What other tips am I missing?
#44
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I sometimes pin the first block in each row but I hadn't thought to put a pin in the left side of each pair. I've had to use the seam ripper many times because I have mixed the pieces up.
I also have wooden clothes pins that I will need to try as my markers. Then I can decide if I like pins or clothes pins better.
I do sometimes remember to take a picture of the design wall pattern before I start to stitch. It does help.
Connie
I also have wooden clothes pins that I will need to try as my markers. Then I can decide if I like pins or clothes pins better.
I do sometimes remember to take a picture of the design wall pattern before I start to stitch. It does help.
Connie
#45
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#46
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I found a website that (at no charge) converts a picture into squares. It works pretty well for graphing out quilts. I downloaded a jpg of an image of the popular number 12 for the Seattle Seahawks football team to create a quilt for my BF. Cut the squares into 2 1/2" squares, added a few borders and it turned out great.
http://vam.demo.lemberg.co.uk/patchwork-pattern-maker/landing
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http://vam.demo.lemberg.co.uk/patchwork-pattern-maker/landing
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#47
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I always put a safety pin in the first left block so that I know this is the top of the quilt when adding rows. Keeps in in order for my colors. When I lay out my quilt on the design wall will always number my rows and take them off the way in order with the left one on top and go down from their. Seems to keep me out of trouble.
#49
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burke, Va
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Glue basting is probably the tip that transformed things the most for me.
I use the pin in upper left corner method but I also take a picture of what I have on my design wall and have it handy near the machine. That way if I get confused I look at the picture to confirm placement. I also use a cookie sheet to transport my pieces from the design wall to the machine and back. I find I'm less likely to get things mixed up if I lay them out on the cookie sheet.
Frixon pens are pretty neat too.
I use the pin in upper left corner method but I also take a picture of what I have on my design wall and have it handy near the machine. That way if I get confused I look at the picture to confirm placement. I also use a cookie sheet to transport my pieces from the design wall to the machine and back. I find I'm less likely to get things mixed up if I lay them out on the cookie sheet.
Frixon pens are pretty neat too.
#50
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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I make my own markers with flower head pins and a Sharpie. I write the numbers 1, 2, 3, ... on the pins then use them wherever I need to keep the blocks or rows straight. If I need higher numbers, I just use another flower head. I have a separate pin cushion with my numbered pins so I can easily find them.
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