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    Alex can you tell me where you found and bought your adjustable lap desk your using. I searched and can’t find anything like it.

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    Suzanne, I have always used a hoop but based on your experience I think I will try not using a hoop.

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    I’ve carefully zigzagged the edges. Make sure the fusible goes to the edge.

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    I think she said 14 x20

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    I think this took me as long as anything I’ve ever done in 50 years of quilting one planned. One not.
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    Thank you so much Helen. I appreciate it! I had already used the fabric prep from the kit before sewing patches together and still had quite a bit of fraying. I will try adding light weight fusible to the back! Thanks again!

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    I also went with grunge fabric I had. These are the three stitches I know so far. Looking forward to learning more

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    Thank you so much. I am use to following cutting measurements all ready stated.. This is a challenge to start.. I embroidery so thats not a problem.

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    What is the size of Alex neutral quilt?

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    I am having a hard time figuring how big to start cutting.. what inches to cut should I start with to make it simple.. I like the different sizes but afraid to cut. thank you
    Yolanda, First you should decide what size final background you want. I made up a mock one for you in my EQ8. If you are using the silk fabric be sure to stabilize the back. I am using cotton but still put Pellon 906 feather weight fusible stabilizer on the back. Also, if using silk I would personally stay away from triangles or diagonal cuts that have a bias edge. They get wavy and wonky really quickly. My example for you is just rectangles and squares. You can look at the rulers on top and left side to get the finished
    size. For cutting make sure to add 1/4 inch all around for seam allowance. Pick numbers that work well together, like 2, 4, 6, 9, 12.
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    Originally posted by DeAnna0328 View Post
    Could I use YLI Metallic thread?
    DeAnna, I don't have much experience, but I have been watching a lot of you tubes! If you use metallic thread they say to
    keep the length short because it frays easily. Alex said to run it thru Thread Magic before stitching. Another idea I really like
    is to use the fussy threads that are hard to pull thru the fabric as a weaving thru the stitches you have already done. I am planning to do that when I get started. If you notice in both these pictures they put the eye of the needle thru first to prevent splitting the
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    I am having a hard time figuring how big to start cutting.. what inches to cut should I start with to make it simple.. I like the different sizes but afraid to cut. thank you

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    Could I use YLI Metallic thread?

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    I’m hooked! Never done this before and having a ball.

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