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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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I have found through trial and error that you don't have to have sore fingers on the underneath hand when quilting. I picked up a really good tip in the Jeana Kimball book. When you push the needle down through the quilt, move your underneath fingers out of the way and push the needle through by about half an inch. Use the underneath finger to ease it back to the length of stitch you require whilst pulling the needle back with the top hand. At the same time, while 'backing up' use the needle tip to score along the stitching line on the back of the quilt, which will help to keep the stitches straight. Concentrate as much as possible on keeping the needle vertical as it passes through. I hope this makes sense, it works for me - I don't use a hoop at all and find this method doesn't make your wrist or fingers ache either. It probably sounds a bit long winded but I find it quite quick. :wink:
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What is the title of Jeana Kimball's book you are referring too? Thanks.
Margarita in Auburn, CA
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Margarita, it is called 'Loving Stitches' published by That Patchwork Place - I would recommend it highly
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Thanks Jacky
Margarita in Auburn, CA
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