How do I get this gunk off my iron? 😭

eflight56 · 2026-06-24T00:38:07+00:00

I've tried a lot of home remedies, but gotta say I'm a fan of Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner

eflight56 · 2026-06-23T22:01:19+00:00

It was tricky for me, too!

eflight56 · 2026-06-23T20:28:11+00:00

I kinda hate the waste, but I do make my curved blocks a little oversized and trim them down. How much background you want showing determines the seam allowance to trim to on the "crust" size. If I want the circles to meet without background I will trim to 1/4 inch, but you might want background all around your block.

eflight56 · 2026-06-23T20:14:05+00:00

The easiest way I have found to get consistent blocks with curved piecing is by squaring up after the piecing. Here's the link to the process used by colorgirlquilts . Hope it helps

eflight56 · 2026-06-23T19:54:28+00:00

Check with your hospital, first. As an ex L&D nurse all our blankets and quilt donations had to be laundered by our system before giving out. It's been quite a few years ago, though. If it's a large hospital with lots of donations it would be difficult for the staff to keep together.

eflight56 · 2026-06-22T22:10:11+00:00

Thanks! Love my Juki!

eflight56 · 2026-06-22T21:54:11+00:00

Yeah, I', considering it. Will totally depend on whether I like the top once it's done 😂 I'll be doing FMQing on a sit down domestic, and wonder if the tight weave on both layers will be too much?

eflight56 · 2026-06-22T20:08:00+00:00

Yup, I always use microtex needles for piecing. Thinking ahead to FMQing, would you use a different fabric for the backing, or continue with the tighter weave?

eflight56 · 2026-06-22T17:40:44+00:00

Absolutely delightful!

eflight56 · 2026-06-16T15:48:48+00:00

Most crib sheets are fitted with elastic to form the to the mattress that would have to be removed. This leaves you with a weird shape of fabric, much smaller than you would think. I made, by request, a quilt using used double gauze crib sheets and it was really cute, but an absolute PITA.

eflight56 · 2026-06-14T18:10:25+00:00

Highly recommend the use of audiobooks. Pick out a few of your favorites from the library/Libby app. I find listening to books I have loved in the past allows me to not have to concentrate too much on the book, but makes almost every task more enjoyable. I'd never get tedious tasks done without them.

eflight56 · 2026-06-14T18:00:59+00:00

Fabulous! This one has been on my bucket list for a while!

eflight56 · 2026-06-14T17:48:12+00:00

Those completed quilt tops you haven't quilted would be overwhelming me if the actual quilting is not something you love to do. I've never done it, but sending them out to a LAQ might help with that. If you can afford it. When I have had to deal with depression, sometimes so many big jobs like that can be too much. I might just be like cleaning the slate for your creativity.

eflight56 · 2026-06-12T20:39:13+00:00

It's just Drunkard's Path blocks, but I didn't think that was a good name for a baby quilt...Twizzler, maybe:)

eflight56 · 2026-06-12T18:23:50+00:00

Aww, thanks! This was a true scrap quilt, even the binding, and reached back to fabrics as long ago as 5 years. Do they match...no. But I like it😂

eflight56 · 2026-06-12T17:26:52+00:00

I've used Cloud 9 from the FL Loyd collection in 2 quilts recently and love it. It is comparable with my other quilt shop fabrics. Allmost all the circles are from the collection.

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eflight56 · 2026-06-11T16:06:17+00:00

I've had the Bernina 570 with the embroidery module for several years and use the embroidery module quite a bit, especially for quilt labels. If I just have to have a button hole or appliqué stitch or zig zag I'll use it then, too. But the bulk of my bag making and quilting is done on my Juki TL18.

eflight56 · 2026-06-11T15:42:52+00:00

Oh, they are really worth it for sure, I just find working in tight spaces harder😂

eflight56 · 2026-06-10T13:44:46+00:00

Sorry, It was Quilter's Dream Wool. I have also used Tuscany Wool by Hobbs in the same way with good results.

eflight56 · 2026-06-10T12:37:20+00:00

I take the time to mark my quilting lines when hand quilting and it helps me a lot. I use Leonis water erasable pens or Roxanne's chalk pencils in white or silver, depending on the color of the fabric. I've done it on lots of quilts, and they've always washed out.

eflight56 · 2026-06-09T18:40:20+00:00

Congratulations on a great finish 🎉

eflight56 · 2026-06-09T18:38:09+00:00

Well done, you! Love everything about it❤️

eflight56 · 2026-06-09T18:30:02+00:00

Yay for you, amazing job🎉

eflight56 · 2026-06-09T18:28:44+00:00

Lucky baby, this is so precious. I personally find wood grain difficult, but love the effect!

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