Orphaned Blocks QAYG Challenge
08-12-2012, 07:40 PM
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And, since nothing in life is perfect - with the wonder under dots, if you keep them smaller than an inch, (i tend to go for about 1/2 to 3/4 an inch max) then you can do a quick reposition as needed, even under the machine.
I wonder if they have a hole punch in 1/2" or 3/4" size. Maybe we should look into that!!!
I wonder if they have a hole punch in 1/2" or 3/4" size. Maybe we should look into that!!!
08-13-2012, 03:17 AM
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"My guess is whatever works best is the best one for the quilter." Vicki626g - I agree
"I'm hoping to add the Symphony next year and dedicate my Esante to strictly an embroidery machine. I wouldn't trade it for the world but there's some nice new features on the Symphony that my older Esante doesn't have." I definitely have my eye on the Symphony, its sitting at the top of my list.
"Hope I've cleared up any worries about glue sticks and the computerized machines. But, liquid glue, I can't speak to that." Everything you said regarding the glue and the computerized machine makes great sense, thanks.
"I'm hoping to add the Symphony next year and dedicate my Esante to strictly an embroidery machine. I wouldn't trade it for the world but there's some nice new features on the Symphony that my older Esante doesn't have." I definitely have my eye on the Symphony, its sitting at the top of my list.
"Hope I've cleared up any worries about glue sticks and the computerized machines. But, liquid glue, I can't speak to that." Everything you said regarding the glue and the computerized machine makes great sense, thanks.
08-13-2012, 04:12 AM
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Ladies, Looks like from the postings there were a lot of busy machines this weekend. Lots of great discussion an sharing (SEW IMPORTANT)
Dulub- When ever I hear talk of spending a lot of time pulling stitches on several squares it makes me think of my personal progress in having more patience and enjoying the "Journey of Quilting"
I can remember the days when I would get so mad and frustrated when I had to spend anytime removing stitches (frogging). Now it just seems like part of the process and I find I'm actually very calm and nonchalant as I remove the erred stitches. What does that mean??? LOL
Somewhere along the line I stopped being in a hurry to get things done and I'm just enjoying the process.
VickiM - Awesome job in sharing your row attaching steps with us. What great results I'm going to try the hand basting today as I put the rows of "MY PINK NIGHTMARE" together. I am also going to try out using the invisible thread in my top thread feed. Thank you again.
(SEW IMPORTANT)Dulub- When ever I hear talk of spending a lot of time pulling stitches on several squares it makes me think of my personal progress in having more patience and enjoying the "Journey of Quilting"
I can remember the days when I would get so mad and frustrated when I had to spend anytime removing stitches (frogging). Now it just seems like part of the process and I find I'm actually very calm and nonchalant as I remove the erred stitches. What does that mean??? LOL
Somewhere along the line I stopped being in a hurry to get things done and I'm just enjoying the process. VickiM - Awesome job in sharing your row attaching steps with us. What great results
I'm going to try the hand basting today as I put the rows of "MY PINK NIGHTMARE" together. I am also going to try out using the invisible thread in my top thread feed. Thank you again.
08-13-2012, 06:57 AM
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[QUOTE=vhord620;5435373]
Yes, this is a QAYG technique which I'm sure Jenniky will go over in future weeks.
This is a quilt I just finished for my SIL. I used a new technique for the main section then the traditional one (what we're learning now) to attach the borders.
I like this method, the front doesnt look like a QAYG, from looking at the back of the quilt I'm guessing it is put together in sections....is that right? Hope we cover this method.
Thanks Jen for this great tute.
Viv
I like this method, the front doesnt look like a QAYG, from looking at the back of the quilt I'm guessing it is put together in sections....is that right? Hope we cover this method.
Thanks Jen for this great tute.
Viv
08-13-2012, 07:11 AM
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The original glue pen I got was sewline. Where do you get the refills in bulk? I tend to wait for sales ont he fons and porter items, as they seem to have taken over my local shops. As you may know, thats few and far between.
Do the wonder under dots allow sewing movement - like any fusible if its a heavy duty one they dont move, but light weight ones allow a bit of movement. I find, like any basting and quilting, the 2 keys seem to be - when you baste make sure its all as flat as it gets, and when quilting use the right pressure foot, usually my walker. If freehand, use the freehand foot. If I follow those rules I have very little issue with shifting or puckering.
And, since nothing in life is perfect - with the wonder under dots, if you keep them smaller than an inch, (i tend to go for about 1/2 to 3/4 an inch max) then you can do a quick reposition as needed, even under the machine.
Do the wonder under dots allow sewing movement - like any fusible if its a heavy duty one they dont move, but light weight ones allow a bit of movement. I find, like any basting and quilting, the 2 keys seem to be - when you baste make sure its all as flat as it gets, and when quilting use the right pressure foot, usually my walker. If freehand, use the freehand foot. If I follow those rules I have very little issue with shifting or puckering.
And, since nothing in life is perfect - with the wonder under dots, if you keep them smaller than an inch, (i tend to go for about 1/2 to 3/4 an inch max) then you can do a quick reposition as needed, even under the machine.
And thanks for the insight of the wonder under dots. As for hole punchers, I'll bet the scrapbooking area of a craft store would have some sort of punch that size.
08-13-2012, 07:23 AM
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I am so excited! I finished my small Halloween quilt and couldn't hardly wait to send you guys my picture. I love it and never thought I'd find a way to use these blocks. Here it is:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]355268[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]355269[/ATTACH]
This picture does not do it justice, I love, love, love it! Thanks for all your help. Now I am going to do more sandwiches today.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]355268[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]355269[/ATTACH]
This picture does not do it justice, I love, love, love it! Thanks for all your help. Now I am going to do more sandwiches today.
08-13-2012, 07:32 AM
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I am so excited! I finished my small Halloween quilt and couldn't hardly wait to send you guys my picture. I love it and never thought I'd find a way to use these blocks. Here it is:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]355268[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]355269[/ATTACH]
This picture does not do it justice, I love, love, love it! Thanks for all your help. Now I am going to do more sandwiches today.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]355268[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]355269[/ATTACH]
This picture does not do it justice, I love, love, love it! Thanks for all your help. Now I am going to do more sandwiches today.
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