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    Old 08-27-2013, 06:56 PM
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    1. Measure twice and cut once. Double check several times if necessary. Guess how I know that?
    2. It is false economy to not replace your rotary cutter blade when you have to keep nipping threads with every cut.
    3. Some quilts are okay to not be so fussy on matching and so on. Others deserve extra time and attention. Learn the difference and relax and enjoy the process.
    4. Keep notes as you work on a project so you know how you planned colors, placement etc. It is easier to pick it up and go again and you don't accidentally cut the wrong fabric etc. Guess how I know this one?
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    Old 08-27-2013, 07:10 PM
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    [QUOTE=Radiana;6256663]

    Always detach your quarter inch presser foot when you turn off your machine. My machine automatically starts out with the needle in the left hand position and because the needle hit the presser foot once there is still an ugly sound in it when it turns on.

    Would love to hear other tid bits of advice.[/QUOTE

    This is my biggest one. I always always take my foot off so I remember to set my needle in the right position.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 07:15 PM
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    Never commit to a king size quilt, no matter how much you love your daughter, unless you really love the pattern and the fabric. Now entering fourth month of working on a string quilt that I not so lovingly call "Atlas" for the lost continent. Will this ever end?
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    Old 08-27-2013, 11:18 PM
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    I have learned to press, not iron fabric in order to keep it from stretching out of shape.
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    Old 08-28-2013, 07:11 AM
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    I've learned about the ins and outs of Elmers School glue, washable. There are times to use it and times to not but it is all up to you.
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    Old 08-28-2013, 07:28 AM
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    It's been my experience that everything does NOT have to be blue. It's my favorite color, but really, I used to try to work it into everything.
    I also now know better than to go wild over every fabric I see. I need to think before I buy.
    Many of the other comments before mine are saying what I would say also. I no longer stress over projects that are not finished. If I don't do it, maybe someone else will.
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    Old 08-28-2013, 07:38 AM
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    I learned to be realistic .. not everything will look like it did in my head.... sometimes better .. sometimes not... sometimes just right .
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    Old 08-28-2013, 08:42 AM
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    never, never, when using a rotary cutter, cut toward your body
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    Old 08-28-2013, 08:50 AM
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    I have learned a very valuable lesson the hard way (several times unfortunately!!) ALWAYS read thru the directions before you start cutting your fabric!
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    Old 08-28-2013, 11:17 AM
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    I have learned to take my time and read the directions several times before I cut the first piece.
    If you see a mistake, correct it then. Don't wait, you might forget about it until fixing it becomes a full time job (lol)
    Have fun. If it is tiresome, irksome, or a drudge, give it up for another time. Work on something else.
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