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Hello, if I was to use a knit fabric for this skirt, would you need to cut it on the bias? Thank you ????
Sharleen replied: 14 Jan 23 at 00:19
Thanks for that, I will ask ????
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I?ve just started making the Polar bear but am failing at the first hurdle! I?ve put my walking foot on but when I?m sewing the ears inside the cut for the head, stitches are skipping for the whole of the extra thickness . I?ve resorted to hand sewing but that defeats the object as far as Im concerned. Any suggestions please?
Julie replied: 16 Jan 23 at 16:26
Not made the polar bear yet but when I was making a fleece hat I had the same trouble. As well as rethreading changing needle etc I switch my machine off and back on again (Brother NV1300) and that resolved it.
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I'm going to make the October wheel chair bag could I use wadding with a spray glue instead of the single glued foam? Just keep price down or is bosal better?
Laura replied: 10 Jan 23 at 16:22
Debbie does a firm fleece that would be suitable for this bag https://www.debbieshoresewing.com/shop/fabric/pre-cut-packs/firm-fleece-sew-in-pre-cut-0-5m-piece/ it is a bit cheaper than the Bosal. It is non adhesive so you will need to use a spray glue to apply to your fabric. Debbie used this fleece for the Overnight Bag (July 2022 project) so you might want to view that video to see how it is applied before you decide what to use. Hope this is helpful.
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Hi please help I?ve made block 1 up and am about to quilt it with the backing fabric on or just top and wadding , thanks
Megan replied: 9 Jan 23 at 20:44
It's being released on 15th Jan
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Hi I?m going to attempt making Maddie , wish me luck what seam allowance should I use for the doll please
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Megan replied: 9 Jan 23 at 16:32
1/4 inch or edge of the presser foot
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I?m new to quilting and found when I had finished my melon patch it doesn?t measure 12 1/2 inches. I don?t think I pulled it tight enough when adding the melons. How do I over come this.
Laura replied: 9 Jan 23 at 09:32
What does your block measure? The 6 1/2 ? squares that you start with as your base should give you a 12 1/2 ? square when joined with a 1/4? seam allowance.
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Hello! I?m new, and I?m having a go at making my first quilt using the block a month. Do I make all the blocks each month and then put them on the wadding/sandwich that with the backing when they are all done or do I put each square on it?s own wadding, quilt it, then join them together and finish with the backing at the end? Thank you!
Laura replied: 9 Jan 23 at 09:25
We are just completing the blocks at present and will start the quilting and joining in April when we have some blocks completed to join together.
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Hello All, Is there a way to alter the size of a button hole in a ready made shirt? I think I need to increase the size of the button as well, as my dad is now finding it difficult to close the buttons at are currently on his shirts on his own now. Thank you for your time and any answers.
Lynzie replied: 8 Jan 23 at 09:35
My son has dyspraxia which means he struggles with his fine motor skills with his fingers so opening and closing shirt buttons is very tricky. I bought some very thin strips of Velcro online and have sewn the buttons permanently onto the front of the shirt and the Velcro strips inside allow him to open and close the shirts easily. The Velcro isn?t bulky and is less than 1cm wide and very flat, not much thicker than a strip of sellotape. When the shirt is closed, you can?t tell it?s there.
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Hi members, I have made cookie bear at full size and would like to make a smaller one . On the pdf using my tablet to print I can't reduce the size any thoughts please.
Laura replied: 7 Jan 23 at 08:51
Libraries usually have computer and printing facilities that you can use if that is a possibility for you.
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I was going to ask a couple of questions about the BOTM but read through some of the previous questions first. Both my questions were answered so thank you !
Megan replied: 6 Jan 23 at 15:03
Brilliant! It is always better to read through first as many questions are asked frequently.
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Hi everyone At the top of my machine I have the tension on 4 do I have to change this when doing free motion quilting. x
Mad dog lady replied: 6 Jan 23 at 09:52
Thank you for the reply that's very helpful this is such a lovely club
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Am really angry with myself guys... i have made the BOTM... used Fab 3 (pink) instead of Fab 2 (Green) would you now carry on using those round the other way when instructions come out as i only have half a metre of each?
Laura replied: 6 Jan 23 at 09:11
Hi Jilly ?I would use the blocks 1 and 13 as you have completed them but I wouldn?t swap the pink and green on the remainder of the blocks as the pink is such a key component on many of the blocks and I think it would darken the feel of the quilt if dark green was used. I think I would keep to the instructions on the remaining blocks despite the error. I don?t think the material allowance will be that tight if you are careful with your cutting. I made some mistakes on last years quilt and redid a couple of blocks and had enough fabric. If you are worried you could email Debbie to see if she has an end of roll piece of the pink that she could provide/sell to make up for any shortfall. Thanks for sharing about your mistake though as hopefully it will give us all a reminder how important it is to read the instructions and follow the pictures for colour requirements. Hope this helps a little.
