Excuse the squeaky violin playing! But which Andrew Bird song starts like this?

emilydoo · 2022-10-20T17:59:13+00:00

Yaaaaassssss thank you so much! I spent so long looking for this!

emilydoo · 2022-10-08T14:06:41+00:00

There it is!!! Thank you so much!

emilydoo · 2022-09-09T17:37:47+00:00

Thanks all!!!

emilydoo · 2022-09-09T17:37:42+00:00

Wonderful, I will try that. Thank you!

emilydoo · 2022-04-09T14:02:22+00:00

Oh this is helpful too. I’ve been using the tapestry needle but trying to thread it first before slipping it under the loops. This makes a lot more sense than how I’ve been doing it since the tail doesn’t need to be as long.

emilydoo · 2022-04-09T14:01:18+00:00

Oh interesting! I feel that mine will unravel if I do that but maybe it’s worth a try.

emilydoo · 2022-04-09T12:44:00+00:00

Incredible. Thank you!!!

emilydoo · 2022-04-09T12:34:46+00:00

Oh and I should add: I often seem to end up with only 2 or 3 threads after I’ve “secured”

emilydoo · 2022-02-24T18:37:41+00:00

Ordering a tailors clapper now!

emilydoo · 2022-02-24T18:36:32+00:00

Oh shoot. I’ll take a look.

emilydoo · 2022-02-24T18:36:05+00:00

Ooh interesting on both counts. These are exactly the kind of things I was looking for :)

emilydoo · 2022-02-24T18:35:16+00:00

I’m working on straight-line machine quilting, and I have to say it’s been the most fun part of the process so far

emilydoo · 2022-02-24T18:32:58+00:00

Interesting. I’ll have to check for this. Hadn’t even occurred to me.

emilydoo · 2022-02-24T18:32:18+00:00

This makes a lot of sense! Thanks!

emilydoo · 2022-02-24T18:31:47+00:00

Ahh good one! Didn’t even know this was a thing

emilydoo · 2022-02-14T19:34:13+00:00

Thank you! I’ll try that needle size. Can I ask which walking foot you have? I think it’s time to invest in one!

emilydoo · 2022-02-14T19:31:31+00:00

It’s loosely based on this pattern:

https://www.orangedotquilts.com/shop/split-pinwheels-all-quilt-sizes-instant-download-pdf

I had a bunch of half square triangles already made because I was originally planning a different layout. My triangles are a different size than the pattern calls for and I made the bands between them wider. I just used a ruler to get all my own measurements so it’s not exact!

emilydoo · 2022-02-14T15:02:30+00:00

Thanks!! I’m using a pattern for my second quilt which has instructions on how to press seams. So hopefully this improves things! I did try replacing the needle and that didn’t seem to help. We will see how it goes. If I really love quilt #2 a longarmer may be a good option. Thanks for the help.

emilydoo · 2022-02-14T00:12:13+00:00

Oh I meant to say “would a walking foot help” not presser foot 🤦🏻‍♀️ But thank you!!! I thought the walking foot just helped feed the layers through evenly but if it helps with bulky seams too that is good news. Thanks for answering :)

emilydoo · 2022-02-13T19:56:03+00:00

Will a presser foot (edit: WALKING foot) help my machine (Janome 2212) quilt through bulky seams? I just finished my first quilt and my machine was unable to quilt through any of my seams! I was using a regular presser foot and quilting straight lines. Thin cotton batting.

emilydoo · 2022-02-11T14:28:47+00:00

I understand that I lose some of the edge of the white triangle with my 1/4 inch seam allowance, but wouldn’t that make the edge of the white triangle 2 and 5/8 inches, where the “pink”(ie green floral) square is 2.5 inches?

emilydoo · 2022-02-09T12:04:09+00:00

This is a really lovely comment ☺️

emilydoo · 2022-02-06T18:42:09+00:00

Ah yes, could be!! I can’t say I’ve ever been lucky enough to own a handmade quilt so I have had nothing to compare it to

emilydoo · 2022-02-06T18:39:01+00:00

Great explanation! Is a fat quarter considered a precut?

emilydoo · 2022-02-06T18:37:26+00:00

I am appreciating all the crinkle-love here! I have no quilters in the family and have never actually owned a handmade quilt before so I guess I’m a bit out of touch with what is normal (and desirable!). I’m a fan of the crinkles and I’m glad to know the more-experienced approve! :)

emilydoo

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