retrogirl02

Thank you so much, Esqmommy!
Yes, I bought the Clover ones highly recommended by a hand quilter. I have to tell you, I have very little patience for pins in any of my work. The flat heads are easier for me to use because...I'm weird like that. One quick pin to hold it in place and I'm off to do what I came to do. LOL.

The back basting works best for me because I'm accustomed to hand sewing and it goes very quickly. I somehow manage to pull my threads on the tiny pins, too...so I'd rather just go without. Am I the only one who hates pins?

sandpat

Nope..nope..nope, you are NOT the only one who hates pins! I think based on your comments and pics..my biggest problem is that my seam allowance is too large. By the time I get to those points, I have sooo much to turn under, that it just won't do it very prettily.

OK...I'm going to try the appy one for wk. 11 tonight...I like the back basting too...I might just try this one doing it that way. THanks loads Retro!

retrogirl02

Sandpat, so glad to hear you found a trick or two. Good luck with your applique tonight, I look forward to the pix.

thimblebug6000

Thank you so much for such a great tute!

amma

Thank you both so much for the awesome tute :D:D:D

granniegg

That was the best.....thank you

quilter64779

Will you explain back basting to me or maybe show me. I enjoyed your tutorial and learned alot but not sure about the basting part. I have finally learned where to start and almost how to fold the points in but need alot of practice. I'm appliquing a daisy quilt and have 7 more blocks to do so maybe will be better when done. Thanks

retrogirl02

You are welcome. So glad you've found it useful. I'd be happy to do a demo of back basting but think I better wait for the hubs so the pictures are clearer...he's a better photographer. Plus, he has a fancy camera. :D

quilter64779

I will be waiting for the tutorial, and thanks for doing it for me.

dphelps

Love your Avatar.
My mother has that exact machine and I learned to sew on it. She put it on light duty only a few years ago. That machine has done A LOT of sewing. :-D