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Got some of this in the greenhouse, giving it a try this weekend. I have to wear gloves and have to keep taking them off and on.
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Great idea. Thank you for thinking of it.
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Marilyn6 pls post a whole pic of your Avatar. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks.
Also trying to repair a king quilted spread at the moment and this idea of pipe insulation is great, as I am having much trouble. |
Now that is a great ideal I was using the pool foam tubes and rolling You have hit on a winner
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Like it!! Thanks...
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All great ideas....do you think the stores will figure out why thousands of quilters are buying pipe insulation?
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You are soooo creative. That's a great idea.
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Originally Posted by jojosnana
All great ideas....do you think the stores will figure out why thousands of quilters are buying pipe insulation?
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Hey Patrice - now THERE'S a fun contest - vote for the best quilters tip, or vote for the best 'not meant for quilting' quilt tool, or something......heehee
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I am certainly going to try this. I have such a time because of arthritis. Thanks.
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What a neat idea, and it makes perfect sense (and cents) -
Got this old brain to thinking now. My hubby doesn't understand my sudden like for tool and home improvement stores) Hee hee. Thank you so much for your ideas. Marysewfun |
Originally Posted by Marysewfun
What a neat idea, and it makes perfect sense (and cents) -
Got this old brain to thinking now. My hubby doesn't understand my sudden like for tool and home improvement stores) Hee hee. Thank you so much for your ideas. Marysewfun uh boy |
Clever idea!
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My thanks too...I'm gonna try this on my next FMQ project.
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Wow! Thanks! I never would have thought of this.
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Terrific idea!
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I've heard of using clips one puts on their pants when they ride a bicycle.
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Originally Posted by mucky
I've heard of using clips one puts on their pants when they ride a bicycle.
I have a mid arm now but even so, using the pipe insulation I find allows you to keep the area taut and manage the bulk. You do need to be sure you have a table or ironing board in front of your machine to support the quilt though. |
Great idea. I have a few more ideas for its use as well. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by julybaby8
Great idea. I have a few more ideas for its use as well. Thanks.
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Looks like a terrific idea.
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Originally Posted by litacats
what a wonderful idea great for anyone with arthritus in their hands too
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good tips,, thankkkkx alot.
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Thank you for the great ideas. I really lke the FMQ idea.
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Wonderful idea. I will give it a try next time I do a machine project. TFS
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Interesting. I will have to give it a try.
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Originally Posted by JNCT14
For those of you that do FMQ on a short or mid arm machine, this is kind of cool. Go to a DIY store and buy a piece of foam pipe insulation. Its about $3.00 for about 8 feet and comes preslit along its length. Cut two 10" lengths. Save the rest.
Put the area you want to FMQ under your machine. Pleat a piece of the quilt close to where you are going to FMQ. Insert the pleated piece into the pipe insulation along its length. Repeat for the other side of the FMQ area. I included pictures so you see what I mean. The pipe insulation makes it easier to grab the fabric and keep it taut when you are FMQing. Its a good tip for people who puddle their quilts. Leftovers are good for the following: Make a roller for large pieces of fabric like backing - buy an inexpensive towel rod assembly at the DIY store. Remove the rod and replace with a 1/2" dowel that is cut to the length you want. Put the brackets back on and adhere the brackets to a piece of board cut to the length of the new dowel and brackets. Cut the pipe foam insulation to the length of the new dowel and clip over the dowel. Pin the end of your fabric to the insulation and start rolling. I THINK you could use it as a very portable small quilt frame. Cut 4 pieces of equal length and insert the sides of your piece. Use as a weight for the bottom of a free hanging design wall. It keeps the fabric straight and makes it easy to roll up if you have to. Small pieces can be adhered to a base with hot glue and used to store pencils, scissors, etc, by your machine. You can stick pins in it too! |
COOL !!! Thank you !!
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Wow! That is a great idea!
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May I also add that if someone has arthritis they could get a piece of wooden dowel rod slightly smaller then the inside of the foam insulation and just push the fabric into the foam opening with the dowel rod. The dowel rod would not only help hold the fabric in place but make it easier for them to hold on to.
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DIY = Do It Yourself
Hi, well I went to look through all the abreviation lists & couldn't find it, so will have to sound foolish & ask, what does DIY mean?[/quote] |
:) 8-) :lol: ;) :P :-D :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by seasaw2mch
DIY = Do It Yourself
Hi, well I went to look through all the abreviation lists & couldn't find it, so will have to sound foolish & ask, what does DIY mean? |
WOW!! What a great idea! My hands thank you.
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What wonderful tip... I have trouble with my hands and this sure will help me out ...
Thank you so much for this great tip... :D :D |
I used the foam rollers in another way. you seen the under the door draft doggers well instead of sand or PVC just put the two rolls one on each side and sew up the end then slide it under the door stops the draft under the door.
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Originally Posted by ladyredhawk
I used the foam rollers in another way. you seen the under the door draft doggers well instead of sand or PVC just put the two rolls one on each side and sew up the end then slide it under the door stops the draft under the door.
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love it thank you can use this tip
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