My first quilt, i'm not loving machine quilting....lol
08-23-2011, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by totosmom
Originally Posted by carrot
Originally Posted by totosmom
Originally Posted by carrot
. . . A few years ago a quilting board newsletter explained how to lay out your entire quilt and then secure just the middle third... cut away the batting on the outside thirds.. quilt the middle.. then add one side of the batting back on.......this really works !! ....
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08-23-2011, 04:00 PM
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A walking foot and a foot that has the flange on the edge helps alot.
Sometimes I enjoy the quilting process and sometimes I hate it. It all depends on how the top pieced, was it a horror from the beginning or did it go together easily? I find that my attitude can be a major part of the whole process.
If I have bad vibs about a quilt, and have the time, I put it aside for awhile to clear my head, then reapproach it with a better attitude. Sounds silly, but for me, it works.
Sometimes I enjoy the quilting process and sometimes I hate it. It all depends on how the top pieced, was it a horror from the beginning or did it go together easily? I find that my attitude can be a major part of the whole process.
If I have bad vibs about a quilt, and have the time, I put it aside for awhile to clear my head, then reapproach it with a better attitude. Sounds silly, but for me, it works.
09-09-2011, 07:33 AM
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Thank you, the ironing board hint is very helpful. I hadn't thought about it but that was one of the annoyances, even thought my first quilt is only lap size. Thanks again for your hint and encouragement!
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