tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post7434822578428011057..comments2023-12-05T10:14:34.850-05:00Comments on Patchwork Breeze: Another Quilting TipNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891548132856312157noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-35522549151936642092013-03-10T19:57:39.912-04:002013-03-10T19:57:39.912-04:00When I taught children to sew, they tried to conse...When I taught children to sew, they tried to conserve thread and cut it too close to the needle. The result was the thread coming out of the needle on the next seam and they had to learn to re-thread the machine. We all learn what an acceptable length is.<br />Thank you, <br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891548132856312157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-67354193865603986022013-03-10T19:10:30.691-04:002013-03-10T19:10:30.691-04:00I have been working with my grand daughters and on...I have been working with my grand daughters and one thing I keep pointing out is you don't have to pull the fabric so far away from the machine to cut the threads. And put the thread in the waste basket not just on the floor. Thanks.Mom Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557845696047507480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-68048706393948943462013-03-10T13:44:31.418-04:002013-03-10T13:44:31.418-04:00I hope tip 1 makes quicker progress for you. I re...I hope tip 1 makes quicker progress for you. I realized today that by placing my wastebasket on the flooer at the end of the table, I could scrape the scraps right off the cutting mat into the basket!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891548132856312157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-4105490561272386942013-03-10T12:44:15.526-04:002013-03-10T12:44:15.526-04:00Very good tips. I use the second one and will be u...Very good tips. I use the second one and will be using the first one. Thanks.Marla's Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09959786308375355392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-22315049792708106922013-03-10T12:18:12.902-04:002013-03-10T12:18:12.902-04:00Saving time with your tip will allow for more quil...Saving time with your tip will allow for more quilting. I have a project organization tip coming up later this week.<br />Nancy Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891548132856312157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-55966315527205420152013-03-10T12:08:26.686-04:002013-03-10T12:08:26.686-04:00I never thought of this. I bought a flower shape...I never thought of this. I bought a flower shaped silicone hot pad on clearance at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Now I know what I can really use it for. Thanks. <br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891548132856312157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-86906101805064511592013-03-10T10:50:26.015-04:002013-03-10T10:50:26.015-04:00I keep a silicone hot pad in my sewing room to lay...I keep a silicone hot pad in my sewing room to lay my mini-iron on. Easier than balancing it on the little stand that came with the iron.Lisa Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017561924541178564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-42776174556302528182013-03-10T08:26:35.119-04:002013-03-10T08:26:35.119-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891548132856312157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037445274205386502.post-14927021711776674712013-03-09T22:43:18.463-05:002013-03-09T22:43:18.463-05:00If I really like a pattern I am making as a gift, ...If I really like a pattern I am making as a gift, I cut out 2 at the same time. That way, I can make one for myself later and don't have to waste time gathering the fabric.Just Quilt Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10069740565359550884noreply@blogger.com