tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post3086539543702053410..comments2024-03-29T08:09:16.551-04:00Comments on Rebecca Grace Quilting: My One Monthly Goal for October: Church Charity Tops Quilted and DeliveredRebecca Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-83176883982762209182018-10-09T15:34:53.098-04:002018-10-09T15:34:53.098-04:00Understated Elegance. I am sure it will be loved a...Understated Elegance. I am sure it will be loved and appreciated.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-33782121768696340032018-10-07T05:22:27.994-04:002018-10-07T05:22:27.994-04:00Well all I can say is you have a lot of patience ...Well all I can say is you have a lot of patience Rebecca? quilting through tightly woven sheeting fabric is no joy. I also like the look of that quilting pattern, makes me think twice about doing one similar, do you draw yours on or do it free hand????? I will be doing mine on a domestic machine. Cheers Glenda Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628032303449754104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-39250697487064274802018-10-05T20:38:22.894-04:002018-10-05T20:38:22.894-04:00I'm a super big fan of Glide thread - love how...I'm a super big fan of Glide thread - love how it goes through the machine, very very little lint, and gives off such a pretty shimmer!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-82863870782875433072018-10-05T13:46:36.711-04:002018-10-05T13:46:36.711-04:00Hi, Rebecca! Smart thinking with the backing chan...Hi, Rebecca! Smart thinking with the backing change - it probably won't resolve all the tension issues with the different fabric types in the patchwork (I tend to think that factor is actually the culprit more than the backing), but totally increases the comfort level for the quilter, knowing any problem areas will be camoflaged. The things I tried on the velveteen backing quilt worked great - I got pretty consistent tension with little tinkering, and no needle problems. Used the 4.5 needle and Glide 40 thread. (And yes, it was straight-up cotton velveteen of the best quality you'd find at JoAnns, and the top was a sateen type cotton that was the front of a duvet they cut apart.)Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-70521914790540396542018-10-04T17:48:52.286-04:002018-10-04T17:48:52.286-04:00It's just better to grit your teeth and get th...It's just better to grit your teeth and get the quilt finished and out of your house. You can do something special to celebrate and the next time you're asked to quilt charity quilts, say no way if they contain sheets! My church uses sheets too but they knot them for comforters not quilt them.Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-8028392841594108292018-10-04T07:04:46.114-04:002018-10-04T07:04:46.114-04:00Best of luck with this quilt. Fingers crossed it w...Best of luck with this quilt. Fingers crossed it will go more smoothly after the change of backing. I'll look forward to hearing how you get on. I'm sending good quilting vibes your way!Sandra Healy Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135038573847504686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-88645729864328272562018-10-04T07:01:55.691-04:002018-10-04T07:01:55.691-04:00Best of luck with the quilting this time. I hope i...Best of luck with the quilting this time. I hope it goes more smoothly. Changing the backing fabric will hopefully have a big impact. I'll look forward to hearing how you get on.Sandra Healy Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135038573847504686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-34488180509505111342018-10-04T06:40:17.640-04:002018-10-04T06:40:17.640-04:00Good luck with your OMG. That’s a big one, and I ...Good luck with your OMG. That’s a big one, and I feel your frustration. But you can do it! Maybe next time, you can contribute in a different way!KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-15383290887424081442018-10-03T21:52:34.394-04:002018-10-03T21:52:34.394-04:00I have heard many that long arm quilt say they wil...I have heard many that long arm quilt say they will never use a bed sheet for a backing and as a hand quilter I will not use one either - they just are not soft enough and maybe it is that the thread count is too high? I don't know but I do know I tried one once year ago and never used one againKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-85446300121607550442018-10-03T19:05:41.304-04:002018-10-03T19:05:41.304-04:00Wishing all the best meeting your goal:) I use Gl...Wishing all the best meeting your goal:) I use Glide on top and Sofine in the bobbin and have really good luck with it. But there is just some backing fabrics that are stinkers!! Vicki in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155452692252270164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-20768800982889585102018-10-03T18:46:48.301-04:002018-10-03T18:46:48.301-04:00Sweet Charity! Sweet Charity! BillieBee (billiemick)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12962933031675452865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-43763380661437004012018-10-03T18:05:38.248-04:002018-10-03T18:05:38.248-04:00When reading about the sheet as backing, I was thi...When reading about the sheet as backing, I was thinking it might be a good idea to switch it out with another fabric. I'm glad you had that thought too. Might save some headaches this time around. Hope so! I like the design and thread you will be using. Good luck on your monthly goal!Sharon - INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921429404805177010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-30789965992701623912018-10-03T17:18:41.998-04:002018-10-03T17:18:41.998-04:00Great goal! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street...Great goal! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project.Patty https://www.blogger.com/profile/09158113907316211890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-50353888735676662862018-10-03T14:26:06.404-04:002018-10-03T14:26:06.404-04:00I hear you about tension issues. I once loaded a f...I hear you about tension issues. I once loaded a flannel backing too tight and floated the top but once it was quilted and removed from the bars, the sides waved just like a princess in a parade. I do think it just takes a lot of practice which means a lot of quilts that are less than perfect in order to learn. But once those imperfect quilts are viewed from a distance no one seems to notice the flaws. Good luck on reaching your goal. I have not been very successful in reaching my goals as life gets in the way or other projects need to take precedence.Tu-Na Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06556292032780405882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-25427316466686319712018-10-03T12:56:29.332-04:002018-10-03T12:56:29.332-04:00I like how you are working through the issues on t...I like how you are working through the issues on this ugly duckling charity quilt. I think that pantograph is perfect for it. <br /><br />I'm sending energy your way to "get 'er done" so you can move on to more fun things. Sometimes the dread of doing something is worse than actually doing it. (Like with housework - at least for me)Yvonnehttp://sewyummy.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-2127948760898635392018-10-03T12:12:06.701-04:002018-10-03T12:12:06.701-04:00It's always good to have a back up plan or goa...It's always good to have a back up plan or goal! It's coming along well! That thread color is pretty. piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.com