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Good Morning from Northern California. I'm wondering how and where I find the Celebration? Is There a special link or? I didn't receive that info in my email as I'm a really new subscriber. I really don't want to miss the fun. In the chat this morning really early it was said in 4hrs. That is coming up in the next few minutes but I see at he to of the page is said me like 8 hrs * 4 min lol ????HELP, B PLEASE ????
Celia replied: 26 Aug 23 at 16:04
4pm gmt today
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What thread should I use for bag making? New to sewing and fairly new to the club.
Jules replied: 27 Aug 23 at 07:40
Thank you Pat, can?t wait to get stuck in now. Wish me luck.
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I hate the quilting on my first block, my first attempt at FMQ and I've managed to lose a purple piece???? is there enough blue and white in the kit for me to remake from the start? Last image to demonstrate improvement ????
Bev replied: 26 Aug 23 at 14:51
I have already cut all all my white squares ready for triangles so I think that I'm safe with the white but looking at the three remaining blocks it's the blue that is worrying me. Is there any available on Debbie's website? I can't find any. I would rather leave it with bad quilting than substitute the blue.
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Hi! I'm having a problem with the mesh pocket on the towel tote and wondering if anyone can help. I had no trouble constructing the pocket and feeding the elastic through, but I can't seem to attach it properly. If I attach the elastic unstretched, the pocket is floppy and useless. If I stretch the elastic as I attach it, it pulls the sides of the tote together and won't lay flat. Can anybody give me any pointers please? Photo of said floppy mesh pocket attached (with very annoying extra tuck on the left which I'm going to sort out on the unpick). At the moment I'm close to re-doing it with foldover elastic on the top but if I can stick to the pattern I'd prefer to. Many thanks and best wishes to you all.
Helen replied: 26 Aug 23 at 13:44
Amazing, that's exactly what I needed. Thanks Laura!
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I have been making P.J going well but the tail is trying. I have tried the tip Debbie gave us. Can?t seem to make that work. Any ideas on how to make it easier?
Sally replied: 26 Aug 23 at 00:25
Thank you Laura
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Does anyone have a recommendation on storing bobbins and spools? Thank you.
Pat replied: 27 Aug 23 at 06:57
The Spool Storage i now use https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325121574605?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Mb4_Uks8QHu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=nbjx-4t8T3S&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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Hello all, I joined recently and am thoroughly enjoying being a member, and have learnt such a lot, making teddies for new baby great grandson and school satchels for others but I am having a bit of bother with the Heart Applique Boxes, made one and thought oh dear, have another go and still the same thing happened, I am getting puckers at the top after turning through, between the hearts and the middle of the hearts, could anybody please advice me what I am doing wrong, I shall unpick the 2nd heart box and have another go . Thank you.
Elizabeth replied: 23 Aug 23 at 10:03
That is just what I meant, thank you Laura, will take a look.at the video.
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Has anyone else still not started their Block of the Month AT ALL, despite having the entire kit ready and waiting? I just don't want to feel alone in my plight!
Alice replied: 27 Aug 23 at 11:59
Thanks everyone for your tips and encouragement! I aim to at least start it this year lol
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How do you download the entire page with the video, instructions and all the images to my computer. I want to save it somewhere before it is removed from the site? Thanks. Sandy Cooper, sczcec@yahoo.com
barb replied: 22 Aug 23 at 06:12
https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/february-2019-satchel You will see the q r code on the instructions. Also scroll down on this page and there is a post saying which other posts are being removed this month.
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I?m a new subscriber since July and paid for 12 months, why am I getting notice that my subscription will renew August 2023?
Mel replied: 22 Aug 23 at 08:58
Thanks to Claire for clarifying Delighted to be continuing with the subscription and enjoying being a member of the HYSC
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Are there any instructions for the woodland panel pouches. Thank you
Chris replied: 23 Aug 23 at 12:42
Thank you
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Just wondering, which projects are coming down this month? Anyone know?
Alanna replied: 20 Aug 23 at 19:00
Thanks Laura!
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Reading the instructions for constructing row 3 of QAYG why are we cutting 12 x 1.5x12.5 pieces of wadding ,can only see a need for 6,what am I missing ,thanks in advance .
Gwylan replied: 23 Aug 23 at 21:03
Glad I am not the only one confused...I also wonder whether we will need more of the 14.5" sashing strips to create the bottom row of sashing - as with only four surely that will only be enough for the top row of sashing?
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Hi, I've made a Maddie doll but I can't find her day dress pattern. Is there one?
Simone replied: 20 Aug 23 at 13:16
Thank you both very much x
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How do you download the video link for the Satchel Project that is will be taken down soon please?
Terrie replied: 19 Aug 23 at 17:45
Thank you Barb, I?ll do that. I?m a newbe and your help is very much appreciated. T
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Hi, I'm very new to sewing, only about 18 months, maybe slightly longer. I took up sewing to give myself something else to think about whilst my husband was going through his chemo treatment. I have learnt a lot from Debbie's videos. I originally got a very basic machine, couldn't change stitch length or anything like that. Just over a week ago, I took the plunge and bought a much better machine, an elna 570a. However, I'm not sure if there is something wrong with it. I make small items, like phone and glasses cases, cushion covers, that sort of thing (with quite wonky lines), so mainly use a straight stitch. On a lot of videos when using straight stich, it says to use a length of 2.5 or 2.3. The machine won't do this, it's either 2.4 or 2.6. Is that correct? Are all machines different in that respect? Also, no matter how many times I rethread and reinsert the bobbin, the thread nests underneath the fabric. I mainly use cotton and gutterman thread. Am I doing something wrong? I've tried all the remedies suggested on various sites, but it's not worked. I'm thinking that the machine is faulty, as it's also quite noisy. Thanks and sorry for the long post.
Laura replied: 21 Aug 23 at 18:38
Yes that sounds sensible ?at least you can be clear with them that you have tried to resolve the issues. Hope it works out ok.
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Just wanted to share a photo of my HYSC Book cover from this video https://www.youtube.com/live/BAXu8SrhHv8?feature=share Finally got round to making it last night. Just using a fat quarter from my stash and a the lining was a rather unattractive fat quarter I've had lying around for ages and glad to have used it now ! Really pleased with my rather snazzy crafting project book.
Gillian replied: 21 Aug 23 at 23:49
Hi Tina, I've went a bit popper daft as the kit I bought came with a ridiculous number of poppers in every colour imaginable (except navy which is a bit odd!). Pretty much everything I make now gets a popper or two. It also saved me having to handsew a button on as having spent many teenage years doing cross stitch I now hate hand sewing. If you fancy having a go I had to adapt the process a tiny bit by sewing the flap where the turning gap is on the left hand side rather than the right like in Debbie's video as the right side had the strap for the popper. Gillian
