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08-08-2017, 11:38 AM
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What are the bare essentials for making a quilt?
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I did everything by hand for the first 4 years...
I did everything by hand for the first 4 years that I quilted, I only started machine piecing when I need to get something to the quilting stage quickly, I was making a coverup quilt for my Dad when...
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08-07-2017, 10:53 PM
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Marking quilt top
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I'm also a hand quilter, I use General brand...
I'm also a hand quilter, I use General brand pencils. Washable graphite on light fabric, white chalk pencil on dark fabric.
I do use mechanical pencils, too. Which I use depends on what I have on...
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08-07-2017, 10:40 PM
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Quilting Motivation
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I'm a TV girl. When machine piecing I put on...
I'm a TV girl. When machine piecing I put on shows I know inside out, when I'm hand appliqueing or hand quilting I'll sometimes watch old favorites but right now have a bunch of new-to-me Netflix...
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08-07-2017, 10:34 PM
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What was the last pattern(s) you purchased?
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I just recently bought 2 bed sized Hawaiian quilt...
I just recently bought 2 bed sized Hawaiian quilt patterns. Before that, I can't remember the last time I used a pattern. I went on a designing binge a while back and now have a boatload of tops to...
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08-07-2017, 10:27 PM
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Snail Trail quilt no done...
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I've made a few King sized quilts and they were...
I've made a few King sized quilts and they were all square (each around 110" x 110".)
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08-07-2017, 10:20 PM
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Jumping In
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Jumping In
I've been quilting for 25 years, am mom to 6, mother-in-law to 4, grandma to 2 (with another coming in January.) I've looked around the site a bit and it seems like a friendly, fun place. I'm looking...
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10-26-2011, 04:04 PM
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I;m hiding in the shrubbery, I think the quilt Police are after me!
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I agree with both of those...while I prefer...
I agree with both of those...while I prefer pressing to the darkest fabric, there are times that the seam just doesn't want to go that way.
As for quilting in the ditch, that also makes sense, if...
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10-26-2011, 02:25 PM
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I;m hiding in the shrubbery, I think the quilt Police are after me!
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machine seams unravel a lot easier once broken as...
machine seams unravel a lot easier once broken as well, hand sttiching has to basically unweave itself, so for me, the added security of pressing seams to the side is worth it for either type of...
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10-26-2011, 10:12 AM
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Have a question about Snowglobe Quilt and applique
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I've done that. I like the idea of it, but the...
I've done that. I like the idea of it, but the reality was that I had to fuss with the needle a lot to make sure that no interfacing was showing when I was stitching.
I suppose being more...
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10-26-2011, 09:21 AM
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Have a question about Snowglobe Quilt and applique
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I have quite a few hand appliqued quilts. I'm...
I have quite a few hand appliqued quilts. I'm slightly more careful with them than with my regular pieced quilts (like I discourage the kids from making forts with the appliqued ones, LOL) but so far...
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10-26-2011, 08:39 AM
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I;m hiding in the shrubbery, I think the quilt Police are after me!
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Open seams are fine for things like stockings,...
Open seams are fine for things like stockings, wallhangings and other things that don't get a lot of hands on use.
On a quilt that is used as a quilt, it really does compromise the seam and I...
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10-25-2011, 09:38 AM
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Do you have to check for threads hanging on your clothes before leaving the house?
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LOL, me either, I'd go out, do all my errands and...
LOL, me either, I'd go out, do all my errands and discover when I got home my top was inside out the whole time!
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10-25-2011, 09:25 AM
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Hand quilting - how to finish
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I don't know if you do this already, but if you...
I don't know if you do this already, but if you lightly rub your finger or thumbnail on the knot while you're popping through, it's a lot less likely to break because it helps slide the threads...
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10-25-2011, 09:18 AM
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Do you have to check for threads hanging on your clothes before leaving the house?
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oh my, yes, all of the time. It's not as...
oh my, yes, all of the time.
It's not as noticeable in the summer, but in the winter I have a lot of black and brown (slacks, skirts, jackets) and I have to really check them before I go out.
...
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10-25-2011, 09:04 AM
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Do you ever feel like your constantly changing your sewing room around?
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My dream studio would be about the size of a 2...
My dream studio would be about the size of a 2 car garage. We have our "if we win the lottery dream" and neither of us wants to move, just fix up our house...and I really would love to build a sewing...
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10-25-2011, 08:49 AM
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Hand quilting - how to finish
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You're welcome!
You're welcome!
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10-25-2011, 08:30 AM
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Hand quilting - how to finish
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I've had that happen....I use a little tool that...
I've had that happen....I use a little tool that I bought for doing bobbin lace, but it's perfect for this. It's like an extremely fine crochet hook. I can slide it in and grab just before the knot...
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10-25-2011, 08:12 AM
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New to the boards
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Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
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10-25-2011, 07:59 AM
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Do you ever feel like your constantly changing your sewing room around?
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I don't rearrange my sewing area, with my setup,...
I don't rearrange my sewing area, with my setup, there really isn't a way to move things around.
My sewing room used to be the living room so is in the main area of the house. I have a dining...
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10-25-2011, 07:00 AM
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Breaking thread
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Sorry! I didn't realize the topic was machine...
Sorry! I didn't realize the topic was machine quilting.
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10-25-2011, 06:57 AM
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New to the boards
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The first question I get when starting a new...
The first question I get when starting a new quilt is "who is that one for?"
For many years, they were always for someone else but I finally got to the point where everyone I wanted to have a...
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10-25-2011, 06:55 AM
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Hand quilting - how to finish
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Another knot popper here. I also leave a bit of a...
Another knot popper here. I also leave a bit of a tail as extra security.
I don't usually do a little backstitch at the end but will occasionally at the beginning if I feel that knot is a thread...
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10-25-2011, 06:42 AM
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Breaking thread
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Here's another good product for that. You just...
Here's another good product for that. You just run your threaded needle over the top. The little box lasts a long time and I've had really luck with reduced breakage when using it.
It's called...
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10-25-2011, 06:37 AM
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New to the boards
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SueDid
Thanks for the welcome! and here's a funny...
Thanks for the welcome!
and here's a funny thing, I think I've been here before. Is this board connected with Connecting Threads?
I think I came here and checked it out, but so many threads...
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10-25-2011, 06:19 AM
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New to the boards
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Posted By
SueDid
I spent all day in chat yesterday so figured I...
I spent all day in chat yesterday so figured I should come introduce myself.
My name is Sue, I've been quilting for almost 20 years. I'm obsessed with it, I quilt every single day and have so...
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