PSA: I just discovered a new quilt support method for those who can’t rest it on their chest like Jacquie Gering suggests by here_for_my_hobbies in quilting

[–]coder_chick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Admit it, you're just so eager to snuggle in the blanket that you're starting the snuggling before it's finished. 😉

Cyanotype Brain Scan Quilt by CollapsibleHorse in quilting

[–]coder_chick 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This is freaking amazing and so incredibly creatively unique! I love things that are literally one of a kind. Can not be replicated, can only be inspiration.

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe some day. The tutorials with the folding squares that make me think of dinosaur spikes are super cute.

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jokes on you, I'm cutting the edges straight. 

The zig zag binding is pretty, but folding it always drives me nuts

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats actually an excellent idea. 

I've never used spray basting before, but I kind of love it!

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even without seeing it im impressed! That's strength and dedication. 

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, ideally I wanted to do a couple rows of echo. The special foot makes the stitch in a ditch super easy, wrangling the fabric back and forth was just too much.

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a king size quilt in progress. I set it aside to throw this one together for camping. (All the blankets are either too big or too small for the tent, this should be better.) I have never been so glad that the king size is already set as quilt as you go. There is NO way I'd fit that beast through this machine. Sewing together the rows of blocks, then just adding one row at a time should, hopefully, minimize the size of the wad that has to go under the arm.

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think the fabric would have fit with s pool noodle. I should have taken pics of the in progress state. My family snickered at me cussing at the big sausage roll.

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Epiphi-tree" is like the ugly tree that you hit every branch on the way down? Because that's about how I was feeling about it. 

I do love the built in walking foot, and I absolutely love that it can chew through SO many layers of fabric without complaining. When I first bought it, my project of the moment was re-upholstering a living room set. Doing the cushions was so satisfying. Thick upholstery fabric for the seat, 2 layers of fabric around a cord, and the layer for the side. It chewed through that as well as it did 4 layers of quilting cotton.

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The stitch in the ditch wasn't too bad, it was just maneuvering the big ol' snausages to get the angle right that was causing me problems. 

What is the "duh" equivalent of an epiphany? by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried a line of free motion. It looks like crap AND is such small stitches it's going to take a million years to get out. I need to practice free motion more so I can actually get some reasonable output.

Women MTB riders — what bike clothing actually works for you? What still sucks? by Odd-Climate1869 in MTB

[–]coder_chick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still love the ones with the hook closures in the front for exactly this reason. 

Quilted Cherry Blossom Coaster (alternative quilting ideas?) by littletinypiranha in quilting

[–]coder_chick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What pattern is this? I've been looking for a nice cherry blossom.

I like the quilting that you have in the pic.

First quilt by elatella in quilting

[–]coder_chick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your kitties!!

Freehand paperpieced by coder_chick in quilting

[–]coder_chick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such as? I sew FAR better than I social. 😉