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    Forum: Main
    02-07-2020, 12:27 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 937
    Posted By Libits

    I don't pay much attention to thread but I think...

    I don't pay much attention to thread but I think I'm using regular Coats and Clarks white thread. And I am using fusible lite with the the center cut out and just a rim around the design so the...
    Forum: Main
    02-07-2020, 12:22 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 937
    Posted By Libits

    It’s a long story but one day all my needles...

    It’s a long story but one day all my needles became confused (not me, just them) but I think I’m using a universal 80/11. And it’s machine applique.

    Is flannel bad for pets or pets bad for...
    Forum: Main
    02-07-2020, 08:03 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 937
    Posted By Libits

    Best Needle for Smallest Hole

    Hi everyone! Happy winter! I’m making a baby quilt for my brand new grand daughter and I’m using flannel, alternating 9 patch blocks with a daisy where each petal and center is appliqued so there’s...
    Forum: Main
    02-03-2020, 04:37 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,228
    Posted By Libits

    Crazy Thought

    Hi everyone! I’m making a small draggable, droolable quilt for my brand new (and precious!) grand daughter. I have it all planned out and it’s going to be (I hope) adorable. My problem is the flannel...
    Forum: Main
    09-28-2019, 04:46 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,179
    Posted By Libits

    Speaking of Yo-Yo's

    Goooood luscious Saturday morning, everyone! I’ve been making bags recently and I’m interested in using either yo-yo’s or fabric flowers as an embellishment. However, every tutorial I’ve seen has...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    09-17-2019, 09:30 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,937
    Posted By Libits

    Not Quite a Quilting Question

    I'm hoping that since some of you quilt, you might also sew. I was replacing a split seam on a hobo bag and when I went to zip the zipper to match things, the zipper came right off the tracks. Is...
    Forum: Main
    09-12-2019, 03:26 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 11,382
    Posted By Libits

    I really wish it was a little cheaper.

    I really wish it was a little cheaper.
    Forum: Main
    09-12-2019, 02:45 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 11,382
    Posted By Libits

    Spray Baste Same as Spray Adhesive?

    At fabric stores I often see spray baste for quilt sandwiches next to spray adhesive. Can they be used interchangeably?
    Forum: Main
    09-07-2019, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,477
    Posted By Libits

    I might pay money to see that.

    I might pay money to see that.
    Forum: Main
    09-07-2019, 12:14 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,075
    Posted By Libits

    I have an office chair that I sit at when I quilt...

    I have an office chair that I sit at when I quilt at my standard height kitchen table. I, too, had lots of upper back and neck pain but then i read that my chair was too low. I raised it to the...
    Forum: Main
    09-07-2019, 12:06 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 2,477
    Posted By Libits

    Do You Celebrate when you finish?

    Do you celebrate when you finish a quilt or a project? If so, how? I’ve developed a goofy celebration. I put the quilt in the washer, vacuum up all the little threads and then give the dogs a...
    Forum: Main
    09-03-2019, 09:42 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2,737
    Posted By Libits

    Piecing Flannel for the Lunch Meat

    I’ve mentioned before in a previous thread that I was going to start using flannel instead of batting when making my quilt sandwiches. It’s worked out very, very well. Yes, the quilt is slightly...
    Forum: Main
    08-24-2019, 07:17 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 4,835
    Posted By Libits

    Is that what they’re called? Flying geese? I...

    Is that what they’re called? Flying geese? I know a few I’d like to send sailing…

    Icie, you’re a gem!! It turns out I was sewing from the wrong end. Once I started at the other end, it all...
    Forum: Main
    08-24-2019, 06:48 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 4,835
    Posted By Libits

    What Am I Doing Wrong?

    Clearly something... Help! I have to make 240 of these HST! The first one is a disaster, the second one is OK.

    616572
    Forum: Main
    08-22-2019, 02:04 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,004
    Posted By Libits

    Bear, I couldn't agree with you more! That's why...

    Bear, I couldn't agree with you more! That's why I started pre-washing. It's heart-breaking to make a quilt, wash it and discovered that you have a 2 x 4 plank right in the middle of it.
    Forum: Main
    08-22-2019, 01:17 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,004
    Posted By Libits

    That Stuff on Fabric

    Disclaimer: I am an unabashed pre-washer. I hope that won’t be held against me. :rolleyes:

    We know that all fabrics, no matter the quality or place of purchase, is treated with something. How...
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2019, 06:20 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,483
    Posted By Libits

    Yes! That's what it is! ...a flange....! I'm...

    Yes! That's what it is! ...a flange....! I'm making a different type of border anyway so I'll leave this off.

    Done!

    Thanks, everyone!
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2019, 05:31 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,483
    Posted By Libits

    The instructions say: “Press the K and L strips...

    The instructions say: “Press the K and L strips in half lengthwise wrong sides together to make four basting strips. Align the strips with the edges of the quilt. Baste strips in place.

    Prepare...
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2019, 05:22 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,483
    Posted By Libits

    I'd love to but I can't. It's a paid-for...

    I'd love to but I can't. It's a paid-for pattern. Last time I did that, it was removed.
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2019, 03:42 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,483
    Posted By Libits

    Basting Strips? Whaaattt???

    Hi everyone! I’m about to start a new quilt and in going over the instructions, it calls for basting strips once the quilt sandwich is made and before the binding is applied. Huh? The quilt is...
    Forum: Main
    07-24-2019, 10:05 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 8,273
    Posted By Libits

    I’ve only been quilting for about 6 months but...

    I’ve only been quilting for about 6 months but have sewn for much longer. This happened to me on some of my earlier quilts. I do use a talking foot and I’ve learned to smooth! Smooth! Smooth!...
    Forum: Main
    07-22-2019, 03:54 PM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 10,240
    Posted By Libits

    I have approximately 600 decorative stitches on...

    I have approximately 600 decorative stitches on my machine (who in the world could use a fraction of those?) but I’ve only used a handful. That said, the ones I’ve used I’ve enjoyed very much and...
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2019, 06:56 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 5,332
    Posted By Libits

    Fruit, does grading mean cutting off the seam...

    Fruit, does grading mean cutting off the seam allowance close to the stitching? If that's it, that makes me nervous.
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2019, 06:21 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 5,332
    Posted By Libits

    My New Best Friend – A Hammer

    For those of who you offered suggestions and links to my Lumpy Pattern problem, I thank you. I learned a lot. Some of the advice applied to this quilt, some I’ll definitely use on future quilts and...
    Forum: Main
    07-16-2019, 02:48 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 3,335
    Posted By Libits

    Thanks, Rhonda! Very interesting about pulling...

    Thanks, Rhonda! Very interesting about pulling those stitches out....
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