The Electric Quilt Co. Quilt Design Wizard- Review

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(More customer reviews)Quilt Design Wizard is a very simple to use quilt design program that I am thoroughly enjoying. Let me share with you the features:
-200 quilt blocks to choose from
-3000 fabrics to choose from
-lay out blocks in standard rows or on point
-you can use a standard layout and number of blocks or customize
-sashing and/or borders can be added.
-experiment with color and block changes with a few clicks of the mouse
-print out yardage estimates, templates or rotary instructions, and lots of other goodies
-visit the Quilt Design Wizard for free montly download to get new block and fabrics
Limitations:
-200 blocks may sound like a lot, but if you want a block and it's not there, you're out of luck; also, you can't create your own block
-fabric library is big, but does not permit you to scan in other fabrics, which can be helpful for some newer quilting techniques
Overall, this is a great beginning quilt program. I love being able to try out my designs and color schemes BEFORE I commit them to fabric. However a professional designer or someone with advanced computer skills and/or deeper pockets might want to go ahead and invest in Electric Quilt which is much more complex, expensive and versatile software made by the same company.
That being said, this software is perfect for me, since I like to keep things simple when it comes to computers. I can design a quilt and easily play around with the color scheme, arrangement of blocks and dimensions. This software is very simple to use and has already been lots of fun and help to me. I'm delighted with this software and will recommend it to my friends.

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Does Quilt Design Wizard replace EQ5 or EQ6? No, this is a software for beginning quilters and beginning computer users. An inexpensive way for you to try quilt designing on your computer for the first time. Design simple pieced blocks, straight layouts, on-point layouts, and play with color. This is definitely designed for beginners. Requires Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/7. Made in USA.

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Quilt As Desired: Your Guide to Straight-Line and Free-Motion Quilting Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned this book for some time, and today I finally pulled it off the shelf as I pondered my latest queen-sized project. I am a piecer more than a quilter, and quilting a large quilt pretty much frazzles me and keeps me "in the ditch". Boy, was I smart to add this book to my "read later" shelf, because "later" came very suddenly today!!
This book pretty much answers all quilting design questions for all skill levels, primarily for short-armers (like me), but it also will assist long-armers (wanna-be) in the overall quilting process. I was looking for filler inspirations and all-over designs, and I found a whole lot more. Full of practice exercises (not required), this text also differentiates the techniques for straight-line vs free-motion quilting.
Ms. Frable NEVER comes off as high-and-mighty by implicitly ordering you to do things only one way. She gives the basics, then gently suggests alternatives along the lines of "if you are willing to do X, then Y becomes possible".
Frable breaks this book into 3 sections: Technical Aspects, Patterns, and Projects. I could comfortably jump right into the Patterns section, which accomodates both marked and unmarked designs. This section also clearly indicates pros and cons of each method, with really nice close-up photos. The Projects section builds up in skill-level, revisiting techniques from the Technical and Patterns sections, while also adding new techniques and even more hints and photos.
Ms. Frable clearly put a lot of time and effort into creating a highly usable reference for us quilters who currently may lack a bit of self-confidence in the quilting process. With just a few words, plus lots of truely helpful tips and photos, this book is THE compendium that I will find myself coming back to time and again.

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*Popularity of quilting continues to grow as the worldwide family of quilters builds on its 50 percent increase in numbers since 1997This book comes to the rescue of quilters everywhere by finally addressing the most dreaded phrase in quilting instruction - quilt as desired. Packed with 150 step-by-step photos, detailed instructions and expert insight into thread selection, marking techniques and simple binding, each chapter meet your desire to continually grow as a quilter. Using straight-line and free-motion techniques to complete six feature projects, this revolutionary guide will help you take your quilting to new heights

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Complete Guide to Quilting Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been quilting for some time now... However, we can all use a little help now and then on a technique we're not used to using all the time. What I absolutely LOVE about this book is that they give you several different options for almost every technique out there. This book stays on my quilting table at all times! There are tons of charts on quilt sizes, triangle sizes, flying geese, etc. It's just a wealth of great information and presented in an easy to understand manner with lots of pictures.
I have looked at several other "how-to" books and have not yet found one to even come close to replacing this one. I even took it and had it spiral bound so it was easier to look through and hold my place open. It's been worth every penny and it's not even the most expensive one out there!

