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    Forum: Main
    10-13-2018, 05:03 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 10,167
    Posted By Prism99

    Tamaratjo, you could add a fourth step too. That...

    Tamaratjo, you could add a fourth step too. That is to press the binding away from the quilt after it is applied to one side. You don't press all the way to the fold of the binding, just over the...
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2018, 07:51 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 14,575
    Posted By Prism99

    Much is a matter of personal preference. For...

    Much is a matter of personal preference. For piecing, I like Aurifil 50 top and bobbin. I tried using a polyester thread, but poly is more slippery than cotton. When chain piecing, I found that...
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2018, 06:23 PM
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    Posted By Prism99

    It depends on whether you are talking about...

    It depends on whether you are talking about piecing, quilting, or embroidery. For piecing and quilting, I like to use the same thread top and bobbin. Some people like to use a finer thread in the...
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2018, 09:10 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 10,167
    Posted By Prism99

    It works equally well for machine sewn bindings....

    It works equally well for machine sewn bindings. Makes turning the binding easier. I glue baste bindings before finishing on the machine so I don’t have to deal with pins. Also places less pressure...
    Forum: Main
    10-11-2018, 08:04 PM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 9,130
    Posted By Prism99

    I love my 20-year-old Bernina 1230 but as the...

    I love my 20-year-old Bernina 1230 but as the saying goes, "they don't make them like that anymore." The new Berninas have way more features than I want or need in a sewing machine, not to mention...
    Forum: Main
    10-11-2018, 07:59 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 5,707
    Posted By Prism99

    Synthrapol and Dawn will remove dye bleeds. It is...

    Synthrapol and Dawn will remove dye bleeds. It is because the bleeds are not chemically set. (Dryer heat is insufficient to set dye bleeds; however, dryer heat *is* enough to set food stains!)...
    Forum: Main
    10-11-2018, 02:36 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 7,752
    Posted By Prism99

    Buying an expensive sewing machine is a lot like...

    Buying an expensive sewing machine is a lot like buying a car. Often there is "wiggle room" in the price. Knowing how to haggle usually helps.
    Forum: Main
    10-11-2018, 02:33 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 10,167
    Posted By Prism99

    For sure, not pressing binding works for...

    For sure, not pressing binding works for cross-grain binding. I'm not so sure it will work as well for bias binding because of the tendency of bias to ripple.
    Forum: Main
    10-11-2018, 10:46 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 7,752
    Posted By Prism99

    If you haven't already, check patternreview.com...

    If you haven't already, check patternreview.com for reviews of this machine. You may have to sign up to see all the reviews (signing up is free and they do not inundate you with emails). The reviews...
    Forum: Main
    10-11-2018, 09:07 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 3,883
    Posted By Prism99

    For me, the key phrase is “lots of hours”. I have...

    For me, the key phrase is “lots of hours”. I have to limit certain craft activities to a max of 2 hours in a day to avoid pain. To accomplish more, I switch to a different activity. Taking breaks...
    Forum: Main
    10-10-2018, 05:11 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 5,707
    Posted By Prism99

    Can you soak the quilt in Dawn dishwashing...

    Can you soak the quilt in Dawn dishwashing liquid? Here's a link to one description of how to do it:
    https://suzyquilts.com/fix-fabric-bleeds/

    You can also use Synthrapol instead of Dawn.

    What...
    Forum: Main
    10-10-2018, 05:07 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 10,167
    Posted By Prism99

    I too no longer iron my binding strips before...

    I too no longer iron my binding strips before sewing. It took me a long time to try it but, once I did, that's the only way I do it now. It really does help.
    Forum: Main
    10-10-2018, 05:05 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 4,481
    Posted By Prism99

    Most vintage quilts were hand quilted with...

    Most vintage quilts were hand quilted with quilting thread. I believe big stitch is a more modern approach. Both are beautiful. When you post a pic of your quilt top, you may get more specific...
    Forum: Main
    10-10-2018, 10:54 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 4,481
    Posted By Prism99

    You will definitely need different needles...

    You will definitely need different needles depending on whether you use perle cotton or quilting thread. Here is a website that gives a recommendation for a needle to use with #8 perle cotton:...
    Forum: Main
    10-09-2018, 12:32 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,921
    Posted By Prism99

    Here's one method: ...

    Here's one method:
    http://sewfearless.com/2014/02/finish-shaped-quilt-edge-without-binding/

    Here's another:
    http://badskirt.blogspot.com/2010/05/tutorial-finishing-you-hexie-quilts.html
    Forum: Main
    10-09-2018, 12:26 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 5,974
    Posted By Prism99

    This is a machine that has been around a long...

    This is a machine that has been around a long time and many quilters have used:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQM1DE/

    If you purchase from Amazon and make sure the item says "ships from...
    Forum: Main
    10-08-2018, 12:42 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,741
    Posted By Prism99

    Did you try exiting the program and closing it...

    Did you try exiting the program and closing it down, then restarting it?
    Forum: Main
    10-07-2018, 05:15 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,971
    Posted By Prism99

    I haven't read all the other comments, so hope I...

    I haven't read all the other comments, so hope I am not repeating. Also, I am not familiar with Jo Morton's quilts. From Googling, I assume they are normal pieced quilts (not miniatures). If so, my...
    Forum: Main
    10-05-2018, 02:02 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 11,492
    Posted By Prism99

    Same here, for the same reason.

    Same here, for the same reason.
    Forum: Main
    10-05-2018, 09:00 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 4,628
    Posted By Prism99

    ROFL!!! Best idea I’ve read in ages!

    ROFL!!! Best idea I’ve read in ages!
    Forum: Main
    10-04-2018, 09:49 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,831
    Posted By Prism99

    I would use fine, polyester bobbin thread such as...

    I would use fine, polyester bobbin thread such as is often used in embroidery machines. Be aware that heavy use of cotton thread can stiffen up a piece. I would stick with polyester threads for the...
    Forum: Main
    10-03-2018, 01:44 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 4,889
    Posted By Prism99

    I would wait for a sale on either board. I just...

    I would wait for a sale on either board. I just looked at Walmart online (didn't realize they carried Martelli products) and you could buy the Martelli base and mat for $66.11 before tax, with free...
    Forum: Main
    10-03-2018, 01:35 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 10,689
    Posted By Prism99

    I do machine applique with freezer paper, but use...

    I do machine applique with freezer paper, but use the following instead of freezer paper when I don't want to remove the backing fabric:...
    Forum: Main
    09-30-2018, 05:30 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,589
    Posted By Prism99

    I would get the electric Accuquilt Go! Check...

    I would get the electric Accuquilt Go! Check YouTube for various demos.
    Forum: Main
    09-28-2018, 06:58 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 8,037
    Posted By Prism99

    As far as I know, sewing machine oil is sewing...

    As far as I know, sewing machine oil is sewing machine oil. It is a very fine grade of oil, and all of it needs to meet specs, no matter what the brand name. So Singer oil should be fine.

    I bought...
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