Tips Topic
04-14-2011, 05:51 PM
#131
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Originally Posted by DonnaCee
Is it possible to start a "tips" thread? I'm sure there are thousand of useful quilting tips out there. Think of all we could learn. I'll start with one.
Use an inexpensive letter/file holder from Staples or even the dollar store to hold your rulers.
Use an inexpensive letter/file holder from Staples or even the dollar store to hold your rulers.
04-14-2011, 06:27 PM
#132
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My favorite tip is one I learned here- after I sew the binding on the front, I press it over, miter the corners and then GLUE it into place (ironing it again). Then I can handsew (or machine sew if it's a quickie, or I'm using a decorative stitch) without pins getting in the way. I LOVE doing bindings now!
04-14-2011, 06:42 PM
#133
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Originally Posted by Jeandrig
Thanks for all the tips. I have two questions that I hope someone can help me with.1- Has anyone found a solution for keeping bobbins neat and to not unwind on bobbin and able to tell the colors of thread on bobbin? I bought some of the clear plastic tubing, but don't know how to cut it.
2- I have a lot of embroidery thread, I mean a lot of it, my question is: Does it ever get too weak or rotten to safely use on projects?
Thanks for any help I can get on this.
2- I have a lot of embroidery thread, I mean a lot of it, my question is: Does it ever get too weak or rotten to safely use on projects?
Thanks for any help I can get on this.
04-14-2011, 08:03 PM
#135
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Originally Posted by Jeandrig
Thanks for all the tips. I have two questions that I hope someone can help me with.1- Has anyone found a solution for keeping bobbins neat and to not unwind on bobbin and able to tell the colors of thread on bobbin? I bought some of the clear plastic tubing, but don't know how to cut it.
2- I have a lot of embroidery thread, I mean a lot of it, my question is: Does it ever get too weak or rotten to safely use on projects?
Thanks for any help I can get on this.
2- I have a lot of embroidery thread, I mean a lot of it, my question is: Does it ever get too weak or rotten to safely use on projects?
Thanks for any help I can get on this.
04-14-2011, 08:45 PM
#136
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Location: Adelaide South Australia
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I use a schaslick stick for opening and closing safety pins when pinning a quilt, and a strip of masking tape wrapped around my fingers for picking up those obstinate threads left from reverse stitching.
04-14-2011, 08:48 PM
#137
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Location: Littlefield, TX, USA
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I use small pony tail bands (look like terrycloth) on my bobbins. I buy a big bag in the dollar bins at Kmart, Walmart, Alco, dollar stores. They hold the threads in and protect the plastic bobbins from other bobbins.
04-14-2011, 08:53 PM
#138
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I use the bottles that my dibetes test strips come in to store used quilting machine needles. I also use them for storing needles when traveling by car...I peel the label off so I know it's not full of strips.
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