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Old 06-20-2018, 06:36 PM
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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.

I agree with Leslie, this is the best trick I've seen in Years.
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Old 06-20-2018, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by madamekelly View Post
Do you have a link for this method?
There isn't a specific video of just this technique, but she shows it in the video of the Strip Tube Tannenbaum (928) at about the 6:30 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS9NHIF74a8

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Old 06-21-2018, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by audsgirl View Post
There isn't a specific video of just this technique, but she shows it in the video of the Strip Tube Tannenbaum (928) at about the 6:30 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS9NHIF74a8

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Thank you. I even have a metal yardstick to do this with.
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Old 06-21-2018, 08:55 PM
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This is a great thread!

rryder - “basting areas where points need to match up with my machine before joining the whole row (can’t remember who I got that one from, it was either Carol Doak or Marti Michelle)”

It’s Carol Doak! I took her class on Craftsy and that’s just one of her routines that make paper-piecing more enjoyable and, I use it on regular piecing when there are seams that should line up.

Wanabee Quiltin - "I liked Missouri Star’s video about sewing two charms together along the sides and cutting them in the middle. Then add another piece to one of them and sew it into a four patch."

Could you be a bit more specific? I can’t get and image to search for. Tx

peaceandjoy – “ Too bad I just recovered my board a few weeks ago. Hopefully, I'll remember it next time!”

Saw this on one of the many sites I’ve visited recently: use a long ruler and draw a line on you ironing board. One is all that’s needed.

Keep those ideas coming!
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Old 06-22-2018, 11:54 AM
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Making 8 at a time HSTs! I'm doing HSTs all the time now!
Leaders and Enders, chain piecing, strip piecing, butting seams for sharp corners!
There's so much but these are the things I use all the time.
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Old 06-22-2018, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wildyard View Post
Making 8 at a time HSTs! I'm doing HSTs all the time now!
Leaders and Enders, chain piecing, strip piecing, butting seams for sharp corners!
There's so much but these are the things I use all the time.
How do you make 8 HST at a time?
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Old 06-22-2018, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by madamekelly View Post
How do you make 8 HST at a time?
It's so easy and goes so fast! I keep this chart posted by my cutting table for quick reference. I found the chart on Pinterest.
http://blocloc.com/wp-content/upload...rt-for-HST.pdf
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Originally Posted by Geoduck View Post
peaceandjoy – “ Too bad I just recovered my board a few weeks ago. Hopefully, I'll remember it next time!”

Saw this on one of the many sites I’ve visited recently: use a long ruler and draw a line on you ironing board. One is all that’s needed.

Keep those ideas coming!
Slapping my forehead. Why don't I think of these things? Hmmmm.... Do I want to mark up my pretty new cover, or go with the long metal ruler a la Donna Jordan? We're having the floors redone soon, and I am sure those metal rulers would cause quite a mark if it falls and hits on a corner.
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Thanks for the link, Linda. That will come in really handy.

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Old 06-23-2018, 01:21 PM
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I have for a long time had a line on my ironing board cover. I used Sharpie permanent marker and made a line that is 12" long. It comes in handy for so many things, and I have never had it come off on anything, even with steam or spray.
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