Is this normal?
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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I am fairly new to quilting, but I find it hard to finish a project without starting a new one. I finish about one quilt a year, but have fabric, some cut and ready, some partially sewn, a couple close to finishing. Is it common to have several projects in the closet, and switch back and forth?
Also: What is the rule about thread? I use the "expensive" type but besides color and brand what should I be looking for?
Also: What is the rule about thread? I use the "expensive" type but besides color and brand what should I be looking for?
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To answer your thread question....Everyone has a favorite thread. I've come to the conclusion that the best thread for me is one I can afford and my sewing machine likes. Welcome...I have 6 projects I am currently working on. Sounds normal to me:)
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Location: Between Frankfurt and Heidelberg, Germany
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Hello and welcome from Germany! To answer your questions: as my machine doesn't like all brands of thread, I go with the ones that run smoothly. My personal rule is to use both the same material for thread and fabric, so I use just 100% cotton thread.
To me, it is better, and I'm not talking about easier ;-)), to finish a project before starting another. While working on a quilt and esp. towards the end, EVERY OTHER, spankin brand new project attracts my attention, BUT I try to resist. Mostly with good results so far.
I look at it as a reward. For every finished one I may start a new one. Works for me, so this is just my 2Cents.
Most important is to enjoy the process, so happy quilting to you :).
To me, it is better, and I'm not talking about easier ;-)), to finish a project before starting another. While working on a quilt and esp. towards the end, EVERY OTHER, spankin brand new project attracts my attention, BUT I try to resist. Mostly with good results so far.
I look at it as a reward. For every finished one I may start a new one. Works for me, so this is just my 2Cents.
Most important is to enjoy the process, so happy quilting to you :).
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