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Forum: Main
03-19-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By twhvlr

Hand piecing needles

I’ve recently begun hand piecing some of my quilt tops and enjoying it immensely. It’s very cozy to sit by the fireplace and sew. Anyway, I’d like opinions on what needles you all like for this. I...
Forum: Main
05-10-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By twhvlr

I’m using a high end muslin for the background of...

I’m using a high end muslin for the background of the appliqué. Basically it’s going to be a small quilt. Not curtains. I needed something to block the sunlight coming from one window because it...
Forum: Main
05-10-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By twhvlr

Large applique project

I’m doing this as a window covering in my quilting room. I’ve done quite a bit of hand appliqué but I want to machine stitch this one as it would take forever to do by hand. I’m thinking that I need...
Forum: Main
09-01-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By twhvlr

I recently completed this quilt top. The birds...

I recently completed this quilt top. The birds were a free tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt. I don’t see why they couldn’t be made to look like blue birds.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-01-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,042
Posted By twhvlr

Sure a scrubs pattern would work but if the pants...

Sure a scrubs pattern would work but if the pants are made for a drawstring you might have to make the casing a little wider for the elastic. Pajama pants pattern would work too. I found one for free...
Forum: Main
12-07-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,138
Posted By twhvlr

I have this pressing mat/tool. Have used it for...

I have this pressing mat/tool. Have used it for several years and love it. I got it at Joanns but you can find them elsewhere too.June Tailor Quilt Binding Express
Forum: Main
12-06-2021, 05:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,142
Posted By twhvlr

Thank you all so much for all of the tips. I made...

Thank you all so much for all of the tips. I made some of the homemade “press” and did use it but I feel like it needs more starch added hence my question. I’ve never used the homemade stuff before...
Forum: Main
12-03-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,142
Posted By twhvlr

Using starch

How stiff do you want the fabric to be when using starch? I’m going to be making some mini blocks and want them to be as perfect as possible. Also I’m going to be using a lot of homespun which has a...
Forum: Main
06-07-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,957
Posted By twhvlr

I never prewashed until I started doing appliqué....

I never prewashed until I started doing appliqué. Now I wash everything but precuts. I just throw it in with a load o clothes but in a sweater bag to limit fraying. I have an old singer pinker that I...
Forum: Main
06-02-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By twhvlr

I also have a Janome HD9 professional. I really...

I also have a Janome HD9 professional. I really like it and use it for my purse making and often for piecing. It is a straight stitch mechanical machine. Has a needle threader (that I was not...
Forum: Main
05-18-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By twhvlr

Another T shirt quilt ?

If I want to use some quilting cotton fabric for sashing, borders, and some random blocks, should I use some interfacing on it to match the knit fabric? I did some searching in the archives but...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-27-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,486
Posted By twhvlr

I use Karen Kay Buckley’s perfect circles. Add a...

I use Karen Kay Buckley’s perfect circles. Add a quarter of an inch around when cutting. Run a basting stitch, starch the edges, pull the basting around the template, and iron. If it’s not as perfect...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-11-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,486
Posted By twhvlr

Count me in! I love dresdens. I have one in...

Count me in! I love dresdens. I have one in progress that I’ve been slowly working on this winter. Very slowly since I don’t have anyone in mind to give it to. This is incentive to get it done. I...
Forum: Main
10-02-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,847
Posted By twhvlr

Suggestions for finding a machine: Local...

Suggestions for finding a machine:
Local craigslist, demo/trade ins from dealers (a lot have other makes/models than what they are dealers for. For instance Accomplish Quilting is an Innova dealer...
Forum: Main
09-29-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By twhvlr

Stretch woven fabric?

A few years ago, I made some blouses/shirts out of some stretch woven fabrics. They are very comfortable and I’d like to make some more but I can’t find any of this fabric locally. It’s like stretch...
Forum: Main
08-23-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,197
Posted By twhvlr

Would it be okay to do some big stitch quilting...

Would it be okay to do some big stitch quilting with long arm quilting thread? I have some of the wax that I could use to cut down on the knots. To clarify, my stitches are probably about 1/8” so not...
Forum: Main
08-01-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,338
Posted By twhvlr

I put my fabric in sweater bags and throw them in...

I put my fabric in sweater bags and throw them in with my regular wash. Then dry separately 2 or 3 at a time . Minimal fraying and much less wrinkly.
Forum: Main
07-09-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,196
Posted By twhvlr

I get those kind of stitches when I forget to...

I get those kind of stitches when I forget to clean the lint from the bobbin area. I try to remember to clean after each bobbin but if I only have an inch or so left to finish a project, I will get...
Forum: Main
07-09-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,460
Posted By twhvlr

My theory is that as Americans we are not able to...

My theory is that as Americans we are not able to visualize the different metric amounts. If someone tells me I need a 4” square, I can visualize it in my mind and know approximately how big that is....
Forum: Main
07-09-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,405
Posted By twhvlr

I pre wash all of my fabric now. I didn’t when I...

I pre wash all of my fabric now. I didn’t when I first started quilting because my teachers said you didn’t have to. One incident with bleeding cured that! I’m more concerned with raveling. I use...
Forum: Main
07-09-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,405
Posted By twhvlr

Unbleached muslin

Would a good quality unbleached muslin be a good option for hand reverse needleturn appliqué? If not, how about suggestions for a white fabric. It wouldn’t have to be a solid color. A fine print of...
Forum: Main
05-12-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By twhvlr

I like the John James betweens #11. I thought...

I like the John James betweens #11. I thought that I would like the appliqué needles but find them too short. The longer needles really help with the turning process. I’ve tried out many different...
Forum: Main
02-24-2020, 05:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,723
Posted By twhvlr

I love using this method. I use it most of the...

I love using this method. I use it most of the time now and have gotten pretty quick at doing it. I can do a good sized quilt in just a couple of hours. I do usually sew the corners by hand but that...
Forum: Main
02-07-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,723
Posted By twhvlr

Here are a couple of sites that explain how I do...

Here are a couple of sites that explain how I do mine. You can actually feel the “ditch” from the front to be able to sew it accurately.


http://www.tmequilting.com/PDFs/Handout.pdf

...
Forum: Main
12-05-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,240
Posted By twhvlr

I would try some decor bond which is a very heavy...

I would try some decor bond which is a very heavy interfacing/stabilizer. I get mine at Joanns with a coupon. Another idea would be headliner foam in substitution for the soft and stable . It can...
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