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I was having a similar problem with my first few blocks then I realised that I wasn’t paying attention to the way in which...
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As always, Helen, your creativity shines through....
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When I first started quilting I never played with the top tension thread. I left it on default all the time.
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Well, I am way behind, but I finished Month 1. I took a picture of both the front and the back. I pressed the seams open...
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Month 4 Done!!! Now I am planning a butterfly border. HelenW
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Helen, I am REALLY struggling with Monopoly thread breaking every 12 inches or so of stitching on my appliqué quilt. Does...
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I use bias maker a lot- read directions, not too hard to master and very handy
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I can underwright your fanny motto
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Cool idea to incorporate applique Blocks!
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Very interesting your corners!
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Your blocks are beautiful. What a fun quilt. HelenW
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Love your play on words Susanne! To me it looks like it could use a splash of a different
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I forgot to post the photo of my blocks of month three.
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Last month I was busy with other projects but now I've sewn any block of this quilt and can't wait to start with appliqueing...
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All my log cabin blocks done! Now back to month 2 and 3
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I'm using warm brights in each block with blue accents. Trying out the navy fabric for sashing.
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I could use some ideas for making my circle more circular. It needs “improv”-ment.
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I love the look of your solids. It really sharpens the block patterns.
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No matter how careful I am about pressing and pinning points, my machine (new!) seems to get stuck going through the thicker sections that have many points meeting. I have tried opening the seams as well as kissing seam points, changing to new needles, but those thicker joints just seem to bog down the machine. Any advice on what I'm doing wrong or hints about avoiding that problem? Thanks. :?:
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Have you tried starching your fabrics before you cut your patches out? Starch and steam can make a huge difference in the flatness of an intersection, but you must be careful to PRESS and not iron the blocks. (Moving the iron will cause distortion.)
You might also consider twirling your intersections. It's not always possible, but it makes a really flat intersection. There are some photos on my webshots album here:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...02889971nRhUJI
Scroll down to read the text about how I do it. This tute was from our 2009 TQS BOM.
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One more thing--the pressure that is pushing down on the fabric by the foot itself could be made a little tighter.
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Thanks so much. I am definately going to try the starch. I'm having a blast with this project (hmmm-once I get more proficient with those star points!)
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