Quilting in Sections
#61
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 12
I first got the idea of quilting in sections from Barbara Bonesteel's Lap Quilting. But Marti Mitchell's book helped me by showing several ways to do it, and I have used her ideas since.
I think that usually when it comes out a different size its partly due to not sewing truly accurate seams. I do sometimes have that problem, and have sometimes cut larger, especially when dealing with triangles. I'm still working on accuracy, and I think it comes from careful cutting and being sure that your 1/4 seam is true. Try your needle position out using some graph paper (for example) to find out where your true 1/4 position is. Sometimes I move the needle to the right 1 notch to sew just the teensiest bit less than 1/4 and I can usually get the patches to match. Be sure to match seams carefully, too. I think its something all of us beginners struggle with until we get it down. I have only been quilting for about 4 years, but I really enjoy trying new things. Right now I'm working on purses as a break from a large project.
I think that usually when it comes out a different size its partly due to not sewing truly accurate seams. I do sometimes have that problem, and have sometimes cut larger, especially when dealing with triangles. I'm still working on accuracy, and I think it comes from careful cutting and being sure that your 1/4 seam is true. Try your needle position out using some graph paper (for example) to find out where your true 1/4 position is. Sometimes I move the needle to the right 1 notch to sew just the teensiest bit less than 1/4 and I can usually get the patches to match. Be sure to match seams carefully, too. I think its something all of us beginners struggle with until we get it down. I have only been quilting for about 4 years, but I really enjoy trying new things. Right now I'm working on purses as a break from a large project.
#62
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2
I have used this method of pieced quilt as you go. I think it is called Cotton Theory Quilting. It works great. I would love to learn from the expert. I live in the center of Wyoming, Rolling Hills, but would not mind traveling to Salt Lake City. Do you have any information you can send me on the next class? [email protected] if it is not appropriate to post on this medium.
This process was easy to use and I think everyone can do it. I was impressed how easy it was to handle lots of material. It is also very easy to use if you start with a quilted pre-purchased panel and want to make it larger.
Happy Quilting, Ramona
This process was easy to use and I think everyone can do it. I was impressed how easy it was to handle lots of material. It is also very easy to use if you start with a quilted pre-purchased panel and want to make it larger.
Happy Quilting, Ramona
#66
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 225
Norah
I will send you the info, but it is quiet lengthy, So if you will send me your e-mail I will write you and tell you how I do it. But it will be in alittle while, I've got to do my Bible study right now. But I've got to wait for your response anyway. ok
I will send you the info, but it is quiet lengthy, So if you will send me your e-mail I will write you and tell you how I do it. But it will be in alittle while, I've got to do my Bible study right now. But I've got to wait for your response anyway. ok
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