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New to quilting.
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pgraham
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- Joined: Wed May 05, 2010 1:58 pm
New to quilting.
Hello, I'm Pat @new to quilting.Been sewing since age of 13, learned to sew garments from my mom.For the last 25 years trying to add quilting to my vocabulary.or skills.Hope to learn a lot from you all.Thanks!
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cindyg
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- Joined: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:04 am
Re: New to quilting.
Hi Pat. There is so much to learn on this site. Everyone is friendly so if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask or to PM someone. Happy quilting.
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auntjana
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- Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:42 pm
Re: New to quilting.
We love to help new quilters! Glad that you joined us - ask any questions you may have - there are very many that can answer them for you!!
Jana
Jana
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sewcarolyn
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- Joined: Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:20 am
Re: New to quilting.
When i started quilting this forum was a great support! Glad to help out and offer encouragement
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gershwin64
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- Joined: Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:56 am
Re: New to quilting.
Welcome! This is a great forum for help and friendship 
) several have helped me alot! )
Tina
) several have helped me alot! )Tina
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Teagansnana
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:31 am
Re: New to quilting.
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me with appliqueing the Dressdan Plate that is in Egg Money Quilts? I have never appliqued with a blind hem stitch on a machine and so I am doing it by hand, except I don't like the way it looks. Any help would be appreciated.
I just got Egg Money Quilts and have decided to do all the blocks in there. Then I am going to make a quilt out of them for my best friend, Lowell. I figure by the time I get all the easy ones done I'll be ready to tackle the harder ones.
Thanks,
Bonita
I just got Egg Money Quilts and have decided to do all the blocks in there. Then I am going to make a quilt out of them for my best friend, Lowell. I figure by the time I get all the easy ones done I'll be ready to tackle the harder ones.
Thanks,
Bonita
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auntjana
- Posts: 16745
- Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:42 pm
Re: New to quilting.
I have a blanket stitch on my sewing machine and it works really well for applique work. I like it so much more than the blind hem - looks better too. I have done it in black as well as invisable thread - or use one that matches - they all work.
If you are doing hand applique work - use a very fine thread - it will disappear into the seam that you are sewing down. Also don't pull to tight - that will cause puckers.
Another trick is to cut the background piece that you are appliqueing to about an inch bigger than what they tell you - the applique will cause it to shrink up as you stitch.
Good luck
Jana
If you are doing hand applique work - use a very fine thread - it will disappear into the seam that you are sewing down. Also don't pull to tight - that will cause puckers.
Another trick is to cut the background piece that you are appliqueing to about an inch bigger than what they tell you - the applique will cause it to shrink up as you stitch.
Good luck
Jana
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Quiltmom
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- Joined: Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:41 pm
Re: New to quilting.
Welcome to the group. Everyone is nice and very helpful. Feel free to ask questions. I am always interested in what people are doing. i learn alot just from reading what others write.
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susanonthego
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- Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:00 am
Re: New to quilting.
Hi- my name is Susan and I just got serious about learning to quilt..I have been sewing 35 years, but as you all know, quilting is a whole different animal! I have a new machine that I need to learn to use before I start pestering you with questions. Just wanted to say hi and I can't wait to get started.