Mousie

me too! that's a great shot! great block too :XD:

quilterguy27

Thanks, it's growing on me. I didn't think the pic was that great, but I guess I'd better listen to the critics, LOL!

quilterguy27

Rhonda:
I've already considered using tape, but I've heard horror stories of putting tape on the featherweights. I know painters tape (the lblue) isn't supposed to damage anything, but I'm still a bit apprehensive. Don't want to peel off any of the finish. I think with a little bit of practice I will get it right. After all, that's what they say, practice, practice, practice. And, believe me when I say: I need all the practice I can get!!!, LOL

Ditter43

They are very pretty! Are you going to use them together? :-D

Rhonda

I now it is a bit of waste of thread but you can practice on paper just like sewing on fabric. I use paper instead of fabric when I want to figure something out. I watch the distance from the rt side of my foot to the edge of the fabric. It is like driving. You know how far you are from the center line so you also get the feel for how far you are from the edge of the fabric to your foot.

quilterguy27

Possibly, I really don't know yet. They are just practice blocks for now. No intended project for them to go into.

KatFish

I uses those really thin cheap magnets that you get for free from business in the mail. I had to order one of those heavy duty ones for DD for her machine. I got it at sewingpartsonline.com. I works really well for DD. I too was afraid to use tape on my Feather Weight.

quilterguy27

LOL!! Too funny Rhonda. I don't drive!! I am legally blind and I have a seeing eye dog and I don't drive. I do know what you are talking about tho. I did used to drive, but it's been many years ago. Great analagy tho. Don't worry, not offended, I thought it was kinda funny. I never thought of practicing on paper, but as for judging the distance I knew it would just take some practice and figure out just how much space I needed from the foot to the right side of the fabric to get my perfect 1/4". It will come with some practice. I had to do the same thing with my other machine that I don't have a 1/4" foot for.

quilterguy27

What a great idea!!! I never thought of this. I only have a ton of them on my refrigerator. I'm getting one right now and putting it on there to give it a try. Thanks! Just one more great idea I've learned on this board.

wolph33

nice work and wow what a pic with the fw