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gigi10 09-23-2011 01:11 PM

This is also good advice.

running1 09-23-2011 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by aorlflood
When going over "intersections", if the fabric is too thick, I don't go all the way to the back with my needle. Sometimes I only go through the fabric and catch a little of the batting.

so good to know!!! love all the experience here....

teddysmom 09-23-2011 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by sylviasmom
I do some handquilting, but I use the seam allowance as a quide to get straight lines. For the size of stitches, I started out by using Tiger Tape. Tiger Tape has lines on it, helpful in getting equal stitch size. But as beginner, try to get your stitches uniform in size. Meaning that the stitch and the space between each stitch is the same size. With practice your stitches will become smaller. I, too, use the stab method where seams meet.

I'd like to try the Tiger Tape. Where did you get it?

Kristin in ME 09-23-2011 05:07 PM


Originally Posted by teddysmom

Originally Posted by sylviasmom
I do some handquilting, but I use the seam allowance as a quide to get straight lines. For the size of stitches, I started out by using Tiger Tape. Tiger Tape has lines on it, helpful in getting equal stitch size. But as beginner, try to get your stitches uniform in size. Meaning that the stitch and the space between each stitch is the same size. With practice your stitches will become smaller. I, too, use the stab method where seams meet.

I'd like to try the Tiger Tape. Where did you get it?

I would think you could get Tiger Tape at Joann's.


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