tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post1359810601644018868..comments2024-01-24T05:27:42.654-06:00Comments on Coloradolady: Beginner Quilting Class: Second To The Last ClassColoradoladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-68885418811180259982009-07-16T18:15:55.909-05:002009-07-16T18:15:55.909-05:00This is making me want to grab my machine out of t...This is making me want to grab my machine out of the closet and then head to the fabric store...but I'm gonna stop myself! Alas, I cannot sew a straight line to save my life!<br /><br />Hope you continue to enjoy your sewing.Libby's Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121891614203314660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-31005481599381388712009-07-15T15:52:43.884-05:002009-07-15T15:52:43.884-05:00You are doing a great job--the colors are so brigh...You are doing a great job--the colors are so bright and cheerful.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047625125262212944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-30261616912099871012009-07-12T16:14:54.463-05:002009-07-12T16:14:54.463-05:00Hey, Suzanne. Masking tape, moleskin, magnets, th...Hey, Suzanne. Masking tape, moleskin, magnets, they all work. I've used masking tape myself and I used that on my daughter's machine and she got the hang of the 1/4 inch very quickly. You're almost there! LaneLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-21933678556215157732009-07-11T23:57:44.936-05:002009-07-11T23:57:44.936-05:00it looks perfect to my sewing/quilting challenged ...it looks perfect to my sewing/quilting challenged eyes!!! I think it will be wonderful either way perfect or not!Tootsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313167135644565141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-73164813941685394132009-07-11T19:05:43.556-05:002009-07-11T19:05:43.556-05:00This is going to be such a pretty quilt! I'm n...This is going to be such a pretty quilt! I'm not a quilter, but I can sure tell those patterns, those colors are going to look spectacular in your quilt! Now, if that lady finds a machine that will fix my mistakes before I make them, I'll pay a bunch of money for that! laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-2669312863342587422009-07-10T22:40:26.870-05:002009-07-10T22:40:26.870-05:00I thought I was the only one with an older machine...I thought I was the only one with an older machine and a piece of masking tape showing me 1/4". Roslyn has it right....and !!!! Just remember, this is your quilt,done your way. The colors and patterns are wonderful and your work is lovely. Just remember..to sew some love in that quilt.. :).<br />Happy quilting..CChttp://lacenribbonroses.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-45816887969743252222009-07-10T22:29:17.454-05:002009-07-10T22:29:17.454-05:00Looking good. I agree, it was not the machine, it ...Looking good. I agree, it was not the machine, it was her that was messing things up. You have gotten some good suggestions for maintaining your scant 1/4" seam. Looking forward to seeing the full finished project.Neabearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311437927263063301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-26325660634191688522009-07-10T22:02:01.960-05:002009-07-10T22:02:01.960-05:00I agree with the others. Don't do anything to ...I agree with the others. Don't do anything to the blocks until you get all the blocks finished. That way you can see the size of all of them. Some have a way of "growing" more than others.<br /><br />As for the 1/4" seam allownace put your needle down...measure a 1/4" or scant 1/4" form your needle...layeron top of each other a few strips of masking tape then sit it on your 1/4" line on the machine...you can then run the block edge (when you are piecing) along the masking tape pile as a guide. Nothing fancy.<br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />RhondaRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-80445440939415727272009-07-10T19:33:42.392-05:002009-07-10T19:33:42.392-05:00Can't wait to see the completed quilt. Your q...Can't wait to see the completed quilt. Your quilting trials and tribulations have finally got me to enroll in a class. Won't start until Sept. and we will start with a nine patch lap quilt. Better get busy and clear up a lot of other projects...Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012163754907975057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-52186716674273138142009-07-10T12:12:35.484-05:002009-07-10T12:12:35.484-05:00I will certainly miss your Friday reports on your ...I will certainly miss your Friday reports on your quilting class. I agree it is not necessary to redo the log cabin blocks; but before trimming them, I would wait until you are ready to set the whole quilt together. Then you will have a better idea of if/or how much they are off. I feel that woman's frustration, but I bet the machine (either her old or new one) is only part of the problem. Some people really are not able to deal with the tediousness of quilting. Looks like you are doing great, however. SallySalmagundihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698059457806433623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-23153561864723313792009-07-10T12:08:36.007-05:002009-07-10T12:08:36.007-05:00WOW! That is a beauty. TTFN ~MarydonWOW! That is a beauty. TTFN ~MarydonFeedsack Fantasynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-88632407262025082992009-07-10T09:13:08.850-05:002009-07-10T09:13:08.850-05:00I agree with Rosyln, Mub and Miri don't rip th...I agree with Rosyln, Mub and Miri don't rip the blocks apart. this happens to all of us at one time or another. Just remember the first quit is always the hardest and the one we learn the most from and probably the most frustrating. I love the friendship stars colours.Lee Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733872088509481749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-71042408487509935302009-07-10T07:36:22.313-05:002009-07-10T07:36:22.313-05:00I do feel bad for the lady and I dont think you ha...I do feel bad for the lady and I dont think you have to have a fancy machine, but it really sounds like its her, NOT the machine. Her comment that she is not doing any better or her sewing them wrong is certainly not the machines fault. There are features on a new machine that do make life somewhat easier, but no they are not necessary. Until I killed it my 1950s singer sewed many quilts. Sew on!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383214875457202545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-3931912590719279812009-07-10T07:13:32.589-05:002009-07-10T07:13:32.589-05:00I know you are really into this quilting, but will...I know you are really into this quilting, but will be glad when it is over. Perhaps your life will get back to halfway normalcy. My question what is normal anymore? May today be better.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-34771229601730171332009-07-10T07:02:47.174-05:002009-07-10T07:02:47.174-05:00Loved the little story you added - very funny! I ...Loved the little story you added - very funny! I BET he was speechless - what could you say? Thanks for the chuckle! Oh - and thanks for the goodies I received in the mail yesterday!!! ADORABLE!!! I will post about it soon!!! Have a great day!ClassyChassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645241442596037812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-67946644513827180252009-07-10T06:09:48.309-05:002009-07-10T06:09:48.309-05:00I thought you were going to tell how that lady off...I thought you were going to tell how that lady offered you the $3,000.00 machine for a tiny amount.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-68427627702549404662009-07-10T05:35:51.756-05:002009-07-10T05:35:51.756-05:00I totally agree with Ros and Mub...your star block...I totally agree with Ros and Mub...your star blocks look fine too-look at the points of the stars-do you see that you have about 1/4" of fabric after the point-that's all you need so you're points won't be cut off alot, a little is ok-- it still looks like a star.<br /><br />I love your log cabin blocks-one of my favorite patterns!Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245963180065978054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-37441763344190256472009-07-10T04:46:14.692-05:002009-07-10T04:46:14.692-05:00I have the same advice as Roslyn! No need to move...I have the same advice as Roslyn! No need to move the needle to make pretty 1/4" seams. You can even get a magnetic seam guide if it helps you line things up better than a piece of masking tape.mubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673719943332888707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-2998558222435219232009-07-10T02:27:51.647-05:002009-07-10T02:27:51.647-05:00From an experienced quilter[I allow NO quilt polic...From an experienced quilter[I allow NO quilt police in my life]no you do not have to redo these blocks, nor do you even have to trim them,it will be fine as long as you keep the same seam allowance for the rest of the quilt. Then next time either see if you can buy a 1/4" foot for your estate sale treasure, or simply line up a piece of masking tape 1/4" to the rt. of your needle & in future always use this to line up your fabric edge.<br />PS. very few quilters sew an exact 1/4" seam, lol.Don't let Leo[or anyone else] tell you otherwise!Roslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072175456185500751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-17261337030834755172009-07-10T01:57:48.818-05:002009-07-10T01:57:48.818-05:00your log cabin quilts look stunning..love the colo...your log cabin quilts look stunning..love the colours!!..if you just trim evenly around all four sides i think the block will work out fine!!..i love the friendship block too..your quilts gonna look fabulous when it's finished, Suzanne!..i really think you're doing just fine on your sewing machine..i can sense the frustration of that poor lady in your class, ssoo unfair!..happy sewing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com