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I got as far as buying the boards several weeks ago! Looking forward to trying it and will definitely use the flannel tip. Thanks!
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thanks for the tip
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
(Post 5104922)
It works beautifully. When you're done the quilt is very stable and doesn't shift at all. I used size 12 perle cotton that comes on the balls but next time I'm going to use size 20 crochet thread. I found doll making needles at JoAnn's that are easy to thread with thread that size and they're nice and long and very sharp.
I have two sizes of boards. I have a 6 foot set for smaller quilts and a 10 foot set for anything that won't fit on the 6 foot boards. I store the boards on the floor behind my couch in the family room. I have two folding tables from Wal-Mart that I put together end to end when I use the 10 foot boards. Sharon doesn't show it in her videos but it helps to tape the top edge of your quilt to the board with painter's tape. |
Thank you all for the encouragement and tips that have worked well for you ~ can't wait to try it out myself!!!
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She is being modest - I just looked at the pictures on her tute and they are really helpful!! Wish I had thought to look in the archives before I posted. ;)
Originally Posted by humbird
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azwendyg is being very modest. She has a wonderful tute on this method. Check it out. Best one I have seen.
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Originally Posted by azwendyg
(Post 5105246)
I use the board method for sandwiching and just LOVE it. I even added my own "feature"; I covered my boards with flannel so that the quilt top and backing don't slip around on them when I start to wrap. I've made a set of 12' boards and have done quilts 11' wide using this method. It's very accurate and makes things so much easier to handle! By the way, I spray baste with 505 instead of pin or thread basting. It goes pretty fast and the quilt sandwich holds together just fine for FMQing on my domestic machine.
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I have tried it and it works great. Just have to have somewhere to store 10ft 2"x4"s.
hugs Caroline |
Tried it, loved it.
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Originally Posted by azwendyg
(Post 5105246)
I use the board method for sandwiching and just LOVE it. I even added my own "feature"; I covered my boards with flannel so that the quilt top and backing don't slip around on them when I start to wrap.
I bought my boards about 6 months ago and finally got up the courage to just give it a try and am so glad that I did. I followed Sharon Schambers videos. I used DMC pearle cotton thread #8 (on a little ball at Joanne's) along with a milliners needle but probably any needle will do. The first finger, on my right hand, was starting to get a blister from pushing the needle through the fabric and then grabbing it to pull it through so I put a bandaide on that spot and had no more trouble after that. The best thing about this method is that I was only able to baste 1/2 the quilt, the first day, and it was very easy to just roll it all back up, on the boards, and put it away until the next day. I've machine quilted it on my regular sewing machine and didn't have any trouble with pleating or shifting of fabric. |
Originally Posted by CarolinePaj
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I have tried it and it works great. Just have to have somewhere to store 10ft 2"x4"s.
hugs Caroline |
Sharon Schamber's method
It is the only method to use, as far as I'm concerned!! no crawling on floor...no odors from spray... and if I can use her method, ANYONE can!!! It works beautifully!! But, I think there is some confusion.. the method I use is Sharon Schamber's basting method... It is easily found on YouTube. I'll be looking at the other videos mentioned here, too. Hadn't thought of storing them behind the sofa! Perfect!!
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