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Donna P 07-08-2010 07:21 AM
Great job...Beautiful quilt'


Donna

Marlys 07-08-2010 07:37 AM
That is gorgeous! I will be looking for that magazine!

iltoaz 07-08-2010 08:57 AM
Great looking quilt! Thanks for sharing.

mimee4 07-08-2010 09:02 AM
This is a beautiful quilt. Reminds me of an "olden time" quilt. Wonderful job.

pittsburgpam 07-08-2010 09:05 AM
Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
I have yet to conquer the monofilament. I've played with my tension until I'm blue in the face but it still gets hung up in my bobbin area here and there (I'm using Bottom Line in my bobbin). It'll go perfect for a hundred stitches, then I can hear it get snarled up but it will fix itself and continue sewing. It just leaves a nasty nest on the back of the fabric. If you master it please share with me how!
It's been a long time since I used mono so I'll have to let you know! What you describe about snarling sounds like back spin or backlash. In Sharon Schamber's videos she talks about that and it is caused by static buildup, then a discharge, which is why it is periodic. She uses Magic Bobbin Genie, a little teflon ring that goes into the bobbin case. Do you use metal bobbins? I don't know whether this applies to plastic ones.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdo_q0M2rsw

I was just thinking that I should sew the hearts on now, not wait until the whole top is done, so I'm not wrestling with the whole quilt.

The applique technique seems like it will work really well, looking forward to trying it.

Rachelcb80 07-08-2010 09:34 AM
Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
I have yet to conquer the monofilament. I've played with my tension until I'm blue in the face but it still gets hung up in my bobbin area here and there (I'm using Bottom Line in my bobbin). It'll go perfect for a hundred stitches, then I can hear it get snarled up but it will fix itself and continue sewing. It just leaves a nasty nest on the back of the fabric. If you master it please share with me how!
It's been a long time since I used mono so I'll have to let you know! What you describe about snarling sounds like back spin or backlash. In Sharon Schamber's videos she talks about that and it is caused by static buildup, then a discharge, which is why it is periodic. She uses Magic Bobbin Genie, a little teflon ring that goes into the bobbin case. Do you use metal bobbins? I don't know whether this applies to plastic ones.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdo_q0M2rsw

I was just thinking that I should sew the hearts on now, not wait until the whole top is done, so I'm not wrestling with the whole quilt.

The applique technique seems like it will work really well, looking forward to trying it.
Just watched that video and it all is making sense now! The snarls mostly happen when I stop, pivot my fabric and then start sewing again. I have a Bernina 440 so yes, I do use metal bobbins. I know I can order some online but she mentioned Bernina dealers carrying them now so I'll check my LQS first. Thanks for the info!

GrammaNan 07-08-2010 10:23 AM
Love it!

Kitsie 07-08-2010 10:32 AM
Pam, your piecing is just incredible! The designs you can do with just squares is amazing, too!

greaterexp 07-08-2010 01:03 PM
Pam,
WOW! What precision, great color choices, and wonderful pattern! This will be wonderful when you're finished, and I hope you post the final result.

SharonC 07-08-2010 01:04 PM
Your quilts are beautiful. I see there's a lot of work in there and it looks stunning.


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