I want to learn how to sew triangles without making then look like my 5 year old chewed the ends off. LOL

When you are ready to sew the diagonal of the triangle, put the needle in a few stitched down the seam. Hold onto the ends of the thread and push the reverse button. The machine should go back to the edge of the fabric and then forward again. Keeping hold of the threads will help keep the corner from going down into the bobbin housing.

Another thing I do is to send the triangles in one after the other in a line of continuous sewing. This also helps keep the corners from 'diving'.

Finally, use a needle that is sharp and a little bit on the fine side - size 11 or 12 usually work well.

Hope this helps, Gwyn

WOW!!! So many new adoptees and parents :D:D:D
This is very exciting!!!
I can't wait to see the projects that come from these adoptions :D:D:D

sewcrazygirl, I'm still looking for someone to adopt, I do lots of different thing, I teach beginning quilting.

Cookie

Hi Cookie, Would love to meet you. Maybe you+me+Cindy Jean could all get together.It would be so much fun.Hope I'm doing this right.

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

I've got twins now!! I've adopted OHSue. This is great!! Always wanted a girl since all I have around me is testertone!!! :D :lol: :lol:

If you don't mind cheating I use thangles they come out perfect ( I can never do that on my own!)

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am so thrilled. I am a pretty attentive student, but sometimes you have to hit me in the head with a 2 X 4 to get my attention first!!!

I am so excited!

Marilyn, new daughter of Threads!

Welcome to the family, janedennis! Let's get started on that BOM!

Up North, I took a serious look at that pattern. Do you want me to mail the redrafted pattern? Or talk you through the redrafting?

Kyiav10 - I have not forgotten you. I will look today for a simple paper pieced pattern to start. I KNOW you will take off running with the basics in hand!