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#282
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Originally Posted by Kathi in PA
I'm still waiting to be adopted and would like to know if anyone is from Pennsylvania, just in case I need actual hands-on help. Believe me I don't mind travelling and of course it would be on a weekend!!
Thanks,
Kathi in PA
Thanks,
Kathi in PA
Kathi in PA
#283
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Originally Posted by Kathi in PA
I'm still waiting to be adopted and would like to know if anyone is from Pennsylvania, just in case I need actual hands-on help. Believe me I don't mind travelling and of course it would be on a weekend!!
Thanks,
Kathi in PA
Thanks,
Kathi in PA
Kathi in PA
#284
Originally Posted by tkhooper
Originally Posted by SSutherland
I see your name is Omak. Is that in Omak, Washington. If so, I lived in Twisp for 12 years, working of course so didn't know any of this. Now live in Coupeville, on Whidbey Island.
SSutherland
SSutherland
#285
Originally Posted by sewcrazygirl
I want to learn how to sew triangles without making then look like my 5 year old chewed the ends off. LOL
Do you know about chain piecing? That is where you sew one piece after another ... for example, rather than cutting your thread between each triangle pair, you just put the next set in and sew it, and the next set after that.
For example ... if one of your blocks takes four HST triangles, start with the 2.5" block pair (for the leader) stitch your four pairs of triangles, put your next set of 2.5" blocks together, cut your triangles ...
know what? How about I just send you to Quiltville.com?
It is a grand site ... pick any of her free patterns, and she will start showing you how to chain piece, all about leaders and enders ... and you will really have a good time while exploring there!
http://www.quiltville.com
enjoy <wave>
#286
Originally Posted by farnsworth
If you don't mind cheating I use thangles they come out perfect ( I can never do that on my own!)
You choose the finished size you want, turn on your printer, print out the grid, put two pieces of fabric right sides together, pin the paper to that with a couple of pins ... sew on the dotted lines, cut on the solid line and you will end up with lots of HST ... and when I bought the Triangulations there was a program for making quarter square triangles for all those sizes ... such fun <wave>
#288
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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What I found really helps with the HSTs, is starching the fabric, and using a throat plate with a single hole.
I also use my dual feed (could use your walking foot) for piecing as is gives better accuracy.
Remember to change the throat plate back when zig zagging or decorative stitching. You go through less needles if you do. :)
The single hole throat plate is great for stippling/FMQ as well. I use it more than the other throat plate so it was well worth the purchase.
I also use my dual feed (could use your walking foot) for piecing as is gives better accuracy.
Remember to change the throat plate back when zig zagging or decorative stitching. You go through less needles if you do. :)
The single hole throat plate is great for stippling/FMQ as well. I use it more than the other throat plate so it was well worth the purchase.
#289
Well I am a new Mama and have also been adopted. brushandthimble adopted me and is willing to try and teach me needle turn applique. She may have her hands full.
I have adopted as well and dbarbey is now my new PP daughter. We are going to try and get her started in the world of paper piecing!
I am very excited and want to thank all that are involved in organinzing and coordinating this thread!
Sheila
I have adopted as well and dbarbey is now my new PP daughter. We are going to try and get her started in the world of paper piecing!
I am very excited and want to thank all that are involved in organinzing and coordinating this thread!
Sheila
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