tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post910747536204977807..comments2023-11-05T03:47:06.142-08:00Comments on Stray Stitches: Gummy, Wooly SwappersStray Stitches (Linda G)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13745220686468103536noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-37499276771826781262011-02-05T15:37:50.167-08:002011-02-05T15:37:50.167-08:00You may want to try Transfer-Eze. You run the she...You may want to try Transfer-Eze. You run the sheets through your computer and then you can stick them to your wool and stitch right through it. When done, simply wet the Transfer-Eze and it will dissolve away! Works great for embroidery projects, too.Connihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06806445954936214003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-22934383710368329472011-02-05T14:40:32.239-08:002011-02-05T14:40:32.239-08:00Sorry to hear that your Mom will need surgery but ...Sorry to hear that your Mom will need surgery but it is better than the alternative. Sending goods thought to your family.<br /><br />I once saw on a blog where the author printed off words on her computer. She then pinned the fabric to her embroidery project and stitched right through the paper. This allowed her to keep her letters all uniform and in a straight line. I don't know how easy the paper would tear away but maybe a tracing paper would work. Or, what about wash away interfacing? I have never worked with it but you could trace your words, stitch through it and spritz it away...maybe? <br /><br />The block from Brazil is nice. I never mind if a block is a bit off. If I did I might never finish a quilt.Robin (RsIslandCrafts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06875986169322073281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-39257609807255398022011-02-05T14:34:43.513-08:002011-02-05T14:34:43.513-08:00I havent ever tried to trace onto wool, but I am t...I havent ever tried to trace onto wool, but I am trying to mark out a celtic quilt at present and the fabric is dark and the only option seemed to be to use dress makers carbon paper. I dont know if it has different names but thats what we call it in Australia, comes in a packet with sheets white, yellow, pink and green. You put the paper (colour side down) on the right side of your fabric, then put the pattern on top and then trace over the words/pattern with a pen - but you need to really push down so a soft leaded pencil might work better with wool so you dont go through the paper. As I havent done this before I would definately suggest a practise piece first! I am not in love with this carbon stuff, but my local shop only had a generic brand so I am not sure if it was poor quality or its just not great. When I ironed the bloock it then started to come off, so I have had to retrace with a quilters chalk pencil, so I wouldnt consider it very stable. Sorry I couldnt be more help, happy quilting Sue SA.Sue SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802460291741438603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-81375051373086387732011-02-04T20:44:46.959-08:002011-02-04T20:44:46.959-08:00Your mom will be in my prayers.
When I cut shapes...Your mom will be in my prayers.<br /><br />When I cut shapes with wool, I use freezer paper, it is a lot easier. Then you can trace onto the paper, iron it on and then cut it out.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-34308161383018882542011-02-04T15:00:48.926-08:002011-02-04T15:00:48.926-08:00I will be going to my parents house with my family...I will be going to my parents house with my family for Super Bowl. I sure hope that you have a great weekend. I hope that next week goes better for you. Get some sunshine if you can it might help!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10317229252365458067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-10860468083338799842011-02-04T14:21:37.012-08:002011-02-04T14:21:37.012-08:00I'm sorry to hear of your Mum's current ch...I'm sorry to hear of your Mum's current challenge. I will keep her in my prayers for a speedy, successful surgery and recovery.<br /><br />I too am interested in your wool project. I'm sorry I can't offer any advice3.<br /><br />It's Saturday morning here in Aust. Already 32 degrees at 5am so I will probably be doing my best to keep out of this insane heatwave we have been experiencing. 47 degrees on Tuesday, that's 117 f. <br /><br />I hope you manage to relax a little over the weekend.Rochellehttp://rochellebuckley.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-34393862463799449052011-02-04T13:57:15.408-08:002011-02-04T13:57:15.408-08:00Sorry I've no suggestions for your wool projec...Sorry I've no suggestions for your wool project. It looks very pretty though. I'm sewing on Saturday - walker bags for the local nursing homes. Then babysitting the grandkids overnight. The weekend will go quickly. My thoughts and prayers go out for you and your mom.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104565945520530658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-74978390628802848252011-02-04T11:49:08.635-08:002011-02-04T11:49:08.635-08:00We will not stop praying - Let us know how it all ...We will not stop praying - Let us know how it all goes...<br />Love to you and the fam!