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06-16-2011, 01:33 PM

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Lori S

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The first thing I do is a test piece checking( about 8 inches square) to make sure everything is right .. tension, needle etc.

06-16-2011, 01:41 PM

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hperttula123

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I do a locking stitch when I start and when I stop.

06-16-2011, 01:45 PM

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QultingaddictUK

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I enjoy a nice large glass of cold white wine, bring up my bobbin thread, do a couple of tiny stitches to "lock" and go for it :mrgreen:

06-16-2011, 03:09 PM

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ube quilting

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All of the above!
peace :D

06-16-2011, 03:11 PM

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Novice.for.now

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Quote:

Originally Posted by carslo

Pray

LOL! That is what I would be doing too!

06-16-2011, 04:35 PM

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CAS49OR

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How do you bring up your bobbin thread? How do you leave th ends and knot and bury them? Is lock stitch the same as back-stitching over a couple of stitches?

I like the wine idea!

I thought a class would be fun for tips and suggestions, sounds like maybe for commiseration too! lol!

Thanks everyone.

06-16-2011, 04:39 PM

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Deb watkins

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kraftykimberly

First thing I do is take a deep breath and hope like crazy I've got my tension calibrated right :-)

Took the words right out of my mouth!!

06-16-2011, 05:19 PM

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nyelphaba

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I have a tendency to not breathe - holding my breath. So, I remind myself to take a breath, wipe off my sweaty hands and get started.

06-16-2011, 06:24 PM

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Maggie_1963

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All these are great answers! As the famous slogan goes: JUST DO IT!!!!

06-16-2011, 06:33 PM

#20

littlehud

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This is a great thread. I nearly fell off my chair laughing. At least I'm not alone with the pray idea. I always pull up my bobbin thread and stitch a couple stitches in the same place.