Philippa answers common quilting questions.
Fabric often distorts in the finishing processes. Those tiny holes along the selvedge edge are made when it is stretched on the 'tenter hooks' of the finishing tables (this is where the phrase...
Oh no! Usually the reason for uneven stitch lengths is to do with poor travel of the work through the machine. This can be for a variety of reasons:
The work is under tension and not lightly...
Question: " I wanted to tackle quilting a large size quilt under my domestic machine without stringing myself or disappearing under the mass of fabric while still trying to see the needle!"
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Philippa says:
I use bias binding for anything that has a curve or shaped edge because the stretch of the bias will enable the binding to mould around the edges of the work. I do not use bias...
A member says she only uses a dry iron when pressing seams, being under the impression that steam could result in distortion. Should she be using steam to press seams and does a wooden...
Philippa says:
I think there is no one fix as there are many variables. I find my machine likes finer threads best and tends to snarl more when I use thicker threads (such as general purpose...
Philippa says:
I like a heavy steam iron for really good pressing. I do not own or use little travel/craft irons because I do not think they are up to the job (but are worthwhile in class...
I do pre-wash my fabric and give it a good press with steam but I don't starch it.
I think a lot of quilting fabrics are not great quality so do choose carefully. If the quality is good you...
A bit of a tricky one to answer. For beginners I suggest pressing to one side for ease of butting seams together for matching. Also this was advised in the past because there was a theory that...
Philippa's Check-list:
Re-thread top and bottom. Hold on to top thread and give a tug before threading through the needle to ensure the thread is properly between the tension discs.
Make sure...
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