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015572831686023979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-85905471239452757952011-02-04T09:46:46.468-08:002011-02-04T09:46:46.468-08:00My LQS is having a special sale on Super Bowl Sund...My LQS is having a special sale on Super Bowl Sunday and I think I'm going to check it out...<br /><br />Prayers continuing for your mom and you all! Extra prayer tomorrow morning...Impera Magnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889488057400766469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-6679112858889031172011-02-04T07:15:08.969-08:002011-02-04T07:15:08.969-08:00Hope your mom's surgery is successful. I lo...Hope your mom's surgery is successful. I love the blocks, especially Gina's. As to the stats for gum...I can't believe 2 billion dollars is spent on gum. Oh that it would be spent on something more important rather on something that is chewed and then spit out!! HugsScrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-10348788535238721282011-02-04T06:54:33.034-08:002011-02-04T06:54:33.034-08:00Linda, thank you SO much for blogging about my giv...Linda, thank you SO much for blogging about my giveaway at 1 Choice. I am so sorry to hear about your mom and only hope that she has the BEST recovery. My mother is my best friend in the whole world and can only imagine what you have been going through. My thoughts are with you both. *hugz*Shawna Seigelhttp://www.1choice4quilting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-11378008891078804992011-02-04T06:14:23.219-08:002011-02-04T06:14:23.219-08:00I have written it down on my calendar to be in pra...I have written it down on my calendar to be in prayer tomorrow for the surgery!<br /><br />Hugs!Miss Hillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422851284570747539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-9800198792106942132011-02-04T06:08:38.687-08:002011-02-04T06:08:38.687-08:00I hope your mom has a successful surgery and quick...I hope your mom has a successful surgery and quick recovery.<br /><br />Writing on wool is the most challenging part of working with it, I think. I've seen a new product advertised on Bird Brain Designs. It looks like a thin film that you write on and press onto the front of your fabric, then stitch through and tear off. I haven't tried it, but it looks promising. You can use Glad Press and Seal (the kitchen cling-wrap stuff with the sticky dots) the same way, but it doesn't stick as well and is thicker. It's worth a try!<br /><br />There is also a pen by Clover that I like. It's white chalk, and you iron over it to remove the chalk. I usually just freehand the words with that, and iron them back off if I'm not happy with them, and try again. The pen is kind of weird in that the chalk doesn't show up immediately - you have to write and then wait a few seconds to see it. I think the chalk has to dry before it shows up well. It works great on dark wool, though.<br /><br />I'm anxious to see if anyone else has a better way of writing on wool. I always have a hard time with that. Hope you enjoy your wool project. I love working with it and do more of than than quilting these days!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136857874606354328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-816879687791029262011-02-04T05:58:47.124-08:002011-02-04T05:58:47.124-08:00Your Mom will be in my prayers for a safe and spee...Your Mom will be in my prayers for a safe and speedy recovery. <br /><br />The Super Bowl will be on but I'll be tucked away downstairs in my sewing room fondling fabric, getting inspired for another creation and sewing myself into contentment.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195443209468097567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-21068777838497418892011-02-04T05:43:30.105-08:002011-02-04T05:43:30.105-08:00I am glad that they know what is wrong with your m...I am glad that they know what is wrong with your mom and can fix it. Also glad she opted for this side of life.<br /><br />I have not had much experience with wool...sorry.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-84837038858601673132011-02-04T05:39:31.444-08:002011-02-04T05:39:31.444-08:00Will keep you in my thoughts as well as your mom o...Will keep you in my thoughts as well as your mom on the prayer list. I can't help with the wool, hopefully someone can assist you as well as give us a little insight, too. I hope to finish quilting (domestic machine) my flower bed quilt and then I have 6 bindings to get done thru the weekend. 2 are my quilts and 4 are for customers - I don't do football, it will be an opera or musical while I stitch.Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-86357189469103657482011-02-04T05:06:32.971-08:002011-02-04T05:06:32.971-08:00Hope Mom's surgery is a success! It is nice t...Hope Mom's surgery is a success! It is nice to have handwork to do while you wait. I have never 'written' on wool, so I have no advice.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355223017901632989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-24806421223861074432011-02-04T04:55:52.606-08:002011-02-04T04:55:52.606-08:00Watching your wool project with interest. I bough...Watching your wool project with interest. I bought wool felt for a Halloween project several years ago, but have never the courage to cut into it. Too worried I'd ruin it! I, too, wonder about the whole tracing thing. So, thank you for making your project and letting me learn along with you!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183068716476005136noreply@blogger.com