Nancy Goldsworthy gave us a great insight into use of unusual threads, had great fu playing with all sorts of threads. Part of the reason we don't let ourselves try new stuff is that we don't allow enough time just to play.
So here is my thread resolution. I will regularly allow myself half an hour to try out new threads, the easiest way to do this is take a small quilt sandwich ( 2 fabric pieces witha wadding layer in between), start using a basic zig-zag stitch, play with your tension until it is correct.
Stitch commandments
1. Thou shalt not pass over any thread due to fear
2. Thou shalt adjust the tension on your sewing machine
3. Thou shall clean your machine regularly
4. Thou shall try all types of threads
5. Thou shall buy unusual threads if and when you see them
6. If you buy a thread - use it!
7. Thou shalt keep a record of which threads worked where - keep a written record of what settings worked on which thread (? indelible ink on yur quilt sandwich)
8. A thread stash is not a crime it is a necessity
9. Thread holds your quilt together so do not skimp, quilt it!
10. Stitchin is bitchin!
Play! Stitch have fun. Remember to change your machine needles regularly. A good new needle can make all the difference a small investment in your work and your sewing machine.
If you would like to come to a class about using different threads here is a link to one that is coming up
http://www.threadsandpatches.co.uk/acatalog/Workshops-to-be-held-in-October-2008-in-patchwork-and-quilting.html
Sunday, 25 May 2008
Quilt Market Portland Oregon
Hi,
back from my major trade shopping trip of the year. Wow, what a great place Portland is, well organised clean, friendly and travel in the city centre is FREE!
It is a shame I was not as impressed with Delta Airlines - do not fly with these people- honestly they changed my flight 2 times before I went, on arrival at Gatwick the flight had been put back 3 hours garuanteeing that we would miss our connections. We recieved no explanation of why we had been delayed, but were promised we would be at our destination that day - this was a blatent lie to stop me demanding a switch to another destination. When we arrived at the connection point we were informed that there was no way we would end up in Portland that day and that there was never a chance that we would. we had to overnight in Cinncinati, we did not arrive in Portland till lunch time the following day, thus missing the tour we were booked on. Apparently we have no claim as there is no compensation for consequential loss.
OK rant over, on with the good stuff!
the Quilt Market was great this year, I went to loads of different classes at 'Patchwork Schoolhouse', learned a great technique for Quilt as you Go. There was also an event called 'Event Express' this allowed shop owners to share lots of ideas for events they might hold at their shops - a great resource.
My elderly but incredibly active mother accompanied me on this trip, she had a great time looking round Portland and especially enjoyed the wonderful gardens they have there. I did get to look round the Rose gardens and the Japanese garden which is one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever been in. We also sampled the local beer, there are literally hundreds of 'micro breweries' in Portland, many thanks to the waitress who let us try them all before we bought a pint! That was an expensive drink as I then went to the trade market and was VERY relaxed about what I spent!
I shall be inroducing new stuff to the shop as soon as possible, here are some of the things that are coming up
The Diva Essential bag just £7.95
Queen of hearts bag Pattern just £7.95
back from my major trade shopping trip of the year. Wow, what a great place Portland is, well organised clean, friendly and travel in the city centre is FREE!
It is a shame I was not as impressed with Delta Airlines - do not fly with these people- honestly they changed my flight 2 times before I went, on arrival at Gatwick the flight had been put back 3 hours garuanteeing that we would miss our connections. We recieved no explanation of why we had been delayed, but were promised we would be at our destination that day - this was a blatent lie to stop me demanding a switch to another destination. When we arrived at the connection point we were informed that there was no way we would end up in Portland that day and that there was never a chance that we would. we had to overnight in Cinncinati, we did not arrive in Portland till lunch time the following day, thus missing the tour we were booked on. Apparently we have no claim as there is no compensation for consequential loss.
OK rant over, on with the good stuff!
the Quilt Market was great this year, I went to loads of different classes at 'Patchwork Schoolhouse', learned a great technique for Quilt as you Go. There was also an event called 'Event Express' this allowed shop owners to share lots of ideas for events they might hold at their shops - a great resource.
My elderly but incredibly active mother accompanied me on this trip, she had a great time looking round Portland and especially enjoyed the wonderful gardens they have there. I did get to look round the Rose gardens and the Japanese garden which is one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever been in. We also sampled the local beer, there are literally hundreds of 'micro breweries' in Portland, many thanks to the waitress who let us try them all before we bought a pint! That was an expensive drink as I then went to the trade market and was VERY relaxed about what I spent!
I shall be inroducing new stuff to the shop as soon as possible, here are some of the things that are coming up
The Diva Essential bag just £7.95
Order it here
http://www.threadsandpatches.co.uk/acatalog/Miscellaneous_Bag_Patterns.html
Queen of hearts bag Pattern just £7.95
Order This one here http://www.threadsandpatches.co.uk/acatalog/Moonshine_Designs.html
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