestions that are worthwhile to me.
Have you ever tried a straight stitch machine like a Juki tl2010?
So if you didn’t have an old machine laying around and didn’t want to spend $500 on one, which beginner machine would you suggest? I had been considering a singer or brother but now I’m not sure I should. 😅
Oops! Just learned purchasing mistakes I’ve made as a beginner quilter 😢. ie Coats and Clark dual duty thread, big box store fabric 😢😢. Ugh!!
What about if we put distilled water in our iron. Will it have build up with that??
Hi, I'm a relatively new quilter. I hear so many differing opinions about thread. Weight, type, brand, etc. Is 30 wt too much for piecing and quilting? Any thoughts about cotton/polyester blends? I'd be curious to your experience. Thanks! ~~ Lynne
We use 50wt Aurafil 100% cotton thread in the shop, usually, but different machines and different quilters find they like different threads better. The best thing to do is try out a few and see what works best for you and your machine.
Is the Kona at Hobby Lobby a lower grade fabric than Kona from a quilt shop?
It's the same manufacturer but it is a lower grade.
@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous how do you know that? I’m not trying to be a smart aleck, I just really want to know. I have read in multiple places that Kona is Kona, no matter where they sell it.
@@bethg7931 I’ve noticed that the Kona from JoAnn seems to be a tad less tightly woven than Kona at a quilt store. That said we all have different tastes in fabric and different financial abilities. I try to get fabric from my LQS on sale when I can. Starch can help on less tightly woven fabric.
@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous I actually decided I would just make a phone call to the Kona manufacturers, which I believe is Robert Kaufman. They said there is only one grade of Kona. All Kona is created equally. Hobby Lobby is a big buyer from them, and it is all the same fabric. That’s what they told me at the manufacture. Could they have lied? Sure. Not sure why they would, but they could have.
It's okay Stephanie,l have found a quilter who can teach me how to quilt thank you.
👍👏
For whatever reason I can't understand what brand of thread she is saying. Can someone please help me. TIA!!
I have the exact Babylock Quilters choice as yours, for the same length of time. Have not had the first problem with it. Keeping it cleaned out regularly and regular servicing is the key to a long lasting machine of any brand.💕🧵
So if you didn’t have an old machine laying around and didn’t want to spend $500 on one, which beginner machine would you suggest? I had been considering a singer or brother but now I’m not sure I should. 😅
So if you didn’t have an old machine laying around and didn’t want to spend $500 on one, which beginner machine would you suggest? I had
been considering a singer or brother but now I’m not sure I should. 😅