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Forum: Introduce Yourself
11-02-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By emargaret

Many quilt shops have block of the month...

Many quilt shops have block of the month opportunities. Check shops in your area.
Forum: Main
11-02-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,397
Posted By emargaret

This may not solve your problem, but--press seam...

This may not solve your problem, but--press seam allowances to one side. When putting together 2 blocks, have the seam allowances going in opposite directions (ex: blue piece to left, red piece to...
Forum: Main
02-08-2007, 07:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,470
Posted By emargaret

sometimes its listed as a darning foot

sometimes its listed as a darning foot
Forum: Main
02-06-2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,470
Posted By emargaret

I haven't used a frame, only seen them at quilt...

I haven't used a frame, only seen them at quilt shows. I think it would work fine, and the beauty is that you can use your own machine. However, it wouldn't be foolproof-- you still have to learn...
Forum: Main
02-05-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,470
Posted By emargaret

Loops on the back of free motion quilting do have...

Loops on the back of free motion quilting do have to do with coordinating your speed moving the quilt with the speed of the machine. Sometimes I get it right and sometimes not. My Bernina withBSR...
Forum: Main
01-24-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,968
Posted By emargaret

Marti Mitchell has several ways. One is to turn...

Marti Mitchell has several ways. One is to turn under one side (which is a little bigger) and hand sew it. Another is to add a strip that covers the seam.
Forum: Main
01-23-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,470
Posted By emargaret

I use a Bernina 440E with the BSR foot, which I...

I use a Bernina 440E with the BSR foot, which I bought especially to fre motion quilt. I generally have thin cotton batting and either cotton or multi purpose thread. My frustration comes from the...
Forum: Main
01-23-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,470
Posted By emargaret

Does anyone have the secret to free motion...

Does anyone have the secret to free motion quilting? Many times I have no trouble doing it, but sometimes the top thread shows on the back. I have adjusted the tension and tried all the tricks I...
Forum: Main
01-22-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,968
Posted By emargaret

I first got the idea of quilting in sections from...

I first got the idea of quilting in sections from Barbara Bonesteel's Lap Quilting. But Marti Mitchell's book helped me by showing several ways to do it, and I have used her ideas since.
I think...
Forum: Main
01-22-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,968
Posted By emargaret

I do use a thin batting behind the sections I'm...

I do use a thin batting behind the sections I'm quilting. Sometimes I put a lightweight mustin on the back of this so that it moves smoothly when I'm quilting, especially if I'm free motion...
Forum: Main
01-21-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,968
Posted By emargaret

Be sure to read what Marti Mitchell has to say. ...

Be sure to read what Marti Mitchell has to say. She explains several ways to join your sections together and some pros and cons of each. You can do the backing in sections,too. something I've done...
Forum: Main
01-19-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,968
Posted By emargaret

I have found that quilting in sections works very...

I have found that quilting in sections works very well if you're using your regular sewing machine. Look at the way you can divide the quilt into sections that will fit and will be easy to work...
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