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COMMENT: Your website is absolutely wonderful. I look forward to visiting it often.
. .what an inspiration!. . .especially for me who is stuck (but pleasantly so!) in the jungles of Costa Rica with my sewing
machines and a room full of fabric and goodies to play with. You have renewed my spirit. Muchisima gracias.
REPLY: I was so excited to receive your email! Thank you so kindly for writing
to me. I am blown away that you being so far away have seen my show on QNN and viewed my website. Your brought a huge smile
to my face and know I will work harder to bring you more inspiration from your computer to your wonderful surroundings!
QUESTION: Hey Christopher, I saw you on QNN. I love your pillows and cannot wait to make them
all! I am having to be patient waiting for your book to come out, but I know it will be worth waiting for. I've never heard
of you before. My friend told me about QNN and when I saw you, I knew it was time for my new sewing machine! Any suggestions?
My singer is so limited! I look forward to seeing you more. BTW, I loved your website! It is fun and creative! I was dancing
at my computer with the music! Took me an hour to view your whole website. It is like a visual radio!Thanks! Jill from
NC.
REPLY: Thanks for writing and thanks for the fun email you sent! Glad I got your toes
tapping and your creativity encouraged!
I use several different brand machines because there are features on each I cannot live without. Truth is, I am a
machine collector too. Since I teach so many students with different brands, I want to be up to date in technical knowledge
of each brand!
If I could design a machine with my name on it, I would combine all my cannot live without features into one awesome
machine!
I would suggest you go into a sewing machine dealer of every brand machine and TEST drive like buying a car. Take
a notebook with you and ask a lot of questions. Sit down and sew on it. Ask where the machine is made, see if the label is
true. See what kind of accessory feet are available. Ask about the warranty and if your dealer has in house repair.
To make my pillows, it is important that the machine loves metallic threads, have your dealer load up some SULKY
metallic thread and sew it out with the built in decorative stitches and free motion work.
Find out the trade in value in a year. Treat it no different than buying a car or building a house. With so many
machines on the market today, be sure to also ask if free lessons come with the purchase as well. Does the machine
come with an instructional DVD?
Be sure it feels good for you when you sew and has all the features you ever dreamed of having! Like a scissor
cutter, a built in needle threader, a knee lifter, many decorative built in stitches ( don't be stingy on the decorative stitches!),
an extension table, etc.
If this is the big buy or next to the big buy, you want to get what you truly want in features and accessories available!
There are a lot of excellent machines out there, be sure to take your time. A good machine will last you
a lifetime! Hope this helps!
QUESTION: Hey Christopher! I have to keep watching your show on QNN over and over because unlike a video or DVD,
I cannot rewind it. You are GREAT! Man, you should have your own show! Any plans in the future??
REPLY: Funny you should mention that......Check out the news-flash page!
Thank you for your email and thank you so very much for watching over and over!!!
COMMENT: Saw you on QNN. I was up ALL NIGHT BECAUSE OF YOU!
My husband found me asleep at my sewing machine and went crazy over my/our new pillow! THANKS!!!!!!
REPLY: Wow! Now that is motivation!!! You go girl!!! Glad I inspired you!
QUESTION: SUPERB!! FAB!! Saw you on QNN. Inspiration, inspiration!!
No wonder you don't get much sleep! Can you get the book out any faster my man??? Greetings from Italy!
ANSWER: Thank you for your whirlwind email! Working on it sunshine! Fasten your seatbelt,
it's gonna be a heck of a ride!!!! Better take your machine in for a tune up. After the book comes out your gonna put a lot
of mileage on it!
QUESTION: I enjoyed you on QNN and have a question. Where would I purchase the machine needle
you used for fabric punching? Hope to see you much more on QNN! Fall Branch, TN.
ANSWER: Thanks for watching the show! Your answer is at your sewing machine dealer!
Please read on!
QUESTION: Mr. Christopher, I have got to have your fabric in my hands. I saw you on QNN and directed my fingers
on my keyboard as quickly as I could to your website. What a refreshing breath of air you are in the sewing world. Your show
was INSPIRING! PLEASEEEEE, when is your fabric coming out! Hello from Spain.
ANSWER: Oh my, I can feel your excitement right through my computer monitor! Wow! All
the way from Spain. You are the second viewer from Spain, now I will need to visit your beautiful country soon!
My fabric will be out as soon as I contract with a manufacturer that I know will produce my work to the highest quality.
I am still searching.I have heard from several, but no contracts as of yet. Thanks, please keep checking back for updates.
I am glad you liked the show and my website!
