tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post5954734185860141383..comments2024-02-25T01:55:51.626-06:00Comments on Diane Gaudynski "A New Tradition in Quilting": Needle, Thread, and FabricDiane Gaudynskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-28720378654059211012010-08-28T12:55:26.113-05:002010-08-28T12:55:26.113-05:00Absolutely stunning! You are so incredibly talent...Absolutely stunning! You are so incredibly talented and I love to admire everything you make.<br />By the way, I'm assuming you'll be checking out Superior's new silk thread...it's on an introductory special and I can't wait to get mine. Choosing colors isn't easy though!<br />Thanks for all of your wonderful information through your blog, website and book. You are definitely my inspiration to keep on practicing.QuilterBridgethttp://community.webshots.com/user/QuilterBridgetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-63507572174303785932010-08-13T10:53:07.687-05:002010-08-13T10:53:07.687-05:00Diane, I love your book and your quilting is just ...Diane, I love your book and your quilting is just exquisite. a beautiful work of art for sure.thanks for sharing your work with us and your expertise. Debbie Kelly in Warsaw,In http://somewhereinstitches.blogspot.comwww.somewhereinstitches.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09320762721142555359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-41588259465596662862010-07-21T22:23:14.727-05:002010-07-21T22:23:14.727-05:00Ming - not silly at all, especially since I could ...Ming - not silly at all, especially since I could have easily put 3 spools in the photo to avoid any confusion. <br /><br />Plus I was just teaching with someone who does use two spools all the time, and she explained to me how she does this, and the problems that can occur. I think it is very much an option for you to make your own combinations of threads for specialty looks, and our modern machines can handle them.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-70501931013223010592010-07-21T22:18:47.222-05:002010-07-21T22:18:47.222-05:00I misunderstood. I saw the two spools in the pictu...I misunderstood. I saw the two spools in the picture and got the wrong idea. Silly me! Thank you for the detailed explanation, really appreciate it!Minghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08953297663891058573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-64933139518649123772010-07-21T19:18:41.189-05:002010-07-21T19:18:41.189-05:00Sue, I will indeed discuss layering the quilt on a...Sue, I will indeed discuss layering the quilt on a future post, thanks for the question.<br /><br />Ming, the thread itself, "Sparkle" by YLI, already has two strands twisted together, the metallic and the silk, so it is very easy to use, as usual. But some quilters do use two different threads on sepaarate spools, and can put them through the tension discs, one on each side, and thread them correctly through one needle, but it is tricky and you'd have to get information from someone who is knowledgeable or try it yourself and see if you can make it work. <br /><br />The threads would have to feed properly and at the same time, be threaded the same, and not get all tangled and twisted. Perhaps your sewing machine dealer could help you with this information. I've never done this and probably won't anytime soon, but it definitely is possible.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-76145431572918548502010-07-21T18:09:09.448-05:002010-07-21T18:09:09.448-05:00Diane,thank you for this information!I never paid ...Diane,thank you for this information!I never paid any attention to Jersey ball point needles before, not to mention even thought of using them for quilting! :-)<br />Is there any special reason that you combine two different types of threads together? Can't that metallic be used on its own? This idea, threading two strands through one needle, has never occurred to me until now.<br />Thank you again for you time.Minghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08953297663891058573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-28048490297878748832010-07-21T14:30:00.797-05:002010-07-21T14:30:00.797-05:00Hi-I use the titanium needles for machine embroide...Hi-I use the titanium needles for machine embroidery---I do not believe that there has been any damage..but I will look into it..thanks for the information....Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705280664471819048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-50254816032639433602010-07-21T12:36:29.060-05:002010-07-21T12:36:29.060-05:00Been enjoying your blog ever since I found it. I ...Been enjoying your blog ever since I found it. I do have a question that I hope you will address in the future. How do you prepare your quilt for the actual quilting process? Do you pin your quilt on a table? How do you make sure the backing and batting are stretched out enough so there will be no puckers on the back and front of the quilt? Sometimes everything is perfect and other times I find that I didn't get things quite as taunt as I should have and there is an area of puckers. Any suggestions on preparation of the quilt before quilting would be appreciated.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-15525893919151972392010-07-21T09:04:29.153-05:002010-07-21T09:04:29.153-05:00Yes it is important to work things out first. And...Yes it is important to work things out first. And purchasing new threads, fabrics, needles, batts, etc. at quilt shows is a great idea. You never know what is out there until you explore a little. Do your research about new things though, and find out how to best use them.<br /><br />I also heard that Berninas might not do well with the Organ needles, as they are a tad longer than Schmetz, so be aware of that, maybe talk to your Bernina dealer/tech. <br /><br />There is also some discussion about titanium needles and damage to bobbin cases, so investigate that as well. I tend to stick with my Schmetz and have no issues at all.<br /><br />Fortunately we have the internet to get information and opinions, so it is fairly easy to check out products and learn how to use them correctly.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-11177293737931609342010-07-21T08:47:09.259-05:002010-07-21T08:47:09.259-05:00Your information just points out the importance of...Your information just points out the importance of doing a sample before beginning a big project. Thanks for all the great information-I love reading your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-55907804258296577152010-07-21T07:46:30.590-05:002010-07-21T07:46:30.590-05:00While at the Knoxville show I bought several diffe...While at the Knoxville show I bought several different types of threads to try. Each night I am trying to spend 20-30 minutes machine quilting...YankeeQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324287185970922332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-83010976285186445872010-07-20T20:37:20.179-05:002010-07-20T20:37:20.179-05:00Great post, Diane! I am keeping this in my notebo...Great post, Diane! I am keeping this in my notebook!Ivory Springhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912738976411473827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-66527983411924025472010-07-20T13:30:20.357-05:002010-07-20T13:30:20.357-05:00Mercy, Actually my friend who first contacted me w...Mercy, Actually my friend who first contacted me with this problem found the needle recommendation on some Bernina 830 info in a Webinar. Bernina and YLI share info so their machines and threads work well together. I will have to check out your needle too as I would prefer a smaller size if I can get away with it. Thanks for that tip! <br />DianeDiane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-58539886311548252152010-07-20T13:12:32.894-05:002010-07-20T13:12:32.894-05:00Hi Diane
Bernina is recommending a ballpoint need...Hi Diane <br />Bernina is recommending a ballpoint needle for all metallic threads on the 830. I found a 60 ballpoint needle made by Organ (or 65 - can't remember now) worked well with the sparkle.<br />Best stitches!<br />MercyMercy Arrastia Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234560841577752009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-54588550197715281252010-07-20T10:10:27.448-05:002010-07-20T10:10:27.448-05:00Thanks Jane! If a little info can save a lot of f...Thanks Jane! If a little info can save a lot of frustration, it is so worth posting it.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-58903681594277200832010-07-20T09:59:25.723-05:002010-07-20T09:59:25.723-05:00So much fun to be reading your blog! What great t...So much fun to be reading your blog! What great tips you share so generously!<br />Love, Jane:)Jane Moxeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771039102502842946noreply@blogger.com