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#71
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Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by GailG
Thanks for the responses. I like the muslin idea. And then there's that 'ugly' fabric. :lol:
About the little plastic thingies for basting with the gun. I used a large nail clipper to remove them. Just be careful not to clip the fabric.
About the little plastic thingies for basting with the gun. I used a large nail clipper to remove them. Just be careful not to clip the fabric.
I tried spray baste a few years ago but as I hand quilt, it shifted like crazy so I've been afraid to try it again.
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#72
butterfly, by doohickey I think you mean 'basting grate'? :lol: I like 'doohickey' better I have to say! :D
I did see them but a nearby friend who let me try her gun before I bought one showed me how to spread my fingers under the quilt and fire the tack BETWEEN them. I know from another discussion on here that Izy does that too. I've so far done two lap quilts and a bed quilt and STILL got all my fingers - I am VERY careful though, that needle is sharp! :D
K x
I did see them but a nearby friend who let me try her gun before I bought one showed me how to spread my fingers under the quilt and fire the tack BETWEEN them. I know from another discussion on here that Izy does that too. I've so far done two lap quilts and a bed quilt and STILL got all my fingers - I am VERY careful though, that needle is sharp! :D
K x
#74
I never thought of the wood leaking onto my fabrics. I think the shelves are varnished, from memory, but will be checking today! We have some of that sticky plastic stuff the kids cover their books in, I might use some of that.
As for my WIP's, it's a holiday weekend here for easter, so we have a couple of days at home which is nice. I want to finish my blue and white stars, but I also want to start a kit I bought yesterday at the quilt show.... and do some more on my cats.... and maybe get the quilting frame out.... and.... and... and....
No wonder things don't get finished! When I get close to the end of a project I can "see" how it's going to go, and I'm ready to move on.
As for my WIP's, it's a holiday weekend here for easter, so we have a couple of days at home which is nice. I want to finish my blue and white stars, but I also want to start a kit I bought yesterday at the quilt show.... and do some more on my cats.... and maybe get the quilting frame out.... and.... and... and....
No wonder things don't get finished! When I get close to the end of a project I can "see" how it's going to go, and I'm ready to move on.
#75
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Originally Posted by BlueChicken
! We have some of that sticky plastic stuff the kids cover their books in, I might use some of that.
my grandma always used parchment paper for shelves and drawers. ( i still remember her little crocheted sachets.)
#76
It's called duraseal, it's not quite as heavy duty as the kitchen shelves stuff. I've lined a bare timber shelf (unvarnished) where the cat's bowls are with it. After a year it starts peeling off all by itself and falling on the cat's head! lol
#77
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Location: Missouri
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Wow!! I am coming over to help myself to some of your WIP's!!:)Love your blue and whites...my mom would adopt you on the spot!:)I am not going to give a list....for then it would be recognizing something or reason I shouldn't keep buying...and, I just can't do that!!:)I just reach in the dark and pull one out...:)Love your WIP's..! I think we have them only because we just don't have our own big sewing rooms w/big windows and plenty of light!!Annnddddd, that sewing machine to machine quilt on a frame with!! I'm sure that is the only reason....LOL That is what I will tell dh tonight!!:)Skeat
#80
Originally Posted by GailG
Thanks for the responses. I like the muslin idea. And then there's that 'ugly' fabric. :lol:
About the little plastic thingies for basting with the gun. I used a large nail clipper to remove them. Just be careful not to clip the fabric.
About the little plastic thingies for basting with the gun. I used a large nail clipper to remove them. Just be careful not to clip the fabric.
I had another thought. The shelves are not permanently attached. I think I will wrap the shelves instead of using glue. Hey, you gals surely get my juices flowing. Thanks.
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