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I'm trying to get good at machine quilting, and when I have pieces of batting left that are at least 6" square, I make mini 'sandwiches" to put by my machine. I bought some muslin when it was on sale or I use other scraps from quilting projects as the 'bread'. Then whenever I have the urge to quilt but don't have much time
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ALL of the above, and when you work in quarters, start from the center and work out. That way you never have more than 1/2 of the quilt in the arm at a time. I took a class from Sue Nickels, and she quilts award winning king sized quilts on her sewing machine, so it can be done! She has a great book on the subject.
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I am planning to make some items to sell at craft shows this fall to make some extra money. Has anyone done this before? Any advice on what sells well? I was thinking of making some baby quilts, receiving blankets, baby bibs, and maybe some Christmas table runners. I know I have to take a lot of inventory, but as expensive as fabric is, I don't
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Valhawaii, Could you share a couple of the things you learned?
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Ok, this is a bit tongue in cheek, but we all could use a smile. Next time you cut the lawn, use your lawn mower to make free motion quilting patterns in the grass! It will help with muscle memory and your neighbors will wonder what the heck you are up to. If you are REALLY lucky, your husband will forbid you to ever cut the lawn again, and you'll
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If you have trouble matching points when sewing blocks together, put a small dab of water soluble glue stick on the fabric where the points are to join and press them together. Be sure to put it only on the side where the seam allowance will be. Sew your quarter inch seam, and you will have perfectly matched points! When the quilt gets washed, the glue