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10-14-2011, 06:59 AM

fudge and furs

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Just had to share this. I have tried all of the suggestions I could find to avoid creating the "Nest" at the beginning of sewing pieces.
I cut a 1" piece of velcro(sticky kind) using the loopy side and taped it about 5" behind the needle and to the left. Eureka!
I pull the two threads and place it on the velcro. I then drop my foot, then my needle, reach over to detach thread from velcro and away I go.
No more Nests.....

10-14-2011, 07:01 AM

Kehoeta

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Can you post a pic? I can't picture this... But it sounds like it would work for me...

10-14-2011, 07:01 AM

sweetpea

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Kool idea thanks

10-14-2011, 07:03 AM

Murphy

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What an ingenious and creative tip/solution. Thank you for sharing.

10-14-2011, 07:13 AM

crafty pat

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Thank you, sounds like a tip I can sure use.

10-14-2011, 07:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kehoeta

Can you post a pic? I can't picture this... But it sounds like it would work for me...

Don't forget to release the thread from velcro before stitching

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10-14-2011, 07:24 AM

CarrieC

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WOW What a GREAT IDEA - thanks for the pic!!!!

10-14-2011, 07:24 AM

Veronica

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Sounds like a great idea, I'm going to try it. Thanks.

10-14-2011, 07:30 AM

Granny Quilter

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Sounds like a great idea! :thumbup: :thumbup:

10-14-2011, 07:35 AM

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Very creative indeed!! :) I usually do the Leader-Ender thing, which works well for most projects, but sometimes I can't do that, so this would be a great solution. Thanks for sharing!

Rachel