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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
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I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I would like to use the large spools of thread 2500 metres, where is the best place to place them for sewing on the machine as they do not fit on the spool. I have tried to stand it behind the machine but it just seems to catch. Any ideas please.Lyndhurst, Ohio USA - East Side Suburb of Cleveland, Ohio
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On my machine I have a vertical pin for spools on the top right hand side. When using a large cone I place it close behind the machine and bring the thread up, around the vertical pin and then continue with the usual thread path. I don't have any problems doing it this way. Otherwise you need to be able to have a hook directly above the cone for the thread to run through before it goes across to the machine. I believe there are cone stands available for sale, but I would probably start off reshaping a wire coat hanger or banana hanger or mug tree first.Lyndhurst, Ohio USA - East Side Suburb of Cleveland, Ohio
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on my mum's old bernina (same age as me), my dad rigged up a regular plastic coathanger which he attached with a large rubber band - works super well
sorry can't find the picture right now
oh - and to keep the spool from going off doing its own thing, i just stand it inside a large glass, beermug, high bowl - something a bit wider than the spool - tall enough to keep it in place and heavy enough so it stays put.
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When at a retreat without my thread stand, I put the cone in a coffee mug right behind my featherweight and ran the thread in front of the spool pin on top of the machine. Worked great for me, until we ran out of coffee mugs and I had to give it up.
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Good idea about the coat hanger. I will try that. thanks.Comment
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I never thought of using a glass, that's a great idea. well worth a try thanks Lotti.Comment
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Such great idea's from you all. thanks I will try them all this weekend and see which works better for me.Comment
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