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01-20-2011, 08:58 PM

#91

cbridges22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by megs0863

Here's a tip, Don't quilt when you are tired. I prefer sewing in the morning.

This is so true.I make more mistakes in the evening than morning.

01-20-2011, 09:54 PM

#92

madamekelly

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Quilting is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the trip!
Starch builds up, clean your iron regularly.
Spray 'Sizing' makes piecing easier.
Know when to stop taking requests and 'do it for you'.

And... When you really mess up, and I do, a bit of chocolate, and reading a few posts here helps put life back into perspective!

01-20-2011, 11:32 PM

#93

mom2boyz

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Newbie here also and I too thank you all for advice, guidance, offers of help and the pictures of all your beautiful creations plus the pattern names and sources if known. (I'm still having a little problem with the abbreviations PIF??? Play it forward? It just dawned on me.

01-20-2011, 11:35 PM

#94

madamekelly

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Originally Posted by mom2boyz

Pay it forward. :)

01-20-2011, 11:40 PM

#95

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SEW

Love the tips...what is the purpose of starch during the construction process?

Helps hold things flat, makes measuring more accurate, and if you want to stop stretch when working with bias edges, I use spray sizing instead. (Kind of 'glues' the threads together). Both wash out, so you can use lots, and if you get flakes, clean your iron sole plate, and wash the quilt when you finish.

01-20-2011, 11:41 PM

#96

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mythreesuns

Do you wash your fabric before use each time?
How is the starch applied?
I so need a quilters for dummies book for my self. ha ha ha

You don't need one of those, you have us.

01-20-2011, 11:43 PM

#97

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mommafank

Also wondering why the starch? When do you use the starch and how? Need all the tips I can get...esp about sore fingers. Tried tape but not working well for me. Thimbles seem to get in the way!

I was recently told about using liquid bandage for this, since I have stubbed off fingers(thimbles don't ever fit. except leather ones for some things). Haven't tried it yet, but next binding, I will.