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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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Also, I've been looking at all your quilt galleries and you ladies are talented! Great quilts.From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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I made my pressing surface out of an old cupboard door. The only difference from Lorchen's version is, that my cotton sheet is just a bit bigger than the board and only laid on it, so it's easy to change. I have a few and wash them when they get too dirty. And then it's placed on the original ironing board. Easy to remove if you need to use that.
living in Central Denmark
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Need a pressing surface you can stow away when not in use? Try using a "TV tray" made of wood...covering as previously described.
They are not very expensive and available at Walmart type stores. Mine come from second-hand store! Take it traveling to classes and
retreats, too.
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A tv dinner folding table would make a great portable table....sure I've seen that idea somewhere!
If you make just a pad, then you can hotglue a cutting mat to the other size so it can do double-duty. Those are very handy for taking to class as well as at home.Comment
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I do most of my pressing on a folded blanket, when I left my cutting mat underneath the blanket , I got a warped cutting mat (fortunately only in one corner so it isn't a complete write off). My experience shows that you need a layer of wood between the cuting mat and pressing pad - as per the ones you can buy - but there is nothing to say that you cannot make your own combination.Originally posted by tigsownerA tv dinner folding table would make a great portable table....sure I've seen that idea somewhere!
If you make just a pad, then you can hotglue a cutting mat to the other size so it can do double-duty. Those are very handy for taking to class as well as at home.Comment
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When I made my pressing board I covered it with the silver material that is used on ironing boards. I didn't like it. It was great if you got fusible adhesive on it but the fabric slid on it when I was trying to press it. Oh, and it also got very hot so your fabric had a tendency to get shiny. So, I change the top to canvas and love it. It grips the fabric and I get great crisp seams and less shiny fabric.Comment
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I just Googled MDF & I think you-all should read the safety paragraph!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fibreboard
I question it's usage for horizontal ironing vs Vertical for which it's used normally without sealing the MDF. NancygailComment
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