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    Old 06-02-2010, 02:20 PM
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    Other people make mistakes just as "interesting" as I do . . .
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    Old 06-02-2010, 02:28 PM
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    I want to try my hand at the verticle spray basting technique. I will have to set up my garage to do this!
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    Old 06-02-2010, 03:08 PM
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    I am new here but in reading this, I hear starch, starch, starch. At what point do you gals starch the fabric? What is the benefit? I love learning new tips!!
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    Old 06-02-2010, 03:14 PM
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    I don't know I haven't learned it yet? :(
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    Old 06-02-2010, 03:24 PM
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    I hardly every starch. I usually use fabric that has enough body to be usable "as is."

    Exception: If I'm cutting something like kites or shapes with two or more bias edges.
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    Old 06-02-2010, 03:29 PM
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    how to make a hanging design wall and also putting together the quilt sandwich together on it. I like the ladder stitch for sewing down the binding also
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    Old 06-02-2010, 03:39 PM
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    about the scant 1/4 in. seam, and starching
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    Old 06-02-2010, 04:06 PM
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    I agree with you on this one it changes your whole view of the project that you thought before was !!!
    Originally Posted by mrsdralshhadeh
    Originally Posted by Kitsie
    What is the most important thing (tip or lesson) you've learned from this "Bunch of Sew & Sews"? I'm talking about quilting here, not the friendship, generosity and admiration we all give and get from each other.

    Mine is to Starch, starch, starch!

    Enjoy your day!
    mine would have to be, walk away from a project,,,and then come back,, it will appear different to me,,,
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    Old 06-02-2010, 05:30 PM
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    ENJOY!!! learn, relax and be willing to share with others.
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    Old 06-02-2010, 06:11 PM
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    Mind your seams!
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