tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post437985254799972669..comments2023-11-05T03:14:38.951-08:00Comments on Crafting...: RandomHeather @ Winding Bobbinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05321016735453815369noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-17796249870099880772012-02-12T15:18:29.511-08:002012-02-12T15:18:29.511-08:00For the HSTs, I do get those waves once in a while...For the HSTs, I do get those waves once in a while, but I find that if I press the square before separating the 2 HSTs flattens everything nicely. Once cut, I also press the seam to one side from the top making sure I don't "pull" on the fabric at all.Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-80424644822945533632012-02-12T13:13:35.408-08:002012-02-12T13:13:35.408-08:00You've had good advice about the fmq. I love t...You've had good advice about the fmq. I love the linding - very cool! I do not and will not pin - cannot be sucked into any other internet time sucker!!Lucy | Charm About Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-19251891423929270022012-02-11T16:07:33.234-08:002012-02-11T16:07:33.234-08:00That linding is very neat! I'm going to pin it...That linding is very neat! I'm going to pin it right now. Yes, that means I'm completely addicted to Pinterest and think it's definitely worth signing up! Take a look at my "quilts I love" board here: <a href="http://pinterest.com/myredbike/quilts-i-love/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/myredbike/quilts-i-love/</a>Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06998942344975834529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-28553516250506528152012-02-11T13:42:32.945-08:002012-02-11T13:42:32.945-08:00I would guess that with the HSTs the bias is proba...I would guess that with the HSTs the bias is probably getting stretched as it goes through the machine (either by the sewing mechanism or by hand). I have noticed this sometimes happens to me when chain piecing. What does your fabric look like after you sew the first seam off of your line (before you flip and sew down the other side)? Is that first seam smooth?Jenellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302517967957067772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-5809717681722332442012-02-11T11:37:22.617-08:002012-02-11T11:37:22.617-08:00I will echo what everyone has said about fmq, you&...I will echo what everyone has said about fmq, you're probably moving too quickly through the curves. Everyone does it. :) I would also tighten up the top tension a bit. And feel free to experiment with feed dogs up, different stitch length, etc. Different things work for different people and machines!<br /><br />HST....I try to always, always, always piece with a walking foot (really I prefer to do all sewing w a walking foot!). Esp. HST b/c it's on the bias. In fact, I am putting off my sparkle quilt until I get the right foot for my machine. Also, I make mine a bit big and trim them down. That seems to help.<br /><br />I love pinterest!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026306612881676022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-17691730150110196532012-02-11T10:23:57.920-08:002012-02-11T10:23:57.920-08:00Unfortunately, I'm of no help on half these is...Unfortunately, I'm of no help on half these issues. My HSTs almost always get funky, but maybe starch would help? My fmq looks like that a lot, but I agree that I think it is due to your speed/turning too quickly. The "linding" looks like a cool idea, and I adore Pinterest. When I first joined I found that I spent way too much time exploring it, but not any more. I love having all my inspiration in one place, neatly organized. I have actually done a lot more of the things that I have pinned than before when I was just bookmarking them.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191281100632912351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-55556821335132894962012-02-11T09:24:32.455-08:002012-02-11T09:24:32.455-08:00My HSTs sometimes look like that, too, but a few w...My HSTs sometimes look like that, too, but a few weeks ago someone suggested using starch and since I've starched the heck out of my fabric, my HSTs don't seem to be as wonky. But most often mine are not perfect.<br /><br />As far as the FMQ, I've had terrible eyelashing before, but rethreading my machine and reinserting the bobbin usually helps and also keeping a consistent speed. Don't slow down on the curves. If your machine has adjustable speed, put it in the middle and put the pedal to the metal!✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾https://www.blogger.com/profile/07208832897656210176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-80843694613785985922012-02-11T08:56:16.243-08:002012-02-11T08:56:16.243-08:00I can't help you with any of your questions, u...I can't help you with any of your questions, unfortunately! But the one thing I've heard is that Pinterest is very addicting and can suck a lot of time...but also fun! So join at your own risk :)<br />~CJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-60477678940350299382012-02-11T05:04:12.633-08:002012-02-11T05:04:12.633-08:00I want to try that linding, so very cool and thank...I want to try that linding, so very cool and thank you for sharing!!!