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  1. Jean Shute

    Vicki in MN

    Add me to the ladies who appreciate your sharing your beautiful work. Thanks Vicki!
  2. I have seven of the dies you used in your quilt top (and a lot more that aren't).  I've been seriously considering the fern die, but I see it's quite a bit larger than most of the others.  Hmmmm...... I'll have to think about that one.  

    I have the electric go cutter and the baby.  I use both quite a bit.  What did we do before Accuquilt!

    Hope all goes well for your Hubby. Not fun when either of you is sick.  Take care - Jean

    1. sueinscottsdale

      sueinscottsdale

      Yes, the palm die makes a much larger block when you put 4 of them together but I have seen so many ideas using the individual ferns. I think this die is really versatile - I just need to find the time to really play with it. 

      I know what you mean about what did we do before AccuQuilt. I purchased my first Go! when they were first introduced (about 2008 I think). I have just added to my collection ever since and have really purchased with all the new die-to-tries that have been introduced. One I don't have but I am thinking of getting is being re-introduced in a couple weeks. It is the Lotus and I think this is another one that you can take the individual pieces and do some interesting things with them. I have been buying from Ladyfingers Sewing in Pennsylvania because their prices are better than AccuQuilt and they don't charge sales tax. Also, if you order more than $100, they ship for free. Several times my order was less than $100 so I added a cone of thread. They use USPS for shipping and they are very responsive to you. I really like dealing with them.

      Thanks for thinking of my husband. He is finally getting better but June was a terrible month and no one can explain exactly what went wrong other than to blame it on his weight. It has been very frustrating to both of us and I am really tired. I can't wait for things to get back to a more normal.

    2. Jean Shute

      Jean Shute

      I started out with Sizzix quilt dies when they were doing that.  I liked them and have several.  Unfortunately, they don't do that anymore.  I think Accuquilt has changed hands and their sales aren't what they used to be.  I order from Quilt in a Day because they don't charge tax and shipping is free on Accuquilt dies.  I see that their prices have gone up too.  I checked out Ladyfingers and they had a good sale price on the new Tea pot die.  Not sure why I bought that, but it's cute and I'll probably use it for quick gifts for girlfriends.  Hang in there.

      Jean

  3. Jean Shute

    I Spy

    Adorable. That's a treasure. He'll have a great time finding all the fun things.
  4. Hi Peggy, glad to hear you'll be teaching at the longarm group.  I've taught there a few times over the years and they are all nice people.  They couldn't meet the two years of Covid lockdown and then lost the meeting place.  I heard they had found a new place but it's quite a ways from where I live so I haven't been there since the move.  After 20 plus years of longarm work for others, I'm pretty much just doing my own and a few for my favorite customers.  This gives me time to pursue art quilts and to get back to painting fine art.  I was able to retire early so I looked for ways to use my art degree that would keep me busy and provide some play money for my own projects.  Too often I was so busy with other people's quilts that I didn't have time for my own.  Now I have that time, I'm a bit jealous of sharing it.  You probably feel the same way.

    I'll check in to see when you're scheduled and if I can, I'll stop by to say hello.

    Good luck - Jean

    1. Peggy Holt

      Peggy Holt

      Hi Jean,  I just found this!

      You are correct: not a lot of customer work any more.  The business seems to be "retiring" of its own volition.  That's fine with me.  Like you, I am concentrating on my art quilts and teaching classes.  At this end of my life, I am choosing to do things that bring me joy!

      Hope to see you.  The meeting is March 18th.

  5. Hi Linda, I was going through my quilts the other day and came across our international themed pieces.  I don't even remember the last theme we went with and where they might be.  Do you know anything about them?  Seems like Covid put an end to many things.  

    Thanks - Jean

  6. Shirley, did you sell all your Accuquilt dies?  I've been collecting this past year and have quite a few, but thought I'd check to see what you're selling.  I'm 74 now, but not ready to give up on making quilts and quilting them.  I am cleaning out a lot of books and other "creative" things I'm no longer interested in.  I can't believe how much "stuff" a person can collect over the years.  Anyway... let me know what dies you still have.  You may have a treasure I don't have yet.

    Thanks - Jean

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    2. brunerwoman

      brunerwoman

      OK, I made an Excel file of those I am interested in selling. I hope that comes through ok. These are the old dies that are heavy 1" wood. There are a few GO dies at the end of the list. If you have any questions or need pics of anything, just let me know.

