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craftiladi 10-07-2011 08:23 PM
Originally Posted by lindyline
Originally Posted by JanTx
How many times can you sew a corner of a quilt onto some other piece of it when you're quilting on a domestic machine? Is there a limit and then you won't do it anymore? Please?
Ummmm I give up how many?? Oh not a quizz! If it's me then the answer is infinite. I can do just that for hours at a time. Keeps the rest of the family amused listening to me yell at the fabric. Like it's to blame.
Oh my goodness, that was me getting so mad cause the machine wasn't working...ya after about 5 times of re-threading & calling the machine some not so nice names...it was me..imagine that...lol

lovelyl 10-08-2011 05:24 AM
Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by Linda-in-iowa
Originally Posted by sewtruterry
Originally Posted by Linda-in-iowa
Originally Posted by Monroe
You forgot my favorite- Thou shalt put the needle in the proper position! My machine default is to the left, my favorite 1/4" foot only has a center hole. Irks me every time I forget.
I have that same machine. Why would a company make such a dumb machine. Is there anyone out there who knows how to change the default and keep that needle in the center?
What machine are you talking about? All of the machines that I have all have the needle in the center of the plate.
It's a Brother 2800. annoying as all get out!
Same thing with my Brother. I am going to call them on Monday and ask if it is possible to change it. I think their idea was to keep most of the seam fabric under the foot.
Please let us all know if there is a way to change it! My Brother does the same and I have broken several needles. I don't think I would purchase another Brother if it is something that can't be changed!

mpeters1200 10-08-2011 06:44 AM
For those hand quilters out there....

Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!

12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.

dublb 10-08-2011 01:41 PM
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
For those hand quilters out there....

Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!

12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.
I injured my middle finger on my left hand. The under finger? It's the finger that I use under the quilt to feel how far the needle has gone through. (This is another example of me being stupid.) I got it stuck in the electric hedge clippers. 6 stitches! 5 yrs ago. For a while I had to use my ring finger under the quilt! If the needle touches the scar I don't feel it & get a bigger stitch. :-(
I don't envy you looking for another thimble!

mpeters1200 10-08-2011 03:57 PM
Originally Posted by dublb
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
For those hand quilters out there....

Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!

12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.
I injured my middle finger on my left hand. The under finger? It's the finger that I use under the quilt to feel how far the needle has gone through. (This is another example of me being stupid.) I got it stuck in the electric hedge clippers. 6 stitches! 5 yrs ago. For a while I had to use my ring finger under the quilt! If the needle touches the scar I don't feel it & get a bigger stitch. :-(
I don't envy you looking for another thimble!
I didn't want to throw away an electric can opener that went really SLOW. Ended up cutting the back of my middle finger, right hand, my quilting finger from knuckle to knuckle. It was ugly. I already used a large lip edged thimble, now to find an extra large and see if that fits.

linda701 10-08-2011 04:42 PM
heeheeheeheee

dublb 10-08-2011 05:15 PM
I didn't want to throw away an electric can opener that went really SLOW. Ended up cutting the back of my middle finger, right hand, my quilting finger from knuckle to knuckle. It was ugly. I already used a large lip edged thimble, now to find an extra large and see if that fits.[/quote]

Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!
When DS cut his thumb New Years Eve, we each agreed that it was easier to have our hands numbed than to watch someone you love have it done!! However having it done isn't easy at all either. He cut straight down from the top of his thumb through his thumbnail.

The right size thimble is critical. I couldn't use a thimble till I found the right one. I'm in between sizes. I had to find mine at a thrift shop! My Prayer is that you find one quickly!!

Tropical 10-08-2011 05:23 PM
Funny! :) My main basic commandment is thou will add 1/2 inch for the seam allowances before cutting. I invariably forget and then yell at myself. Now my DH calls out repeatedly "add the 1/2 inch" whenever he sees that I am going to be cutting fabric. Gotta love him since he has saved me many times. :)

creativesheila 10-08-2011 05:23 PM
I have some too.

Thou shall select 1/4" seam whenever you turn on the sewing machine

Thou shall not nip yourself with the scissors when cutting threads

Thou shall NEVER NEVER be distracted when using the rotary cutter or you might cut your finger nail. Not the best way to clip your nails.

pippa45 10-11-2011 12:39 AM
L.O.L. :thumbup:


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