QUESTION: Love your pillows; how do i find a couching foot?
ANSWER: Good question! I freely use the word couching and I want to be
sure everyone understands the terminology. Couching is a technique of sewing on any type of yarn, pearls, decorative
threads, etc. It is like detailing your car!
To couch pearls on, you will need a pearl foot. To couch yarn, you can use a pearl foot and /
or a ribbon sequins foot. These feet are available at your local sewing machine dealer for your brand of machine.
Watch me on Quilt Central for the 2006 season and you will see me demonstrate the pearl
foot to couch on crafters cording on a pillow. Hope this helps!
COMMENT: I just watched you on QNN. You are a man of integrity!!! I never saw or heard of
anyone in this industry give credit to their teachers as you have!!!! Your work is simply FABULOUS!! You really took what
you learned and made your own mark! I cannot wait to make your pillow!!
ANSWER: Thank you for your very kind email. I always believe in giving
credit where credit is due. We cannot survive in this world without the help of others. I want to be able to scoop everyone
up that has taught me and have one big sewing party! Your email really made me feel my job is being done right!
COMMENT: I want to thank you for the segment you were generous enough
to do with QNN. I was at the edge of my seat for the entire presentation and will re-watch it again when it comes on. This
website you have created is so delightful it is as if I had taken an airplane to a holiday! Williamsburg VA
REPLY: Thank you for writing to me!! I am so delighted you enjoyed the
program and my website. I have so much more in the future to share with the world! Stay tuned!!!!!
QUESTION: I watched (in awe) your show on QNN... WOW! Great work! You
showed a punching foot/plate in use, but where does one get such an attachment for a machine? My search on the internet was
not fruitful... Please advise if you're able. Thanks Again! You inspired me!
ANSWER: Hey guy, thanks for writing! 3 sewing machine companies at this
time make this foot and you will need to obtain it from a dealer for their brand of machine. Thanks for watching the show
and happy you enjoyed it!
QUESTION: I was just web serfing and caught the end of your pillow
construction on QNN. I would like to know what needle you used for the sewing machine and the name of the foot. You are awesome
and I hope some day to take a class with you. Thank you. Keep creating.
ANSWER: Thanks for writing. Check the listing guide on QNN so you
can catch the whole program! By accident, this brief topic on the show was edited. ( Due to the fact I was chewing gum!!!...LOL!!)
The needle to use when stippling with metallic threads is a metallic needle. A metallic needle has a longer eye opening and
size designed to prevent thread fraying. Also, check with your machine dealer about using a silicone thread lubricant for
the thread to help it run smooth.
The actual needle attachment I used is called a punching/felting foot. There are three sewing
machine companies at this point who make them. You can inquire at your local sewing machine dealer.
COMMENT: Hello from Spain,I have seen you on QNN, gorgeous pillows!!! I want
to make them all...
REPLY: Thank you and I am happy I was able to inspire you! Send me photos
when you make them, I love to see what my students do! You have so much inspiration living in Spain and it's beauty!!!
QUESTION: Your work is truly beautiful. Will you be coming over seas to teach?
ANSWER: at this time, I have no plans in the near future. But nothing for me is out of the question!
:) I would love to visit and teach in other countries!
QUESTION: I just saw you on QNN and love your pillows. How long until your book is published? I am a home sewer
and would love to learn more.
ANSWER: My publisher KP books has projected early 2007 my book will be on the shelves.
QUESTION: What fabric company will be making your fabric? I want to be sure my local quilt store carries your
line.
ANSWER: I sent out proposals to several different companies and have gotten replies from many showing
an interest in producing my line of fabric. I am waiting to select the best company and the best quality to represent my work.
COMMENT: I saw you on QNN in Australia,Your Pillows are Fabulous.I would love to see more of them.
REPLY: Thank you so much for your kind words. You will see more on my website, my book and
my future telvision and internet shows. I am also producing my own educational DVD's. Please keep checking back on my website
for updates.
QUESTION: When will you CD's and patterns be available for purchase? I love your contemporary style.
ANSWER: Thank you for showing a great interest. My patterns will start to become available
on this website in 2006. My music CD is projected to be out in 2007.
QUESTION: YOUR MUSIC IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! 2007 IS FAR TOO LONG TO
WAIT. CAN'T YOU SPEED IT UP? : ) I NEED YOUR MUSIC TO PLAY TO CALM ME WHEN SCANNING MY MRI PATIENTS -- OKAY - IT WILL CALM
THEM TOO! BUT I LOVE LISTENING TO GREAT UPBEAT YET CALMING MUSIC AND YOURS IS PERFECT. BUT 2007 IS TOO FAR AWAY!! ANYTHING
WE CAN DO TO HELP THIS HAPPEN FASTER?!! OH -- I'M A QUILTER AND FOUND YOU BECAUSE OF THAT -- YOUR PILLOWS/BAGS ARE SCRUMPTIOUS!!
