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Susan]]> Cool Tools Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:57:48 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/cool-tools-f15/accuquilt-go-t86.htm#205 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/cool-tools-f15/accuquilt-go-t86.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/storing-use-pins-or-needles-t80.htm Admin We are always told not to put used or broken needles or pins in the trash "because someone might get hurt." Seeing the way my son empties the trash, I can see why. Even with tape wrapped around, there is the potential of danger. Some have suggested using empty film containers, but in the age of digital cameras, many of us do not have them lying around. But we can always use fresher breath. No, I am not speaking from experience or complaints from my kids, but those TicTac containers ... Miscellaneous Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:04:05 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/storing-use-pins-or-needles-t80.htm#194 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/storing-use-pins-or-needles-t80.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/stepping-it-up-for-strips-t85.htm Admin Karla Santoro of Stanley, NY, sent us this wonderful tip. "My son, at age 15, added an antique business to his already thriving bike business. Before his interest bloomed, I had never stepped foot in an antique shop, but since he didn't have a license, I was his taxi for many weekends as we hopped from one antique sale to another searching for bargains. At one such fair, I saw several beautiful antique wooden ladders. In speaking with the seller, I learned the new reason for buying them ... Organizing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:21:58 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/stepping-it-up-for-strips-t85.htm#203 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/stepping-it-up-for-strips-t85.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/safety-and-health-f20/saving-your-neck-back-and-eyes-with-a-simple-tilt-t84.htm Admin I am only 37 years old, but I suffer greatly from neck and arm pain. One of the things that have helped me is tilting my machine. I tried the product Tilt'able and it did wonders. I now use it to tilt my machine for classes since it is light weight and travels well. On my home machine, I have tilted the machine by putting a 2"x4" board under the back legs of the table. I choose to tilt the table so that I had a smoother area for quilting. Some other products that I have ... Safety and Health Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:11:13 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/safety-and-health-f20/saving-your-neck-back-and-eyes-with-a-simple-tilt-t84.htm#201 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/safety-and-health-f20/saving-your-neck-back-and-eyes-with-a-simple-tilt-t84.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/storing-small-objects-and-or-beads-t83.htm Admin Look for household storage systems. The best I have seen is a rotating spice rack. Each jar can be labeled and with a quick turn you can view your supplies. Organizing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:07:43 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/storing-small-objects-and-or-beads-t83.htm#200 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/storing-small-objects-and-or-beads-t83.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/keeping-it-clean-t82.htm Admin One of the biggest problems facing quilters is how do we keep our area free of threads, lint and other undesirables. Put a piece of masking tape or packing tape sticky side up next to your machine and cutting area. As you cut threads, drop them on the tape. When it is full or you are done throw it away. Organizing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:06:40 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/keeping-it-clean-t82.htm#198 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/keeping-it-clean-t82.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/keeping-pins-nearby-t81.htm Admin Put a piece of Velcro on your machine and on the bottom of your pin cushion. It holds the cushion so pins can be extracted or put back in without the cushion coming with it. Organizing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:05:45 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/keeping-pins-nearby-t81.htm#197 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/keeping-pins-nearby-t81.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/storing-used-sharp-objects-t79.htm Admin Gwen Hammel of Glidden Sask. Canada reminded me of the perfect container to store used blades: the cases the new ones come it. We both mark our cases with "Used" so they do not get confused with new ones. I also keep a case with blades I have sharpened. There are many new sharpeners that help add life to a tool we use constantly as quilters. Plus, if you need some blades for scrapbooking/paper projects, you know which ones you can readily use.]]> Miscellaneous Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:02:35 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/storing-used-sharp-objects-t79.htm#193 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/storing-used-sharp-objects-t79.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/storing-unfinished-projects-t78.htm Admin Submitted By: Pam Noonan of Idaho Falls, ID

"When I want to store an unfinished project so that I may start an new one, I use the clear plastic bags with zippers that you buy mattress covers or blankets in. I include all of the supplies and the pattern. You can easily identify the project for later use. It is quick and easy to get back started again."]]> Organizing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:00:32 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/storing-unfinished-projects-t78.htm#191 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/storing-unfinished-projects-t78.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/piecing-tips-f7/a-real-time-shaver-t77.htm Admin For those unsightly seams that must be gone and re sewn or an embroidery job gone wrong, try an electric mustache trimmer. Turn it so the edge is pointed at the looped threads and shave. It will cut the threads by not the fabric. For the seams, spread the seams apart just enough to expose the thread and clip the threads. Easy as pie! Piecing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:59:25 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/piecing-tips-f7/a-real-time-shaver-t77.htm#190 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/piecing-tips-f7/a-real-time-shaver-t77.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/pressing-tips-f6/saving-time-t76.htm Admin To avoid having to run to the sink or main water bottle every time your iron runs out of steam, keep a sports bottle with a sipper tip beside your work area. It is compact and has a steady stream for easy pouring. I have also found it useful to avoid spills. I have two little boys and they are constantly bumping something. Even if I leave the tip open very little spills out before I can get to it. Pressing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:58:37 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/pressing-tips-f6/saving-time-t76.htm#189 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/pressing-tips-f6/saving-time-t76.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/quilting-tips-f13/unwanted-marks-t75.htm Admin If you want to remove marks made by a Water Soluble Pen without doing a major wash try using a sponge tip envelope moistener. It allows you to place the water right where you want it and give a slight scrubbing action. Quilting Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:56:38 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/quilting-tips-f13/unwanted-marks-t75.htm#188 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/quilting-tips-f13/unwanted-marks-t75.