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06-13-2010, 03:39 PM

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PALS65

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Hi Carol,

Have you every heard of Willard, WI? I am about 50 miles from Eau Claire. Send me a pm if you ever need any help.

06-13-2010, 03:46 PM

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saf45

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welcome

06-13-2010, 04:38 PM

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Jim's Gem

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Welcome to the board from southern California!!!

06-13-2010, 05:32 PM

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littlehud

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Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here. I don't starch so I'm no help there. Always buy extra flannel and wash before using. It can shrink a lot.

06-13-2010, 05:34 PM

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cminor

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Welcome from Port Washington, WI.

06-13-2010, 07:37 PM

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amma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carol in WI

I have just recently come across this newsletter and have to admit it is a bit intimidating to see all the incredible quilts you ladies are making! I've recently retired and trying to get back into quilting. My, how many new ideas and products! I know that I will depend on you to walk me through some of those new techniques.
Some questions: 1)why use spray starch?
2) Any tips for working with flannel (my next project), and
3) I'm having some trouble with my thread (these new narrow spools) twisting and kinking. Any ideas how to remedy that?

Hello and Welcome!!! Glad that you decided to join us :D:D:D

Prewash and dry the flannel twice, to make sure it has shrunk completely.

Starch keeps bias's from stretching, keeps your seams where you want them, flannel handles nicer, and it can overall become your new best friend :D:D:D

Some threads are meant to come off the machine vertical, and others horizontal... sometimes using the mesh screens can help to keep the thread from twisting and kinking too...