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Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
Uh oh .... I bought that pattern too. Is there some secret to getting it non-wonky? Please share your tips, sewnsewer. Pretty please. I thought it would be harder than whet the directions said. It has to be turned and sewn almost straight up as you get to the sides. How do you see what you are doing once you get to that point? I have put it off thinking that looks too hard.
Please give a gal a hand with your tips!
Please give a gal a hand with your tips!
I'm making another one now and it is turning out soooo much better! I think because I am making it smaller (hopefully a purse this time :lol: )
I really don't have any tips as this is only my 2nd one.
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Originally Posted by littlehud
I think it's cool. I got some clothes line at the quilt show I went to a while back. I've been afraid to try it. Do you have any pointers for me?
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I like your rag purse/basket. May I suggest something? For a purse, would't it lay/close better if the handles were on the longer side? Closing it on the ends like you have them now would make the bottom curl when it is closed, wouldn't it? Just a suggestion.
I have been going to try this technique when I saw it posted on here. I haven't found the cotton clothes line yet. I know I can get the piping at Joann fabrics, but with everything else on my list, I haven't gotten any yet. But it is on my list!!
Good luck on the one you are working on now...............post pictures when done.
Barb
I have been going to try this technique when I saw it posted on here. I haven't found the cotton clothes line yet. I know I can get the piping at Joann fabrics, but with everything else on my list, I haven't gotten any yet. But it is on my list!!
Good luck on the one you are working on now...............post pictures when done.
Barb
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The best way to learn how to use hand positioning is start small.
I have been making them for 2 yrs and it is very additive.I start with a 7 or 8 inch base line and make an oval about 5 to 6 inches wide and directly go to as far up as u can and keep rotating.
I make coaster,placemats,purses ,coin bowls and regular bowls. I use 2yds of line for coasters and 3yds for coin bowls. Nice way to use small pieces of leftover line.
I have been making them for 2 yrs and it is very additive.I start with a 7 or 8 inch base line and make an oval about 5 to 6 inches wide and directly go to as far up as u can and keep rotating.
I make coaster,placemats,purses ,coin bowls and regular bowls. I use 2yds of line for coasters and 3yds for coin bowls. Nice way to use small pieces of leftover line.
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