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01-01-2010, 08:46 AM

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topper1

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i do stuff all the time, we all do. I would bite the bullet and when I am watching news or movie just seam rip out, do it when its convenient for u so that way it doesnt aggravate u as much. I do this phyc on myself. ha u are lovely to want to do it to start with so kind and giving.

01-01-2010, 08:48 AM

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topper1

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i also need to zigzag binding just getting ready to do one today thanks for that tip.

01-01-2010, 08:49 AM

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topper1

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im sorry just hit me u did whole quilt with mono thread, i would give it to someone else too then.

01-01-2010, 10:33 AM

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I'm sure glad I read this! I've almost always used mono thread on my gift baby quilts - I never imagined it could be a hazard. Thanks for the info

01-01-2010, 10:34 AM

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life is sweet

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I'm sure glad I read this! I've almost always used mono thread on my gift baby quilts - I never imagined it could be a hazard. Thanks for the info

01-01-2010, 10:39 AM

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Shadow Dancer

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Another reason it's not recommended for baby quilts is if stitches undo the invisible thread can get wrapped around a baby's finger and cut off circulation.

01-01-2010, 12:10 PM

#47

Shelley

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mollyoldham

I have always been confused about quilting threads. I want a soft "unthready" look but I don't know what to use. Is rayon embroidery thread ok or would it not hold up with use? I haven't seen any Sulky or comparable brand of quilting threads at Joann's.

Rayon doesn't hold up for the long run. Use a cotton, poly, or blend of the two for your threads. Rayon will fade and get brittle over time.

01-01-2010, 02:12 PM

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Tink's Mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostn51

the instructions stated not to use it because it will melt in the drier and can cause a choking hazard. But dont feel to bad it wasnt until the 4th one that I read that you were to zigzag over the binding edge to keep the IV from hanging on the quilt.

Billy

You mean that I was supposed to zigzag the binding edge. OOPS...I know that I went into the binding with the FM but didn't do any ziggiezag. Oh well, next one will be right! Susie

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01-01-2010, 08:34 PM

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Fritzy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cande

I do things like that too. And I didn't know that about monofilament thread so your "mistake" was a lesson to me. I did a lap robe with the stuff but it's for us so guess it doesn't really matter; I'll do my big cussing when I wash and dry it and maybe have to redo some of it.

I just noticed you're from Fargo - I live near Gwinner!

cande glad to hear where you're from we're not that far apart. If you or any of your friends want to go on a fun quilt retreat call Sue at Stitch It Quilts in Fargo or go to her website & check under the classes & at the bottom of page it will say home page & that will get you to the infor. The retreat is Jan. 29, 30 & 31 & we do a mystery quilt. Lots of fun, great food & fun quilting people. I think she still has room for 5 more. Let me know if you decide to go! I don't know if we're suppose to put phone numbers so that is why I didn't. Does anyone know if that is allowed??

01-02-2010, 05:44 AM

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sandpat

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Fritzy...if you want to send her your phone number....do it in a pm (private message). Click on her name and then click on send a private message. Your retreat sounds like fun, I'm :mrgreen: !