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06-02-2010, 03:19 AM

#41

stitchinwitch

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We learn by DOING, and practice leads to improvement.

06-02-2010, 03:31 AM

#42

dglvr

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Patience. And the you can do it. I like when someone shows a picture of their project then ads a tute to go along with it.. :thumbup: Learn lots that way.

06-02-2010, 04:00 AM

#43

Connie Merritt

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i am a sort or new quilter. I read where you recommend starch, starch, starch. WHY? I spray some water on then press (water is easy to get). But I would like to know the reason for starch and the difference of using that or water. Thanks all. I am sure I will have more questions as I go along. Good thoughts

06-02-2010, 04:05 AM

#44

marsye

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Quote:

I don't know how you can sew barefoot! My tootsies would get cold and I seem to need a hard sole! Here are my favorite shoes...no kidding!

Wow! Do you have to put a flea collar on those?? :lol: :lol:
(just kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

06-02-2010, 04:07 AM

#45

vjengels

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it doesn't REALLY matter to me if it's 'square', or it has 'points', as long as the colors in it are pretty.

06-02-2010, 04:11 AM

#46

vjengels

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Connie Merritt

Connie we like the starch because it makes the fabric more stable, makes cutting, peicing and pressing easier; I only used water for years , I like a nice sharp crease... but my cuts weren't always straight when I trimmed, and my blocks would end up distorted from pressing ... starch helps with all those problems. you should try it , if you don't like it, you can change again.

06-02-2010, 04:29 AM

#47

Simpleq

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Location: Durham, NC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitsie

What is the most important thing (tip or lesson) you've learned from this "Bunch of Sew & Sews"? I'm talking about quilting here, not the friendship, generosity and admiration we all give and get from each other.

Mine is to Starch, starch, starch!

Enjoy your day!

I'm a newbie...help me understand how you use the starch and what kind. Thanks! (Love all the photos of quilts!)

06-02-2010, 05:15 AM

#48

katsewnsew

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Location: Mesa, Arizona

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I have learned so many tidbits here and there, but the best thing I enjoy about this site is that I get sooooo much inspiration from all your pictures!!! Gets me in the mood to quilt!

06-02-2010, 05:17 AM

#49

katsewnsew

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Too Funny!!! Marsye

06-02-2010, 05:26 AM

#50

sasseyib

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Washington

Posts: 149

Patience. Walk away when I start making mistakes. Don't worry over the small mistakes. Enjoy my work and the end results even if it is not perfect. Also learn from what everyone else says.