I learned something about myself today
10-02-2010, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mzsooz
I had a great day of sewing but sure did have some problems. I have discovered that I'm not very accurate with my cutting. I only got 5 blocks pieced of my butterfly quilt and the first 2 aren't very well done. I totally forgot about starching until I got to the 3rd block. Wow, what a difference it made. I starched my pieces and then retrimmed to the correct size and my blocks look much better.
now only 15 more to go! Phew...and it takes about 1/2 hour per block. So far this is the hardest quilt I've made.
now only 15 more to go! Phew...and it takes about 1/2 hour per block. So far this is the hardest quilt I've made.
10-02-2010, 08:29 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by mshawii
Just be aware that water bugs (not sure this is the right name tiny little pointy tailed bugs you see in bathrooms sometimes.) go after starched fabric, and so will moths go after sizing, so when your quilt is done do wash it gently to get the stuff out before you put it away.
10-02-2010, 09:25 PM
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Careful pressing and starching certainly does make a difference. Each quilt I make has me learning something new (as well as regularly dropping by here!). Have fun with your project and don't forget we love pics!
10-03-2010, 08:57 AM
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I sometimes have a hard time cutting evenly, no matter how much I measure the fabric and check the measurements. I'm going to try starching the fabric to give it some body. Thanks for your tip. I'd love to see your quilt when its done. Grandmaang
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