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01-02-2011, 05:10 AM

#31

cgroark

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Originally Posted by Boscobd

We all have our own quirks! I also sew either barefoot or sockfoot as it gives me more control. I turn the foot pedal backwards and use my toes rather than my whole foot on the pedal. When I start a new quilt, I organize all the pieces into ziplocs and label them. They then go into a nice decorative box so I know where everything is and it is kept neat and tidy when not in use. I use our diningroom for my sewing room, so I try and keep it neat as it's the first room people see when they come into our house!

Oooooo, good idea. I am going to try the backwards pedal. I am always accidentally lifting the needle by pressing on the front of the pedal when I don't mean to.

01-02-2011, 05:11 AM

#32

harvsstuff

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

01-02-2011, 05:39 AM

#33

LAB55

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I sew barefoot, w/ socks or mocs on , but I curl my toes, do the same thing driving for the gas , not the brake. Have done that about 40 yrs now.
Not many wip or ufos at this time. Fabric in totes labled.

01-02-2011, 05:40 AM

#34

chamby

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Originally Posted by geckogirl

My DH laughs at me because I have weird "quirks" that I do while I sew and/or quilt ... just wondering if I am the only on out there?

1) Got a sewing calendar for 2011 and went through the entire calendar and picked a project I liked more than the one they picked for today because I wanted something fun and easy to do and did not like the project they had for today ...

2) All of my WIPs and UFOs go in the same drawer in my sewing room so that I know where they are ...

3) If I have big projects going at multiple times then all the items needed (fabric and thread and patterns) live in tidy little toteboxes until they move out and are either finished or moved into the WIP/UFO drawer

4) I sew barefoot ... can't seem to sew in shoes or socks ... but I will often wear one sock on my left foot (I sew with my right foot)

I am sure I have several other little oddities but that is all I can think of at this time ... ANYWHO ... I am off to make cute little baby blocks :) Time to go dig into the stash :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! May this year bless you all with swift needles and even stitches :)

I do not call these quirks. I called it being organized. Except for the sewing barefoot, I call that one being able to control the speed of the sewing machine.

01-02-2011, 05:48 AM

#35

chamby

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Hey, you are too funny Jim. I also have to have my fabric folded neatly before leaving the store. I thought I was just funny about that. I can not stand to have my fabric handed to me all jumbled up.

01-02-2011, 06:52 AM

#36

PATTIESPEARL

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I get laughed at a lot because I can not sew with my left shoe on. I have more control when I am barefooted.

01-02-2011, 07:18 AM

#37

featherweight

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You can always tell if I have been sewing. My bottom lip is chapped as I keep licking it. Not the top lip, just the bottom. I try to stop myself when I realize I am doing it but it isn't to long before I am doing it again!!! Makes me soooooo angry!!

01-02-2011, 07:24 AM

#38

amandasgramma

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ODD???? I don't think you've got odd quirks!!! I do just about the same thing -- especially sewing barefoot. It's the only way to hang on to that darn foot peddle!!!!

01-02-2011, 07:42 AM

#39

featherweight

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Originally Posted by amandasgramma

ODD???? I don't think you've got odd quirks!!! I do just about the same thing -- especially sewing barefoot. It's the only way to hang on to that darn foot peddle!!!!

Did you ever think of using Double Sided Tape for a sole on your foot??? I may give that a try. LOL

01-02-2011, 07:47 AM

#40

sherriequilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by featherweight

I keep my chapstick with my sewing kit AND use it to thread my needles. Works great there and on the lips. Cherry flavor only, btw!
And I sew barefoot, curling my toes on the pedal (in the car too!), keep my projects in plastic tote files, and refold my fabric in the shop (can't stand wrinkled, misfolded fabric). Oh so anal am I!