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    04-04-2020, 03:29 PM
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    Posted By Idle Di

    Thank you so much Di

    Thank you so much

    Di
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    04-03-2020, 04:15 PM
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    Posted By Idle Di

    Oh my goodness, the first link is exactly what i...

    Oh my goodness, the first link is exactly what i was after, i had no idea how to attach the bar, thank you so much

    Idle Di
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    03-31-2020, 09:20 PM
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    Posted By Idle Di

    Yep i tried that, but it seems too thick for the...

    Yep i tried that, but it seems too thick for the hole

    Idle Di
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    03-31-2020, 07:05 PM
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    Posted By Idle Di

    Oh yes thank you so much. I have watched how to...

    Oh yes thank you so much. I have watched how to use it, but how on earth do you attach to a waling foot. I have no idea.

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    03-31-2020, 06:46 PM
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    Posted By Idle Di

    guide help

    I am hoping someone can tell me what is the thin metal thing that came with my janome machine. It looks like some sort of a guide maybe? it is thin, long and bent, and what do i use it for

    Idle...
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    03-08-2020, 07:48 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 6,490
    Posted By Idle Di

    I need help. I live in Australia and am going to...

    I need help. I live in Australia and am going to make a quilt for my friends child. I am using cotton blend batting. Do I need to use double thickness batting or is one thickness suitable. I have...
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    01-25-2020, 06:43 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 1,914
    Posted By Idle Di

    Thank you everyone, I have in the past tacked by...

    Thank you everyone, I have in the past tacked by hand the edges before putting on binding, then remove the tacking later one, I will try with zig zaging and see what I thing.

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    01-25-2020, 04:14 PM
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    Posted By Idle Di

    Zig Zaging edges

    Ok now I am confused, I have just read on a site that gives great information on making pot holders (quilted), but it says that before you put the binding on any edge whether it be a quilt or pot...
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    12-24-2019, 01:34 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 11,375
    Posted By Idle Di

    Thank you everyone for your helpful advice, i...

    Thank you everyone for your helpful advice, i will have a go and see how i go.

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2019, 07:44 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 11,375
    Posted By Idle Di

    Great response, i had not thought of using the...

    Great response, i had not thought of using the walking foot for binding, i have used the 1/4 inch foot. will try the walking one next

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2019, 07:42 PM
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    Views: 11,375
    Posted By Idle Di

    Good question, and that is another one for me to...

    Good question, and that is another one for me to find the answer to

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2019, 07:39 PM
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    Views: 11,375
    Posted By Idle Di

    I had never thought of using flannel for binding,...

    I had never thought of using flannel for binding, thank you for the tip

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2019, 07:38 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 11,375
    Posted By Idle Di

    Silly question though, how do you make sure that...

    Silly question though, how do you make sure that the front of the quilt where you are sewing is level and straight without cutting the edging off.

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2019, 07:35 PM
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    Views: 11,375
    Posted By Idle Di

    Thank you for your reply, yes I have been told a...

    Thank you for your reply, yes I have been told a few times that the binding has to be , I was not doing that and thought the quilt police would come and lock me up.

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-23-2019, 07:30 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,975
    Posted By Idle Di

    Thank you everyone for your help, I wish you and...

    Thank you everyone for your help, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and please be safe

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-21-2019, 07:35 PM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 11,375
    Posted By Idle Di

    seam allowance when binding on quilt

    Ok now I may be a problem, but I have another question about quilting. I have googled so many ways of putting binding onto a quilt, and I am really confused. I always thought you put your 1/4 inch...
    Forum: Main
    12-21-2019, 01:51 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,975
    Posted By Idle Di

    Oh thank you everyone, I just wasn't sure I am...

    Oh thank you everyone, I just wasn't sure I am still learning, but was confused when it was doubled over. Will get on with my quilt asap now.

    Merry Christmas everyone.

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-21-2019, 02:00 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,975
    Posted By Idle Di

    Batting question

    Oh my goodness i have a question about batting. I brought some lovely batting it is 225cm wide, when i opened the packet it is on a roll, i found that the batting is folded in half lengthways, now...
    Forum: Main
    12-14-2019, 12:39 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 25,596
    Posted By Idle Di

    I live in Australia and the local store sells...

    I live in Australia and the local store sells Legacy brand wadding, i am so confused i know that using it with scrim in it is best, but do i go, polyester, cotton, bamboo, or blend. I need help as i...
    Forum: Main
    12-09-2019, 06:29 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 6,799
    Posted By Idle Di

    Sorry i forgot to say what sort it is Legacy...

    Sorry i forgot to say what sort it is Legacy Brand Style L-NB-96 it says Natural cotton 100% cotton matural it says 1/16

    that is all the information unfortunately. I live in Australia.

    Idle Di
    Forum: Main
    12-08-2019, 05:30 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 6,799
    Posted By Idle Di

    To scrim or not to scrim

    Gee I am so confused, my hubby dear man went and brought me some cotton batting without scrim. What the heck is that. What is the difference with or without.

    There is a little information that...
    Forum: Main
    10-22-2018, 04:44 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 5,987
    Posted By Idle Di

    Thank you everyone, yesterday i started blanket...

    Thank you everyone, yesterday i started blanket stitching the edges together, it looks ok, i will post a picture when finished, i was just so worried that the middle would shift and come apart.
    ...
    Forum: Main
    10-21-2018, 04:12 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 5,987
    Posted By Idle Di

    Thank you, yep that is what I have at the moment,...

    Thank you, yep that is what I have at the moment, but thought I had to 'do some sewing' in the middle to hold them
    Di
    Forum: Main
    10-20-2018, 09:56 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 5,987
    Posted By Idle Di

    Polar fleece blanket

    I thought someone might be able to help me. I have two large pieces of polar fleece. I would like to put them together to make a blanket for the grand children. I am going to blanket stitch by...
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2018, 05:58 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,248
    Posted By Idle Di

    Well I sat down last night and unpicked every...

    Well I sat down last night and unpicked every single piece, I have arthritis in my hands, so you can imagine the pain I was in but... I am going to have another go, with your help and information. ...
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