Reverting to old ways after trying new ways
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Texas, USA
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I'll glue baste when I see a study proving that the stuff really vanishes from the batting without a trace, even in today's low water washers. Until then, the image of roaches emerging at night and heading straight for spilled glue will carry the day.
hugs,
Charlotte
hugs,
Charlotte
#22
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: North Wales
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A lot of my answer on this would echo ghostrider!
I did try a steam iron with steam but didn't like it, so have now reverted to no steam and a water bottle (same iron, just dry!)
I don't fancy spray-basting or any of the fancy die-cutting machines. I do rotary cut (and regard *that* as new, LOL!).
I wouldn't mind having a go on a fancy-dancy computerised machine - I'd love to have one that did alphabet for my labels - but don't have access to anyone else's and don't have the £ (or the inclination to spend the £) for my own. I suspect I'd go back to my basic in any case, so it would be wasted on me.
As various people have said, it's a case of whatever works for you. And it seems that I am not exactly cutting-edge (pardon the pun).
I did try a steam iron with steam but didn't like it, so have now reverted to no steam and a water bottle (same iron, just dry!)
I don't fancy spray-basting or any of the fancy die-cutting machines. I do rotary cut (and regard *that* as new, LOL!).
I wouldn't mind having a go on a fancy-dancy computerised machine - I'd love to have one that did alphabet for my labels - but don't have access to anyone else's and don't have the £ (or the inclination to spend the £) for my own. I suspect I'd go back to my basic in any case, so it would be wasted on me.
As various people have said, it's a case of whatever works for you. And it seems that I am not exactly cutting-edge (pardon the pun).
#23
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Glenmoore, PA
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I don't have a Go! cutter, and no desire to have one. But I would never stop using my rotary cutters. I have fancy machines and old machines, and use an old 1931 Singer for piecing, it does such wonderful seams and is a very quiet machine. I love all the modern things we have now to make life easier, and no real desire to go back to the old ways. I have arthritis in my hands so handwork is pretty much out of the question. I love my cheap steam iron and really prefer setting seams with the steam. We all have to do what works for us, and for me modern is better.
#27
Will try something new but mostly just use what works..usually stick with the phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"...So if it works just because there is something new doesn't mean it's always better..
#28
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nawth o' Boston
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Great question!
I did one quilt back in 1980, going by a 1970's book by a famous 'modern quilter' (Michael James?) who was doing quilts like old Frank Stella and 60's pop art movement. I used scissors and I measured with a regular ruler and a carpenter's retractable rule. I didn't quilt again until just three years ago and I was in shock when I found out about the rotary cutter, and clear plastic rulers! Whoa! Old way? In the rear-view mirror!
I would like to go back to safety-pin-basting but I am a weak woman, and spray works for me just fine.
However, I threw out my steam iron and use a dry iron and I love it.
And if you ask Ricky Tims or Kaffe Fassett ... I bet they have that 1960's art-style quilt book on their shelves and it has inspired them.
I did one quilt back in 1980, going by a 1970's book by a famous 'modern quilter' (Michael James?) who was doing quilts like old Frank Stella and 60's pop art movement. I used scissors and I measured with a regular ruler and a carpenter's retractable rule. I didn't quilt again until just three years ago and I was in shock when I found out about the rotary cutter, and clear plastic rulers! Whoa! Old way? In the rear-view mirror!
I would like to go back to safety-pin-basting but I am a weak woman, and spray works for me just fine.
However, I threw out my steam iron and use a dry iron and I love it.
And if you ask Ricky Tims or Kaffe Fassett ... I bet they have that 1960's art-style quilt book on their shelves and it has inspired them.
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Winchester, Tn.
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I am 67 but I do love my computerized sewing machine, embroidery machine and the Accuquilt Baby. To me they save so much time and at this age I need to quilt as much as possible to get some of my stash used up. lol
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