Lurker saying hi.
08-10-2010, 08:28 PM
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I have been lurking and reading every night.But I have decided to say hello tonight and introduce myself.
I live in Northern Missouri and I am brand new to quilting.
I have been practing FMQ it is getting easier.I just don't know which way to go to get a design that looks nice.
I have been working on a baby quilt but have ripped it apart so many times the center embroideried blocks are frayed until they are no good.And I am either cutting the strips wrong(crooked) or sewing crooked.
Yes, practice makes perfect.I will try again and I am not giving up until I get it right.
I can't post photos as I haven't the equipment.
But I am looking forwar to lots of help and getting to know you ladies & gents :wink:
I live in Northern Missouri and I am brand new to quilting.
I have been practing FMQ it is getting easier.I just don't know which way to go to get a design that looks nice.
I have been working on a baby quilt but have ripped it apart so many times the center embroideried blocks are frayed until they are no good.And I am either cutting the strips wrong(crooked) or sewing crooked.
Yes, practice makes perfect.I will try again and I am not giving up until I get it right.
I can't post photos as I haven't the equipment.
But I am looking forwar to lots of help and getting to know you ladies & gents :wink:
08-10-2010, 08:38 PM
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Thanks. :-D I need LOTS of help.But I have read here every night since Feb :oops: and everyone seems so willing to help.Like family :-)
It has taken me quite sometime to figure out just how to post but hopefully I got it!!
Also I bought a pkg of 2 1/2in. x 45 in. precut fabric strips. This pattern I have been trying to make calls for 2 in strips.Would it still turn out all right if I used the 2 1/2 in ones I bought?I think that is where I am ruining my strips by trying to cut off a 1/2 in?
Thanks for yur RSVP.
It has taken me quite sometime to figure out just how to post but hopefully I got it!!
Also I bought a pkg of 2 1/2in. x 45 in. precut fabric strips. This pattern I have been trying to make calls for 2 in strips.Would it still turn out all right if I used the 2 1/2 in ones I bought?I think that is where I am ruining my strips by trying to cut off a 1/2 in?
Thanks for yur RSVP.
08-10-2010, 09:14 PM
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It took me a while to get the strips to sew staight. I finally took a post it note pad and measured on my machine where 1/4inch was. I secured the pads so that my fabric butted up to the post it notes. This helped keeping the fabric straight I still use them today but I purchased some purple plastic strips there are not as good as the post it notes. Give it a try it might make a difference! Welcome from Sammamish, WA!! I will take a pic so you can see what it looks like!
It may make the blocks / pattern bigger than expected if you use the 2 1/2 strips
It may make the blocks / pattern bigger than expected if you use the 2 1/2 strips
08-10-2010, 09:20 PM
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How cool! He is getting all of the warm weather. Today I think we made it to 70! I wish I had an answer for the crookedness(sp) I had seen the post it note thing and have used it since. I have not tried the 1/4 inch foot I may have to buy one! Take care!
08-10-2010, 09:23 PM
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I love it I actually think I am cutting them crooked.But I am not giving up as I stated before.
It was 99 here today :shock: Supposed to be 120 tommorrow.Sure hope that's wrong!
Later goodnight!!!
OH! My 1/4in. attachment was like 14.00 but worth it.
It was 99 here today :shock: Supposed to be 120 tommorrow.Sure hope that's wrong!
Later goodnight!!!
OH! My 1/4in. attachment was like 14.00 but worth it.
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