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Forum: Main
05-15-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,191
Posted By Leigh

I love my table top Ott: I put it to the right of...

I love my table top Ott: I put it to the right of my sewing machine so I can see just in front of the presser foot. The swirly bulbs are fluorescent bulbs, not the full/daylight spectrum used in Ott...
Forum: Main
04-01-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,321
Posted By Leigh

Don't think that would work very well. You glue...

Don't think that would work very well. You glue all your seams first, then (working in reverse) open up each fold and sew on the fold line. That would be more difficult with a spray, not to mention...
Forum: Main
04-01-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,321
Posted By Leigh

Sharon uses school (starch based) glue: it washes...

Sharon uses school (starch based) glue: it washes out so that you don't stitch through the glue when quilting, and because it is cheap. Many fabric glues are intended to be permanent when heat set,...
Forum: Main
04-01-2009, 06:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,321
Posted By Leigh

Yes, I took a class from Sharon (fantastic...

Yes, I took a class from Sharon (fantastic teacher) earlier this year (piecelique). It's a variation on paper piecing, and I love it much more. I find it faster, more accurate, and easier to...
Forum: Main
09-26-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Posted By Leigh

Would suggest you wash both fleece backing and...

Would suggest you wash both fleece backing and top before you quilt to reduce uneven shrinkage.
Forum: Main
08-15-2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,392
Posted By Leigh

There is one disadvantage to a quilt finished...

There is one disadvantage to a quilt finished with a seam on the outer edge. The edge gets the most wear and tear, so a bound quilt with two layers of fabric on the outer edge will hold up better...
Forum: Main
11-04-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,389
Posted By Leigh

Look at Hunters Star or Drunkards Path (there are...

Look at Hunters Star or Drunkards Path (there are different names for various layouts), both blocks are in www.quilterscache.com .
Forum: Main
10-07-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By Leigh

HI. Be sure to set (press, not iron) your seams...

HI. Be sure to set (press, not iron) your seams with steam before opening out your strip (that is, just like it comes out of your machine with right sides together) and then pressing the seam to...
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