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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Janet Clare Sewing Kit 7 years, 11 months ago
Recently I was sent a pattern kit by Janet Clare to play with that has the instructions for a pin cushion, needle case, scissor holder and a project case. This can be ordered from her website Janetclare.co.uk at a c…
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Gutermann 100% Cotton 7 years, 11 months ago
I have been given a sample of Gutermann 100% cotton thread on a cone to test on my HandiQuilter Longarm machine.
I have used Guterman threads for as long as I can remember on my domestic machine but not used it on…
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This is a really useful and helpful review Lynda, because it would never have occurred to me to ask for the long arm service to use cotton – I had assumed that they always did. Now I know to always ask.
Gutterman makes quite a lot of fluff on my Juki domestic – although not so much that cannot be easily cleaned at the end of each of my (smallish) projects. I really like the Aurifil threads for piecing, and one of the reasons is that they make so little mess, last so long, and stitch so neatly even on the tiniest of stitches x
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Hi Anne, You may have to ask any longarmer which threads they use as not all use cotton or have it in stock. Some will not use it because of the lint, and as you say, you prefer a thread that makes little mess and that is often the reason why they also do not use it.
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Thank you x would you use cotton thread if asked ?
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Yes I would depending on the quality of the thread requested.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years ago
Thank you Deborah, will keep you all updated
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Creating the Dragon – Lynda Jackson 8 years ago
Hi, Good to see you back. I hope you are enjoying my post’s. In the last one I said I would take you through the creation of the Dragon, which by the way, still does not have a property show name yet, but I am sur…
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Thank you Lynda, looking forward to the next blog about the Dragon
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Thank you Deborah, will keep you all updated
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, 1st UK Longarm Quilting Academy – an inside view. Lynda Jackson 8 years, 3 months ago
Some of you will have seen the posts from others about the 1st UK Longarm Quilting Academy held by Pinhole Quilting, the UK HandiQuilter distributor. What an event!. As UK Ambassador for HandiQuilter it was so g…
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Phew – it certainly does sound full on …. oh that’s that’sit was!!! But so much fun at the same time.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
I use it for a number of different things but not piecing.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Hi Lorraine. Good question. I tend to spray areas as I go once I know that the markings are not needed any more and when complete I give it a really good soaking spray. If it is of a manageable size I will dunk it in COLD water, but they can be very heavy to handle when wet and in the winter I have nowhere big enough to dry some of them.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Cannot wait for this. Really looking forward to it.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Hi Wendy. I used Glide by FilTec. You can get it from Cotton Patch and Pinhole Quilting should be getting it on their website soon. It is a 40wt trilobal poly which has a lovely sheen. Superior Bottom Line in the bobbin. 🙂
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Thanks for the info, an American friend has mentioned it in the past so I’m pleased I can get some to try. I’m surprised it’s 40wt which I thought would build on the surface too much for micro quilting but it’s worked well and as you say it’s coloured the sections. Good effect. I use the bottom line already for bobbin and piecing. It’s fine so…[Read more]
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Lynda Jackson posted an update in the group
Free Motion Quilters 8 years, 4 months agoFor those of you who have not seen my blog post, check it out and then if there are any burning questions I can answer them for you.
Also, I am going to make this a closed group. This will help to ensure that you can share information and photos without any spoilers for potential receivers of gifts etc..-
Hi Linda, what thread did you use on Silver linings it looks like rayon quite fine. Your quilting is so beautiful and precise.
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Hi Wendy. I used Glide by FilTec. You can get it from Cotton Patch and Pinhole Quilting should be getting it on their website soon. It is a 40wt trilobal poly which has a lovely sheen. Superior Bottom Line in the bobbin. 🙂
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Thanks for the info, an American friend has mentioned it in the past so I’m pleased I can get some to try. I’m surprised it’s 40wt which I thought would build on the surface too much for micro quilting but it’s worked well and as you say it’s coloured the sections. Good effect. I use the bottom line already for bobbin and piecing. It’s fine so…[Read more]
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Doodle, when ever you can. FMQ is a lot to do with muscle memory which then gives you one less thing to think about. If you see a design you like, trace it out over and over again.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
We all starts as beginners Sarah, I have no idea I had any of this inside me when I first started. 🙂
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Lots and lots of drawing, its easier to rub out than unpick 😉
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Glad you like it. Thank you.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
You are welcome.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
You are welcome. Thank you.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Thank you.
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Hi Carole, Thank you for the lovely comments, so glad you like it, and thank you for asking this. This is a micro fill that is like a scribble, and I do it with tiny circles that overlap each other, literally like a scribble, with a very small stitch length. Hope this helps. If not I could do a small video to show you.
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Silver Linings 8 years, 4 months ago
Silver Linings (ready for its beading and binding)
Wow, well this website certainly started with a bang!. How fantastic is it? Now we all have to keep up the good work, so here goes, hopefully 😉
One of the q…
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Wow, thank you Lynda for showing us how you go about creating a master piece. You give hope to all us want-to-be master quilters.
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We all starts as beginners Sarah, I have no idea I had any of this inside me when I first started. 🙂
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Really interesting to see the different stages and just how much drawing is involved! Thanks Lynda
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Lots and lots of drawing, its easier to rub out than unpick 😉
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Thank you for the insight Lynda, very interesting. Love the pictures of the different stages
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Glad you like it. Thank you.
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Wow, what a lot of work and planning. Wonderful images too. Thanks Lynda such a great insite.
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You are welcome. Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing such detailed photos
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You are welcome.
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Hi Lynda. Firstly what an amazing quilt – I saw it in person at Newark and I was blown away by the beauty and intracy. My question is how did you achieve the pale blue micro quilting in the centre panel between the ‘border’ and the row of small circles? Is it micro stippling or micro pebbles all intersecting with each other? Thanks
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Hi Carole, Thank you for the lovely comments, so glad you like it, and thank you for asking this. This is a micro fill that is like a scribble, and I do it with tiny circles that overlap each other, literally like a scribble, with a very small stitch length. Hope this helps. If not I could do a small video to show you.
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Thanks Lynda. That explains it perfectly.
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Thanks for this insight on how these masterpieces are created…such time consuming work…but sooooooo worth it.
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Thank you.
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WOW! Fabulous!
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Thank you for sharing your process Lynda, it is beautiful, and so much work but worth it like you say 🙂 I’m just wondering please how you wash away the blue pen – do you just spray it while it’s still on the quilting frame? Many thanks 🙂
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Hi Lorraine. Good question. I tend to spray areas as I go once I know that the markings are not needed any more and when complete I give it a really good soaking spray. If it is of a manageable size I will dunk it in COLD water, but they can be very heavy to handle when wet and in the winter I have nowhere big enough to dry some of them.
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Thank you Lynda. I worry a lot about using marking pens. I’m getting braver though. I think I need to wet it a bit more than what I’m doing as it disappears but then comes back again when dry. I will persevere though 🙂
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Lynda Jackson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
It depends on the quilt top or whether it is going to be a wholecloth. Also it depends on what the customer wants and the effect they want. This can be something that we can look into and discuss in more depth on here is people want that.
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