Practice quilts
03-08-2018, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by selm
Another thing you can do that saves on fabric is use a practice piece twice. The second time use a different color thread so you can analyze where you have stitched. When you are finished with a practice piece fold over the edges and make a quick self-binding then donate to yourself, a friend, or a animal shelter to use as dog pads.
03-08-2018, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Here is a pinterest link with a picture but Can't find the product on Erica's
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/540572761496877061/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/540572761496877061/
03-08-2018, 06:43 PM
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I started on hot pads, then table runners, followed by a baby quilt, then queen sized quilts. The 10' X 10" gave me free motion practice and also the opportunity to practice on a block. I have had my Tiara for about 5 years and absolutely love it!!!
04-03-2018, 01:51 PM
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This is a great idea! I ended up just putting a new piece of fabric over my last practice piece, but I love the idea of using a different color thread to compare my progress. Thanks for the idea. I’ll defin donate to the local animal shelter.
04-04-2018, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by selm
Another thing you can do that saves on fabric is use a practice piece twice. The second time use a different color thread so you can analyze where you have stitched. ....
When I start to practice, I always start with either a dry erase board or paper then progress to the machine. The dry erase board and paper help me practice and prepare for those "I need to fill in that space" issues. If it is a big or special project and I want to make sure I got the pattern nailed down I sometimes do yardage - I put a busy fabric on the back and a plain fabric on top - do my practice (easier to see the quilting on the plain side as you go and not really evident on the busy side lol) and when done use the quilted fabric for small projects (bags etc) as gifts.
04-04-2018, 07:59 AM
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Directions on how to make the device. Home Depot may be seeing me today.
http://www.sylviasstitches.com/2017/...tice-tool.html
Seems like a great way to develop muscle memory for new designs.
http://www.sylviasstitches.com/2017/...tice-tool.html
Seems like a great way to develop muscle memory for new designs.
04-04-2018, 08:36 AM
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One thing I do with a practice piece is use a light colour on the front and a dark on the back with a matching light thread. That way you can see your stitches on the dark side really well to see how it is going in detail and you can see how they would blend in on a real quilt on the light side.
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06-26-2018, 08:41 AM
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This will help a lot. Hadn't thought of that
Originally Posted by Watson
One thing I do with a practice piece is use a light colour on the front and a dark on the back with a matching light thread. That way you can see your stitches on the dark side really well to see how it is going in detail and you can see how they would blend in on a real quilt on the light side.
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