"My guild was thinking of having a "strip poker" night. We would use jelly roll strips to bet with. Has anyone done this before? Was it a success?"
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Christine Vance
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Christine Vance posted a status"Your rotary blade can be tuned up. Take a piece of tinfoil and running the blade through it a dozen times will help to keep the blade sharp."
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"Hi Paula very few people can do a perfect 1/4 inch seam every time. The foot does help, but u don't have to have one.
I used the edge of my regular sewing foot as the guide. As long as you keep your seam consistent through out your project you…"
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"I always hand wash my fabric and then put it in the dryer. I do get some fraying and tangles. I find I get more fraying when I use the washing machine. The hand washing does help cut down on the fraying."
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"Good for you Karen. It is a great feeling when you can cross off a UFO from your list. Keep up the good work.
I have not yet broken my resolution was not to buy any more fabric until I finish my projects in my closet. I have been…"
Christine Vance replied to QuilterBridget's discussion What kind of classes have you taken? in the group Newbies"I have taken classes at local quilt shows such as piecing techniques, fabric folding, and machine quilting. The classes a bit more expensive than the local quilt shops. I always learn something new and meet some people along the way. I do think they…"
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"My walking foot makes some noise, but it is not any louder than my other feet. I am sure you will see a difference when you sew."
Christine Vance replied to Julia Purdy's discussion How Do YOU SORT ALL YOUR STASH? How big is your Stash? in the group Newbies"I don't use totes. I like to have easy access to the fabrics. I put shelves up in a closet and have it sorted in a similar way. Each shelf has a theme like craft, quilting, clothing, etc. Then within each self it is all colorized."
Christine Vance replied to Lana Laqua's discussion Quilting the quilt help! in the group Newbies"I like to follow the outlines of the pattern. U could do a series of lines in the saw blade shape. On the outside black triangles, I liked the suggestion of stippling."
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"I would recommend getting a walking foot for your machine. I too would get puckers using a straight stitching foot and that is because foot just pushes through the material. A straight foot isn't meant to handle a large height in fabric.
I…"
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"How about donating it to a fellow quilter or someone who is learning to sew? It shouldn't cost that much to ship it."
Christine Vance replied to Carol Simas's discussion UFOs in the group Program Ideas for Quilt Guilds"We have an adopt a UFO night at our guild. People bring in abandon projects and others can try to finish them. I believe there is small prize for each one completed."
Christine Vance replied to QuilterBridget's discussion Sewing on binding in the group Newbies"I sew my binding on by hand. It is just a simple whip stitch or some use a appliqué stitch."
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"In my Fons and porter quilt book, they recommend having the binding go past the front seam an 1/8 of an inch. This way it will cover the front seam and u r not hand sewing through another seam."
Christine Vance replied to QuilterBridget's discussion Now what? in the group Newbies"My resolution this year is not to buy any fabric and go through my existing stash to finish up some projects. I have a couple quilts projects ready to go.
I had the same resolution last year but I went to a quilt show in July and there went the…"
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"I don't use pins. I do have an old bed sheet that I use for the overspray. But I don't get that close to the edges of the quilt. I usually have a small border that I don't quilt because I figure the binding holds it…"
Christine Vance commented on QuilterBridget's group Newbies"I am a regular user of basting spray and love it. I have not had any problems with it. Couple pointers: you need to shake the can for as long as it states in the directions to activate the adhesive (the brand I use say shake for a full 2…"
Christine Vance replied to QuilterBridget's discussion Where do your quilts go? in the group Newbies"I have given most of my away as presents for weddings, babies, etc. I have not donated to an organization. "
Christine Vance replied to QuilterBridget's discussion Best time to quilt in the group Newbies"I prefer afternoons to evenings. I can't stay up too late because I get over tired and just make mistakes and get frustrated. I leave the morning to do some housework and other errands that way I don't feel guilty when I have…"
Christine Vance replied to QuilterBridget's discussion Favorite Newbie Books in the group Newbies"I have the Fons & Porter complete guide to quilting. It covers all the basics with great diagrams. I have been quilting for a while but when you don't use a technique often it is a helpful refresher."
Profile Information
- How many quilts have you made?
- around 30
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- love to make
- How long have you been a quilter?
- 20 yrs (thanks mom!)
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- Like to try different ones. Not a big fan of applique, but impressed by those who do.
- Why do you quilt?
- It is my creative outlet. Working with computers all day you don't get much of a color variety. Plus I get to use the other side of my brain!
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Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 12:24am on October 10, 2011,
Diana Engdahl said… Hi Christine...how are things in your part of the world? You have some pretty quilts there....I see your little sweeties had to get in on the photo action too huh?lol so cute.
I hope your doing well and have a great week...miss seeing you in the group hey. take care.
Diana
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