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Sewing Techniques
I really enjoy hand quilting but have trouble seeing the miniscule eye of a #12 quilting needle even with my reading glasses. My daughter has much younger eyes...so whenever she visits she starts my needles. I have her thread 40 or 50 of them on the spool so I can just pull the thread to the length I want and still have more ready. It is a great time to visit and share what's going on in her life. If you don't have a daughter...make sure you offer to teach a youngster to quilt and you will always have a special friend with whom to share quilting projects. NOTE: A large magnifing light works too but it is not nearly as enjoyable. Patricia D. WoodsonQuilt repair | May 24 8:23 am When you are machines quilting and you have a quilt top already pinned in and you come to a seam that has come loose and wonder what to do , take a piece of tape and cover your seam with the tape , then go ahead and quilt over the tape. the tape works wonders. Brenda ThomasMetallic Threads | March 08 1:54 pm Chuck -
I have a tip!
I like to keep my metallic threads in the refrigerator in a small plastic container. Because the thread is cold when I use it, it takes longer for it to heat up and break (as metallics are notorious for doing!) I also make sure I slow my machine down and use a metallic needle. I have hassle free, beautiful metallic quilt designs!
Thanks!
Trish Brostek
Fredericksburg, VA
Patricia Brostek
Crazy quilting a card | September 29 11:42 am I made 42 potpourri bags for a friend. I had all sorts of scraps of tulle, organdies, lace, ribbons, trim and threads cut off. I saved them to make a "crazy quilt card." I will put them all on my foundation and sew in all directions to secure them. Good way to utilize my tiny scraps. Connie AcreeMeshing different sized blocks | September 27 4:45 pm Due to uneven cutting and sewing, you may find yourself attempting to mesh two different-sized blocks together. To get better results, place the shorter of the two blocks on top and the longer on the bottom. This helps in two ways: the feed dogs often pull the bottom fabric through slightly faster than the top fabric, thus eating up some of the extra. Also, it is easier to pull or stretch the top-most layer since the feed dogs do not grip the top fabric. Between the faster feeding of the bottom layer and the stretching of the top layer, it is possible to even out differences of up to 1/2 inch! Julie Anne Varnercopy fabric | September 23 7:54 pm I copy my fabric on the scanner, print out the copy, then use these paper pieces to pick out my pattern. I can cut the paper pieces to any pattern to see if it will really work with that pattern. linda masonBasting a Quilt | September 16 12:16 am When I baste my quilt I thread my long needle and do not cut the thread from the spool until I reach the spot that I need to stop. That way I do not have to thread the needle as often, saving much time. bunny quilter2@webtv.net Noveline PriceThreading Sewing Machine Needle | August 09 1:16 pm If you can not see to well to thread your needle in a sewing machine or if you are hand sewing and trying to thread your hand needle just put someing white behind your needle and your thread will go right in the eye of the needle. Some thing white will help you see the eye of the needle better and you can put the thread right in the eye of the needle. Carol Kleinpressing seams | July 13 10:24 am When ironing keep a spray bottle of water near your iron to help keep seams flat. Monica Cochranscrubbies | June 17 3:08 pm don't throw those shower scrubbies away when they get worn. They are great for cleaning all the small fabric threads from your cutting board
elizabeth carlson
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