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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 aced the machine quilting and now doing the hand quilting. Couple of questions 1) how to thread a between needle? That is one tiny hole! My littLe threader does not work 2) better thread weights for betweens What combinations have worked the best, needle size, type, thread weight? Thanks
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What size between are you trying to thread? with which thread? If you are having trouble try going up a size or two. Ie, if you are trying to thread a size 10, try a size 9 or 8. Other tips for threading needles include
1: cut the thread at an angle to give yourself a point.
2: barely moisten the thread and pinch it together so that all the fibres are laying close to each other (this is what is happening when sewers put the thread to their lips, you don't make it completely soggy with your tongue, just between the lips is sufficient.
3: draw the cut end of the thread through some bees wax, then repeat through your finger & thumb applying lots of pressure. This will also make all the fibres lay closely together.
4: instead of presenting the thread to the needle, do it the other way around, present the needle to the thread. (A friend who does miniature embroidey threads her size 14/12 needles this way)
5 Look for Between needles with a large eye - I know that John James makes these for UK, but I don't know about the USA market.
Hope one of these suggestions helps :wink:
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