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Tech Know How / Re: Free motion embroidery-where to post?
« on: September 05, 2019, 17:08:14 PM »
OK, thank you.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Baby jumpsuit
« on: September 05, 2019, 16:52:54 PM »i feel a bit sillyWhy?
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Tech Know How / Free motion embroidery-where to post?
« on: September 05, 2019, 16:51:15 PM »
I love doing free-motion embroidery. It doesn’t seem to fit into any of the categories here. Where do you recommend I post about it?
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: FMQ - A guide for the nervous and terrified .... from DOB ... thank you hon!
« on: September 05, 2019, 15:54:56 PM »Does anyone have recommendations for quilting classes for beginners?While I am sure you can find videos and on-line courses, nothing beats a live person, right there with you. Do any of your local sewing shops offer classes?
There is a chain-store here (Joann Fabric & Crafts) that does. I have taken some classes there and found them helpful.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Baby jumpsuit
« on: September 05, 2019, 14:29:27 PM »
@snoozi soozi take a close look at the little animals. They have spots and the little horns on their heads, Ike giraffes. They are baby giraffes, thus the short necks. And they are adorable.
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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: How to sew productively (a dozen tips)
« on: September 05, 2019, 14:25:36 PM »
1. Stop when you’re tired. You will make far fewer mistakes.
2. Keep some scrap fabric handy to test new stitches, check thread tension, etc. I always test on some scrap before sewing anything I care about.
2. Keep some scrap fabric handy to test new stitches, check thread tension, etc. I always test on some scrap before sewing anything I care about.
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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: Cutting table
« on: September 05, 2019, 13:44:15 PM »@Sara-S your cutting table is also your cutting table?If you are asking if it is also my sewing table, yes. Due to limitations of space, I work small, making items such as quilted placemats and embroidered wall hangings.
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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: Height?
« on: September 05, 2019, 13:27:55 PM »
My tablet is adjustable. For sewing, I set it at 72 cm. For shutting, I like it at its maximum height of 94 cm. (I am tall and at this setting, I do not have to lean down too much.)
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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: Cutting table
« on: September 05, 2019, 13:25:22 PM »
My cutting table (which is also my cutting table) is a folding table. The height is adjustable, up to 36” and it folds down to s 2 x 2 foot square. As my home is small, I sometimes need to stow it in a closet. This is the table;
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YJPC2A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YJPC2A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Sewing Machines / Re: How many machines do you have?
« on: September 05, 2019, 13:16:37 PM »
I was right. With just 3 I am a beginner. (Though I can’t see the need for others, based on the things I am doing.) The smallest one is likely to be the first to wear out, as it is so light it probably has a lot of plastic parts. When that goes I am not likely to replace it.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Baby jumpsuit
« on: September 05, 2019, 13:11:19 PM »
OMG, I love the little giraffes!
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Sewing Machines / Re: How many machines do you have?
« on: September 04, 2019, 15:48:56 PM »
@Acorn I’ve seen vintage sewing machines, but never one like that. Does it work?
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Terminology question
« on: September 04, 2019, 13:36:35 PM »
I see posters here using the term “wadding”. I’m assuming you mean the layer of fluffy stuff in between the layers of fabric. If I’m correct, it’s what I call “batting”, Please tell me if I am making the correct assumption. Thanks.
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Ridiculous Dinosaur Fabric
« on: September 04, 2019, 12:35:00 PM »
Ooh I love it. It makes me wish I could sew clothing.
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Sewing Machines / Re: How many machines do you have?
« on: September 03, 2019, 20:47:46 PM »how many machines? hmmmm, enough . . .Is that actually possible?
