In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your pre-submitted questions on her favorite iron, quilting bag panels, starch and sewing machine needle positions. Lots of tips & tricks will be shared so don’t miss it!
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What we’re covering:
2:13 – Halloween pillow
4:21 – Halloween pillow and Scrappy pillow
5:42 – 10” Slicer
6:04 – Presubmitting questions
6:21 – Can starching cause fabric to shrink
14:38 – My favorite iron demo
20:33 – Moving your needle position
24:58 – Sewing a straight 3/8” seam
25:28 – Sewing a straight 1/4” seam
26:16 – Sewing a straight seam with large seam allowance
27:32 – Sewing a straight seam with tiny seam allowance
28:08 – Moving the needle
29:46 – The importance of seam allowance
30:17 – Quilting bags before or after assembling
34:38 – Halloween Sale
Products and projects mentioned:
• WIP Wednesday #107: Octagon Throw Pillow Demo with 10″ Slicer Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/2023/09/wip-wednesday-107-octagon-throw-pillow-demo-with-10-slicer-ruler.html
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• How to Clean Iron’s Soleplate: https://craftygemini.com/2010/09/money-saving-quilting-tip2.html
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