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    Old 01-20-2011, 08:58 PM
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    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.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 09:54 PM
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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!
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    Old 01-20-2011, 11:32 PM
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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.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 11:35 PM
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    Originally Posted by mom2boyz
    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.
    Pay it forward. :)
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    Old 01-20-2011, 11:40 PM
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    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.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 11:41 PM
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    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.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 11:43 PM
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    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.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:21 AM
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    Do you recommend a particular starch? Do you dilute?
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:09 AM
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    You made me smile! Love to quilt, sew and all that stuff! :lol:
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
    Awesome tips! I will add them to my notebook! Thank you!
    Question CarrieAnne - how do you add to your notebook?
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