My quilt top before a border is 63 x 94 inches. The border is 7 1/2 inches wide. I'm going to make mitered corners. Do I make the border strips 63 inches and 94 inches, or should I make them longer?...

Thanks to all for the suggestions.

It arrived yesterday. Now all I have to do is learn how to use it. Any suggestions as to the best sites with information?

I'm thinking about buying an Alto's QuiltCut but wondering if I'd use it enough to justify the price. Does anyone have one and how much do you use it? How much quilting do you do?

Thanks for the answers and ideas. Since the quilt I made is a memory quilt for my granddaughter, I'd likely not be around if it needed repair. I thought it sounded like a good idea but didn't know...

Could you post the instructions from your embroidery book?

Does anyone enclose extra fabric with a quilt in case in the future it needs to be mended? I was in our LQS yesterday and they recommended putting a pocket on the back by the label. Put pieces of...

Thanks all for the comments. This has really disturbed me because it has ended up with my being shorted on the fabric I bought. From now on I'll ask that any fabric I buy is cut.

I have recently received fabric from a very reputable source that had been torn from the bolt instead of cut. I always thought tearing fabric assured it would be square because it tore along the...

I want to make a rag quilt and am looking for flannel fabric. Is there a good source for quality flannel fabric?

Ann

I have a Pfaff 2170 embroidery machine that I paid around $6000 for several years ago. My thoughts on Pfaff are that it's not a easy machine to use. It's not intuitive. I've had a Bernina for 25...

Jo-Ann has AccuQuilt Go on sale for $189.99 until the 31st. It's a Web exclusive sale but shipping is free on $40 or more order. Its regular price is $349.99 but it can usually be found around $200....

I just got EQ7 because I want to make a memory quilt for my granddaughter and needed a good way to design it without losing my mind (I may lose it anyway, but that's another story). I'm very...

I often look for a certain color that's predominant in a pre-cut. Would it be possible to list the predominant color in the description of the pre-cuts? I noticed that Keepsake has listed some of...

One thing that might help with the templates is to glue a couple pieces of rubber or sandpaper on the underside of the template. It's very easy to move them when cutting with a rotary cutter. I'm...

I have a 60mm that I use but it needed a new blade. I ended up having to order the blade because my local Joann's didn't have them. In the meantime I bought a 45mm and like it better. Also there were...

I use Gingher scissors and Olfa rotary cutters. I believe in using the best tools I can afford. It makes a huge difference in the long run.

What a great idea to use the attic windows pattern. Perfect! How big was the quilt? Smaller squares would help cut down on the amount of ink I guess.

I've never done a photo quilt although I've made quilts. Could you please steer me to information about how to go about it? I have an ink jet printer.
Thanks.
Ann

I went ahead and ordered the Pro Plus from Joann's. With a 50% discount plus shipping of $7.95 it still came out less than the one on Amazon with free shipping. I LOVE discounts!.

It's a ruler made by June Tailor that has grooves that can be used to cut strips of various widths. Here's a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zaHEzMtAmo

Another question: Is it worth the extra cost to get the Pro or is Shape Plus adequate?

It is only available online and I didn't look at shipping costs. Thanks for the heads-up.

Joann's has 50% off any one regularly priced item until Sunday. I'm thinking of ordering a Shape Plus or Shape Plus Pro ruler. Are they worth the money?
Ann

I always check the Daily Deal first, then the Forum. Both are always interesting.

Ann