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11-06-2010, 10:41 AM

#111

sawsan

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I love the tutorials here, explaining easy and quickly methods and i do like bookmark threads (a lot )and this one is one of them to come back some day and read all tips i messed before.

11-06-2010, 11:53 AM

#112

patdesign

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter

A little gross, but when trying to thread your machine, put a little saliva on the thread and it will go right thru the needle. Yep, it works! :P

Even better, moisten your fingertips then pull the end of the thread through them, keeps the thread from getting too wet. I learned putting the thread in my mouth however from my mom over 60 years ago. :-D

11-06-2010, 12:01 PM

#113

dgsmom

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when appliqueing use lite bond not heavy or it can damage your machine.

11-06-2010, 12:09 PM

#114

jeragan

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What was the tip you got about the Olfa blades from Harbor Freight? Tks

11-06-2010, 12:20 PM

#115

BMP

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Okay, since I havent been here very long I am going to see what the starch tips is all about..
I have learned something, lots of somethings here since joining I cant seem to stay away from the computer long enough now to get anything done ....

11-06-2010, 12:46 PM

#116

Carol Wilson

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If you like to spend time quilting or exploring this web site, don't buy things for the house that you have to dust.

11-06-2010, 12:58 PM

#117

Olivia's Grammy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carol Wilson

If you like to spend time quilting or exploring this web site, don't buy things for the house that you have to dust.

Love it. :lol: :lol:

11-06-2010, 01:20 PM

#118

Gail B

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Location: Smoky Lake, Alberta, Canada - Coolidge, AZ

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Buy a 1/4" quilting foot. It works wonderfully well for keeping a 1/4" seam.

11-06-2010, 04:37 PM

#119

RugosaB

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Location: Ohio, just east of Toledo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carol Wilson

If you like to spend time quilting or exploring this web site, don't buy things for the house that you have to dust.

I remember when my daughter was about 3, she was by my side as I was talking to someone, and the conversation for some reason mentioned 'dusting.' She very quietly, not wanting to interrrupt, pulled on my pant leg and whispered Mommy, what's dusting?"

11-06-2010, 04:39 PM

#120

RugosaB

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Location: Ohio, just east of Toledo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltbugs

Favorite tip from this board = Using leaders and enders. My thread usage has been cut in half, I swear.

Along that same line, someone posted to keep a container of 1.5" or 2" scrap squares by the sewing machine & sewing them together as you need a "leader or ender" - - It's like making 2 quilts at one time. THAT was a great idea, and one I never would have thought of on my own.

I now have a favortite tip, this one!
I use leaders and enders but not being one to waste things, throwing away little scraps bothered me, not any more!