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Forum: Main
07-29-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By littledentist

I’m trying to play with it. I turned the tension...

I’m trying to play with it. I turned the tension up a little which I wasn’t sure I could get away with but I think it does look a little better. I guess there’s a time and a place for it. Not giving...
Forum: Main
07-29-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By littledentist

To superior monopoly or not?? What’s your go-to thread?

Hi guys. I’m having an inner discussion with me, myself and I and we’re trying to love on Superior monopoly thread bc obviously it blends with everything. But the sheen factor is ruining it for me....
Forum: Pictures
03-21-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,087
Posted By littledentist

Oh no, about to rip my whole quilt apart…

So…one of my fabrics is directional. I’m about 40% done and I can’t unsee the awfulness that is this directional print. I don’t know what I was thinking. I can’t decide if I should just go with the...
Forum: Main
10-15-2021, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,661
Posted By littledentist

What a fabulous idea!!! This is what happens to...

What a fabulous idea!!! This is what happens to me too, I find what I like but sometimes they're tricky.
Forum: Main
10-01-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,661
Posted By littledentist

Let's try this! It looks like it's a 45 degree...

Let's try this! It looks like it's a 45 degree turn so then it would be on the bias, no? I would have to probably use an interfacing right??
Forum: Main
10-01-2021, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,661
Posted By littledentist

YES!! I just noticed it was all the way to the...

YES!! I just noticed it was all the way to the right and now I can't upload lol. Oh brother
Forum: Main
10-01-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,661
Posted By littledentist

Using directional fabric, can we talk?

Hi gals. I have all of this directional background fabric and it doesn't work for many patterns. I want to do this Houndstooth pattern but as you can see, the strip sets are turned 90 degrees. I know...
Forum: Main
11-03-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,755
Posted By littledentist

I agree. I’m tempted to cut it the way it’s seems...

I agree. I’m tempted to cut it the way it’s seems like it was meant to be cut but then perhaps my quilt will be wonky. I’ve seen this a lot with fabrics, like wood grain designs, that clearly are...
Forum: Main
11-03-2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,755
Posted By littledentist

What if I want to cut fabric along the selvage to get the lengthwise design?

Ladies and gents, I need help. I have noticed that a lot of fabrics have lengthwise designs which confounds me bc when I cut fabric for quilting, I do it from selvage to selvage. So then I just end...
Forum: Main
10-18-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By littledentist

Wow, that’s incredible. Thank you so much. I am...

Wow, that’s incredible. Thank you so much. I am super appreciative!!!!!!!
Forum: Main
10-18-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By littledentist

Got it! This is the pattern if anyone can help. :)

Got it! This is the pattern if anyone can help. :)
Forum: Main
10-18-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By littledentist

Name that pattern...

Hi everyone. I am hunting down this pattern that I found in 2013 on the Fat Quarter Shop website. Of course it's gone and I even emailed them to find out what it is but they couldn't help me. I...
Forum: Main
04-26-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By littledentist

Petthefabric, this definitely made a difference....

Petthefabric, this definitely made a difference. I can't believe it! I'm fairly certain that half of the people that own this machine are not aware of that setting or at least use it for optimal...
Forum: Main
04-25-2020, 10:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By littledentist

Wow, Petthefabric, you could very well be my...

Wow, Petthefabric, you could very well be my savior. I never, ever noticed that or used that setting because that was my first ever machine and I still have it set up. I'll be officially astounded if...
Forum: Main
04-25-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By littledentist

Rhonda, you're a cool cat. :) I never really...

Rhonda, you're a cool cat. :)

I never really considered a Pfaff. I wonder if there's one in my future. The only thing I care about in life is an accurate seam! This is getting interesting.
Forum: Main
04-25-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By littledentist

There are no presser foot adjustments on the 350,...

There are no presser foot adjustments on the 350, because of course. I also have a Brother 1500 as that was my first ever machine, and that does have an adjustment. The 350 isn't terrible, although I...
Forum: Main
04-25-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By littledentist

Yes, I use a 1.5 stitch length now. That paired...

Yes, I use a 1.5 stitch length now. That paired with open seam pressing has definitely made a little difference!
Forum: Main
04-25-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By littledentist

I just recently started pressing my seams open....

I just recently started pressing my seams open. And I find that things lay flatter and sort of appears to be more accurate. It's kind of a pain but it's grown on me. I know, lots to think about...
Forum: Main
04-25-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By littledentist

Right? I feel like maybe a little glue would do...

Right? I feel like maybe a little glue would do the same job as dual feed. But then...I'm not pinning but I'm gluing! I was considering the 770 but it honestly looks like there are also a lot of...
Forum: Main
04-25-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By littledentist

Possibly decision time...time to upgrade? Soliciting all your opinions!

Hi ladies. I have had a Bernina 350 for about 8? years or so. I love it. Except...these days I'm really realizing that pinning every single thing every time I have to sew (even a 2 inch piece!) to...
Forum: Main
04-19-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,737
Posted By littledentist

Walking foot with a 1/4" guide?

Hi everyone. Hope you're all safe and at the very least enjoying some quality sewing time. I have recently realized the impact of sewing without a dual feed or walking foot. Even with pinning, it's...
Forum: Main
11-30-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,754
Posted By littledentist

Your quilt is fabulous! I think we get attached...

Your quilt is fabulous! I think we get attached to our own quilts because they’re our own creations. Quilting is definitely about the sheer love of the process. I work through my life’s issues when...
Forum: Main
09-30-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,800
Posted By littledentist

Thanks so much, ladies. I'm gonna keep going...

Thanks so much, ladies. I'm gonna keep going along this route. I love your thoughts and ideas. I'll try to upload a picture of it, for some reason it won't let me. It's a great panel for practicing,...
Forum: Main
09-29-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,800
Posted By littledentist

Maybe I just see all my mistakes but I see this...

Maybe I just see all my mistakes but I see this normal, nice echoing and then this seemingly out of nowhere line barging straight through it on it's way to another facet and I just think it looks...
Forum: Main
09-29-2019, 09:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,800
Posted By littledentist

Need help with continuous echoing...if possible.

Hi everyone. I outlined all the facets on this diamond panel. I wanted to echo all the facets, but it was too time consuming to keep starting and stopping. I have since decided to roll with it and...
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