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Diana, nodding and thinking "pantyhose'
"Marcella Tracy Peek" wrote in message ... However, if you are making a two block (or more) quilt where the different blocks have a different number of seams then you will be fussing and stretching or unstitching or settling for less than the best in terms of points and intersections. One size doesn't Not necessarily fit all. marcella --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 - Release Date: 5/22/2004 |
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Yep, Ms. Leslie is right! This works for Pfilomina Pfaff and
probably several of her Cousins. Give it a go folks. Hey Leslie, how did the move go? Are you getting settled? I was away and have missed the news here. PAT in VA/USA Leslie in Missouri wrote: Okay, y'all keep saying that your quarter inch foot has a hole instead of a slit so you can't move the needle over to get a scant quarter inch seam. CAN TOO! My quarter inch foot has a hole, too, but, gee, you're only moving the needle the equivalent of a couple of threads. The needle will still fit in the round hole with no problem. Just be sure to put the needle down by hand- using the wheel- the first time to be sure you haven't bumped it over more than a few threads...... okay? ;-) |
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I am sure it is technique. it is as if they do not want to open all the
way. do you finger press them open first or do you go at them with the iron right away? how about using steam? Kathy Applebaum wrote: Might be technique... I never have this problem pressing open. -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali (take the dog out before replying) |
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OK, you have convinced me to try it at least. when I piece my ABC quilt
I will only use open seams. I'll let you know how I like it. Kathy Applebaum wrote: When matching the seams, you can see exactly where the seams are, and you just visually match them. Use a pin if that helps. It takes just a few minutes practice (probably less practice than you put in when you were first starting! LOL). I find it interesting that the number one question I get about pressing open is "how do you match the seams?". From the get-go it seemed so obvious to me. Are quilters that brainwashed about the whole "nesting seams" thing? (Which doesn't work on much besides 90 degree angles) Is there something I'm not seeing? I'm not trying to be snarky -- I really am confused about the source of the confusion, and not having much success in wrapping my brain around it. (More sleep would really aid that effort, I'm sure!) -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali (take the dog out before replying) |
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that depends on the machine, right? my old one only had three positions.
my new one, one, besides the predetermined ones that get chosen when you select a specific foot. I have no idea if I can manually adjust the position of the needle. therefore, I make all my adjustments when I align the fabric to the edge of the foot. Leslie in Missouri wrote: Okay, y'all keep saying that your quarter inch foot has a hole instead of a slit so you can't move the needle over to get a scant quarter inch seam. CAN TOO! My quarter inch foot has a hole, too, but, gee, you're only moving the needle the equivalent of a couple of threads. The needle will still fit in the round hole with no problem. Just be sure to put the needle down by hand- using the wheel- the first time to be sure you haven't bumped it over more than a few threads...... okay? ;-) Leslie The HairyFacedOnes 'N Me- My dogs aren't my whole life...they make my life whole. RCTQ- Houston 2004..... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail.... but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn... that was fun!" -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali (take the dog out before replying) |
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"Dr. Quilter" wrote in message ... I am sure it is technique. it is as if they do not want to open all the way. do you finger press them open first or do you go at them with the iron right away? how about using steam? I run my finger a couple inches ahead of the iron -- just far enough away to not get burned. I use a hot iron and lots of steam, but a light touch on the iron. -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) longarm machine quilting, Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply |
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