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Re: Sewing Shortcuts

Pat Frontuto — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:58:17 GMT

Yes, I do like th exercise:) I also put my finished blocks downstairs, and run upstairs to continue and so on.

Re: Sewing Shortcuts

gini — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 06:24:03 GMT

Hi spy welcome to the group

Re: Sewing Shortcuts

Debbie — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:32:31 GMT

Luckily, my ironing board is in the same room as my sewing machine. but I do just finger press the seams and then iron when I have a stack. Hadn't thought about a bone folder but do have a book holder that was given to me, by a friend at work because I would use the TV remote to hold my book open. It's made of leather and quite heavy, about 6 inches long so it would work like a paperweight.

Re: Sewing Shortcuts

Spudgrandma — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:38:45 GMT

Hi snpyrunner, it is nice to meet you. Thanks for sharing your tip...

Re: Sewing Shortcuts

Patti — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:54:32 GMT

Hi snpyrunner. Welcome to the group. Good tip. I used to have the ironing board downstairs, and my machine upstairs. It was good exercise. I like your idea better.

Sewing Shortcuts

snpyrunner — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:44:49 GMT

When sewing many small pieces together, instead of running back and forth to iron your seam, use something hard like a bone folder to crease or "iron" the edge. This saves time and is especially useful when you are making pieced blocks, unless of course you prefer the exercise!