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Forum: Main
02-07-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
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: 782
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: 782
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: 2,163
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: 2,155
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: 1,912
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: 10,195
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: 10,195
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: 2,346
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: 3,942
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: 2,346
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: 2,665
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: 4,709
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: 4,709
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.

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Forum: Main
08-22-2019, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
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: 1,986
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: 4,419
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: 4,419
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: 4,419
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: 4,419
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: 7,484
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: 9,766
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: 5,247
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: 5,247
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: 3,234
Posted By Libits

Thanks, Rhonda! Very interesting about pulling...

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