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06-02-2010, 06:15 AM

#51

gollytwo

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Location: Keene, New Hampshire

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MaryStoaks

Finished is better than perfect.

I'm with you.

06-02-2010, 06:17 AM

#52

Sede_Mae

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Posts: 32

And when I can get to a DIY store and get a thick sheet of styrofoam, I'll surround my Janome 1600 with it, as I learned to do through this QB.[/quote]

Weezie, Just curious... please explain why you are "surrounding your Janome with styrofoam" ??? I must have missed that on the QB? Thanks :-)

06-02-2010, 07:43 AM

#53

amorerm

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Des Moines IA

Posts: 525

What I've learned and why I love quilting.....There are no mistakes. There are errors but there is nothing that can't be fixed. The result....might not be what we planned or expected....but NO ONE knows that but us, the maker.

And, the love that goes into a quilt is worth all the frustration or excitement we feel.

Just think "How far that love travels"? One of my quilts is now in Germany. My niece and her husband are stationed there.

Ain't Love Grand!!!!

06-02-2010, 07:47 AM

#54

Corry

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Okeechobee, Florida

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"Scant 1/4 seam"? I think I missed something....lol

06-02-2010, 08:17 AM

#55

grandme26

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Central Arkansas

Posts: 2,559

Take my time and even if it a mistake it is not the end. Keep going

06-02-2010, 08:26 AM

#56

Kitsie

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Ridgefield WA

Posts: 7,765

Quote:

Originally Posted by Connie Merritt

i am a sort or new quilter. I read where you recommend starch, starch, starch. WHY? I spray some water on then press (water is easy to get). But I would like to know the reason for starch and the difference of using that or water. Thanks all. I am sure I will have more questions as I go along. Good thoughts

Connie, hi! Do a search for "starch" Lots of info on its uses!

06-02-2010, 08:30 AM

#57

LastGrandma

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Vancouver WA

Posts: 556

To clean my machines regularly -- and to discard fear and dread!

06-02-2010, 09:38 AM

#58

Evie

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Location: Los Angeles

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But be sure you've got the correct measurement! Unlike what I did. :roll:

06-02-2010, 10:04 AM

#59

QUILTEMS

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Anaconda, Montana

Posts: 54

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb38327

Lighten my foot on the presser foot, sew slower and enjoy it more.
Seam, starch, press, square, seam, press, square.
Move my finger out of the path of the rotary cutter.
Ask and there shall be an answer.

Love your answer, I was just thinking "slow down", but you covered it all.