Video: How to install Butler robotics on the KQ II Longarm

 

Change the foot on a King Quilter II Longarm

 I'm feeling sheepish today.  I've owned my King Quilter II Elite longarm for 5 years and just today learned I can raise the presser bar up to make changing the foot easier.  All this time I've been finagling and fussing to change feet and saying some not so nice words!

For those with the same machine, here is a video showing how to do this...

The Best Explanation of Thread Spools and Cones

 I found a video on the Superior Threads website that explains the need to pull thread off of a spool differently than a cone.  I highly recommend this video!  

I ordered the thread holder shown in this video because I need a thread holder with an 

adjustable spool pin, one that can be placed vertically or horizontally.  

This fits the bill quite nicely.

A Cross Stitch tip

I thought I'd share a tip for those of you who cross stitch using black linen or aida cloth.  Use one of the little lights you tap to turn on and off underneath as you stitch.  The light makes seeing the little holes easy!  I use it with all dark colors of linen or aida cloth.  In fact, the light is too bright so I taped Kleenex over the light to dim it a bit.

Here are some pieces I made.

I made this one around our 20th anniversary.  
We've been married 36 year now!

I made this one when my daughter was 3 months old.  

She's 34 yrs old now!

 

2026 Christmas Drawing

 Attention all clients!  I have a set of tools from Missouri Star Quilt Company I'd like to give away at the end of 2026.  Everyone who brings a quilt for longarming gets an entry, 1 entry per quilt brought during 2026. This is a high quality set of tools all stored away in a metal tool box. For example, the rotary cutter has ball bearings in it and you use less pressure to make your cut!

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!

Durham Charter Academy

 A few of you know I am the founder of the first Charter Public School in NC. I wanted to let you know the school has added high school and also changed the name to Durham Charter School. My school opened in 1997 with K-3rd grade... and now it's 28 years serving children K-12! They also built a new school building which houses grades K-12. You can click the photo below to check it out:

Christmas Rush is winding down

 It's been a busy couple of months for me what with all the quilts needing longarming before Christmas!  Here's a photo of one quilt for a client.  She chose the Bossa Nova pantograph for her quilt.  This is one of my favorite designs.

Cricut

 I had a couple days off from longarming so I spent the time using my Cricut cutting machine.  I love this thing!  I made several cards, including 20 Christmas cards I plan on sending out this year.  

If you are interested in buying a Cricut cutting machine, this pdf booklet has ALL you need to begin right away.  I used this booklet and it was very easy to follow and understand.  It's written by Jennifer Maker.  Click here to see her Cricut Coach Playbook.

And the inside of this card is below, it's so cute!