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Embroidery Machines / Re: Elvistoo's new owner - finding her way
« on: December 04, 2023, 17:22:07 PM »
There's no avoiding the fact that the fabric wasn't a great choice. But I was also wondering what type of stabilizer you used.
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Access All Accessories / Re: Leather Bow bag
« on: November 30, 2023, 16:03:43 PM »
It’s all done now. I added the straps this morning.
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Access All Accessories / Re: Leather Bow bag
« on: November 30, 2023, 10:27:54 AM »
I've misinterpreted my share of thread titles too. But very few of my misinterpretations are fit for polite company.
And I'm glad you like the color. Today I am attaching the straps, which will complete it. (Nothing too fancy-just black nylon web straps.)
And I'm glad you like the color. Today I am attaching the straps, which will complete it. (Nothing too fancy-just black nylon web straps.)
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Access All Accessories / Re: Leather Bow bag
« on: November 29, 2023, 12:47:40 PM »
Thanks! It probably would make a nice handbag.
As for sewing leather, it can be challenging, but it’s mostly about having the right equipment. You need a heavy-duty sewing machine. For me, that’s my Janome.
You also need the right feet. When the right side (the smooth side) is face-up, a nylon foot works well. When the rough side is face-up, a walking foot does the job. Also, you need needles that are made for sewing leather.
As for sewing leather, it can be challenging, but it’s mostly about having the right equipment. You need a heavy-duty sewing machine. For me, that’s my Janome.
You also need the right feet. When the right side (the smooth side) is face-up, a nylon foot works well. When the rough side is face-up, a walking foot does the job. Also, you need needles that are made for sewing leather.
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Access All Accessories / Re: Leather Bow bag
« on: November 28, 2023, 23:21:10 PM »
OK, @Bodgeitandscarper here are the 
I will add the carry straps tomorrow, but it’s otherwise done.
The bag- empty
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The Accubow & trigger release
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The bag with stuff in it
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I will add the carry straps tomorrow, but it’s otherwise done.
The bag- empty
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The Accubow & trigger release
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The bag with stuff in it
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Access All Accessories / Re: Leather Bow bag
« on: November 28, 2023, 21:03:57 PM »
When I’ve made a bit more progress I will post.
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Access All Accessories / Leather Bow bag
« on: November 28, 2023, 20:12:35 PM »
I started on a carry/storage bag for a bow trainer called an Accubow;
Accubow
It can be safely drawn and released without an arrow, making it useful to home practice. But I’ve got to store it when it’s not in use. I have a big piece of soft magenta leather that I am using to make a storage bag.
So far, I have cut the pieces, sewn on a pocket and sewn the front & back together. I have also made the box pleats. I still need to put a bunch of snaps across the top & sew on the straps. I will be using nylon webbing (I didn’t have enough of the magenta leather to make straps.
This has been challenging as it is the biggest thing I have sewn from leather. Also, making the box pleats meant sewing across thick seams. What worked was just turning the hand wheel & going one stitch at a time, over the thickest parts.
Accubow
It can be safely drawn and released without an arrow, making it useful to home practice. But I’ve got to store it when it’s not in use. I have a big piece of soft magenta leather that I am using to make a storage bag.
So far, I have cut the pieces, sewn on a pocket and sewn the front & back together. I have also made the box pleats. I still need to put a bunch of snaps across the top & sew on the straps. I will be using nylon webbing (I didn’t have enough of the magenta leather to make straps.
This has been challenging as it is the biggest thing I have sewn from leather. Also, making the box pleats meant sewing across thick seams. What worked was just turning the hand wheel & going one stitch at a time, over the thickest parts.
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: November 28, 2023, 12:57:37 PM »
I can get some precut fabric at Michael’s (craft store chain) or Joann (another chain store). The nearest Joann store (which has yard goods) is in New Jersey. It isn’t a long drive, but the bridge tolls have gotten rather expensive.
Consequently, I tend to order a lot of yard goods. Of course, my favorite source is my quilt guild, when other folks are de-stashing. Folks with bigger homes than mine give away a surprising quantity of multi-yard pieces.
Consequently, I tend to order a lot of yard goods. Of course, my favorite source is my quilt guild, when other folks are de-stashing. Folks with bigger homes than mine give away a surprising quantity of multi-yard pieces.
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Dolls and Toys / Re: Outfits for Jack
« on: November 24, 2023, 13:39:17 PM »
Jack & his friend Waldo are dressed for Thanksgiving. Jack is wearing his chef’s hat, as he supervised the cooking.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Binding width
« on: November 22, 2023, 22:08:06 PM »
I just finished the Morning Star quilt with the 4” binding. I still had to go back over a couple of missed spots, but there weren’t as many mistakes as I have made in the past. The wider biding made it much easier.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Binding width
« on: November 22, 2023, 12:57:28 PM »
I am going to make the binding for another quilt today. I plan to make it 4” wide,, so the quilt police can just bite me.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Foundation Paper Piecing
« on: November 21, 2023, 18:25:13 PM »
Good for you! I have tried it, but didn’t take to it. I noticed that some people like to use bakers’ parchment for it.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Binding width
« on: November 20, 2023, 23:43:38 PM »
Then I say we send some cyber-champagne 
to @Acorn for locking up the quilt police!
to @Acorn for locking up the quilt police!
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Binding width
« on: November 20, 2023, 21:43:19 PM »
Thanks for the input. BTW @Iminei I love that binding!
I like it about 4” (before folding) as it is easier to work with.
I like it about 4” (before folding) as it is easier to work with.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Binding width
« on: November 20, 2023, 18:00:45 PM »
How wide or narrow do you like your quilt binding?
I like it a bit on the wider side since I find it easier to handle. Also, I prefer the look. I have, however, been scolded (rudely I must say) by folks who insist that only the narrowest possible binding is acceptable.
I like it a bit on the wider side since I find it easier to handle. Also, I prefer the look. I have, however, been scolded (rudely I must say) by folks who insist that only the narrowest possible binding is acceptable.