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Forum: Main
12-29-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Yes, I lengthened it from 2.8 to 3. I may try a...

Yes, I lengthened it from 2.8 to 3. I may try a slightly larger stitch on the next one.
Forum: Main
12-26-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Yes, piepatch, I do use a walking foot. I use...

Yes, piepatch, I do use a walking foot.
I use Insul-Brite as the bottom layer. I do need a total 2 layers of batting because the Insul-Brite is not enough to hold on to pans very long.
My second...
Forum: Main
12-25-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Red face YIPPIEEEEEEEE It WORKED!!!!! I raised the...

YIPPIEEEEEEEE
It WORKED!!!!!
I raised the stitch length to 3.0 and lowered the tension from 3.5 down to 2.
I may try a little more tweaking, but at least I'm on a great roll !!

Thanks for the...
Forum: Main
12-25-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,598
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Here are another few ideas that you make, use and...

Here are another few ideas that you make, use and see everyday
Checkbook covers (I change mine out every season)
Casserole size pot holders (I use mine every time I put a casserole on the table, or...
Forum: Main
12-24-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Thank you for all of your ideas. I will see...

Thank you for all of your ideas.
I will see what works best on the next one. I prepped 3 and started this post after the first one in the hopes I can fix it for the next ones.
These were very...
Forum: Main
12-24-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Yea, I guess I forgot to state a few...

Yea, I guess I forgot to state a few things...sorry.
I am using a walking foot. Stitch length 2.8
I tried opposite directions before and it didn't work either.
Forum: Main
12-24-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Using the first idea of quilting in layers: What...

Using the first idea of quilting in layers: What about after washing? Won't the layers shift outta place?
Would it work to quilt all but, maybe 4 lines? (2 in each direction on both layers) Then...
Forum: Main
12-24-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Puckering Problem needs resolved

I am making double oven mitts and when I quilt it, there's to much puckering.
In the image I'm attaching the red is the top layer of the mitt.
The lines are the quilting lines.
There are 2 layers...
Forum: Pictures
02-19-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,504
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Well I finished it. I took the quilt to...

Well I finished it.
I took the quilt to JoAnn's, layed it over the cart and went up & down the isles.
I wanted a fabric that looked aged and I think I found just the right one.
Here's the result...
Forum: Main
02-16-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Well, I think what I'll do is a combination of...

Well, I think what I'll do is a combination of them.
Thank you all so much for your opinions !!
Forum: Main
02-15-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

I like the #2 idea from Prism99. I, too, have...

I like the #2 idea from Prism99. I, too, have cut into my mitered corner before. ONCE. I learned my lesson REAL QUICK.
I'm afraid if I trim first, that there will be to much shifting around of...
Forum: Main
02-15-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Binding issue with someone else quilt

I was given a quilt to add binding to.
I have the fabric to do the binding with. However, I'm not THAT experienced in finishing someone else project.
As you can see in the picture, the green...
Forum: Pictures
02-15-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,504
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Thanks for all the suggestions. Now I have a...

Thanks for all the suggestions. Now I have a different problem with the binding that I need suggestions for...if you please.

The quilt was quilted by someone else. They added the green border as...
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,504
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Green fabric used on the border is not available....

Green fabric used on the border is not available. I need to use something else. I'm a little hesitant on using the same yellow on the backing to use as the border. And...the 2 yellows on the inner...
Forum: Pictures
02-10-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,504
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Binding idea request

This quilt belongs to a friend of mine. It's OLD. She had it quilted not long ago. The narrow yellow borders and the wide green border was added by the quilter. She asked if I would put on a...
Forum: Main
01-21-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,194
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

This is the best tip a friend told me about to...

This is the best tip a friend told me about to keep my ruler from getting out of line.
Buy a bathtub suction-cup handle like this. By putting this on my ruler, I can get a better "grip" and it...
Forum: Main
01-21-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,693
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

To me, the worst advise is what I see in...

To me, the worst advise is what I see in magazines for "skill level". I've never taken a class...only done reading and researching and a LOT of trial and error. Some projects I've done were set for...
Forum: Main
01-21-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

What I do with the threads is this: when you cut...

What I do with the threads is this: when you cut the threads, leave long tails (about 4"). By hand, use a sewing needle to thread the top thread down to the bottom. Tie the 2 (now both on the...
Forum: Main
01-20-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Thank you to MTS also....I got half the idea from...

Thank you to MTS also....I got half the idea from her then finished it off.

The top and bottom don't necessarily need to be aligned, but the sides DEFINITELY do.
Like she said...the degree of the...
Forum: Main
01-20-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

I got it figured out...and it works GREAT for...

I got it figured out...and it works GREAT for wine totes, laptop cases....and much more
Ok...say you have 13 ½ " wide by 17" high and assuming you will be using ¼" side seams
I put my fabric on a...
Forum: Main
01-17-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

I think I understand....it at least gave me the...

I think I understand....it at least gave me the idea of trying to fold in half, then quarter, etc.
I have a laptop case to make next, so I'll try it out on that.
thanks for your help !

Tracy
Forum: Main
01-17-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

I cut the fabric 17 1/2" wide be 13" high I now...

I cut the fabric 17 1/2" wide be 13" high
I now need to quilt it in crosshatch style.
But...any angle I use to quilt doesn't make the seams match when folded into the tote shape.
This tote is the...
Forum: Main
01-17-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

Quilt Line calculations question

I posted this in someone elses post as a reply, but I think I did so in error.

I have a project (wine tote) that is not a standard size. It's 13hx17-1/2w (cut size). I used various angles, but...
Forum: Main
01-17-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

To take the quilt lines a little further: What...

To take the quilt lines a little further: What about how to determine WHERE to start your first quilt line.
I have a project that is not a standard size. It's 13hx17-1/2w. I used various angles,...
Forum: Pictures
12-15-2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,968
Posted By Tracy_Lit5

What is the name of that block..do you remember?

What is the name of that block..do you remember?
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