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    Old 04-08-2011, 06:00 AM
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    I know this subject has been discussed before but I recently bought an Aunt Becky. even after watching the video on Quilt TV several times, I am still having trouble using it. What has been the experience of the users on this board? Any helpful hints for new users?
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    Old 04-08-2011, 06:04 AM
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    I'm interested what the outcome is. I saw this a very long time ago on a quilting show, always wanted to get one.

    Many quilt shops do not even know what it is.
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    Old 04-08-2011, 06:06 AM
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    I would say sandwich two peices of muslin and batting and draw some lines on it and just practice. It will come to you after a while. it does take a good bit of practice though since it is basically backwards to what we are used to.
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    Old 04-08-2011, 06:07 AM
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    Well now, I have never heard of Aunt Becky myself. I guess I better do some catching up. Off to googleland!
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    Old 04-08-2011, 06:11 AM
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    http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...+_TD80688.html

    For those who had never heard of this notion. Like moi. ;-)
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    Old 04-08-2011, 06:13 AM
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    I just found aunt beckys video on utube. That is very interesting. And would be worth the effort of learning. Hummm
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    Old 04-08-2011, 06:15 AM
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    One year my friends and I all bought Aunt Becky at a quilt show. None of us use it. Now when we see something that we all are ready to buy we say,"Aunt Becky" and walk on.
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    Old 04-08-2011, 06:34 AM
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    Funny. I was cleaning out my notion drawer and found two Aunt Beckys. They remind me of the hand clicking toys we had as kids. I use to be pretty good at using the Aunt Becky but it's been years since I tried it.
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    Old 04-08-2011, 07:04 AM
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    I think it is like anything else, some find it useful and others do not :wink: :D:D:D
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    http://jeansimpressions.com/

    Check out the video at the bottom of Jean's page.
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