Ask Alex - General Questions

[Alex A.]

Here is a place to ask Alex general quilting questions. Project questions and pictures should go under the project. Thank you.

[426ladyjane]

I recently purchased a Bernina. How do I receive a Bernina $100 Rebate certificate form? The machine I had been using is a real workhorse - but 30 years old! Watching Alex’s videos and the ease and beauty of her Bernina made me decide it was time for a new machine. Love the videos - I’ve learned a ton! Thank you.

[Alex A.]

Please email me at [email protected] I need your snail mail - congrats!

[Alice S.]

Alex, I buy those gorgeous fat quarter bundles and keep them together on the shelf. I don't have a plan for them when I buy some of them. How do I approach coming up with a quilt idea? Should I break up the bundle and put the fat quarters in with their like minded color groups? I realize there is no quick or easy answer but your thoughts would be appreciated.

[Alex A.]

What a great question - I believe we all do the same thing! It is brilliant marketing - right? I too purchase bundles not having any idea what to do with them. We had a Marsha Derse bundle in the TQS store that I am still kicking myself for not getting. It is like they are beautiful floral arrangements. LOL I leave them bundled and view them as art. THEN when an idea strikes me I will break it. It is almost a spiritual moment for me - lol! Again, wonderful question...........I'm smiling

[sewskeel]

Just watched today’s show, my screen went black when John was turning BOM quilt. Was this a joke? Can we see it somewhere else?

[Barbara B.]

Just watched today’s show, my screen went black when John was turning BOM quilt. Was this a joke? Can we see it somewhere else?

That was intentional. No, you won’t see it until the big reveal in late October. That was just a teaser. Still a big secret. I have to keep my sample quilt under wraps too right now.

[ShelleyHeinz]

Alex--First of all I want to say THANK YOU for all of your lessons throughout the pandemic. It has saved my sanity!! My question is about bobbin thread. As you suggested, I have been using the 80wt from your shop. At some point it occurred to me that you often make art quilts that will not be washed over and over. Would you recommend this thread for quilts that will be used, washed, loved, etc?

[Barbara B.]

Alex--First of all I want to say THANK YOU for all of your lessons throughout the pandemic. It has saved my sanity!! My question is about bobbin thread. As you suggested, I have been using the 80wt from your shop. At some point it occurred to me that you often make art quilts that will not be washed over and over. Would you recommend this thread for quilts that will be used, washed, loved, etc?

Alex uses this thread combination for all the piecing she does, whether for a wall or bed quilt. I do too. No problems with use over time.

Alex and Ricky are still in Dallas taping for another day so she probably won't see this.

Hope this helps.

[ShelleyHeinz]

Thank you Barbara!