Cre8tvlwyr

that quote was from pg 54.....DANG! I'm so slow to catch up!! I have read the last few pages too so - maybe not so bad... but a few words to add here - I actually use the method in that tute - although I had never heard of her before. I mark both background and applique pieces with clover blue water-dissolvable marker. I either pin or baste or combo down after trimming pieces to 1/4" seam. I clip when I get to the inner curve or inner point never before. I'll try to show pics of some points I've done when I find computer thingy...
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someone asked about thread - I love silk YLI - but it is really slippery and can come out of needle - I like to use DMC or aurifil ...except for huge color choices I recently have started to use masterpiece thread on the donut!! yep great tip from quilter David Taylor who I took a class from last year. And the donut with 36 colors is on sale for $28.80 @ Connecting threads!
http://www.connectingthreads.com/Too...s__D21051.HTML
I think I paid closer to $40 at a show for it.

Also if you are interested - David Taylor's link - he is amazing!!

http://www.davidtaylorquilts.com

have fun!
Monica

Cre8tvlwyr

Jacquie -
I dont know if it has been asked before ?? is your avatar from AOTH? it looks very similar and did you make it?

Cre8tvlwyr

Losie, Losie [I'm on pg 55 ...ugh] does this mean you have no UFOs and we have to start throwing tomatoes?? :hunf: :lol:

sandpat

You are right Monica...David Taylor is fab,fab, fabulous! Wish I could take a class from him...wow, that would be so much fun!

Cre8tvlwyr

On page 80 now!!! wow read 30pgs so far in addition to cleaning :thumbdown: Patti ...did I see it correctly - you hand embroidered with the razzle dazzle?? Block is amazing [watch I'm gonna go back and see I already commented :roll: ]

d.rickman

Everyone is sleeping, so taking this minute to let you know how I made my life simplier with freezer paper, after the first 15 blocks, which I traced...finally figured out that I could.....Copy each page using my scanner, saved it to my computer - then printed that page onto the dull side of freezer paper, and pressed the batik onto the shiny side - that way I didn't have to trace. The pieces were perfect - more than I can say about my appliqueing...LOL

Cre8tvlwyr

I keep going back and forth between methods - but for the past few months I have settled on this - I found that if I trace pattern both on the background and on my applique pieces with a clover disappearing ink pen [the one you wash away] and then work closely with my straw needle turning under with right hand and pinching with left thumb it works quite well. If you use the starch method - you need the freezer paper. I've found that if I trace on the paper or work with that paper edge - the applique piece becomes just a little larger. This isnt a problem with few pieces that are large anyway, but when dealing with tiny pieces it doesnt work for me.

I think it's been Lesley who continues to stress how important that left thumb is [for rightys]
Monica

I need an avatar... :(

sandpat

I think you are right Monica! And you DO need an avatar..what about a completed AOTH block?

Fabric Galore

I do have UFOs and they really bug me. I am making a quilt for my DGS right now and our Woman's Club sews clothes for bears and dolls over the summer to give to The Salvation Army for Christmas. We dress 84 bears and 100 dolls. I will be sewing on those, AOTH, my great grandson's quilt, and another UFO quilt this summer. I joined the UFO group on the board and so far I have completed 2 of those. Please save the tomatoes for your salad; I'm hiding behind the bins that are full of UFO's :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Fabric Galore

I went to CT and ordered the masterpiece thread on the donut. Thanks for the tip!
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