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All/ most of my quilting is boxed up and put away as we are fixing the kitchen counters... since that is where I sew I have gotten zilch done. I had planned to do some hand sewing but instead I run back and forth to Home Depot and SubWays to keep everyone fed and stocked with tools. By the time we are done for the night I am bushed.... I still have to paint the walls.
So I need an input of QUILT TALK to keep me in touch.
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I just saw a new Clover gadget in a quilting catalog: It is basically a seam guide, like the ones used to measure hem depth in ironing, but it has a more elaborate system and says it can be used for spacing buttonholes as well. It also has a way to be used as a compass and a couple other things. It looks like an improvement on one of my old favorites and I hope to be able to examine it in person so I can decide if I'll get it.
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What is new at my house is that I've been working on the BOM from 2008 that my LQS did. :lol: I have all 12 blocks done and am working on the center medallion. What I've learned is that I must be lousy at flying geese units. There are a zillion in this and they come out off everytime for me.ops:
Can you pick up a quilt magazine on your next run so you have something to occupy your quiltless fingers? I love magazines for when I'm too tired to venture to my sewing room.
JoyceJules~
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working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.
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She-quilts, you just need to invest in a "Square in a Square" tool and instruction booklet. You can produce a gazillion flying geese in a short while and they're perfect. The "ruler" lets you focus on the 90 degree angle and just trim the edges. Perfect 1/4 inches and perfect geese units. The "ruler" also is used for, obviously, square in a square blocks, and a few others that are described in the booklet. See the tool at http://www.squareinasquare.com.
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Originally posted by tkwritrShe-quilts, you just need to invest in a "Square in a Square" tool and instruction booklet. You can produce a gazillion flying geese in a short while and they're perfect. The "ruler" lets you focus on the 90 degree angle and just trim the edges. Perfect 1/4 inches and perfect geese units. The "ruler" also is used for, obviously, square in a square blocks, and a few others that are described in the booklet. See the tool at http://www.squareinasquare.com.
Thanks for the SnS suggestion tho! I'm getting grumpy about flying geese and will work at remember this alternate method for the next time.
Thanks!
JoyceJules~
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working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.
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I made a quilt with lots of flying geese and the geese blocks looked really rough when I had them in strips, but they all went together without the loss of too many points. There's a photo in my profile (purple stars, right hand end of the top row) if you want proof. So the message is, don't despair yet 8)
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@julesquilts on IGÂ
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.
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Originally posted by alibeoleyI made a quilt with lots of flying geese and the geese blocks looked really rough when I had them in strips, but they all went together without the loss of too many points. There's a photo in my profile (purple stars, right hand end of the top row) if you want proof. So the message is, don't despair yet 8)
JoyceJules~
@julesquilts on IGÂ
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.
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For Flying Geese I use ELEANOR BURNS' method. It works great. They come out perfect everytime. She has shown it several times on her shows and has a couple of books out explaining how to do it. I am making my DD a tree skirt for next Christmas.... that is if I ever get my sewing area back.Jules~
@julesquilts on IGÂ
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.
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Something I read in an American Quilter Magazine--Sharon Schamber said in an article that she prewashes her applique fabrics but leaves the background fabric unwashed. She says that when the quilt is finished and washed that the background shrinks just enough to cause the applique stitches to be hidden. I believe she machine appliques, so I wonder if this would work for hand applique, too? Anyone know?
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Interesting. So, does anybody have the time to do two samples - one 'a la Schamber', one with unwashed fabrics, and one with washed fabrics. Take pictures. Then wash all three and take pictures again. Then compare............
Lorchen (unfortunately in a fulltime job)
From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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Originally posted by JudymcSomething I read in an American Quilter Magazine--Sharon Schamber said in an article that she prewashes her applique fabrics but leaves the background fabric unwashed. She says that when the quilt is finished and washed that the background shrinks just enough to cause the applique stitches to be hidden. I believe she machine appliques, so I wonder if this would work for hand applique, too? Anyone know?From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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I would be careful doing that tho. Be sure that the border fabric isn't washed either, otherwise you'll have the background of your appliqued blocks shrinking and pulling in which will cause the already shrunk borders to wave. I learned this sadly by accident!
Nancy in snowy western ny where it's only 11 today and colder expected tomorrow! BRRRR
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