Pass On The Best Idea You've Had While Quilting
02-25-2011, 02:38 PM
#21
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I would be very careful about this. I was told when I bought my machine that anything magnetic can screw up your machine. Just like the computer you are using now, there are computer parts in the new machines. Even the pin holders you can buy to have you pins out in you should keep a distance from your machine. You may want to check with your dealer before you attach the magnetic strip to your machine. JMHO
Originally Posted by Carron
I glued a narrow magnetic strip across the top front of my sewing machine. Then when I am sewing something that has the straight pins and as they approach the needle, I pull them out and stick them onto the magnetic strip. Nothing falling onto the floor or worse into the lap.
02-25-2011, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by pineneedles4
I keep a small hand thrown ceramic put (approx. 3" wide by 3" tall or maybe a little bigger) by my machine to throw scrap threads into....it saves on cleanup!
Vanessa in Oklahoma
Vanessa in Oklahoma
02-25-2011, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
The best tip I've learned is to cut scraps AS I GO, anticipating a flying geese queen. I cut 3x5 bricks. The "sky" squares are pre-cut also. Before I start a seam on the current project, I stitch about 10 geese seams. Keeps me from being bored and the goose quilt should be half-done by the time I finish the current project, BTW, does anybody want scraps that are smaller than 3 x 5? Many good strings. Free; just pay shipping.
02-25-2011, 03:13 PM
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I always wind 10 bobbins when starting a new project. When I use all the bobbins, it's time to clean the machine and get a new needle put in it. Keeps me from having to remember the last time I did it! When paper piecing, I wind 5 bobbins instead as my needles dull a bit faster.
I have 3 machines and keep bobbins wound for each machine seperate so I don't get confused.
Also, I use empty TicTac cases for the used needles, when full just toss in trash can. No pokes or holes in trash bags.
I have 3 machines and keep bobbins wound for each machine seperate so I don't get confused.
Also, I use empty TicTac cases for the used needles, when full just toss in trash can. No pokes or holes in trash bags.
02-25-2011, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
I have a very large heavy glass beer stein for that purpose. My quilt friends come over and use it too.
02-25-2011, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
I use a full 1" x 1.5" Post-it-Note pad flush up against the presser foot, held down with a fat rubber band or a strip of tape, to keep my 1/4" seams exact. I can sew two strips together in about 10 seconds using this! All my seams are straight, equal, and easy.
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
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