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Forum: Main
08-08-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,470
Posted By SueDid

I did everything by hand for the first 4 years...

I did everything by hand for the first 4 years that I quilted, I only started machine piecing when I need to get something to the quilting stage quickly, I was making a coverup quilt for my Dad when...
Forum: Main
08-07-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,438
Posted By SueDid

I'm also a hand quilter, I use General brand...

I'm also a hand quilter, I use General brand pencils. Washable graphite on light fabric, white chalk pencil on dark fabric.

I do use mechanical pencils, too. Which I use depends on what I have on...
Forum: Main
08-07-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,074
Posted By SueDid

I'm a TV girl. When machine piecing I put on...

I'm a TV girl. When machine piecing I put on shows I know inside out, when I'm hand appliqueing or hand quilting I'll sometimes watch old favorites but right now have a bunch of new-to-me Netflix...
Forum: Main
08-07-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,955
Posted By SueDid

I just recently bought 2 bed sized Hawaiian quilt...

I just recently bought 2 bed sized Hawaiian quilt patterns. Before that, I can't remember the last time I used a pattern. I went on a designing binge a while back and now have a boatload of tops to...
Forum: Main
08-07-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,749
Posted By SueDid

I've made a few King sized quilts and they were...

I've made a few King sized quilts and they were all square (each around 110" x 110".)
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-07-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 395
Posted By SueDid

Jumping In

I've been quilting for 25 years, am mom to 6, mother-in-law to 4, grandma to 2 (with another coming in January.) I've looked around the site a bit and it seems like a friendly, fun place. I'm looking...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,762
Posted By SueDid

I agree with both of those...while I prefer...

I agree with both of those...while I prefer pressing to the darkest fabric, there are times that the seam just doesn't want to go that way.

As for quilting in the ditch, that also makes sense, if...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,762
Posted By SueDid

machine seams unravel a lot easier once broken as...

machine seams unravel a lot easier once broken as well, hand sttiching has to basically unweave itself, so for me, the added security of pressing seams to the side is worth it for either type of...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By SueDid

I've done that. I like the idea of it, but the...

I've done that. I like the idea of it, but the reality was that I had to fuss with the needle a lot to make sure that no interfacing was showing when I was stitching.

I suppose being more...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By SueDid

I have quite a few hand appliqued quilts. I'm...

I have quite a few hand appliqued quilts. I'm slightly more careful with them than with my regular pieced quilts (like I discourage the kids from making forts with the appliqued ones, LOL) but so far...
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,762
Posted By SueDid

Open seams are fine for things like stockings,...

Open seams are fine for things like stockings, wallhangings and other things that don't get a lot of hands on use.

On a quilt that is used as a quilt, it really does compromise the seam and I...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 7,947
Posted By SueDid

LOL, me either, I'd go out, do all my errands and...

LOL, me either, I'd go out, do all my errands and discover when I got home my top was inside out the whole time!
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,152
Posted By SueDid

I don't know if you do this already, but if you...

I don't know if you do this already, but if you lightly rub your finger or thumbnail on the knot while you're popping through, it's a lot less likely to break because it helps slide the threads...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 7,947
Posted By SueDid

oh my, yes, all of the time. It's not as...

oh my, yes, all of the time.

It's not as noticeable in the summer, but in the winter I have a lot of black and brown (slacks, skirts, jackets) and I have to really check them before I go out.
...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,693
Posted By SueDid

My dream studio would be about the size of a 2...

My dream studio would be about the size of a 2 car garage. We have our "if we win the lottery dream" and neither of us wants to move, just fix up our house...and I really would love to build a sewing...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,152
Posted By SueDid

You're welcome!

You're welcome!
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,152
Posted By SueDid

I've had that happen....I use a little tool that...

I've had that happen....I use a little tool that I bought for doing bobbin lace, but it's perfect for this. It's like an extremely fine crochet hook. I can slide it in and grab just before the knot...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-25-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,634
Posted By SueDid

Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone!
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,693
Posted By SueDid

I don't rearrange my sewing area, with my setup,...

I don't rearrange my sewing area, with my setup, there really isn't a way to move things around.

My sewing room used to be the living room so is in the main area of the house. I have a dining...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By SueDid

Sorry! I didn't realize the topic was machine...

Sorry! I didn't realize the topic was machine quilting.
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-25-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,634
Posted By SueDid

The first question I get when starting a new...

The first question I get when starting a new quilt is "who is that one for?"

For many years, they were always for someone else but I finally got to the point where everyone I wanted to have a...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,152
Posted By SueDid

Another knot popper here. I also leave a bit of a...

Another knot popper here. I also leave a bit of a tail as extra security.

I don't usually do a little backstitch at the end but will occasionally at the beginning if I feel that knot is a thread...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By SueDid

Here's another good product for that. You just...

Here's another good product for that. You just run your threaded needle over the top. The little box lasts a long time and I've had really luck with reduced breakage when using it.

It's called...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-25-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,634
Posted By SueDid

Thanks for the welcome! and here's a funny...

Thanks for the welcome!

and here's a funny thing, I think I've been here before. Is this board connected with Connecting Threads?

I think I came here and checked it out, but so many threads...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-25-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,634
Posted By SueDid

I spent all day in chat yesterday so figured I...

I spent all day in chat yesterday so figured I should come introduce myself.

My name is Sue, I've been quilting for almost 20 years. I'm obsessed with it, I quilt every single day and have so...
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