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    Old 09-21-2012, 11:26 PM
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    Originally Posted by rusty quilter
    I am not sure what you mean. How do you hold both ends of a 40" strip while you sew??
    I don't think she meant that we hold the ENDS of the fabric...but probably a comfortable distance from the machine. And then reposition as we go...right hand on the bottom fabric and left hand on the top fabric and line them up as you go.
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    Old 09-22-2012, 02:40 AM
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    I use elmers glue stick when I want my quilt to be perfect...but mostly I do not pin or glue and it looks fine...but there are times when I wish I took the time and did.
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    Old 09-22-2012, 03:05 AM
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    I don't think I've ever held my strips like this. I'm going to try it. Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 09-22-2012, 04:53 AM
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    I pin also.
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    Old 09-22-2012, 05:10 AM
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    She said hold the fabric not pull on it. I am bad about pulling it too taute. I will try it this way
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    Old 09-22-2012, 05:18 AM
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    That is a great tip, I will try it next time I have long strips to sew, because if you are too speedy you can lose your accuracy. Thanks
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    Old 09-22-2012, 05:19 AM
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    I prefer to cut strips from the lengthwise grain whenever possible and work with shorter lengths that are divisible be the size of blocks I need, usually around 20". I still pin a few places to make sure things are straight. When working with crosswise grain I usually cut the strip in half. This is just what is easiest for me. Possibly a hold over from years of garment sewing.
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    Old 09-22-2012, 06:01 AM
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    This is a technique used in industrial sewing. They do not use a walking foot, just this simple manipulation of fabric. I saw it done once and have ever since used it on all seams over six inches in length. Stretching is not a issue.
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    You could always use your walking foot which is designed to keep the fabrics together and they will come out even at the end of a long strip.
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    Old 09-22-2012, 06:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by miss_ticky2
    I don't think she meant that we hold the ENDS of the fabric...but probably a comfortable distance from the machine. And then reposition as we go...right hand on the bottom fabric and left hand on the top fabric and line them up as you go.
    I agree with above......no stretch, just gently hold and guide the fabric and I find not going 90 mpr on the speed dial certainly helps with accuracy......saves on using glue???......
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