Sewing Commandments - the breaking of . . .
10-07-2011, 08:23 PM
#131
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Originally Posted by lindyline
Originally Posted by JanTx
How many times can you sew a corner of a quilt onto some other piece of it when you're quilting on a domestic machine? Is there a limit and then you won't do it anymore? Please?
10-08-2011, 05:24 AM
#132
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by Linda-in-iowa
Originally Posted by sewtruterry
Originally Posted by Linda-in-iowa
Originally Posted by Monroe
You forgot my favorite- Thou shalt put the needle in the proper position! My machine default is to the left, my favorite 1/4" foot only has a center hole. Irks me every time I forget.
10-08-2011, 06:44 AM
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For those hand quilters out there....
Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!
12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.
Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!
12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.
10-08-2011, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mpeters1200
For those hand quilters out there....
Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!
12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.
Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!
12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.
I don't envy you looking for another thimble!
10-08-2011, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dublb
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
For those hand quilters out there....
Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!
12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.
Thou shalt not injure thy quilting finger while preparing dinner for thy family. They shalt make their own dinner!
12 stitches later .... and 6 weeks I couldn't quilt on my project!! And a year later, I have to try and find a bigger thimble because the scar prevents my thimble from fitting correctly now.
I don't envy you looking for another thimble!
10-08-2011, 05:15 PM
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I didn't want to throw away an electric can opener that went really SLOW. Ended up cutting the back of my middle finger, right hand, my quilting finger from knuckle to knuckle. It was ugly. I already used a large lip edged thimble, now to find an extra large and see if that fits.[/quote]
Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!
When DS cut his thumb New Years Eve, we each agreed that it was easier to have our hands numbed than to watch someone you love have it done!! However having it done isn't easy at all either. He cut straight down from the top of his thumb through his thumbnail.
The right size thimble is critical. I couldn't use a thimble till I found the right one. I'm in between sizes. I had to find mine at a thrift shop! My Prayer is that you find one quickly!!
Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!
When DS cut his thumb New Years Eve, we each agreed that it was easier to have our hands numbed than to watch someone you love have it done!! However having it done isn't easy at all either. He cut straight down from the top of his thumb through his thumbnail.
The right size thimble is critical. I couldn't use a thimble till I found the right one. I'm in between sizes. I had to find mine at a thrift shop! My Prayer is that you find one quickly!!
10-08-2011, 05:23 PM
#138
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Funny! :) My main basic commandment is thou will add 1/2 inch for the seam allowances before cutting. I invariably forget and then yell at myself. Now my DH calls out repeatedly "add the 1/2 inch" whenever he sees that I am going to be cutting fabric. Gotta love him since he has saved me many times. :)
10-08-2011, 05:23 PM
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I have some too.
Thou shall select 1/4" seam whenever you turn on the sewing machine
Thou shall not nip yourself with the scissors when cutting threads
Thou shall NEVER NEVER be distracted when using the rotary cutter or you might cut your finger nail. Not the best way to clip your nails.
Thou shall select 1/4" seam whenever you turn on the sewing machine
Thou shall not nip yourself with the scissors when cutting threads
Thou shall NEVER NEVER be distracted when using the rotary cutter or you might cut your finger nail. Not the best way to clip your nails.
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