Comments for Wish Upon a Quilt Blog http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com For the Quilting Enthusiast Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:30:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Choosing the Right Machine for You! by Cathy http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/product/choosing-the-right-machine-for-you.html#comment-62783 Cathy Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:30:02 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3794#comment-62783 Thank you for writing...Janome offers a wide variety of on line tutorials, so in addition to the education you would receive from your local dealer there is a whole world of education available on line. Personally, I would choose the machine that I love best. At the end of the day, the machine is going to be in your sewing room with you :-) Happy Sewing! Thank you for writing…Janome offers a wide variety of on line tutorials, so in addition to the education you would receive from your local dealer there is a whole world of education available on line. Personally, I would choose the machine that I love best. At the end of the day, the machine is going to be in your sewing room with you :-) Happy Sewing!

]]> Comment on Choosing the Right Machine for You! by fox_in_shadows http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/product/choosing-the-right-machine-for-you.html#comment-62611 fox_in_shadows Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:29:38 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3794#comment-62611 I am considering a Janome 7700 or 8900. I am also considering a Bernina 550. All are beautiful machines. And, there is much to consider. I have visited two dealers: one Bernina and one Janome, and tested the machines. I am partial to the Janome. I read recently that when choosing a new sewing machine, you're also choosing a relationship the dealer, who will provide support thereafter. Both dealers are 25 minutes from my home, but in opposite directions. The Bernina dealer has a beautiful shop with an extensive collection of modern and classical fabrics. They also are very serious quilters, hosting not only regular courses but quilting weekends with big name quilters. The Bernina dealer also took a lot of time with me to demonstrate the abilities of the 550 and welcomed me to come back and try it out on my own materials. The Janome dealer hosts a quaint shop with a less diverse range of fabrics. More classic than modern. I did not feel comfortable with the Janome dealer, since they were not able to demonstrate the two machine very well apart from their memorization of the specs. They offered lifetime classes, but I didn't feel confident in their skill level. In the end, I felt I would receive more support from the Bernina dealer than the Janoma. It's a shame as I would like to buy the Janome but I would be more confident if I could find another local dealer of which there are none. Perhaps you could offer some guidance. I am considering a Janome 7700 or 8900. I am also considering a Bernina 550. All are beautiful machines. And, there is much to consider. I have visited two dealers: one Bernina and one Janome, and tested the machines. I am partial to the Janome. I read recently that when choosing a new sewing machine, you’re also choosing a relationship the dealer, who will provide support thereafter. Both dealers are 25 minutes from my home, but in opposite directions.

The Bernina dealer has a beautiful shop with an extensive collection of modern and classical fabrics. They also are very serious quilters, hosting not only regular courses but quilting weekends with big name quilters. The Bernina dealer also took a lot of time with me to demonstrate the abilities of the 550 and welcomed me to come back and try it out on my own materials.

The Janome dealer hosts a quaint shop with a less diverse range of fabrics. More classic than modern. I did not feel comfortable with the Janome dealer, since they were not able to demonstrate the two machine very well apart from their memorization of the specs. They offered lifetime classes, but I didn’t feel confident in their skill level.

In the end, I felt I would receive more support from the Bernina dealer than the Janoma. It’s a shame as I would like to buy the Janome but I would be more confident if I could find another local dealer of which there are none. Perhaps you could offer some guidance.

]]> Comment on Owning a Quilt Shop – a love story by Nancy Joyner http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/cathys-corner/owning-a-quilt-shop-a-love-story.html#comment-62501 Nancy Joyner Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:06 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3853#comment-62501 Cathy, you are my fabulous hero! Thank you for proving a glorious place of respite......and a place full of eye candy. Cathy, you are my fabulous hero! Thank you for proving a glorious place of respite……and a place full of eye candy.

]]> Comment on Owning a Quilt Shop – a love story by Cathy http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/cathys-corner/owning-a-quilt-shop-a-love-story.html#comment-61759 Cathy Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:44:23 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3853#comment-61759 Carol, Thank you so much! I really appreciate you promoting Wish Upon A Quilt! Please give me a call if you need more information. 919-782-6363. Cathy Carol,
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you promoting Wish Upon A Quilt! Please give me a call if you need more information. 919-782-6363.

