tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718656223712727253.post4108083523456918490..comments2023-04-01T12:23:24.782+01:00Comments on Hazel's Quilts: Six and a Half Down and ... Disaster!Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191107549698019812noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718656223712727253.post-78597692298185358272011-06-12T23:29:30.887+01:002011-06-12T23:29:30.887+01:00From initially finding online the most useless inf...From initially finding online the most <i>useless</i> information about needles - including the importance of using the right one (but not giving any hint about which this should be), I then found a very helpful website which told me that thinner needles for quilting are ideal (e.g. english size 70). <br /><br />I'm using a 90 in the machine at the mo, but have now bought a mixed pack of 70, 80 & 90's from local haberdashers.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191107549698019812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718656223712727253.post-73927923479790146152011-06-06T22:38:50.663+01:002011-06-06T22:38:50.663+01:00BLUUURCH ... needle sizes. Something I am usele...BLUUURCH ... needle sizes. Something I am useless at unless we're talking industrial needles for longarm machines (which are, sorry to say, not the same as needles for domestic machines).<br /><br />Umm ... you could try Ali ???<br /><br />If she's not around, email me tomorrow and I'll rummage in the sewing table drawer 'cos I know I have a "needle sizes crib sheet" in there.BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718656223712727253.post-26378583486447183732011-06-01T10:17:40.245+01:002011-06-01T10:17:40.245+01:00Foot went back in the post yesterday, Bilbo, C9sto...Foot went back in the post yesterday, Bilbo, C9stores are sending a replacement as soon as they get it. <br /><br />You raise a question on needles sizes which I meant to ask you all about some time ago - I've inherited a couple of mixed packs as well as some marked as '90's. Which size would you recommend for piecing and/or quilting?<br /><br />Don't worry about the lap/cat quilt info - I not only know that you said this is something that could be done, but I also have the email exchange here. When I get to look at this I'll forward it & the sketch - but this maybe a project for later in the year, so no rush at the mo.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191107549698019812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718656223712727253.post-83272645104384785482011-06-01T09:21:16.503+01:002011-06-01T09:21:16.503+01:00Oh Bummocks (as Flummery would say). I turn my ba...Oh Bummocks (as Flummery would say). I turn my back for a couple of days and look what happens .... sorry I am late to this, have you sent the busted foot back yet? How incredibly frustrating for you. <br /><br />You do know you must change your needle (the point probably got grazed off when it hit the foot)?<br /><br />Lap/cat quilts - double aarrgh - that message is on the other computer (never got round to transferring emails to the Mac ... oh dear, better fire it up at some point and see what else I haven't replied to). BTW, nothing wrong with "home design', and yours was particularly lovely!BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718656223712727253.post-36362834614311355922011-05-30T21:27:17.501+01:002011-05-30T21:27:17.501+01:00As you say, Sue, I had two choices here - to send ...As you say, Sue, I had two choices here - to send it back for a replacement (although that means waiting till after the bank holiday), or attempt a bodge with superglue (in which case I would not be able to send it back). <br /><br />I reckon that the superglue bodge is unlikely to be a long-term solution, so although patience is not my strong suit and I'm sure that a replacement won't get to me before next weekend, I've sat on my hands - will get in touch with C9stores tomorrow.<br /><br />As for the next project - two lap sized quilts for the cats, I think. I had germ of an idea about a month ago and sent a (very!) rough sketch layout to Bilbo just to see if she thought it do-able. <br /><br />When I turn my mind to it more fully, I'll put it to the gang of four - I'll need help (as ever!) as it'll be a 'home design' and not from given instructions. (What was that about running before I could walk?!)Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191107549698019812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718656223712727253.post-70920987144616543112011-05-30T09:00:09.373+01:002011-05-30T09:00:09.373+01:00Boo and hiss. Can you repair it or will you have ...Boo and hiss. Can you repair it or will you have to send it back for a replacement?<br /><br />By the way, have you decided on your next quilt project yet?QuiltSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121195815836334067noreply@blogger.com