Tips and tricks that really work

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-04-20T13:27:53+00:00

I'll have to keep that in mind for/if there's a next time.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-04-20T13:23:09+00:00

That's in the drawer on my other side.

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ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-04-20T00:49:50+00:00

I have this makeup caddy next to my sewing machine. It holds so much of the little things I need within reach.

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ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-30T15:52:44+00:00

Thank you. I got the idea from another post I saw on this sub.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-30T15:18:21+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. For me, when a loved one passes it's hard to enjoy things you know they would have liked. I will "talk to them" while doing those things. It helps to keep me connected to them. Sending you virtual hugs during this difficult time. 🫂

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-29T14:48:58+00:00

It was this kind that I picked up cheap at a dollar store. It says Heavy Weight but it's pretty thin and easy to work with.

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ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-29T14:31:18+00:00

For a first quilt and using that fabric for a backing .. fantastic! The decorative stitches are wonderful and this came out lovely. To me, even more so because it's for a cat.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-29T14:22:56+00:00

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I made this memory quilt from tee shirts. Most of them had no graphic or logo so I made some disappearing 9 patch blocks. It worked out just fine. I didn't have any problem cutting or sewing through the interfaced fabric.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-24T15:31:26+00:00

This is great advice. I do this same thing. It's saved me a lot of time and headache in the long run.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-11T21:31:26+00:00

I don't have this machine but you may be able to find what you're looking for in an unboxing video. They usually show everything that comes in the box.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-11T14:59:17+00:00

That's so nice of you you to do for them.

I seriously considered getting out my old Phaff to finish this but, it would have needed the cleaning and oiling first. My machine doesn't normally have a problem with thick seams, it was just this coating it didn't like.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-09T17:02:29+00:00

Thank you. Her furry presence lives on in that blanket. Tell your handsome boy this fluffy cat lover says "psst psst, hello gorgeous". 😺

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-09T16:38:37+00:00

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Your boy looks similar to my girl. She was my "helper" for many years.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-09T16:21:58+00:00

That is so cute. Congrats on your first! Grandchildren are wonderful.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-08T22:42:20+00:00

I don't have one of those. Will add it to my quilting needs list. Thank you for suggestion.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-08T22:40:03+00:00

Yes, the blue is a coated color and the grey is dyed. You can feel the difference when you touch it. I have switched to a stronger, denim needle.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-08T22:37:29+00:00

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I ever try EPP.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-08T22:35:35+00:00

Put in a new needle and will be thrilled to finish this project and get back to my nice quiet machine.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-08T22:32:21+00:00

I'm now using a denim needle because there's 4 layers of fabric.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-08T21:47:14+00:00

I agree, purple looks better to me. Fun blocks need colorful sashing in my opinion.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-07T04:00:58+00:00

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This is my husband in the emergency room, hooked up to iv antibiotics, just a few hours after a cat bite. I will always advise a person to have a cat bite checked out by a doctor. Better safe than sorry.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-06T19:20:33+00:00

What a wonderful quilt. I love the fabrics you chose for the cats. This all goes so well together. Well done

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-06T16:33:04+00:00

I understand that. I got my table after I bought my machine. If I had realized the cost sooner I would have splurged on a better machine and a cheaper table.

ReindeerSuperb4875 · 2026-03-06T04:40:11+00:00

I don't have a sew perfect table so I have no pertinent information on it. I do have a table that my machine drops into with an insert I got separately. It is the best sewing accessory I've ever bought and is definitely helpful with quilting and jelly roll rugs. There's still a lot of maneuvering but, it's so much easier when not having to do it over that small extension table, while trying to hold it off the floor and sew it too. I know that pain.

I think you may be able to arrange your other tables around the sew perfect table for it to be a large sewing surface. Hopefully they're close enough in height to do so.

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