tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post2809546073316766912..comments2024-01-28T18:20:35.631-07:00Comments on a quilt is nice: straight line quiltingnettiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01968825304019060372noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-41830672068720334282023-04-10T17:07:56.590-06:002023-04-10T17:07:56.590-06:00It’s actually called a seam guide and usually come...It’s actually called a seam guide and usually comes with a sewing machine as standard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-69946825227393648772018-08-31T21:50:35.312-06:002018-08-31T21:50:35.312-06:00Try putting an ironing board by the machine to sup...Try putting an ironing board by the machine to support the weight of the quilt.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780421797510904000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-14930551799675083332017-06-03T14:36:53.632-06:002017-06-03T14:36:53.632-06:00As machine quilters we can minimize the problem of...As machine quilters we can minimize the problem of pin pricking by changing the balance of our machine tension to hide the pin pricking inside the batting, <a href="http://workitmom.com/blogs/member_blog_post/206194" rel="nofollow">http://workitmom.com/blogs/member_blog_post/206194</a><br />jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835847777966515522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-6820489666439108232012-12-05T15:10:44.115-07:002012-12-05T15:10:44.115-07:00Thank you! I have a Pfaff--and the exact same sea...Thank you! I have a Pfaff--and the exact same seam guide. I like your idea of putting it so it lines up on the outside--not inside the harp!<br /><br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-48031015295824598902011-03-06T23:58:14.383-07:002011-03-06T23:58:14.383-07:00Just linked over from http://silverlilysews.blogs...Just linked over from http://silverlilysews.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-baby-nellie-or-lil-nel.html<br /><br />Thanks for the tips!jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434996232406356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-84747813345072495792011-02-28T15:52:11.807-07:002011-02-28T15:52:11.807-07:00I am planning on straight line quilting a baby qui...I am planning on straight line quilting a baby quilt this weekend so thanks for the tips I will post a pic on my blog when I'm done .....quiltygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336235138214606914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-8387591423212286052011-02-25T03:23:47.201-07:002011-02-25T03:23:47.201-07:00Hezké...Hezké...fialka012https://www.blogger.com/profile/14295802852031198130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-32319770232092010332011-02-24T13:34:36.485-07:002011-02-24T13:34:36.485-07:00Oh my gosh! Thank you! I never knew what that funk...Oh my gosh! Thank you! I never knew what that funky piece of metal was that came with my walking foot. Now I know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06632975777358708593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-6923423750689402152011-02-24T13:17:46.298-07:002011-02-24T13:17:46.298-07:00It looks like we do it the same way. Do you have a...It looks like we do it the same way. Do you have a Pfaff too? I have the Pfaff 4.0 Expression!<br />MickiMickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075827547379051762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-5949285662790610692011-02-24T10:36:25.031-07:002011-02-24T10:36:25.031-07:00I also use the edge of my foot as a guide, but I d...I also use the edge of my foot as a guide, but I don't care about drift as long as the lines don't start crossing each other! Thanks for the tips and clear photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-3509889359952413672011-02-23T16:29:36.248-07:002011-02-23T16:29:36.248-07:00hi erin, i usually use 3 or 3.5 on my machine (for...hi erin, i usually use 3 or 3.5 on my machine (for quilting, for piecing I use 2.5 or 3)nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968825304019060372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-1406112811921104792011-02-23T15:22:02.928-07:002011-02-23T15:22:02.928-07:00A quilting guide!! Of course! I too have been usi...A quilting guide!! Of course! I too have been using painters tape, but kept thinking to myslef 'why hasn't anyone invented a gadget for measuring straight line quilting!?' :) Thanks for the tip! I love the way your stitching looks -- what stitch length to you set your machine to?Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-9226356335133261912011-02-23T11:01:16.723-07:002011-02-23T11:01:16.723-07:00well, i sure hope my walking foot takes one of tho...well, i sure hope my walking foot takes one of those because that is fantastic! it may seem a simple thing, but thanks for sharing the tutorial and advice. i use the side of the foot like others said, but i wasn't sure how to proceed for wider spacing without all the trouble of marking everything. straight line stitching is a wonderful look just made easier.hydeeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061757182192861685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-90467778397667552512011-02-23T07:39:06.459-07:002011-02-23T07:39:06.459-07:00Thanks for the tips, Nettie - hopefully, I try you...Thanks for the tips, Nettie - hopefully, I try your suggestions and with any luck, I'll have good news of my success soon!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241212616410019189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-85620543887325331542011-02-23T07:15:43.115-07:002011-02-23T07:15:43.115-07:00Thank you, thank you! I have never known what tha...Thank you, thank you! I have never known what that "curved allen wrench thing" that came with my sewing machine was for...until now! I'm going to try it myself someday very soon. :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123080518327486537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-22005111617981406462011-02-23T00:40:38.538-07:002011-02-23T00:40:38.538-07:00So, Nettie, when you turn a corner, aren't you...So, Nettie, when you turn a corner, aren't you moving a lot of bulk around? Would you do things differently if it were a lap or twin quilt? or could you still use your same techniques?a maidenhair fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09342795022608322530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-28278313776537416182011-02-22T19:49:35.054-07:002011-02-22T19:49:35.054-07:00hi tanya, i don't do that. i start in the mid...hi tanya, i don't do that. i start in the middle and then work my way out to one side, then I flip it and work from the center again toward the other side.<br /><br />If I use my walking foot, I don't have any problems.nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968825304019060372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-77863765697125162652011-02-22T18:57:26.686-07:002011-02-22T18:57:26.686-07:00Thank you for the tip! I am new to quilting with ...Thank you for the tip! I am new to quilting with my machine and just figured out how to attach and use the walking foot a couple weeks ago. All i've ever done is straght lines, but I didn't know about that little guide! THANK YOU~manybookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155460663916054264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-32662494275370206692011-02-22T18:51:26.782-07:002011-02-22T18:51:26.782-07:00As you work through a quilt, do you alternate whic...As you work through a quilt, do you alternate which side you start the line (start from side A, sew to opposite side B, flip quilt, next line start from side B, sew to side A)? I've heard of people doing that to avoid the shifting, but honestly, it seams tedious. And quilting shouldn't be tedious...Tanyahttp://Www.squaresandtriangles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-72673527891041023292011-02-22T18:18:46.734-07:002011-02-22T18:18:46.734-07:00I always wondered what that was for! Thanks for e...I always wondered what that was for! Thanks for enlightening me.Terrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00980945855614191797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-66921597453601429372011-02-22T13:54:29.540-07:002011-02-22T13:54:29.540-07:00I always wondered how to use that little bar! Than...I always wondered how to use that little bar! Thanks! :)bruinbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675956369693763831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-84603760690441112822011-02-22T13:28:32.727-07:002011-02-22T13:28:32.727-07:00I spy a Pfaff... It actually looks exactly like mi...I spy a Pfaff... It actually looks exactly like mine.Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-39920420937476898302011-02-22T13:21:44.451-07:002011-02-22T13:21:44.451-07:00Just finished my 2nd ever quilt and I was really d...Just finished my 2nd ever quilt and I was really disappointed in my lack of straight lines. You would think that someone was sitting next to me tapping my elbow just to avoid straight lines!HA!! I didn't know about the quilting guide I am going to get one and a walking foot! Thanks for a very informative post!DeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611510100910205601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-88757524624858813322011-02-22T12:44:11.883-07:002011-02-22T12:44:11.883-07:00Wonderful! Thanks for the tips and photos!Wonderful! Thanks for the tips and photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817820347187266303.post-54022223495147496422011-02-22T11:52:35.400-07:002011-02-22T11:52:35.400-07:00I'm so glad that you mentioned that you are NO...I'm so glad that you mentioned that you are NOT a perfectionist. Neither am I and was feeling bad about it. I try the best that I can and if it's not perfect, so be it. Thank you for sharing.<br />cindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com