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/rag-quilting-t74.htm Admin Our tip comes from Karla Santoro, Stanley NY. She writes: "I do have one good tip (so far). It has to do with the final step to making a ragged flannel quilt. Many times I washed and dried mine for the final step in order to get the ragged parts to, well, rag. But I found that if the top is sprayed with water and is put the dryer, it works just as well. It rags beautifully and much of the lint still comes off. I give many quilts of this style away, calling them "a hug-to-go."" Miscellaneous Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:46:43 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/rag-quilting-t74.htm#186 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/miscellaneous-tips-f14/rag-quilting-t74.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/design-floor-anyone-t73.htm Admin This tip was originally sent in by Cindy Hogan: "When working on quilts with many small blocks that need to be laid out and rearranged for placement and viewing it can be frustrating to have to constantly pack it up and start over. Cut your batting slightly larger than you need for the quilt put it down first and design your quilt on top of it. When you need to pack up, place a flat bed sheet over your work, start at one end and roll it up; you can then fold it over into a smaller bundle. ... Organizing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:38:09 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/design-floor-anyone-t73.htm#184 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/design-floor-anyone-t73.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/piecing-tips-f7/improving-accuracy-t72.htm Admin Be sure to square each block before assembling them together. Square your quilt before applying borders. Piecing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:35:25 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/piecing-tips-f7/improving-accuracy-t72.htm#183 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/piecing-tips-f7/improving-accuracy-t72.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/binding-finishing-tips-f11/binding-on-a-roll-t71.htm Admin Use paper towel or toilet paper inserts to store your bindings. It keeps them flat or folded depending on how you store them. It also allows you to see the colors that you have available. Small pieces can be saved for strip quilts at a later date. The cardboard roll also makes a handy dispenser as you are applying your binding. Tie a string around each end of a small piece of dowel and put it around your neck. Place the cardboard roll on it and the binding will roll right off as you need ... Binding & Finishing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:34:16 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/binding-finishing-tips-f11/binding-on-a-roll-t71.htm#182 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/binding-finishing-tips-f11/binding-on-a-roll-t71.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/binding-on-a-roll-t70.htm Admin Use paper towel or toilet paper inserts to store your bindings. It keeps them flat or folded depending on how you store them. It also allows you to see the colors that you have available. Small pieces can be saved for strip quilts at a later date. The cardboard roll also makes a handy dispenser as you are applying your binding. Tie a string around each end of a small piece of dowel and put it around your neck. Place the cardboard roll on it and the binding will roll right off as you need ... Organizing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:33:49 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/binding-on-a-roll-t70.htm#181 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/organizing-tips-f9/binding-on-a-roll-t70.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/pressing-tips-f6/pressing-can-improve-your-accuracy-t69.htm Admin If you would like more accurate blocks, make sure you press as you go. Also, before you press the seams to one side, press the item closed as sewn. It relaxes the threads and helps to put the the seams to one side without stretching the fabric. Pressing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:26:36 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/pressing-tips-f6/pressing-can-improve-your-accuracy-t69.htm#180 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/pressing-tips-f6/pressing-can-improve-your-accuracy-t69.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/binding-finishing-tips-f11/layering-the-sandwich-t68.htm Admin Here are a few ideas to make sandwiching the quilt layers easier and better. Use the squares of a linoleum floor to keep your backing straighter. Tape a small button to the center of your work surface so that you can line the center points of all three layers up by "feel". Lay and secure your backing so that it is taunt, but do not stretch it. When you release it from the clamps it will relax and create puckers in the other layers. Make sure the straight lines such as borders are straight ... Binding & Finishing Tips Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:19:42 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/binding-finishing-tips-f11/layering-the-sandwich-t68.htm#179 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/binding-finishing-tips-f11/layering-the-sandwich-t68.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/cool-tools-f15/to-use-or-not-to-use-t17.htm Admin Please use this section to tell us about your favorite and not so favorite tools and products. Please be kind if you do not like something. Keep in mind these are your opinions. Who knows maybe we can also help you work out the bugs so you do like the product. Cool Tools Tue, 20 May 2008 20:24:54 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/cool-tools-f15/to-use-or-not-to-use-t17.htm#77 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/cool-tools-f15/to-use-or-not-to-use-t17.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/qfc-quilting-f18/bonus-points-t66.htm Anonymous Ronna, I love getting bonus points and I notice that more web sites are starting to offer them. You were one of the first who did and I appreciate earning discounts on future purchases. Thanks! QFC Quilting Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:51:34 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/qfc-quilting-f18/bonus-points-t66.htm#173 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/qfc-quilting-f18/bonus-points-t66.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/how-do-i-f16/jackets-from-sweatshirts-t67.htm Anonymous
Any ideas?]]> How do I... Fri, 15 May 2009 20:51:01 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/how-do-i-f16/jackets-from-sweatshirts-t67.htm#176 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/how-do-i-f16/jackets-from-sweatshirts-t67.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/getting-to-know-you-f17/welcome-t15.htm Admin Welcome you our forum. Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about you. Getting to know you... Tue, 20 May 2008 20:19:43 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/getting-to-know-you-f17/welcome-t15.htm#74 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/getting-to-know-you-f17/welcome-t15.htm http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/how-do-i-f16/x-block-new-to-me-help-t59.htm DONNAANDDICK Hello Fellow Quilters I purchased a set of x-blocks from quilt queen designs ( one of those got to have item) I have not been able to figure out how to use it. any body know if a DVD of video tape is available or can walk me through the process Thanks to all Donna How do I... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:20:40 GMT http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/how-do-i-f16/x-block-new-to-me-help-t59.htm#144 http://gfcforum.forumotion.com/how-do-i-f16/x-block-new-to-me-help-t59.htm