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06-30-2011, 06:09 AM

#31

mhansen6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PatriceJ

get some fabric glue. look especially for a brand that will dry clear (and not shiny) and that is laundry-safe.

dab a teeeeeeeeny bit on the spots that worry you. press the threads into the fabric with a toothpick. go over it again after it has dried.

make sure to do both sides of the quilt.

i've had much success with Dritz brand Liquid Stitch.

This is what I do and it works beautifully.

06-30-2011, 06:14 AM

#32

danade

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"Wonky Stars" is the quilt you're so concerned about? It's absolutely beautiful! Just deal with the few "loose" places re the advice here and be proud you've done this really lovely piece.

06-30-2011, 06:15 AM

#33

moreland

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[quote=ube quilting]You might think it's horrable but it really isn't anything that can't be controlled. THe tip about using Fray Check or Fabric glue is a good one and will work.

Now you've learned something about pulling the bobbin tread to the top and taking a few small stitches to lock the threads. Great!

Remember this . You are a student of quilting. We all are.
Everything has a learning curve. Don't fret. Lets see a picture of the quilt top!
peace /quote]

I agree--the joy of quilting is doing the best we can, but it is not thinking everything (anything) we do has to be done just like someone else might do it. You see all the stops and starts. The folks who use your quilt will never even notice them. Give yourself a break and just ENJOY the quilt. Happy Quilting! Grandma Rachel

06-30-2011, 06:26 AM

#34

jenniferlrn

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No fray check will dry smooth. I have never had it dry hard or form a clump. I guess if you put a bunch on it it may, but I only put a small amount on it and it dries flat and smooth.
Jennifer

06-30-2011, 06:29 AM

#35

scarlet14

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Try lifting the pressure foot just a tiny bit and stich in place for a few stiches---my Pfaff has a postion that keeps the tention but can lock the stiches---it is for free motion stiching works for me

06-30-2011, 06:31 AM

#36

eastermarie

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It's a beautiful quilt.

06-30-2011, 06:32 AM

#37

skillon

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Great question, and great answers. Thank you all.

06-30-2011, 08:03 AM

#38

georgia

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Bookmarking all the help here, I've had same problems with my walking foot

06-30-2011, 08:43 AM

#39

Grandma Mary

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noahscats7

I'm very new to quilting, but I also pull the thread to the top and then I set machine to 0.2 stitch length for 4 or 5 stitches and then go back to regular length and end with the 0.2 stitches. It's no problem and has no messy look like backstitching. glenda

Same for me with the small stitches. Now if I can just remember to change the length each time. ;-)

06-30-2011, 08:59 AM

#40

LindaR

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bring the bobbin thread to the top, do your stitching and then when you have time take all the threads and use a self-threading needle and work them back thru the top and batting...kinda like hand quilting but easier. They won't come out...