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Jingle 06-19-2018 04:02 PM
I have learned a lot of things but, I remember the old ways better.

audsgirl 06-19-2018 07:15 PM
Donna Jordan's hint to use a weight to hold down the end of a 24" ruler so it doesn't move as you cut along it. Bonnie Hunter's spinning seam intersections. I don't know where I learned it, but joining the ends of binding by overlapping them by the width of the strips before cutting off the excess makes my bindings so much nicer than inserting one end into the other. I wish I could remember half of the tips and tricks I've heard or read about over the years!

Leslie

madamekelly 06-19-2018 09:27 PM
Originally Posted by Barb2018 (Post 8078337)
Using glue and an iron for tricky seams and basting
When I learned to glue baste was “ah-ha” moment for me. Learning to use ultra thin iron on interfacing to make larger appliqués, and using the glue to place my appliqués so I can hand stitch them down was a revelation too!

ArtsyOne 06-20-2018 05:41 AM
I'm so glad that I discovered Emerald Meadows' YouTube video on joining the ends of binding. I didn't like the look of tucking one end inside the other, and I really couldn't understand Fons & Porters' method despite numerous attempts. Then I discovered Emerald! I play his video and sew along with him for perfect joins every time.

SallyS 06-20-2018 07:44 AM
What a great thread! Thank you Bearisgray for starting it. My contribution: Cut strips a thread or two larger than the finished size to allow for the turn of cloth. After sewing, measure to make sure it's the right size.

Tothill 06-20-2018 08:09 AM
Originally Posted by ThreadHead (Post 8078428)
When sewing a snowball on the end of a strip. Mark your line, but be sure to sew one to two
" stitch " lines over from your marked line on the piece you are going to cut off. Just need to allow for the fold line or it will be a tad short.
Thank you for this. I am just about to start the Kaffe Mystery Quilt and the first two clues involve snowballs. Several people have mentioned on the FB Group that they are coming up short. I think your tip will solve that problem.

madamekelly 06-20-2018 10:23 AM
Originally Posted by misspriss (Post 8078491)
Donna Jordan's use of the long ruler to keep fabric straight on the ironing board. Now I have straight lines, no more curves.
Do you have a link for this method?

tuckyquilter 06-20-2018 02:13 PM
Originally Posted by bearisgray (Post 8078152)
The partial seam trick/technique - opened up so many block patterns -

That "tails/dog-ears/triangles 'sticking out' from one piece that I want to sew to another piece"- are "normal" and that marking the seam lines until I catch on to where and how the pieces join was worth the effort.

Do you have any techniques/tricks that were "a-hA" events for you?
Elmer's Washable School Glue.... Learning about this changed lots of things. Gluing the tips of smaller triangles or any smaller pieces together and heat setting, plus gluing bindings. ALL my work looks way more professional and clean now. I buy the stuff on sale during the "back to school" sales.

peaceandjoy 06-20-2018 03:05 PM
ThreadHead, I love that idea! Too bad I just recovered my board a few weeks ago. Hopefully, I'll remember it next time!

SewingSenior 06-20-2018 03:17 PM
Reversing the direction of the seams when sewing long strips together to keep it from curving. That was a real aha moment for me. Now I can put more than one border on my quilts, yeaaaaa.


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