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Forum: Main
02-21-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,185
Posted By FubsyMog

A scrunched up piece of tinfoil works well to...

A scrunched up piece of tinfoil works well to remove that brown-ish residue. You can also use this method on ceramic-bottom irons on which you cannot use commercial iron cleaners.
Forum: Main
10-11-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 715
Posted By FubsyMog

Ooh, this looks fun and easy! Have bookmarked to...

Ooh, this looks fun and easy! Have bookmarked to try it - thanks for sharing!
Forum: Main
09-03-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,118
Posted By FubsyMog

I like the subtlety of it. I suppose the choice...

I like the subtlety of it. I suppose the choice depends on whether you want subtle and sophisticated or punchy and funky. I love the curves by the way - I'd like to try something like this myself....
Forum: Main
03-28-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 11,662
Posted By FubsyMog

I like it with the sashing too - I think it shows...

I like it with the sashing too - I think it shows off each piece of the lovely fabric scraps you've used.
Forum: Main
03-28-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,832
Posted By FubsyMog

I have had success with Fairy Liquid - don't know...

I have had success with Fairy Liquid - don't know if this is a brand you can get in the States. As it is a degreasant to cut through grease on dirty dishes, it is good at removing any kind of oily...
Forum: Main
03-28-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,069
Posted By FubsyMog

I am very much a quilt novice, but in my limited...

I am very much a quilt novice, but in my limited experience I have found that too much pinning causes me as big problems as too little. Like others above have said, I now just pin where matching is...
Forum: Pictures
03-28-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,996
Posted By FubsyMog

What a super looking quilt! I imagine different...

What a super looking quilt! I imagine different fabric choice would really transform it too - it looks a very versatile pattern.
Forum: Main
03-28-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 12,677
Posted By FubsyMog

My thoughts exactly! I think the top beige fabric...

My thoughts exactly! I think the top beige fabric allows the sharpness of your piecing to really shine through.
Forum: Main
03-25-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,580
Posted By FubsyMog

Totally agree! A lady at a sewing group I went...

Totally agree!
A lady at a sewing group I went to used a little gun that puts plastic tags through the fabric (like the kind that price tickets are attached to clothing with) to baste. Anybody used...
Forum: Main
03-15-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,762
Posted By FubsyMog

Sounds like a brilliant idea - thanks for...

Sounds like a brilliant idea - thanks for sharing. Will definitely have to try this out... I have a whole pack of small sponges at home I can try.:)
Forum: Main
03-01-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,069
Posted By FubsyMog

It's great when they say that - helps justify...

It's great when they say that - helps justify what can be an expensive hobby. Mine's very supportive of it and is actually pretty good at helping pick fabrics too.
Forum: Main
03-01-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,907
Posted By FubsyMog

Looks great! I would love one of these but they...

Looks great! I would love one of these but they don't ship the the UK:(. If anyone knows a UK based outlet that does this kind of thing, I'd love to know about it!
Forum: Main
03-01-2013, 04:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,892
Posted By FubsyMog

I'm working on one at the minute and mixed them...

I'm working on one at the minute and mixed them all up - the 'right' way is whatever gives you the look you want IMO!
Forum: Main
02-27-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,376
Posted By FubsyMog

I think these look great! I imagine the choice of...

I think these look great! I imagine the choice of fabric and arrangement of the blocks would play a role in how obvious 'high heel' design is.So, the quilter would have a choice as to whether they...
Forum: Main
02-25-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By FubsyMog

I still quite new to quilting too, but I am...

I still quite new to quilting too, but I am currently using a very cheap grocery-store own-brand iron with a stainless steel plate...as so far I've actually found it a lot better for the job than my...
Forum: Main
02-25-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,333
Posted By FubsyMog

I know exactly what you mean! I always tend to be...

I know exactly what you mean! I always tend to be drawn to the same kinds of fabrics (vintage/reproduction types, and muted taupes). I see others that a like, but I just can't imagine actually using...
Forum: Main
02-25-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,111
Posted By FubsyMog

I am also making a quilt that has fusible...

I am also making a quilt that has fusible applique added to it at the minute. I decided to stitch the applique (will be using a machine rather than hand-sewing) before quilting. I thought I would...
Forum: Main
02-22-2013, 01:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,429
Posted By FubsyMog

Not sure if this is any help, but I used was...

Not sure if this is any help, but I used was taught (art) by someone who had previously worked in the fashion industry. She said that regarding clothing sold in major stores that was a 'copy' of a...
Forum: Main
02-21-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,049
Posted By FubsyMog

That is such a gorgeous quilt! The colours are so...

That is such a gorgeous quilt! The colours are so autumnal (fall - I'm in the UK). I've not yet photographed anything I've made (!) but I studied photography at college and an important thing is to...
Forum: Main
02-21-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,231
Posted By FubsyMog

JustAbitCrazy - yes it does have the dual feed...

JustAbitCrazy - yes it does have the dual feed system - which is why I was so taken with it!
Forum: Main
02-21-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,231
Posted By FubsyMog

Just picked up new sewing machine!

Just picked up my new - well, new to me as it is a pre-used model - machine!:) It is a Pfaff ClassicStyle Quilt and will be a BIG change from the borrowed 1970s Toyota I've been using. I decided on a...
Forum: Main
02-21-2013, 02:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,056
Posted By FubsyMog

There are lots of designs, all with video...

There are lots of designs, all with video tutorial here.
http://www.freemotionquilting.blogspot.co.uk/p/365-designs.html

It might also be a good idea to practice drawing some designs on paper so...
Forum: Main
02-20-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By FubsyMog

The designs and videos are done by Leah Day and...

The designs and videos are done by Leah Day and you can find them here: http://www.freemotionquilting.blogspot.co.uk/p/365-designs.html

They are really very good! Happy free motioning!
Forum: Main
02-20-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,667
Posted By FubsyMog

I agree with the others' comments about taking...

I agree with the others' comments about taking time to pin accurately. The first quilt I made though, some of the seams didn't line up AT ALL, despite squaring and trying to pin accurately. Baffled...
Forum: Main
02-20-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,746
Posted By FubsyMog

This is a really interesting thread for me. I...

This is a really interesting thread for me. I haven't been quilting very long and was also wondering about the best way to go about building a stash - so far I have only really bought FQ for...
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