      Now I have to go mow some grass...between rains. haha

      shirley

       

      Dies for Sale.xls

    3. Jean Shute

      Jean Shute

      Hi Shirley, sorry, I just had a chance to get back on my computer.  I don't have the Studio Accuquilt cutter, but I do have the large Sizzix and it will cut the Studio dies.  If you still have them I'd like the round flowers set 3 a b and c and the rose sampler set.    Let me know how much the total would be with shipping.  I can send the money by Pay Pal or check which ever you would prefer.

      By the way, 74 is a very good age.  Old enough to know better but young enough to still do it.

      Thanks - Jean

    4. Jean Shute

      Jean Shute

      I forgot to tell you where I live for shipping:  Otis Orchards, WA 99027

  7. I love the pieces you showed you cut with your laser.  That looks like a fun tool (toy ).  I bought a similar product and painted it.  Not nearly as nice as yours, but it was fun.  Yours are too pretty to paint.  What kind of wood do you use?  

    Here's my painted piece: 

     

    spring-sign.jpg

  8. Hi Linda, the bag name and where to find it are posted on the Aug. 2nd question of the week.

  9. Jo Ann, I left the bag pattern name and where to buy it on the Aug. 2 question of the week.  Linda had asked for it too, so It's available to anyone who wants it.  

  10. Terri, left you a message and photo on the motor alignment for the IQ under your June 17th post about having to take off your motors.

  11. Deborah, if your hubby is a federal retiree, he can continue his medical through the government.  Of course it's more expensive than Medicare, but it covers more too.  I pay about $350 a month for ours and we have a $350 deductible per year, which isn't bad at all.  Of course it depends on what's available in your area.  We have quite a few plans to choose from and I have Kaiser.  They contract out with local groups so I don't have to depend on just them to choose a doctor.  Good luck with your hubby.  I would suggest he talk to his personnel person and they can tell him what he has available.  

  12. Well I ordered and installed the gate. That went okay after a phone call or two.  My question now is how hard is it to lift the gate for you?  It seems like you need a lot of arm strength to do that.  Did you say your hubby fixed it in some way so it was easier for you to get open?  I've just been leaving it partially closed so I can just swing it open. It's only for the dog (small 14 lbs).  We cordoned off a hallway for her to stay in when we got out to eat/shop etc.  I'll close it all the way when we do that.  Always something...

    1. QuiltingwithGrace

      QuiltingwithGrace

      Yes, dh knows I don't have a lot of hand strength so he did something.  All I have . to do is give it a slight tug to open it.  When it closes it kind of clicks in place.  Dh is out of town right now, but I will get ahold of him and have him post here what he did.  He won't mind at all.

  13. Hi Robin,

    I'm getting ready to order the pet gate you told us about and wondered if you were still happy with it or had any problems with it.   

    Thanks - Jean

    1. QuiltingwithGrace

      QuiltingwithGrace

      I'm LOVING it!  The best part is dh assembled it so that I don't have to slide anything to open it.  All I have to do is give it a gently tug.

      Hope you love it too!

    2. Jean Shute

      Jean Shute

      Thanks Robin!  Amazon to the rescue!

    3. QuiltingwithGrace

      QuiltingwithGrace

      As dh says, "Amazon is your friend.  Amazon Prime is your best friend."

  14. I don't have the pattern Liz, but in looking at it, I think you could come up with the pattern using half-square triangles, flying geese, square, and a triangle in a square.  Most pieced patterns are made up of common shapes.  These are probably 4 inch blocks.   I often make my own patterns when I see a quilt I like and can't locate the pattern for it.   I see two separate blocks that form the quilt.

    Jitterbug quilt.JPG

    1. Liz Dunne

      Liz Dunne

      very true Jean!  I might wait to see if they sell off the kit on Black Friday.  I would love this quilt!

      Thanks very much :)

  15. Nancy, did you use a Sizzix or Accuquilt die to cut the curved pieces for your flag?  I just purchased the larger (had the smaller) one and you've given me a good reason to use it.

    1. nancySD

      nancySD

      I have the Sizzix and used the Wave die.  It is about 4.5x 5 inches, I think.  I think they are fun and I sure wouldn't cut those shapes by hand!

    2. Jean Shute

      Jean Shute

      I have a Sizzix too.  I love that machine!

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