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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 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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Has anyone else had trouble stitching those tiny candlewicking stitches in the full blown embroidery? I've slowed my machine down, but have broken two embroidery 90 needles on those stitches. I switched to a Denim 90 needle, but it didn't help much. Any suggestions as I attempt month 8?
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Norma, I had the same problem on some of the candlewicking when they got small. My Bernina 630 totally stopped and told me I had a malfunction. I had to hand crank the needle in order to re-activate the finishing of the stitch. It is not the fault of the needle or your machine. The candlewicking is too small and compact. Good luck.Originally posted by Norma64
gmhowl (Nancy)
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Thanks, Nancy. My machine (Pfaff Creative Sensation) has done a beautiful job with all the rest of the embroidery. Last year I embroidered the Hoop Sisters Textures BOM which was filled with candlewicking, but not as small and compact as these are. Even then, I had to slow the machine, but I didn't break needles. Thanks for the hand cranking suggestion. Wonder if Sarah had a problem and, if so, how she handled it.Comment
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My 830 did not like the first 2 clusters. I even tried 2 extra layers of stabilizer. Finally I just advanced the design and started on the third cluster which is a little larger. Doesn't change the look enough to worry about.Comment
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Ann, I think I might do the same. In one of my month 7 blocks, I had to remove what was left of the first cluster on one side because it looked so bad! It even left a small hole in the fabric which I repaired with a stitch witchery type material on the back and a drop of Fray Bond on the front. The missing cluster is not noticeable. Once I'm finished with month 8 I may restitch this block if I have the energy and enough background fabric! We'll see.
Glad to know I'm not the only one who's had this problem.Comment
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