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LoriMcc 04-17-2012 04:45 AM

I'm so excited to hear this and can't wait to see your samples! Congratulations on being a success! Yippee!!

sheria 04-17-2012 04:57 AM

I will be starting my first curved seam project soon any hints, tips would be great

jaciqltznok 04-17-2012 07:49 AM


Originally Posted by Sunnye (Post 5144067)
I was wondering about buying the curvemaster for my machine, since I can't find a circular foot to fit it. I'm glad you've had success! I take it you think the foot is worth the money?

don't waste your money...you can do it without this foot..which is a pain to SEE around....gave my set away!

reeskylr 04-17-2012 10:19 AM

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Sounds like just another gimmick to make us spend money. I started doing that one purse project with the curved top on it. Tried it last night and yes I am scared of curves too. But she mentioned the simplest way to work at it.

The purse is here: http://sweetbeebuzzings.blogspot.com...-part-one.html

First, GO SLOW.
Second, Lay the piece down on a flat surface and pin each area as you fit it together like a puzzle piece. This made all the difference for me.

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It may not be perfect, but for someone who is skeered of curves too, I think it is pretty good. :)

VernaL 04-17-2012 11:53 AM

I just took a class with Teresa Hodgson at the Empty Spools Seminar. She is great. There were 16 in the class and we all loved it. She has a website where you can see some of her wonderful quilts. She knows all the tricky details that make sewing curves (even tight ones) easy. I am now finishing my quilt at home and it is a lot of fun. Her web site is http://www.spiralt.com/quilts.html But the photos don't show how luminous her quilts really are.

alwayslearning 04-17-2012 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by Peckish (Post 5146986)
Are you talking about the Curve Master foot? If it doesn't fit your machine, contact Sandy at Curve Master. I didn't think it would fit my machine either, but the foot came with several different "legs" so it will fit any machine I have, whether it be high-shank, low-shank, slanted, whatever. I met her at a show where I purchased mine, and she told me they make them for EVERY machine.

At the show, they listed 3 machines they could not fit and mine was one. However I am now on a quest and will contact Sandy. Thank you so much!

nstitches4u 04-18-2012 02:08 PM

I haven't tried curved piecing yet. You have given me hope that I might be able to do it some day. I look forward to seeing photos of your quilt.

nstitches4u 04-18-2012 02:12 PM


Originally Posted by VernaL (Post 5148885)
I just took a class with Teresa Hodgson at the Empty Spools Seminar. She is great. There were 16 in the class and we all loved it. She has a website where you can see some of her wonderful quilts. She knows all the tricky details that make sewing curves (even tight ones) easy. I am now finishing my quilt at home and it is a lot of fun. Her web site is http://www.spiralt.com/quilts.html But the photos don't show how luminous her quilts really are.

Thanks for the link. She has made some gorgeous quilts!

Curve Master 04-20-2012 04:38 PM

Hi. Sandy, inventor of the Curve Master, here. Do not pin, as that actually interferes with the success of the foot. Please check out the tutorial on my website at http://www.justcurves.biz. I will be glad to answer any questions or assist with problems if you will contact me via the website. Thanks!

Curve Master 04-20-2012 04:44 PM

Hello, Sandy the inventor of the Curve Master here. We have never met a machine it won't adapt to fit! I don't know what "3 machines" someone said the Curve Master won't fit, but I never have said that. Bernina machines need an additional metal Bernina shank that accepts generic feet, and that is the only additional item anyone would need, as the foot clips onto most machines and comes packaged with 6 shank adapters for low, high, slant needle, super high, and other shank requirements! Please go to http://www.justcurves.biz for other answers and tutorial, or email me. Thanks!


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