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    Old 06-26-2012, 12:00 PM
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    My issue would be holding the cardboard securely, but a great idea for experienced quilters:
    http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quil...k-stitch-flip/
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    Old 06-27-2012, 12:30 PM
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    Yeah, it seems like a good idea in theory but I wonder how hard it would be to execute. I've seen it done when you put a piece of tape on your machine's bed to use as a guide.
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    Old 06-27-2012, 01:16 PM
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    It's easier, to just throw a ruler across the corners, then mark with a pencil or water-erasable marker.
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    I've got a plastic template that attaches to the foot, sticks out in front, and provides a visual guide. It's like a ruler with a dotted line down the middle. You keep the dotted line on the diagonal - or any other line you want to stitch - it works fine once you get used to it.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 02:46 AM
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    Try a strip of fine grit sandpaper; it should stick to the fabric nicely!
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    Old 06-28-2012, 12:06 PM
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    There is a guide that fits on the machine over the face plate that has all the angles marked. I don't have one nor have I tried it, but if you did a lot of that type of seam, it might be worth looking into.
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    Old 06-29-2012, 09:48 PM
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    I wonder if it would work to use an Emery board as a guide.
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    Old 06-30-2012, 02:59 PM
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    I think this is a good idea, it would have some "grip".
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    I wonder if it would work to use an Emery board as a guide.
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