tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028034539470622344.post9022707902182003858..comments2024-03-27T22:28:36.361-04:00Comments on Crazy Quilter on a Bike!: I learned it on the internet....Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654762599199404214noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028034539470622344.post-38749532193848725262016-09-06T07:54:03.211-04:002016-09-06T07:54:03.211-04:00Anne - I hear you about those seams. However I...Anne - I hear you about those seams. However I'm a big stickler for pressing. Currently working on Gravity where I found a great way to press the seams so they nest together (in those hexagons), but one or two need to be opened just because. As long as you find something that works for you! Thanks for sharing and following the blog! ElaineElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654762599199404214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028034539470622344.post-6185616776739318482016-09-06T07:52:29.529-04:002016-09-06T07:52:29.529-04:00Brenda - I love your story! Yes - I think the QAL...Brenda - I love your story! Yes - I think the QALs and other information on the internet is great. I just think that some of it should be taken with a grain of salt! Yes while I love applique, it's very time consuming. That's where a class may just help you. Sometimes I find the internet doesn't provide the tiny tips to help each person figure things out. Thanks for sharing and thanks for following the blog!!!! ElaineElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654762599199404214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028034539470622344.post-91335275317714511432016-08-31T12:22:58.887-04:002016-08-31T12:22:58.887-04:00I totally press my seams based on what I'm try...I totally press my seams based on what I'm trying to do. If I need things to line up, I'll press to one side and nest my seams. If I want the top to lay really flat, I'll press open. These days I do a lot of improv and with those curves, I tend to just go to one side. It's subtle, but I like to play with what I do with my seams as a design choice. :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906153998390697357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028034539470622344.post-31791468105165924022016-08-31T10:53:32.827-04:002016-08-31T10:53:32.827-04:00I have only been sewing for a couple of years now....I have only been sewing for a couple of years now. I started out machine embroidering and making my dogs t-shirts, using the knowledge that I acquired decades ago in Home Ec. I then progressed to making bags/purses, learning from the internet. They don't always turn out perfect but they are only for me and close friends. Last year I started to follow some quilting blogs to see what it was all about. At the beginning of this year I saw someone on Facebook post about learning to quilt my making the blocks from the Tula Pink 100 Modern Blocks book and thought I could do that too. I purchased the book and some Tula fabric (and got hooked on designer fabrics) as started making the blocks. A few weeks after that I learned about the Splendid Sampler and signed up. I now follow several blogs, I have followed along on some of those QALs, you spoke of, saving the patterns/designs for when I have more skills. I am learning a lot. I now know that I cannot do appliqué very well, I cannot do hand embroidery at all (even I am embarrassed at the outcomes) so I skip those techniques. I discovered that I Love FPP and have actually completed a couple of mini-quilt wall hangings. Each item that I tackle gives me more confidence and I can see my skills improve. When I tackle a new item or skill I watch the videos, read through the patterns before I start.<br />I love reading blogs and get especially excited about the ones that are written by Canadians. I have been inspired by them all. I have decided that I need to get additional knowledge and have it on my calendar to attend the local MQG meeting next week.<br />I love getting your blog every day and was on the edge of my seat following you on your cycling holiday. I had a TKR 4 years ago and I still have trouble walking, so it amazes me that you got back on your bike and did that tour.! BrendaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350699190565471656noreply@blogger.com