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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:21:40 PM
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pin all the seams at the corners to begin with feed as according if the bottom is to long in spots the feed dogs will pull in a little slack if you hold the top part taught. If to much slack int he top part between pins pull taught both pieces and stitch slowly and this will feed it in evenly.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:26:13 PM
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| hmmm....i wil try that as i am in the midst of this other quilt project right now...we will see how it goes. |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:45:12 PM
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| yes i understand that, i just rarely actually pin my rows of sashing..i always just blame bad math skills, I better break out the pins!! |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:54:46 PM
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I don't use pins but if you have problem best to use them. I finger pin. Which means the next set of seams that have to line up I match up ( seams are almost always facing opposite directions so they nest well) then hold that and gauge it when I am half way to it if I have to feed in excess to or bottom or if it is lined up well.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:59:45 PM
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| yep that was my prervious method, but since i am always off, i am going to try pinning..if that doesnot work, then it is meant wor me to have uneven block spacing..i am not going to lose sleep over it. yours however look marvelous!! |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:30:11 PM
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Hey that turned out beautiful too!
Jess pins do help line up uour seams but also your ruler could be sliding when cutting. There is no such thing as a perfect quilt anyway. I am not a perfectionist so I usually live with my mistakes when I get that far unless I notice before piecing them together. A quarter inch foot also helps to keep everything accurate. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:32:10 PM
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| why cant you girls all come over when i am projecting..i know it would be far more fun helpful and efficient..i am going for that farmgirl commune idea. |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:45:13 PM
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| Oh poor girl belive me I would if I could but I can't so I won't. You need to get together with some girls in your hood. Thats what I did when I started out. Just have fun with it. Once you are relaxed with the process it comes out much better I find. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:47:52 PM
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| oh yes dont worry about me I have done several and I have peeps that I do it with, not on a reg basis though. i am just challenged mathmatically, and you all are very friendly about mistakes. |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:51:22 PM
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| Even if I was having a cup of java and sewing with you I would be just as relaxed some I sewed with made me feel nothing was right. But its all a confidence thing in yourself! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 6:25:48 PM
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| you are so right!!!!! i wing things alot, nothing is ever really precise with me, just put together because i like it. when i was in art school, that was a different story, but now...i am my only critic...adn i am okay with that. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 7:06:55 PM
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Oh Sunshine!! That looks great! I cannot wait to get mine together now.
Jess: It's never perfect when you are working with fabric. A little stretching here and there and if you iron as you go, that can stretch too. Also, the cutting could be a little off here and there. Oh, and the stitching can go off by the littlest bit, and let's see what else I have had go wrong without even realizing it...
My attitude is, "Oh, well. Pull it a little and pin if you have to and it will still be gorgeous and WARM!!" Then I sometimes cut all the blocks to match when I am done with them (only if they are really off by a 1/2 inch or more.
This is my hobby, I don't need something else to bring on stress and I am sure you feel the same. If your costumes are any indicator of how your finished product comes out, then I am totally jealous! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 7:16:23 PM
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| thanks sheryl. |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2007 : 12:38:59 PM
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Sunshine, beautiful job on your quilt top. Now I feel motivated to work on mine, maybe this weekend. I got my fabric and just need to lay out the blocks and cut the sashing and cornerstones. I think my kids will help me lay them out. I can go at my own pace after that. Love the orange color for your border.
Country girl in NE PA |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 08:01:57 AM
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I finished the top of the fall block swap. I will post pictures when it gets a bit warmer. I like to hang on the clothes line for photo, and it is way too cold today for that.
Country girl in NE PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 08:48:27 AM
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| ooohh cannot wait to see it Clare..please share!!! |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 09:28:32 AM
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Here she is. It is just the top. I want to have it professionally machine quilted by my friend.
Country girl in NE PA |
Edited by - suzyhomemaker on Jan 15 2008 09:29:43 AM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 09:36:27 AM
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| o man clare that is grand! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 09:46:58 AM
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| who made the block second row all the way to the right? the like swirl pattern? i really like that one! |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 12:48:59 PM
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I have down that Kathleen Hart made that block. You are talking the one that is a log cabin type?
Country girl in NE PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 12:51:05 PM
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| yep that is the one..what a great block. i just love it..your top is just wonderful! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 2:30:11 PM
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Clare, that is gorgeous! I am putting my winter one together this week. Not sure I will get to quilting it right away (I hope to though). You make me want to zip it up tonight! Maybe I will.
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 4:35:12 PM
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| thanks sunshine...your tuts are the best..i think i will be making a few of those. |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Fall Themed Quilt Block Swap!/Update/Now Closed!! |
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Fall Themed Quilt Block Swap!/Update/Now Closed!!
