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Old 05-01-2010, 10:38 AM
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I just finished a quilt it was a nightmare, cut the borders to small and pinned it and it kept coming undone and I got poked by the needles constantly. So make sure borders are big enough and use a good basting spray not the June Taylor
brand either. I am finally done and don't feel like sewing for awhile at least not that pattern.
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Old 05-01-2010, 11:00 AM
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If you're a beginner, try making something small at first, like a pillow or a small wallhanging. Then it won't be so intimidating.
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Old 05-01-2010, 11:03 AM
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If you are having problems with a block, put it down and walk away or work on something else. Then after a day, a few days,or so, go back to the block. Usually I wonder why I was having so much trouble. It works for me.

I also agree now to work on something when you are tired, it will never be good.
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Old 05-01-2010, 11:15 AM
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very good quote...learned the hard way too and slowly but surely are getting the better & proper tools now!
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Old 05-01-2010, 11:17 AM
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I love this....u do the bestest of situations ever!
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Old 05-01-2010, 11:22 AM
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Good advice, so let me say...."Hello everybody, lets git on and have fun trying out new pattterns or learning something new from each other, like I'm now"
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Old 05-01-2010, 11:31 AM
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...was that like WITH THE SEWING MACHINE!!!!!!!! OMG! I just can't even imagine. Hope you've healed since then and there was no further damage to your finger-nerves.

Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Originally Posted by ann clare
Here is mine and I am speaking from experience. Never use the rotary cutter when tired.
Ditto, 5 stitches in index finger 5 years ago!
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Old 05-01-2010, 11:52 AM
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marsey you have laughing out loud.& im home alone som
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Old 05-01-2010, 12:01 PM
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here`s mine Not to do!
walk in sewing room in bare feet after forgetting you lost a needle in the carpet!
The needle broke as my big toe stepped on it so there was only 1/2 in the side of my foot with the tread hanging!
Went to emerg and waited 1 hr then they froz it and dug around finaly calling a surgeon. Said I might have to go to the or but they finaly got it.
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Old 05-01-2010, 12:48 PM
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To quiltluvr: Oh thank God! I was beginning to think that I had way too much fabric. ( bought 4 fat quarters yesterday--again.)
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