Cathy

]]> Comment on Owning a Quilt Shop – a love story by The Beltline Buzz http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/cathys-corner/owning-a-quilt-shop-a-love-story.html#comment-61513 The Beltline Buzz Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:27:51 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3853#comment-61513 Cathy, I love your story. I'm doing some research for an article for The Beltline Buzz, and wanted to promote quilting in the Triangle. I also wanted to tell our readers about the Quilt Barns in Yancey County, NC and the trails they can go on to explore these works of art. I will promote your business, Wish Upon a Star for sure! I love writing about businesses that were started by local's doing things they love and sharing their passion with our community. I have heard that quilting has become very popular again and I'd like to share this with my subscribers. We have over 9400 of them right now. Hope they will visit your shop and begin quilting. Best regards, Carol Lynn The Beltline Buzz Cathy, I love your story. I’m doing some research for an article for The Beltline Buzz, and wanted to promote quilting in the Triangle. I also wanted to tell our readers about the Quilt Barns in Yancey County, NC and the trails they can go on to explore these works of art.
I will promote your business, Wish Upon a Star for sure! I love writing about businesses that were started by local’s doing things they love and sharing their passion with our community. I have heard that quilting has become very popular again and I’d like to share this with my subscribers. We have over 9400 of them right now. Hope they will visit your shop and begin quilting.
Best regards,
Carol Lynn
The Beltline Buzz

]]> Comment on Owning a Quilt Shop – a love story by Kathleen http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/cathys-corner/owning-a-quilt-shop-a-love-story.html#comment-61413 Kathleen Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:01:45 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3853#comment-61413 Love your story--ESPECIALLY the part about your mom's good health report! I love shopping on your website. Love your story–ESPECIALLY the part about your mom’s good health report!
I love shopping on your website.

]]> Comment on Owning a Quilt Shop – a love story by patticole http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/cathys-corner/owning-a-quilt-shop-a-love-story.html#comment-61411 patticole Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:26:46 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3853#comment-61411 Quilters make the best friends. They know how to make much out of little; how to patch up just about anything; how to create lasting smiles; how to spread love that will last for generations. I can never thank my sister enough for introducing me to the idea of beginning a quilt! Quilters make the best friends. They know how to make much out of little; how to patch up just about anything; how to create lasting smiles; how to spread love that will last for generations. I can never thank my sister enough for introducing me to the idea of beginning a quilt!

]]> Comment on Owning a Quilt Shop – a love story by Marsha Kestner http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/cathys-corner/owning-a-quilt-shop-a-love-story.html#comment-61407 Marsha Kestner Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:26:26 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3853#comment-61407 I loved your quilt shop story. Im also happy your mom is a survivor. I have a friend whom got me started in quilting. She also is a cancer survivor! I never thought I would be in a quilting position, I also am of the mind why would I want to cut up a beautiful piece of fabric to cut it into little pieces to sew them together again? For years the good LORD used me as a nurse now I think he has other ideas for my time! As I sit in my sewing room I am happy for the times I get to create beautiful quilts for my family and friends! Thanks for the chance to share my story! I loved your quilt shop story. Im also happy your mom is a survivor. I have a friend whom got me started in quilting. She also is a cancer survivor! I never thought I would be in a quilting position, I also am of the mind why would I want to cut up a beautiful piece of fabric to cut it into little pieces to sew them together again? For years the good LORD used me as a nurse now I think he has other ideas for my time! As I sit in my sewing room I am happy for the times I get to create beautiful quilts for my family and friends! Thanks for the chance to share my story!

]]> Comment on Owning a Quilt Shop – a love story by Theresa http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/cathys-corner/owning-a-quilt-shop-a-love-story.html#comment-61405 Theresa Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:10:09 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3853#comment-61405 What a great story! I happened upon your store when I was traveling with my husband on a business trip. At the time, I was not working and had charted out a whole list of shops that I wanted to visit, yours was the only one we had time to let me go to and it was exactly what you describe. Even as a stranger who may never get to come back in reality, I felt like I was taking a retreat there. Your staff was friendly and more than helpful. We no longer have a local shop in my area, and I so miss that feeling of commradere' you get shopping for 'perfectly good' fabric to cut up and sew back together in a quilt shop. I visit your store often just to see what's going on. I wish you continued success! By the way, I am an 11 year survivor of breast cancer myself, so cudos to your Mom! What a great story! I happened upon your store when I was traveling with my husband on a business trip. At the time, I was not working and had charted out a whole list of shops that I wanted to visit, yours was the only one we had time to let me go to and it was exactly what you describe. Even as a stranger who may never get to come back in reality, I felt like I was taking a retreat there. Your staff was friendly and more than helpful. We no longer have a local shop in my area, and I so miss that feeling of commradere’ you get shopping for ‘perfectly good’ fabric to cut up and sew back together in a quilt shop. I visit your store often just to see what’s going on. I wish you continued success! By the way, I am an 11 year survivor of breast cancer myself, so cudos to your Mom!

]]> Comment on Owning a Quilt Shop – a love story by needlewings http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/cathys-corner/owning-a-quilt-shop-a-love-story.html#comment-61290 needlewings Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:18:02 +0000 http://blog.wishuponaquilt.com/?p=3853#comment-61290 Moms are always the start of things! lol Lovely shop! So glad you got into quilting and congratulations to your mom for being a breast cancer survivor! Moms are always the start of things! lol Lovely shop! So glad you got into quilting and congratulations to your mom for being a breast cancer survivor!

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