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Forum: Main
08-04-2018, 02:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,331
Posted By RGAY

This is an excellent question! Is it possible to...

This is an excellent question! Is it possible to save this thread? I love all the ideas here and will undoubtedly want to refer back to it.
Forum: Main
07-02-2018, 02:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,661
Posted By RGAY

Fairly Artistic?? Can someone tell me how to get...

Fairly Artistic?? Can someone tell me how to get to this helpful place? I googled but saw nothing that looked relevant. Thanks so much!
Forum: Main
06-24-2018, 02:15 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 153,586
Posted By RGAY

Debbie in Austin, What kind of thread and what...

Debbie in Austin, What kind of thread and what size needle are you using? I took a class from an expert on needle turn appliqué who recommended Aurofil 50 wt thread and milliners [very long and...
Forum: Main
05-29-2018, 02:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,701
Posted By RGAY

Thanks for this post! I have been wondering...

Thanks for this post! I have been wondering about the floppy nature of my cone thread - just put an old standard empty thread spool over my thread stand spool pin and I now have a much steadier cone...
Forum: Main
05-17-2018, 03:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,124
Posted By RGAY

I, too, have joined the NQM Block of the Month! ...

I, too, have joined the NQM Block of the Month! English Paper Piecing in April, and fabric dyeing [or alteration of some kind] and improv piecing in May! Both brand new techniques for me, and I...
Forum: Main
04-04-2018, 03:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,588
Posted By RGAY

I also use Bohin chalk pencils. As well, Sewline...

I also use Bohin chalk pencils. As well, Sewline makes a chalk pencil that works just fine!
Forum: Main
04-04-2018, 03:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,588
Posted By RGAY

AS DO I! Quilting Guru, indeed! ;-)

AS DO I! Quilting Guru, indeed! ;-)
Forum: Main
03-29-2018, 01:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,851
Posted By RGAY

Thank you, all, for your thoughtful responses! ...

Thank you, all, for your thoughtful responses! Peggi, your ladder stitch is perfect! I am trying to improve my new-found ladder stitch on my current binding, but I can see how it would be difficult...
Forum: Main
03-28-2018, 03:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,851
Posted By RGAY

Here is the Sharon Schamber binding video - her...

Here is the Sharon Schamber binding video - her ladder stitch demonstration is at about 24:30.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2hWQ5-ZccE
Forum: Main
03-27-2018, 03:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,851
Posted By RGAY

Ladder stitch for needle turn appliqué?

I have just discovered the ladder stitch for attaching a binding!!! It is amazing how the stitches are invisible. I am grateful to the quilter on this forum who posted the binding video that...
Forum: Pictures
03-26-2018, 02:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,783
Posted By RGAY

What a beautiful quilt!! As another hand...

What a beautiful quilt!! As another hand quilter, I am totally in awe of your skillful quilting! I must ask - did you use a large floor frame, small frame, or go frameless while quilting? Just...
Forum: Main
03-11-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,669
Posted By RGAY

Thank you all for your responses!

Thank you all for your responses!
Forum: Main
03-11-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,669
Posted By RGAY

Which end of thread off spool should be knotted??

I read somewhere long ago that the end of the thread you knot can control the "fraying" of the thread. Anyone know which is the proper end to knot off a spool of quilting thread - the first end...
Forum: Main
02-04-2018, 03:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,529
Posted By RGAY

Wool batting and bugs

I finally decided to try wool batting [Hobbs premium washable] and Love it. However, a thought just occurred to me - do I need to worry about moths and other wool-eating pests if I use wool batting...
Forum: Main
01-15-2018, 03:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,710
Posted By RGAY

Thank you, all! Wool batting is on its way! ...

Thank you, all! Wool batting is on its way! Cannot wait to give it a try! Happy quilting!
Forum: Main
01-11-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,710
Posted By RGAY

Thanks, everyone!

I appreciate all the very helpful responses to my batting question! The best way for me to decide is to try each kind I already have and go from there! Happy Quilting everyone!
Forum: Main
01-11-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,710
Posted By RGAY

Prism99, thanks for the suggestion that I try...

Prism99, thanks for the suggestion that I try each one before deciding! Funny how the obvious can be obscured when one is in the midst of a dilemma.... ;-)
Forum: Main
01-11-2018, 03:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,710
Posted By RGAY

Best batting for hand quilting??

I am trying to get back to quilting, and would like to take advantage of Connecting Threads' batting sale. I do mostly art quilts and always hand quilt. I cannot remember which Heirloom batting is...
Forum: Main
06-22-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,162
Posted By RGAY

That's exactly what I thought when I saw the...

That's exactly what I thought when I saw the picture! As long as it is wide enough to hold the binding, why not?
Forum: Main
06-22-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,422
Posted By RGAY

If you enjoy appliqué, Weidman's book re Outside...

If you enjoy appliqué, Weidman's book re Outside the Box is wonderful to get you thinking beyond a specific pattern. Your hubby could sketch something and you could turn it into a quilt. It is much...
Forum: Main
06-20-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,181
Posted By RGAY

Don't feel dumb. I have no idea what "shot...

Don't feel dumb. I have no idea what "shot cotton" is either and am anxiously awaiting an answer from someone who DOES know! Remember, the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.... there is...
Forum: Main
06-13-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,128
Posted By RGAY

Yes! An added bonus of hand quilting - it goes...

Yes! An added bonus of hand quilting - it goes so slowly you can formulate your quilting pattern as you work - you don't have to design the quilting pattern entirely. One small stitch at a time. ...
Forum: Main
06-12-2013, 03:17 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,848
Posted By RGAY

I am amazed at how resourceful all of you are! ...

I am amazed at how resourceful all of you are! Thank you for sharing so many incredible ideas.
Forum: Main
06-12-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,848
Posted By RGAY

My lateral file holder houses all of my rulers...

My lateral file holder houses all of my rulers and smaller quilting frames as well! I used to keep them all in a drawer, but now I just reach over and grab what I need. Very handy!
Forum: Main
06-12-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,848
Posted By RGAY

Yorkie luv, a sand board is used in appliqué when...

Yorkie luv, a sand board is used in appliqué when you trace a pattern onto fabric. If you put the fabric on fine sandpaper, it won't move as your marking tool moves around the shape and your tracing...
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