Mettler 'Silk' Finished thread and other myths.
10-19-2014, 06:47 AM
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I think the biggest myth out there is that there is only "one" way to accomplish something. The second photo in this ebay listing is a pretty good example. Check out the section called, "How to Quilt". Take note, as it is the "only correct way"!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291249321755...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291249321755...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
10-19-2014, 07:32 AM
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I certainly wouldn't consider 'silk finish' when used to describe thread as a myth or old wives tale, not by any means. It's merely a descriptive phrase used in advertising and is no more deceptive that 'satin finish' for paint or 'bacon flavored' for immitation bacon bits.
Geri B, the standard seam allowance used in (home) garment construction is 5/8".
Geri B, the standard seam allowance used in (home) garment construction is 5/8".
10-19-2014, 07:34 AM
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Not all batting has scrim even if it's needle punched. Quilter's Dream cotton is needle punched and it does not have scrim. Lots and lots of people seem to be under the impression that W&N is 100% cotton when it's not.
10-19-2014, 09:07 AM
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http://www.joann.com/mountain-mist-b...e/2181550.html
Also Quilter's Dream batting is needlepunched, but not through scrim.
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10-20-2014, 10:47 AM
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"ONLY a 1/4" seam is correct in quilts."
Actually I subscribe to the Mary Ellen Hopkins dictate of "personal private measurement" -- the position my needle is in closest to the 1/4" mark on MY sewing machine. The machines, Berninas 1031, 830, 807, have one needle position slightly less than 1/4" and one position slightly more than 1/4" (among others). I use them both for different purposes.
My quilts are fine and I've never been "fined" for one.
Jan in VA
Actually I subscribe to the Mary Ellen Hopkins dictate of "personal private measurement" -- the position my needle is in closest to the 1/4" mark on MY sewing machine. The machines, Berninas 1031, 830, 807, have one needle position slightly less than 1/4" and one position slightly more than 1/4" (among others). I use them both for different purposes.
My quilts are fine and I've never been "fined" for one.
Jan in VA
Sharon in Texas
10-20-2014, 10:52 AM
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Onebyone,
My Father was of the same mind set, but he also thought it had to be hand pieced. He wanted a quilt from me under those guidelines. I gave him a stack of squares,needle,thread and a thimble and said that he should try it before telling me that's what I had to do.Well he declined, said it was far too much work.I said sewing machines were invented for a reason. After he passed away I made a quilt for my Mom and she was very happy to have. I make quilts all by machine from sewing it to binding.
Sharon in Texas
My Father was of the same mind set, but he also thought it had to be hand pieced. He wanted a quilt from me under those guidelines. I gave him a stack of squares,needle,thread and a thimble and said that he should try it before telling me that's what I had to do.Well he declined, said it was far too much work.I said sewing machines were invented for a reason. After he passed away I made a quilt for my Mom and she was very happy to have. I make quilts all by machine from sewing it to binding.
Sharon in Texas
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