ANSWER: Wow! I think I will make you president of my fan club!! .....Perfection
takes time and my music is so personal I want to be sure it is done emotionally from my heart for my audience.
Thank you so much for your interest.
QUESTION: Just want to be on the e-mail list, so I see all the exciting things that are going on.
Let me know the show dates, times, and chanel.
ANSWER: Thanks for writing. each area in your town airs differently. Please check your local
listings and keep posted on my website. You have been added to my email list!
QUESTION: I can't afford these new computer machines.I have a Nechhi machine.How
can I do this pillow work on my machine.I would appreciate your answer.I so much want to do this.Thank You.
ANSWER: You can do this pillow technique. The only difference is you will
crazy piece the traditional way instead of using the punching felting foot. It will change the look of the texture but still
be beautiful.!!
COMMENT: Just to say that I saw your programme on QNN today and I think what
you do is beautiful and you're a great teacher too - not always the case! Thank you! Binic,Côtes D'Armor,France
REPLY: Thank you for watching and your kind words. I try to be sure I educate
to the best of my ability. Sometimes I stumble over words so forgive me. Your support shows me and my sponsors I am doing
my job the best.
COMMENT: Saw you on QNN...you have some awesome designs. I sent your website
URL to one of my quilting friends as I know she will go nuts over these designs. She is very into middle eastern design and
music (she is into belly dancing, etc), so I know she will love your website as well.
REPLY: Thank you for your kind note. As a matter of fact, my newest
book coming out in 2007 is of eastern influence. I am sure you and your friend will love it!
QUESTION: Hi Christopher,
recently I had a chance to watch QNN here in Switzeland and saw part 1 of your
pillow session. I love what I saw and heard. Not only the technique you showed (I got the same berninas and today I was able
to buy that foot. It was not avaiable earlier here in Switzerland. Funny, isn't it?) but also the compliments you made to
Jody by using her name so often. No one else did this in the shows before. I just happened to have an ear for such things.
And this also told me that you must have at least one cat, whom you possessed by :). Thanks for showing your ideas and the
"go beyond - no rules". I will start right away. Take care and have uncountable ideas while playing with thread and needle.Greetings
from Switzerland
ANSWER: You are very kind and in tune with the animal world and pet owners!!
Please, email me photos of your results! I would love to see your inspirational creations! Thank you for writing and watching!
It is such a pleasure to communicate with people like yourself so far away! Who laughs at Bill Gates now???
COMMENT: Just found you on QNN in Quilter's Chat and am anxious to see your segment
on the pillows.
REPLY: Thanks for writing. Please keep checking the listing on QNN
for my next airings! I hope you like the show!
QUESTION: You were awesome - great personality came across! You definitely have the knack of having fun
and having others having fun while they are working with you. You can tell Jodi really enjoyed you being there.
You gave some fabulous tips! Although when you were showing one of the techniques on the unstuffed pillow, because the
material folded, you couldn't see what you were talking about, other than that, you were simply FABULOUS!!
ANSWER: You are FABULOUS!! Thank you so much for watching and sending me this awesome email! I will
be sure to tell the producer of the show! I am so excited that you enjoyed it!
QUESTION: I saw you on QNN and you were awesome! I am sure happy I found you. I cannot wait to see you on Quilt
Central. Question of curiosity, of the ladies that hosted you, who did you like the most?
ANSWER: Thanks for writing. To be honest with you, I liked them all! Every woman I was on television
with treated me so kindly and so professionally. I am honored to be associated with them!
QUESTION: Your designs and work are so different than anyone else on television! How do the ladies take you?
ANSWER: LOL!!!! Well, I am a handful to handle and I never sit still! These ladies know how to handle
a way out guy like me!!! Wait until you see the out takes on Quilt Central!!!
QUESTION: HOW ABOUT DESIGNING A DOGGIE-BAG? SINCE MINI PUPS ARE POPULAR (PARIS HILTON) A LITTLE
DOGGIE-BAG FOR YOUR PUP?
ANSWER: Thanks for the suggestion. You just never know.....:):)
COMMENT: Wow, your site is beautiful!! How creative and fun, I love the music! Congrats on
the recent success with the Quilting show!!
REPLY: Thank you! I am happy you like the website and thank you for watching the show!
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