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Yea, that will work fine. The 60 wt has a cotton wrap around the polyester core so it is slightly thicker than the 80 wt....
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I ordered the 60 wt thread however the 80 wt is not available. Would it be ok to use the 60 wt in the bobbin. I am on the...
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Flying geese ruler - Deb Tucker’s Wing Clipper II ruler has 1 1/4” X 2 1/2” size neede for BOM.
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Yes, the top side you will be able to trim with that ruler. The other 3 sides you will use a square. I will demo on the...
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Good morning from Montana Barbara, I have the flying geese 1 1/2 x 3. Do you think I would be able to trim from that to...
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A great way to start this upcoming new year and new quilt project is to start a small group to meet regularly, in person...
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Lynn’s instructions are for pieces cut oversize for Flying Geese units so the die cut measurements will most likely not...
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Barbara, there is no topic heading for this yet. With the Bloc-Loc 1.25" x 2.5" Geese ruler unavailable, the...
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Oh, how darling, So original. I love it.
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Thank you for your quick response. One of the reasons I prewash is to shrink the fabric.
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Recipe for making your own Spray Starch Cheaply
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Recipe for making your own Spray Starch Cheaply
Homemade Spray Starch: Boil 1 quart of water. Dissolve 4 tablespoons of liquid starch into 2 cups of cold water; add to boiling water and return to a boil, then remove from heat immediately; add 2 more cups of cold water -- let it cool. Starch should be clear and not milky. Place it in a mist spray bottle and store extra starch in the refrigerator. Clean the iron with a wet terry towel or dryer sheets if starch starts to build up on your iron. This is extremely cost-effective--only 2 cents a quart no more clogging or inconsistent spraying!
When my first attempt at the star was stretching, Margo suggested to starch my fabric more. I made a heavier batch of starch, mixing half Sta-Flo and half water, following the same process as above, this batch was somewhat milky looking.
i.e. this is not my recipe but I have been making it so long that I do not remember who to give credit to, sorry.Tags: None
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I use the Sta Flo starch but I use hot tap water and shake it up good I never put mine in the re frigerator because I only make up what I will use for the day. I guess it could sour after afew days if you made to much up at a time and this would not be good. I like the Stay Flo. I use fabric sheets if my iron get icky to it works great. Kathy
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Katazzz, you mentioned useing fabric sheets for cleaning the starch from your iron. Can you tell me how you do this?
Also, I have just started using spray sizing for stabilizing, and I love it, especially for triangles. What I usually do is spray the fabric before I cut my pieces, and then lightly spray the cut pieces again, when I press my seams. Can anyone tell me the difference in stability between the starch and sizing?
Thank you!
Kathy
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Kathy, that is how I did mine too!! There are photos on my Webshots album.
http://good-times.webshots.com/album...ost=good-times
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Kathy
To clean your iron with fabric sheets I heat my iron up on the cotton setting then iron across afew fabric sheets or you can rub the fabric sheets across the iron but try not to burn yourself in the process of doing this.
Margo
I didn't have any problem with the sta flo souring either and I used the same bottle for two weeks also. I like using this startch for small piecing. I've learnt the feeling of having scorched fingure tips,' ouchy' because I had never used such small piecing before
this bom quilt with starching.Quilting can be painful!lol. I have my quilt pinned but have had alot going on with my sister plus now my tummy is so darn sore from the colonoscopy.The other colonoscopys didn't effect me like this one,I'm very sore. Plus I'm still feeling acheyness from the spasms. I wanna sew!!!! I need to Sew Soon!!!!
Take Care everyone, Kathy Samson
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
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I have a quilter in my group who starches. I just don't like any steps that I can't really see the benefit. BUT, I think I'm going to have to try it. Do you think it would make a difference when paper foundation piecing? I guess I'll have to try it and see. Since I use freezer paper, it will be interesting to see how the starched fabric folds. And being a hand quilter, is it harder to quilt?
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Susan, did you watch today's episode #407 with Elsie Campbell? She really recommends starching, and is an award winning hand quilter. She is a TQS member, and you can send her an e-mail asking how the starch works with hand quilting. If you do, please let us know what she says!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Originally posted by SusariI have a quilter in my group who starches. I just don't like any steps that I can't really see the benefit. BUT, I think I'm going to have to try it. Do you think it would make a difference when paper foundation piecing? I guess I'll have to try it and see. Since I use freezer paper, it will be interesting to see how the starched fabric folds. And being a hand quilter, is it harder to quilt?
Anne in Vancouver, Canada
in Vancouver, Canada
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Anne, I starched all of my fabrics for the BOM, just to know that all of the fabrics have been treated the same. If I had not starched the PP blocks, but did all the rest, parts of the quilt top would be stiff and some would be limp. I do it for continuity.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Yea, that will work fine. The 60 wt has a cotton wrap around the polyester core so it is slightly thicker than the 80 wt....
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I ordered the 60 wt thread however the 80 wt is not available. Would it be ok to use the 60 wt in the bobbin. I am on the...
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Here is information on how to post photos on the Forum. If you have trouble it is usually because the images are too large....
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Please use this TOPIC to share your progress with Laurel Ridge.
There is a STICKY TOPIC that explains how to... -
Please use this TOPIC to ask questions about Month 1. Month 1 will be released December 29 when the show featuring Lynn...
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Very good info. i just watched a video for this and will buy a Wing Clipper 2 tomorrow to test. Looks like it works in a...
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Flying geese ruler - Deb Tucker’s Wing Clipper II ruler has 1 1/4” X 2 1/2” size neede for BOM.
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Yes, the top side you will be able to trim with that ruler. The other 3 sides you will use a square. I will demo on the...
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Good morning from Montana Barbara, I have the flying geese 1 1/2 x 3. Do you think I would be able to trim from that to...
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A great way to start this upcoming new year and new quilt project is to start a small group to meet regularly, in person...
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It is an EQ project file so only those with Electric Quilt software could open it. I don’t have the file, just the image....
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Hi -- is there any way to upload the entire quilt diagram to EQ8 for coloring? This would sure be helpful!
Thanks... -
My additions are all at least 10 years old. I used the floral border fabric as a guide to select a few darker fabrics that...
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