<br />Pinterest? YES...GO RUN and sign up now!!! LOVE IT!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346752400425433335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-22449317328109683652012-02-10T23:17:33.451-08:002012-02-10T23:17:33.451-08:00I think the HST issue (that happens to me, too) is...I think the HST issue (that happens to me, too) is that you're sewing your seam on the bias, which stretches the fabric. Can you adjust the pressure on your presser foot? That could help.felicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18175463051620709590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-36131322410658208922012-02-10T21:05:35.559-08:002012-02-10T21:05:35.559-08:00Hey - I have no idea about the hst, but am curious...Hey - I have no idea about the hst, but am curious! And the "Linding" is very cool. I agree that your fmq is due to your irregular speed - it'll probably get better as you get more comfortable. I also find, depending on the thread I use, I may need a different needle. I have the feeddogs down & ignore the stitch length - your speed determines that....and Pinterest - love it! I especially like it for 'storing' quilting ideas. Maybe Evernote is similar....I've never heard of it...Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176881247438721622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-91191950793709170532012-02-10T20:50:24.778-08:002012-02-10T20:50:24.778-08:00I love Pinterest.. you should def. join and try it...I love Pinterest.. you should def. join and try it out! I have tried FMQ just a couple of times and had the same results as you on the back. Haven't figured out why. Love the "Linding" idea.Kelli Fannin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320874172629888663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-5310305604779660992012-02-10T19:56:01.421-08:002012-02-10T19:56:01.421-08:00the eyelashes on the back could be from going arou...the eyelashes on the back could be from going around those curves at the wrong speed, like previous poster mentioned, orrrr they could actually be an indication that your top tension is too loose - try tightening it, or loosening bobbin tension (if you have that option) and see if that affects it. i don't ever remember to change my stitch length; i don't think it makes a diff since your feed dogs are down. at least, not on mine, as i have compared some with and without changing the length setting. do you have a bernina? if so, try threading through the little hole in the bobbin to help with tension. otherwise, looks really good for a first try!! congrats!!<br /><br />i feel dorky that i'm commenting on quilting blogs at 11pm on a friday night. but it's only because my husband is at the grocery store, getting the ingredients for chocolate martinis... :Damyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042196441402705907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-67160453735239473412012-02-10T19:47:04.425-08:002012-02-10T19:47:04.425-08:001. Are you cutting on the grain? I don't know ...1. Are you cutting on the grain? I don't know - mine never look like that! (Helpful, I know.)<br />2. That's COOL!<br />3. No advice - I avoid FMQ like the plague.<br />4. I am the only person in the world who doesn't use Pinterest. I'm afraid I would get lost in there and never get off the couch!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494557452802595536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-88292579571955552492012-02-10T19:34:40.325-08:002012-02-10T19:34:40.325-08:00Oh...about the HST's. I'm not sure if it m...Oh...about the HST's. I'm not sure if it makes a difference or not, but when I make mine, I don't press the seams open (this is the exception to my press seams open rule). I put the lighter fabric against the ironing board, lift the top, darker fabric and fold back over the seam and press it that way, so the seam is always pressed to one side. Doesn't seem to cause as much stretching...probably just because you're tugging at the bias of the fabric if you're pressing that seam open.<br /><br />Don't know if it'll fix your problem, but I suppose it's probably worth a shot.Jennifer Wingardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412631213603019977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-77878411152812240612012-02-10T19:19:18.271-08:002012-02-10T19:19:18.271-08:00I'm guessing, since it's mostly "eyel...I'm guessing, since it's mostly "eyelashing" on curves, you're probably just moving too quickly around the curves. You might also want to try switching to a larger needle (like a 16 or 18). It really helped fix what I had thought were tension issues with my FMQ. Good luck!!Jennifer Wingardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412631213603019977noreply@blogger.com