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Forum: Main
10-07-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,919
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

if I do need to turn a tube I have a set of...

if I do need to turn a tube I have a set of different sized saftey pins in my sewing machine box. I use the biggest that will fit intot he channel. However for bag straps I nearly always use...
Forum: Main
07-15-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,491
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

It sounds to me like you need to be more picky...

It sounds to me like you need to be more picky when selcting your classes. You have very specific expectations and sadly it takes longer than most one off classes have to make a finished piece and...
Forum: Pictures
06-30-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,055
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Thanks that does make perfect sense. The maths...

Thanks that does make perfect sense. The maths of working out the placement the other way was killing my head!

best becks
Forum: Pictures
06-30-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,055
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Is this done like a jelly roll 1600 race? if...

Is this done like a jelly roll 1600 race? if nothow do you offset and if so what order do you sew the colours in at the start? So when you fold you end up with that graduation from top to bottom.
...
Forum: Main
06-28-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,616
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Also check the board condition... If you normally...

Also check the board condition... If you normally use the marks on your board to measure and cut you can develop straight ridges and then when going across the borad you could effectively be cutting...
Forum: Main
06-28-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 26,653
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Firstly if you bought the machine froma dealer/...

Firstly if you bought the machine froma dealer/ shop i would take it back as it clearly isn't working correctly sadly bernina accessories are extortionate so I can see why a seller would hang onto...
Forum: Main
06-20-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,035
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

If you have allergies I would go for a plant...

If you have allergies I would go for a plant mister from the garden store ( or re-use an empty spray bottle of the bounce stuff well washed out) fill it with filtered tap water. would be a lot...
Forum: Main
06-06-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,936
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

I migth go back tot he parents and say you found...

I migth go back tot he parents and say you found this great fabric etc etc do they still want the grey one. Otherwise I would go with the parents choice or make both quilts and say innocently it...
Forum: Main
04-29-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,919
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

They used to be available as collections but have...

They used to be available as collections but have rather been overtaken by layer cakes which are of course 10" square. you may be able to use layer cake pieces depending ont he patterns...
Forum: Links and Resources
04-28-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,362
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Anyone know where I can get a non serrated...

Anyone know where I can get a non serrated tracing wheel????
I am in the UK but if I knew what make did them I could find them here.

Thanks Becks
Forum: Pictures
04-27-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,527
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

If you think your DD is not the right home just...

If you think your DD is not the right home just let it sit out on the counter when you have friends round and let someone else fall in love with it. I have lots of quilts that i have made that...
Forum: Main
04-12-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,388
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

There are some very separate issues here: ...

There are some very separate issues here:
Copying physical patterns and selling the copies - Cleary infringes copyright and is wrong, don't do it.
Selling a pattern or claiming it as your own....
Forum: Main
04-11-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,145
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

It would help if you post a picture of the...

It would help if you post a picture of the fabric.

Becks
Forum: Main
04-09-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,141
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

I like Pfaffs becasue thier accessories are more...

I like Pfaffs becasue thier accessories are more interchangeable with other machines than the berninas. The other feet are also generally cheaper than on berninas.

Another thing to consider is...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-08-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,732
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

If you have strips or an actual jelly roll or two...

If you have strips or an actual jelly roll or two then try a "jelly roll 1600" or a "jelly roll race" you can piece a quilt top 50x 60 ish in less than two hours and I am NOT kidding. Add borders...
Forum: Main
04-08-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Place the batting on your surface. Lay the front...

Place the batting on your surface. Lay the front fabric right side up on top of the batting.
Place the backing right sides together(down) on to the top fabric.
Stitch round the edge LEAVE A...
Forum: Main
04-08-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,386
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

I find it very difficult to finish something...

I find it very difficult to finish something unless it has a Home to go to, be that my sofa or someone elses.

So much of what I do right now is class samples and often I come up with new deisgns...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-07-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,331
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

If you have a zipper and have the add a lining...

If you have a zipper and have the add a lining and you think you might have things turned around, you probably don't howere, HOT TIP

Make sure the zipper is OPEN before you add the lining. ...
Forum: Main
04-05-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,332
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Putting on my science hat here.... A lot of...

Putting on my science hat here....

A lot of issues we have with threads is to do with the heat build up from the friction of sewing. the more layers the more friction the more heat and therefore...
Forum: Main
04-01-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,943
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Fusible fleece is really wadding/ batting...

Fusible fleece is really wadding/ batting (polyester) with a fusible dotty bit on one side. It is like the fusible dots you get on regular iron on interfacing. It is a permanent bond. You use it...
Forum: Main
03-09-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,567
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

There seems to be two types the heavier weight...

There seems to be two types the heavier weight prints which are a little too heavy for most patchwork but great for home dec or bags.

they have a range of plains which I would caution against.......
Forum: Main
02-23-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 917
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Circles that small are very very difficult to get...

Circles that small are very very difficult to get right as there is a big difference in the inside seam and outside seam distances and therefore how much extra the bias needs to stretch round the...
Forum: QB Help Center
02-16-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,784
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

just remember to cut the long logs first,...

just remember to cut the long logs first, otherwise you might end up with pieces that are too short.

Good luck remember those light and dark values and it should be great!
Becks
Forum: Main
01-22-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,026
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

My Pfaff has a slider ont he foot controlwhich...

My Pfaff has a slider ont he foot controlwhich limits the top speed, but some machines have it builtinto the front of the machine itself. it looks like > >> >>> or something like that. Do you...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-12-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,390
Posted By cheezythequiltmaker

Does all purpose f flour have bicarb or baking...

Does all purpose f flour have bicarb or baking powder in it. We have flour here we call self raising and that has some bicrb of baking owder added in. We also have plain flour which diesn't have...
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