tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post258090430953598955..comments2024-02-25T01:55:51.626-06:00Comments on Diane Gaudynski "A New Tradition in Quilting": Spring!Diane Gaudynskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-49853256326442296472014-05-24T03:10:43.232-05:002014-05-24T03:10:43.232-05:00Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog a...Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished <br />to say that I have truly enjoyed browsing your blog posts.<br />After all I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope <br />you write again very soon!<br /><br />Feel free to visit my web-site; <a href="http://endovariancystpain.com/" rel="nofollow">ruptured ovarian cyst pain</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-46738089525557741762014-04-25T13:55:29.135-05:002014-04-25T13:55:29.135-05:00THANKS Diane. I'm having a lot of fun just pr...THANKS Diane. I'm having a lot of fun just practicing but in your book you pointed out that you have to actually work on a real project so that's where i'm headed. Retirement -- the double edged sword. i'm facing it too and sometimes it looks like the land of oz and sometimes it's just too scary to look at! take care of your hands, maybe you can just "work" a little less. I really appreciate your quick suggestions. Take care. CharlotteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-60052187675439998922014-04-25T13:27:15.679-05:002014-04-25T13:27:15.679-05:00Thanks anonymous! And Charlotte, I am doing what ...Thanks anonymous! And Charlotte, I am doing what I can but the cumulative effect of injuries, burns, over-use of my hands over the years quilting and traveling had definitely taken its toll. I will start out slowly and just see how it goes. Things are a bit better here but getting older and retirement are much harder than one would think!<br /><br />Charlotte, it's VERY difficult to get good tension, and even stitches on that kind of fabric. Believe me, I've had it happen too. The stitch length issue comes from the fabric being so difficult to grasp and move smoothly. It would be ok in a longarm or frame mounted machine, but in a home machine it's very tricky to smoothly move stiff heavy fabrics and get even stitches. Be sure and use a Supreme Slider, you might want to use gloves like Machingers to help control this fabric. A larger needle would help too, a topstitch perhaps, or Embroidery, #80. <br /><br />When I was quilting with Sparkle metallic/silk YLI thread I ended up using a #80 ball point needle and something like that might work too. <br /><br />Try what you have, ask at a sewing center with knowledgeable people. Sometimes it is the needle that makes all the difference.<br /><br />Good luck with your project!<br />DianeDiane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-49031525037910726872014-04-25T13:16:53.360-05:002014-04-25T13:16:53.360-05:00Diane, I know your injury was devastating. i rec...Diane, I know your injury was devastating. i recently had injured hands and couldn't sew and it was pure agony. please remember when you start back sewing that you won't be able to sew for long periods of time. you'll need to rest frequently and also, see about having your hands and arms massaged regularly. in your books you emphasize to take care of your machine for best stitches and you also have to take care of YOURSELF for best work. i've bought both of your books and read them repeatedly. i've practiced, practiced and practiced and i have to say you're right. it works! i have a "little" issue. i purchased a fabric panel and it is tightly woven - not like regular quilting cotton, more like home dec fabric - and i'm having trouble with getting the right stitches. no matter what i do they are tiny and uneven. any idea? i'm thinking about using a leather needle and i'm trying to remove the sizing - but i've already added the borders, etc., etc. and am using cold water so the border fabric (bright red) won't bleed onto the panel. Again, take time to take care of your hands. i'd love to take one of your classes but not until you're fully recovered. Good Luck. You've been a real inspiration to those of us who want to free motion quilt but just don't know where to start. Thanks. Charlottecharlottenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-55867903709416667052014-04-21T12:53:21.825-05:002014-04-21T12:53:21.825-05:00I am so sorry about your accident and your husband...I am so sorry about your accident and your husband's illness. I hope the spring with all its glorious colors and new life bring joy to both of you. You remain my favorite quilting instructor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-11662421399603068352014-04-16T12:34:43.153-05:002014-04-16T12:34:43.153-05:00Thanks everyone, we are doing fine. Today we are ...Thanks everyone, we are doing fine. Today we are off to the Vet for Oliver's rabies shot; two weeks ago he had his regular vaccines and we divide them up. He has no idea. Spring really isn't here yet, cold and windy, snow this week, and I am going to the back room and digging out the winter jackets for our jaunt today.<br />DianeDiane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-29588852163193046632014-04-14T09:38:26.296-05:002014-04-14T09:38:26.296-05:00Diane: Glad to hear you are all doing well now aft...Diane: Glad to hear you are all doing well now after all the tribulations. I haven't heard of the new method for the washout blue markers so look forward to hearing about it. <br />Can't wait to see what you do when you get back to the sewing machines. It's great to have you back...Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-42463723091245366542014-04-14T07:15:58.682-05:002014-04-14T07:15:58.682-05:00Diane-so glad to hear you are both on the mend! Go...Diane-so glad to hear you are both on the mend! Good thing Oliver was there to help too. I look forward to hearing about those new techniques-you always inspire and inform me-thank you!Jenny K. Lyonhttp://quiltskipper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-15488233548291093382014-04-13T14:44:35.408-05:002014-04-13T14:44:35.408-05:00Dear Diane
Poor you - what a terrible accident - ...Dear Diane <br />Poor you - what a terrible accident - I wish you back to full quilting health as soon as possible - thank goodness you have Oliver to watch over you! I hope your husband is doing well too.<br />Louise xLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666054675531806944noreply@blogger.com