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• Covers all aspects of quilting from designing quilt blocks and appliquéing to binding and finishing, giving quilters the tools to tackle any project with confidence
• This comprehensive how-to book focuses on instructing quilters in the fine art of quilting; it contains no patterns
• Valuable tips and expert trouble-shooting advice make projects easier and more enjoyable

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Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: Six Projects for First-Time Quilters, 2nd Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I do not watch t.v., so I have never seen Ms. Anderson's show. I can barely sew a straight line, but her book was so simple and reassurring that I've been a successful quilter from day one (with 8 quilts under my belt now). Most helpful was her *brief* list of supplies. Most books insist that beginners buy a million things that they may not really need. If you want to see if you might like quilting, this is probably the best book available - I've spent a lot of time now looking at a lot of others.

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YOU can quilt! Learn from one of the best as Alex Anderson guides you through 6 simple rotary-cut projects.

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Distinctive Even Feed Walking Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Singer, Brother, Babylock, Viking (Husky Series), Euro-Pro, Janome (Top-Loading Drop-In Bobbin Machines Only), White, Juki, New Home, Simplicity, Necchi, Elna and More Review

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(More customer reviews)It works as expected and my wife is happy with it. She has another one that has a fork attachment that fits over the needle screw. This one just has a bar that rides on top of the screw, but it works as well as the other one.

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The Distinctive Even Feed Walking Sewing Foot is designed to be used when quilting multiple layers of fabric. The top feed dogs of the walking foot feeds the fabric while lower feeds of the sewing machine feed the fabric, thus giving an even result. The Distinctive Even Feed Walking Sewing Foot is made to fit any Low Shank Sewing Machine. Distinctive Premium Sewing Feet are high quality sewing feet that provide the user with ease of use for tasks they could be extremely tedious if done by hand. Start sewing with the best, Distinctive Sewing Feet. The Distinctive Sewing Foot blister packaging doubles as a set of instructions. Just pull out the cardboard back, open it up and start reading. You will be sewing in no time! Fits All Low Shank Singer, Brother, Babylock, Husqvarna Viking (Husky Series), Euro-Pro, Janome (Top-Loading Drop-In Bobbin Machines Only), Kenmore, White, Juki, Bernina (Bernette Series), New Home, Simplicity, Necchi and Elna Sewing Machines.

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Free-Motion Quilting Made Easy: 186 Designs from 8 Simple Shapes (That Patchwork Place) Review

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(More customer reviews)Easy to understand set-up and preparation of each block for free-motion design. The many illustrations show how to meld designs as well as arrows to show the path of the needle for the chosen design. There are suggestions on design to use for different shapes as well as areas that might not need quilting. The narrative is detailed and easy to follow.

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Turn simple lines into fabulous designs! Start with basic loops, ovals, diamonds, triangles, and other familiar shapes and pair them in unique combinations to create dozens of block-based designs. Step-by-step instructions, practice exercises, and loads of hints and tips make it easy to achieve great results. Now you can create your own quilting designs; they don t have to be complicated or intricate to be effective!

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Brother SA107 Walking Foot Review

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(More customer reviews)For anyone who owns a sewing machine, I would say this foot is a MUST HAVE. There are times when nothing else will substitute.
I am a seamstress and own 6 sewing machines. Two I have lent to daughters, so I have three I use alternatively, depending on my project, plus we have a heavy-duty machine. Recently, my husband purchased a Brother. I was surprised and asked him why he did that since we already have four other machines.
He is a boat-builder and wanted to try his hand at sewing the sail for it. He purchased the Dacron sail-cloth. It is such a heavy-weight processed cloth that pinning it is next to impossible. He discovered a specialized double-stick tape that works, but it is so slippery, the poor little Brother machine was not able to handle this alone, so I purchased this walking foot.
It has made all the difference. I have a picture of him on the floor, sail cloth surrounding him, taking up most of our front room, foot pedal in one hand, along with the cloth, the other hand behind the machine, feeding the cloth through as he sews this difficult piece. I am so proud of him for his efforts and excellent work. He truly feels he couldn't have done what he did without that walking foot.
To my husband I say: Well done, Friend.
~a

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A real help for sewing or quilting on slippery fabrics or multiple layers, this Brother SA107 walking foot attachment is a moving feed system that holds and moves fabric between the presser foot's upper feed dog and the machine's lower feed for dependable control. It's also very handy for accurately matching prints and plaids. Walking feet are not for use in reverse or side-to-side sewing as well as some built-in stitches that include other than forward movement of the feed dogs.
For use with: CS-100T, LS-2125, LS-2125i, Pacesetter PS21, PS-1000, PS-1250, PS-1800, PS-1950, PS-2100, VX-1435, XL-2230, XL-2600, XL-2600i, XL-2610, XL-3100, XL-3500, XL-3500i, XL-3500T, XL-3510, XL-5130, XL-5232, XL-5340, XL-5500, XL-5600, XL-5700, and XR-40.

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