Stuff you Use for Quilting, that isn't originally for Quilting!!!
09-17-2011, 07:42 PM
#211
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When I was taking painting lessons, one of the things I learned was that having a variety of values in a painting was very important. The same is true for quilting. If you are not sure there is enough contrast or change of value, there are two ways to check. One is to look at the painting or quilt sample through a red lens or film. What this does is give everything a red color so only the value changes are noticable. If there isn't much difference you know it would be best to change some of the values. The other way is to make a copy of the painting or quilt sample in black and white. Again same thing. Your looking to find light, medium and dark, not all one tone.
If you read the previous posts, you'll see it explained!
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by n103136
What are the red glasses for? Something to do with seeing the color in the fabric? I haven't heard of this.
09-17-2011, 08:43 PM
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I use the big plastic containers from Sams that cat litter comes in..these are marked by size (like 3x3 etc) and then as I cut scraps, they go into the right size containers. When one gets full, I know its time to use it for a scrappy quilt. These stack too, so dont take up too much space. Could also be used for FQ or colors or ... whatever.
09-18-2011, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bebe
a 45 record holder for my rulers
file cabinets to fit under my sewing table which was originally a desk
a dresser for my fat Q's
a chef's aluminium rack in my closet to hold my stash
pencil case to carry my cutter to class
a compass to draw circles for applique and etc
a protractor to design quilt blocks
a silverware caddy to hold my scissors and etc
elmers glue stick for applique
chop sticks to press my seams down
file cabinets to fit under my sewing table which was originally a desk
a dresser for my fat Q's
a chef's aluminium rack in my closet to hold my stash
pencil case to carry my cutter to class
a compass to draw circles for applique and etc
a protractor to design quilt blocks
a silverware caddy to hold my scissors and etc
elmers glue stick for applique
chop sticks to press my seams down
09-18-2011, 01:57 AM
#218
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Originally Posted by Baloonatic
Originally Posted by sushi
I position grocery bags on the floor at every point where I think I'll want to discard stuff. For example, one sits on the left side of my sewing machine and another sits on the right. I have 4 positioned at different spots around my cutting table. So handy!
I know Eleanore Burns throws her scraps over her shoulder, but I don't have the staff she does :-)
I know Eleanore Burns throws her scraps over her shoulder, but I don't have the staff she does :-)
I use cardboard from cereal boxes to make patterns for applique
09-18-2011, 02:00 AM
#219
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Originally Posted by Conniequilts
My husbands pliers, 4' level, his "real" tape measure.
09-18-2011, 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dljennings
i save the ups expressmail envelopes that payroll comes in every week to make mine... i always have a stack, cause how many do you make in a single week!
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