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Old 01-29-2011, 05:16 PM
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I pieced the background and used Elmer's washable school glue to stick the dog to the background. Ironing it to set it so I could do the stitching around the edge. Stiffener underneath the background. I used a zigzag stitch narrow in width and set to almost zero in length. It cannot be set at zero or it won't move and you'll just make a mountain of thread. The top thread is pulled to the back so you do not see the bobbin thread. The bobbin thread is tighter than normal in tension and lighter weight than the top thread. A separate bobbin case set with the correct tension if you have one and want to do this frequently helps. A sip of paper with the settings for with and length can also be stored with the bobbin case so it will be easier the next time. So here is Buster ready for quilting!! I'll post him under picture too. Thanks, it's been fun. Next...
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