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Forum: Main
03-07-2019, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,488
Posted By quiltingnewf

Correct Machine needlefor rag quilt

I am starting aflannel rag quilt and am wondering what type and size needle is thebest for it? I am using Gutermann thread to piece and 3 layers offlannel, so I will be stitching through 6 layers. ...
Forum: Main
11-18-2018, 04:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,727
Posted By quiltingnewf

The 505 spray was not old, I just purchased it. (...

The 505 spray was not old, I just purchased it. ( I do not know how long it was in the store, but it is a very busy store) I would have to say it was well shaken, I think I would have shaken it the...
Forum: Main
11-13-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,727
Posted By quiltingnewf

I wanted to add that I am making a couple of...

I wanted to add that I am making a couple of table runners with the same fabric. it only stained on one of them. I treated the fabric the same for all of the table runners.
Dee
Forum: Main
11-13-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,727
Posted By quiltingnewf

505 spray staining fabric

I used 505 spray when sandwiching a table runner and it left a stain on the red fabric that i was using as my backing. Has anyone had this happen and if so, any ideas on how to remove the stain?
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Forum: Main
10-11-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,047
Posted By quiltingnewf

I tie a piece of red thread thru the hole in the...

I tie a piece of red thread thru the hole in the ruler. It doesn't make a mark in my ruler, it doesn't get in the way of cutting or measuring, and if for some reason I cut the thread, I always have...
Forum: Main
10-06-2018, 03:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,974
Posted By quiltingnewf

yes ... my LQS had "new" and "sale" signs over...

yes ... my LQS had "new" and "sale" signs over a line of pastel cottons. Of course I had to have it. I bought a meter of 8 different colours.
When I went to make a quilt from it, I realized...
Forum: Main
10-05-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,369
Posted By quiltingnewf

Tartan and Prism 99 - do you only use 80/20 or...

Tartan and Prism 99 - do you only use 80/20 or 100% cotton?
Forum: Main
07-18-2018, 05:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,143
Posted By quiltingnewf

What kind of pen are you using to write on the...

What kind of pen are you using to write on the label?
Forum: Main
07-14-2018, 05:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,791
Posted By quiltingnewf

Another thing to watch for is whether you are...

Another thing to watch for is whether you are buying flannel or flannelette.
Forum: Main
06-30-2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,467
Posted By quiltingnewf

I think telling the store about a bleeding fabric...

I think telling the store about a bleeding fabric is a great idea and helpful for the LQS to be able to advise customers purchasing the same fabric. I am not sure how cost effective it would be for...
Forum: Main
04-08-2018, 03:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,238
Posted By quiltingnewf

I do not think that adjusting the size of the...

I do not think that adjusting the size of the strips will take away from the pattern. The layout and fabric choice really make the quilt.

Isn't there always a but....

When I made the quilt for...
Forum: Main
02-21-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,105
Posted By quiltingnewf

Thank you everyone.... It didn't even dawn on me...

Thank you everyone.... It didn't even dawn on me that I can use what ever size HST I wanted... sometimes you can't see the forest thru the trees, until someone else points it out.

Dee
Forum: Main
02-19-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,105
Posted By quiltingnewf

Starburst quilt from M*QC

I am planning to make the M*QC Starburst quilt. I have watched the video but have concerns about using HST's with bias edges. Her pattern/method is to use 10 inch squares, sew 1/4" seam around the...
Forum: Main
11-28-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,740
Posted By quiltingnewf

I have seen/read that many people use Elmer's...

I have seen/read that many people use Elmer's Glue on the binding.... my question is Does it gunk up your machine?
Forum: Main
08-25-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,662
Posted By quiltingnewf

Make one or two practice blocks of a new...

Make one or two practice blocks of a new pattern/block before cutting out all of your material.
Forum: Main
08-20-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,603
Posted By quiltingnewf

Kassaundra and Gay, it is funny you picked that...

Kassaundra and Gay, it is funny you picked that one. I have already done it twice. The first one I did, i didn't do the outside mitered corners. it looked to complicated. I kept it for myself. ...
Forum: Main
08-19-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,603
Posted By quiltingnewf

2 1/2 inch and 4 inch squares

I have 2 1/2 inch and 4 inch blocks that I had planned to use for a 3-d bowtie quilt. After several unsuccessful and very frustrating attempts to complete the blocks, I have given up on that pattern,...
Forum: Main
05-20-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,899
Posted By quiltingnewf

just wondering... is your quilt a mason jar quilt...

just wondering... is your quilt a mason jar quilt or based on free masons? If freemasonry - I would love to know where you found a pattern

dee
Forum: Main
04-27-2017, 03:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,584
Posted By quiltingnewf

Jennifer - thanks for posting pics that showed my...

Jennifer - thanks for posting pics that showed my problem and gave Peckish the jumping off point

Prism99 - I have starched the squares hoping that will help.

Peckish - will the corner...
Forum: Main
04-25-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,584
Posted By quiltingnewf

jennifer the pictures are fantastic. i will try...

jennifer the pictures are fantastic. i will try it and let you know how i make out.....
Forum: Main
04-25-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,584
Posted By quiltingnewf

This is a link to the pattern. ...

This is a link to the pattern.

http://inspiredbyfabric.blogspot.ca/p/free-quilt-patterns.html

I tried to upload a pic from my camera but i seem to be having a senior moment and cannot get it...
Forum: Main
04-25-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,584
Posted By quiltingnewf

So how do I line up the triangle on the strip set...

So how do I line up the triangle on the strip set set? I want to make sure that they are centered and make the square when sewn together.
Forum: Main
04-25-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,584
Posted By quiltingnewf

Looking for help with this pattern - Woven

Please help!!! I am stumped. I am working on the quilt, "Woven" by Jessica Toye, it is a free pattern I found on the Insprired by Fabric website.
I have all of my strip sets pieced and am ready...
Forum: Pictures
02-25-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,746
Posted By quiltingnewf

I really like this pattern. I have searched Lone...

I really like this pattern. I have searched Lone Star and have not found this same pattern. What is the name of the block/pattern?
Forum: Main
02-23-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,081
Posted By quiltingnewf

I like the red inside. But I would border in...

I like the red inside. But I would border in red, then the other colour so it looks like you have framed the picture.. unless of course you are doing a lattice-like background.

Does that make...
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