Sure did! I just finished my first quilt top. Ever. Because I don't do anything simple haha I tackled a Dbl Bear Paw pattern that required 204 hsts. I can't stress enough the pre starch your fabric PRIOR to cutting. I don't use water in my iron, I prefer a mister bottle, and that's what I used. Typical newbie. Hsts are indeed delicate and a starch treatment with a press not iron would have made a world of difference for sure. I have to give a shout out to Acorn products because the Easy press Marler with the fabric treatment in it is incredible. Seriously, incredible. And non toxic! Woohoo win win. There is so much to quilting and I am hooked. I'm in for life now haha look forward to being part of a most incredible community of quilters across the globe too ❤
So glad I came across your video; I am in the process of planning a HST table runner, and some of my practice blocks came out a little wonky. Now I know why - your ironing tip, I think, will make all the difference. I'm not so sure on the spiraling of the seams, though. It works, I've seen dozens of videos demonstrating it and it definitely works, but I just can't seem to grok how to do it. How do you know which stitches to clip, and which way to spiral? I've managed it once or twice, however I have no idea what I did differently on those to make it work. Well, maybe someday I'll figure it out, LOL! Perhaps the hammer method will be my go-to on those instead 🙂 Thank you for sharing; I've saved this to my "sewing tips & tricks" folder and I'm sure I'll be watching it again.
This is well presented, but if you have seams that won't lie flat, your quilt top has fullness/wobbles/bubbles the problem is usually in construction, not pressing technique. Back up a bit and go back to basics: did you cut accurately with straight cuts? Did you sew a correct and straight seam? did you press seams open as much as possible (keeps the top flat as possible)? Those three things cause "the wonky and bubbly." Pressing/spraying/blocking can hide construction errors but it cannot fix them.
Love your humour to lighten a sometimes frustrating procedure. Great visual on your techniques. Tx. Ontario, Canada.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! 🌻
Love your humour, very funny.
Aw, thank you so much! It was fun to shoot and edit. Thank you for watching! 🌻
What a fun intro 😂
Thank you so much! It was fun to shoot as long as I kept my outfits straight! Lol 😂
You are a riot!! Came upon your channel via google. Sooo happy. Happy quilting!!
Aw, thank you so much! I am so glad you found my channel and are enjoying the content! Happy Quilting! 🌻
I use Teflon coated fiberglass sheets as pressing sheets. They get super hot, no stretch or drag when pressing and no sheen left behind. Great vid.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching ! Thank you for sharing about the Teflon sheets too! 🌷
Lol I just found your channel and I have go let you know, I love your sense of humor. Great info too. Cheers from BC Canada 🇨🇦 ❤
Thank you so much! 🌻 it was fun to make, so happy to hear you enjoyed it and found value in it too! Cheers from the USA 🇺🇸 ❤️
Sure did! I just finished my first quilt top. Ever. Because I don't do anything simple haha I tackled a Dbl Bear Paw pattern that required 204 hsts. I can't stress enough the pre starch your fabric PRIOR to cutting. I don't use water in my iron, I prefer a mister bottle, and that's what I used. Typical newbie. Hsts are indeed delicate and a starch treatment with a press not iron would have made a world of difference for sure. I have to give a shout out to Acorn products because the Easy press Marler with the fabric treatment in it is incredible. Seriously, incredible. And non toxic! Woohoo win win. There is so much to quilting and I am hooked. I'm in for life now haha look forward to being part of a most incredible community of quilters across the globe too ❤
Good advise, picked up a few pointers there.
Thank you so much for watching. So happy to hear the tips where helpful! 🌻
I love the end 😂❤
It was a fun experiment! 🌻 Thank you for watching!
Thank you
You're welcome! Thank you for watching! 🌻
So glad I came across your video; I am in the process of planning a HST table runner, and some of my practice blocks came out a little wonky. Now I know why - your ironing tip, I think, will make all the difference. I'm not so sure on the spiraling of the seams, though. It works, I've seen dozens of videos demonstrating it and it definitely works, but I just can't seem to grok how to do it. How do you know which stitches to clip, and which way to spiral? I've managed it once or twice, however I have no idea what I did differently on those to make it work. Well, maybe someday I'll figure it out, LOL! Perhaps the hammer method will be my go-to on those instead 🙂 Thank you for sharing; I've saved this to my "sewing tips & tricks" folder and I'm sure I'll be watching it again.
Thank you so much for watching and your kind words. I known spinning the seams is tricky. I will see if I can outline some steps to help you. 🌻
Lol 😂glad to see that I am not the only one that has ever used the hammer on a seam.
It is the best thing! Love it! Thank you for watching! 🌻
This is well presented, but if you have seams that won't lie flat, your quilt top has fullness/wobbles/bubbles the problem is usually in construction, not pressing technique. Back up a bit and go back to basics: did you cut accurately with straight cuts? Did you sew a correct and straight seam? did you press seams open as much as possible (keeps the top flat as possible)? Those three things cause "the wonky and bubbly." Pressing/spraying/blocking can hide construction errors but it cannot fix them.
Thank you so much for sharing and watching! 🌻
Lol I have been tempted to take them to the riad crew and have them steam roll
Lol it would be flat for sure! Thank you for sharing! Happy Quilting
Yes especially the pinwheel block I am making,ahhhhhh😢
Yes they can be tough with all those seams! Hopefully the tips help! Do let me know! Thank you for sharing! Best wishes with your project!🌻
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Thank you🌻! So happy to see the laughter! It was a fun piece to shoot. 😂