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    Forum: Main
    08-26-2020, 01:48 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 6,110
    Posted By bernamom

    I made mine with 2 pleats instead of 3, And I...

    I made mine with 2 pleats instead of 3, And I fold them both towards the middle..
    Forum: Main
    03-28-2020, 05:56 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 4,158
    Posted By bernamom

    I use pellon p44f. Joann has it for .49 right...

    I use pellon p44f. Joann has it for .49 right now. Not sure how much it will be in Canada, but its basically the cheapest one here in the US. For the jerseys, use a lower heat, but go over it several...
    Forum: Main
    09-17-2019, 12:51 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,246
    Posted By bernamom

    Lots of great ideas, I'm really liking the idea...

    Lots of great ideas, I'm really liking the idea of changing the direction of the field. That never would have occured to me...This is going to end up looking very different than what I had...
    Forum: Main
    09-16-2019, 07:11 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,246
    Posted By bernamom

    Design Suggestions Please

    617447So, Im working on this quilt, I know I made the white border too big, but Im not taking it out, Im going to add apliques to fill the space a bit. Where I need help is, I need to make it...
    Forum: Main
    09-16-2019, 06:24 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 8,185
    Posted By bernamom

    I guess i'm in the minority here! I like making...

    I guess i'm in the minority here! I like making them, I make them for all of the graduating senoir in our church youth group. I only charge for the materials. Mine are very basic. I let the...
    Forum: Main
    08-12-2019, 06:39 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,829
    Posted By bernamom

    You could tape it to a table and let it hang over...

    You could tape it to a table and let it hang over the side (let gravity be your friend) while you baste the first section, then just remove the tape and slide the basted end over the side and work on...
    Forum: Main
    06-29-2019, 12:49 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,085
    Posted By bernamom

    This is the one I used, it was really easy. Only...

    This is the one I used, it was really easy. Only thing I would change is to use a lighter fusible.
    Forum: Main
    06-29-2019, 12:43 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 2,483
    Posted By bernamom

    I use fleece on just about all of my t-shirt...

    I use fleece on just about all of my t-shirt quilts and don't use batting. But I have never used a long arm for them, so that might make a difference.
    Forum: Main
    04-07-2019, 03:04 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 5,444
    Posted By bernamom

    I think posting pictures of quilts is a lot like...

    I think posting pictures of quilts is a lot like social media. People tend to post the pretty parts of their lives! Sometimes my backs are photo worthy and other times they are a hot mess.
    Forum: Main
    03-07-2019, 02:01 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,550
    Posted By bernamom

    I make one that had limited shirts. I used the...

    I make one that had limited shirts. I used the back of the shirts and just has some plain squares.
    Forum: Main
    01-01-2019, 11:38 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,622
    Posted By bernamom

    I like to use the back pockets when I use jeans. ...

    I like to use the back pockets when I use jeans. I have never mixed them with tshirts, I don't see why it wouldn't work.
    Forum: Main
    01-01-2019, 11:32 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,314
    Posted By bernamom

    Made by Aunt Alyce. My sister got divorced and...

    Made by Aunt Alyce. My sister got divorced and my kids still refer to her ex as Uncle (they haven't seen him in years).
    Forum: Main
    12-19-2018, 12:45 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,287
    Posted By bernamom

    Perfect! That is exactly what I was thinking!...

    Perfect! That is exactly what I was thinking! This is going to be a game changer!
    Forum: Main
    12-19-2018, 05:49 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,287
    Posted By bernamom

    Heat Press

    I make t shirt quilts for the kids at church and I'm considering buying a heat press to speed up the prep time. For now it would only be used to attach the fusible interfacing. Is that over kill? ...
    Forum: Main
    11-25-2018, 02:48 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,021
    Posted By bernamom

    I usually do only tshirts, but I did make one...

    I usually do only tshirts, but I did make one with soccer jerseys. It was difficult to get the interfacing to stay on. But once it is on, I treated it just like regular tshirts. Turned out fine. ...
    Forum: Main
    11-04-2018, 06:12 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 2,616
    Posted By bernamom

    For fabric, I would get a bunch of fat quarters...

    For fabric, I would get a bunch of fat quarters in fun patterns. My daughter started sewing at around 8, and she would get overwhelmed working with yardage. I got her some fat quarters and Jelly...
    Forum: Main
    10-03-2018, 12:21 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 3,057
    Posted By bernamom

    YaiYai's Zen Den

    YaiYai's Zen Den
    Forum: Main
    09-05-2018, 05:07 AM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 5,011
    Posted By bernamom

    Keep it busy, kind of like an I-spy for video...

    Keep it busy, kind of like an I-spy for video games, with lots of different game fabrics. OR make it with solids squares like it is pixels.
    Forum: Main
    08-31-2018, 04:37 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 864
    Posted By bernamom

    I recently did one that was only soccer jerseys,...

    I recently did one that was only soccer jerseys, The hardest part was the interfacing. I used pellon feather weight, I didn't want to put the heat too high, but if I didn't it wouldn't stay...
    Forum: Main
    08-17-2018, 11:26 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 10,400
    Posted By bernamom

    What about sewing them end to end and making one...

    What about sewing them end to end and making one of the currently popular Jelly roll rugs??
    07-30-2018, 06:27 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 5,777
    Posted By bernamom

    My new friend

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    This was my grandmas machine, I just picked it up from my mom. I learned to sew on this when I was little. It sews a beautiful straight line. It is a little loud, some the fabric coating...
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2018, 10:08 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 5,953
    Posted By bernamom

    I like quick and easy. But, as I gain...

    I like quick and easy. But, as I gain experience, 'easy' gets a little more challenging. I used to be afraid of triangles, now they are becoming one of my favorites. I get bored easily, and there...
    Forum: Main
    05-26-2018, 08:20 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 4,273
    Posted By bernamom

    Here is a video with pretty detailed cutting...

    Here is a video with pretty detailed cutting instructions. You could probably figure out placement once you have the right sized pieces.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-awMuNwlo0
    Forum: Pictures
    05-06-2018, 09:21 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 5,698
    Posted By bernamom

    Finally done

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    I got lots of helpful input on the borders of this one. This was also my 1st time making a flanged binding.
    Forum: Main
    04-08-2018, 08:13 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 10,300
    Posted By bernamom

    I have the June Taylor and use it all the time. ...

    I have the June Taylor and use it all the time. The plastic is a bit wobbly and it does nick easily, but it was pretty cheap. When I bought it, I didn't know that I would use it as much as I have,...
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