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Old 09-06-2007, 07:52 AM
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I see nothing wrong with mixing machine and hand quilting. I think using the machine for the sitd would work for you Steve (and no, it's not hard) and you could have a little fun with patterns in the sashing and borders by hand. Whatever you decide, it's going to be great.
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Old 09-06-2007, 08:10 AM
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Will give it a go then when I get to that point. Thanks for the words of encouragement. :-)
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Old 09-06-2007, 07:32 PM
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When I machine stitch in the ditch I use the the open-toed sole plate on the even feed foot. I think it makes it easier to stay on the line.

I also pretreat all batiks with Retayne to set the dyes.
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Old 09-06-2007, 09:08 PM
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thanks for the tip on pretreating batiks, I would hate to have spent so much money on them to have them fade away.......
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:19 AM
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I've been using vinegar thus far, isn't it OK to use as well?
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I have never tried to set the dye with vinegar but when I first started sewing with batiks I used salt to set the dyes. I had to do it over and over again to get the rinse water to run clear. When I use Retayne I only have to treat the fabric once.

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Old 09-07-2007, 01:18 PM
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I hand wash the fabrics now to get the sizing out, then rinse and wash again in a vinegar water mix, rinse it again, put it though the salad spinner and then heat set in the dryer. I notice the dark and red colors are the most susceptible to bleeding, though have started the process with every bit of fabric. I note also that there is a heck of a lot less fraying when done by hand.

Picked up a couple more yards this morning to practice the paper piecing with. I want to see how batik will hold up against regular cottons when done this way, though imagine there will be little problem on that score.
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