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Old 07-08-2011, 03:13 PM
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The best thing I did early in the year was take a class from Sally Collins. I consider her the queen of Precision Piecing. I'll never make a quilt like she does. Took me all afternoon to make a 3" block but i learned so much and got so much mind refreshment that it was worth the 2 days and driving some distance to take the class. I highly recommend it.
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Old 07-08-2011, 03:22 PM
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CD called Trianglations 2.0 and just got 3.0...
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Old 07-08-2011, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pab58
Best thing I've learned is to be patient -- mastery will come! :thumbup: :thumbup:
I second this... It's not so much about the destination as it is about the trip...

Oh, and take a class or several!!

And listen to your friends (the real experts) here on the QB... I've learned soooo much
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Old 07-08-2011, 03:39 PM
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measure twice, cut once.
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Old 07-08-2011, 03:45 PM
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My favorite is the GO cutter and dies. I would be lost without it.
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Old 07-08-2011, 03:51 PM
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I learned so much from Deidre McElroy. I learned so much about tools, threads, and cloth from her...not too mention that I learned how to quilt tiny stiches from her. She broke it all down and made it easy to understand how to do it. Love her classes, her books, her tools and her thinmles. Especially her thimbles. That Perfect Stitch is her book.. Her mother started the business of "Roxanne's". NOt sure if that name of the company has changed or not.

Yes, Sally Collins is good too. I just had a mini class from her but i did make one of her designs..8X10 size.
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Old 07-08-2011, 05:38 PM
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The best thing I have bought is my Husqvarna Viking Designer SE. Nothing beats sewing on a quality machine. It allows you to improve your skills without the frustration of fighting your machine.
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hsweany
I haven't been here long, but i would say my best thing i have learned is to please myself. You don't always have to follow the " rules."
Right On!!!!
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:26 PM
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The Strip Tube ruler and method, I love making HSQ with this tool.
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by PrettyCurious
The rotory cutting tool. Best thing since slice bread. and Yes, I do bake and slice my own bread.
In addition to Rotary cutter - the Harbor Freight Blades....love...love...love them!
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