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Quilting
Tips
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Use the new "Glad press 'n seal" wrap to seal your spools of thread to keep the ends from unraveling. cleans up your thread drawer. (Connie) |
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I have two large foam-type mousepads (the cheap kind...fancy ones don't work) under the feet of each of my sewing machines. The pads dramatically cut down on the vibration and noise, especially when sewing at high speeds.(Kath in NJ) |
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When I start a project, I trace each of my templates, as well as a long, straight line and a right angle, onto a large piece of iron-on paper stabilizer. I iron this sheet onto my ironing board. Excellent for checking the angle and size of your piece as you press. It also is the easiest way to " block" pieces to size and angle using a steam iron, especially bias-edge pieces. (Kath in NJ) |
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When I start a project I cut off the selvages of the fabric and save them by rolling them into a ball (it can get pretty big). I then use them to tie my fat 1/4's or fabrics into bundles according to color or theme. (Liz da Silva) |
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I buy extra large zip loc bags to store my UFO's and works in progress. I include the fabric, matching threads, pattern, notes etc. This way when I am ready to pick up the project I don't have to look for a thing. I find this encourages me to get more UFO's finished! (Liz da Silva) |
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I also use a mouse pad right by my machine for when I take out my pins I just stick them in the mouse pad and at the end of the night I put them all away. (Kay S.) |
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Use a mouse pad under your machine pedal so it won't slip around on the floor. |
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Last updated April 17, 2003