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I love making small quilts, doll quilts and mini's! My standard is anything that is no bigger than 24" by 24" qualifies. Any technique at all! I'd love to see your small quilts and get your ideas!
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Started by QuilterBridget. Last reply by Carol Ann Wojtowicz Nov 8, 2012. 15 Replies 1 Like
I have only made small quilts for two reasons. One size is 16"x16" and I make those for the Alliance for American Quilts annual contest. I also make quilts that are 9"x12" or less for the…Continue
Started by QuilterBridget. Last reply by QuilterBridget Oct 2, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My mini quilts have mainly been "artsy" types of quilts simply because I don't know how to go about piecing small quilts. I usually design my own patterns for lap sized and larger quilts, but it…Continue
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I'm currently working on this "small-ish" quilt. Blocks are 6". I've sewn four star blocks and three ship blocks so far. Today I had time to work on some tree blocks. To read more, visit my blog here: Curlicue Creations.
Rogue I haven't used a foot pedal in years so it is like rediscoverying a skill. LOL
I'm too used to my knee pedal on my Singer but it has it's ups and downs too. It bends so it keeps goingt up and back away from me and that gets annoying. so having control of this foot feed is fun for me! I really love the way I can control the speed so well.
Here is the link for my Star Point Block. I also have a paper pattern I developed. it is a pdf so if you or anyone wants it just send me an email to patchesbyr@yahoo.com and I can send it to you then
http://www.bitsnpiecesworkshop.com/pages/StarPointBlocks.php
Interesting. I mostly use my Elna Quilter's Dream for piecing, zig zagging, and general sewing. I use my Juki for quilting. I use my Featherweight for classes. The other machines in my collection end up being mostly for decoration. :)
rogue I've never bought a sewing machine online but my experience otherwise with ebay is the seller is always willing to make it right if something does go wrong. I don't buy a lot tho. I was buying some elves for my mom (I got her hooked on ebay when she refuses to learn to use the internet LOL) and one did come damaged. The seller made it right by refunding our money.
IF you find something you really like discuss the options with the seller before you buy. what will she do if it comes damaged etc.
My experience up to now has only been with my Singer so I don't know much about the other brands. I do like my Brother but it still is a bottom of the line version. CE5000. So not too complicated.
Yes that is my Star Point Block shortcut. You sew the left and center fabs together/ cut the angle on the center fab/ and sew on the third side. then cut out the block.
My friend Dorothy does all my prep work for me and I have these ready in bins to use. Now that the store I used to sell to is closed I need to get into gear and make some merchandise. Just gotta keep motivated and I am the queen of procrastination!! LOL
I've been working more on patterns in the last few months. My friend Kathy has a small quilt shop out in the country about 5 miles from me. She and I have been collaborating on patterns and kits for her to sell in her store and me to use online.
As to the pedal I just feel more in control if I have my instep on the higher part of the pedal. Never had done that before but it helps a lot in not having the pedal walk away from me. It's sort of like pushing with the heel of your hand and not with your fingers. It feels better and I can get a better sense of speed. I love being able to creep it as my Singer is too fast or too slow and no inbetween. But the bar that connects with the motor is not as smooth moving as it probably was long ago
Here is my Star Point Mugrug I finished last night. I'm getting back in the groove and trying to build up some merchandise for my website and my etsy store. I have been so in a funk for awhile and just now getting out of it. It's hard to create when you aren't in the mood.
Star Point Blocks (my shortcut method) - it measures 5" x 7"
I've used my 1950s singer for 30 yrs. My DH bought me a Brother but I was not sure I wanted to make the leap,. So she sat for almost 2 yrs other than the grands using it fr om time to time. I got disgusted with the Singer one day as it is getting to a place where the knee pedal is hard to control the speed. I got the Brother out and played around with it. I love love the speed control I get with it! Not real crazy about the foot pedal as I am used to my Singer's knee pedal but I manage. I actually put it backwards on the floor and feel I have better control that way.
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