tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post7981007924680550275..comments2024-03-23T08:52:00.175-07:00Comments on Sweet P Quilting and Creations: My Worst Tool for 2013…paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964145784983121165noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-55580260934994218572014-01-04T11:27:22.853-08:002014-01-04T11:27:22.853-08:00Why is it that we quilters feel that we have to ha...Why is it that we quilters feel that we have to have every gadget that they put on the market. I bought a binding pad thing that you can pull your fabric thru the slot and iron it in half on this little pad. Useless. By the time you fight the binding thru the little slot, you could easily have ironed the entire strip on your ironing board... but it look like such a great thing to have to have! :-)Calicojoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796145323746252678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-28870526352593557712014-01-04T10:56:29.668-08:002014-01-04T10:56:29.668-08:00I too use books to make my quilts. And I learn new...I too use books to make my quilts. And I learn new processes via books.<br />My go too book is the art of classic quilt making by Harriet hargrave and sharyn Craig. Their steps to end a binding is super simple. Happily i don't need to look it up any longer.<br />And I am not much of a gadget person.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05757036877479631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-11342264322577518282014-01-04T06:10:55.065-08:002014-01-04T06:10:55.065-08:00Just wanted to say that Missouri Star also has a v...Just wanted to say that Missouri Star also has a video for using that same tool to make a Friendship Braid. I haven't made one yet, but check it out! You may end up liking the tool! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpHAp_pyVXQ<br />momto1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08078861827642401321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-39265750598795088082014-01-03T16:15:18.506-08:002014-01-03T16:15:18.506-08:00I use a binding tool but not this one. Really all...I use a binding tool but not this one. Really all it does is measure the 2 1/4" over lap. One thing I do that she did not show on the video is that I press the joining seams on the binding open. Helps keep from have double seam on one side.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-45525637362276723052014-01-03T09:55:43.374-08:002014-01-03T09:55:43.374-08:00I have this tool but never used it because it seem...I have this tool but never used it because it seemed more complicated than the way I've been doing my bindings. They are invisible and no lumps so why change a thing. I haven't found anyone that actually know how to use the tool...waste of money for sure.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854012098533662222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-81376263557593266822014-01-03T08:24:21.850-08:002014-01-03T08:24:21.850-08:00I had SIX large quilts that needed their binding p...I had SIX large quilts that needed their binding put on but because I had the same problem as you (looked like a snake had swallowed a mouse where I started and ended the binding) I had put them off and was dreading doing them. Then I came across this video late last Fall and yes, the heavens did open up! I got all six bindings done in no time at all, and they all turned out great! Now instead of bindings being the worst thing, I actually look forward to doing them. Missouri Star Quilts has other great tutorials out there, too. Love 'em!!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463874952093819545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-55718017948459526782014-01-03T06:52:19.956-08:002014-01-03T06:52:19.956-08:00Yep...I got suckered into buying that binding tool...Yep...I got suckered into buying that binding tool also and after 6 quilts I gave it up! I found a quicker method but the video you linked is even better! ThanksDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286111523302832267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-65600872063580892652014-01-03T00:50:27.464-08:002014-01-03T00:50:27.464-08:00I'm off to watch the video in a minute but tho...I'm off to watch the video in a minute but thought I'd just say that I had that metal disc thingy to add a 1/4 inch seam, used it once, and never since. It was more trouble than it was worth, and the leads in my mechanical pencil kept breaking too.QuiltSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121195815836334067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-16307138585704802792014-01-03T00:03:03.957-08:002014-01-03T00:03:03.957-08:00I probably have this somewhere, I have never used ...I probably have this somewhere, I have never used it. My Worst tool is one of my Cheap Rotary cutters and my Fiskars Cutting mat. Nice that is came with two sides, but DH broke it putting it in the car. @4.99 down the tubes. I found that I'd been cutting through after I changed my blade. That could have weakened it. Go for the OLFA Mat it's worth the money!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-33229865961303368772014-01-02T23:38:03.785-08:002014-01-02T23:38:03.785-08:00It is good article and in my opinion this one give...It is good article and in my opinion this one give many advantages especially for me <br />and others.<br />I do hope you always update the best article like it. <br />If there is new article like this one again, i will check it as soon as possible.Good luck<br />and thank you so much. <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/KIuJ2C" rel="nofollow">Mebel Murah</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/KIuJ2C" rel="nofollow">Mebel Jepara</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/KIuJ2C" rel="nofollow">Furniture Murah</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/KIuJ2C" rel="nofollow">Furniture Jepara</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/KIuJ2C" rel="nofollow">Jual Mebel Murah</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/KIuJ2C" rel="nofollow">Jual Mebel Jepara</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/KIuJ2C" rel="nofollow">Jual furniture Murah</a> <a href="http://goo.gl/KIuJ2C" rel="nofollow">Jual furniture jepara</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079641925342644275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-36144560193753434332014-01-02T22:22:43.076-08:002014-01-02T22:22:43.076-08:00I have that tool also and had a hard time trying t...I have that tool also and had a hard time trying to use it. I saw Darlene Zimmerman on Sewing with Nancy and she bound a quilt the same way as the Missouri Star Quilt Company. Now whenever I see a binding tool, I always think "what do you need that for" when the way I now do it is so easy. I have other useless quilting tools or rulers that some class teacher or other person said I couldn't live without and I bought them all! What an idiot I was. I hardly ever use any gadgets and now I really think long and hard before I purchase any quilting tools or rulers.Mary-Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142141481809983526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-90804338889240725632014-01-02T22:09:16.261-08:002014-01-02T22:09:16.261-08:00I'm not sure why I would need a tool for bindi...I'm not sure why I would need a tool for binding. Here's a link to an excerpt on joining the ends of binding. It's so easy and works perfect every time. Check out Jo's webpage. She's a phenomenal artist. I use her longarm services.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMArojcxdUs http://www.quiltography.com/Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792063254225593026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-18252451200235877782014-01-02T20:09:16.273-08:002014-01-02T20:09:16.273-08:00I hate the binding tool too! I have tried without ...I hate the binding tool too! I have tried without success to use it. I had see that video before but forgot how good it was. I am so ready to try to try another binding now. Quiltgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257061118718988999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-60940354784377009432014-01-02T19:46:26.641-08:002014-01-02T19:46:26.641-08:00UGH.......way back I tried that binding tool...BOO...UGH.......way back I tried that binding tool...BOOOOO!!! Off to check out that binding tutorial! Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755139450336905939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-13496992249270624842014-01-02T19:43:01.137-08:002014-01-02T19:43:01.137-08:00I had that tool too until I threw it out the windo...I had that tool too until I threw it out the window about a year ago. LOL! Glad I am not the only one.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779262789435737091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-15643145239548650132014-01-02T17:32:20.190-08:002014-01-02T17:32:20.190-08:00The second Missouri Star tutorial is the one I kee...The second Missouri Star tutorial is the one I keep bookmarked. Jenny also has a tutorial using that 'worst tool for 2013' to make an Easy Table Runner that is really cute.<br />Happy New Year!Terry@ a quilting bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15519921635375968292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-61671829768434741272014-01-02T17:29:20.481-08:002014-01-02T17:29:20.481-08:00That's basically the same method I was taught ...That's basically the same method I was taught as a new quilter for binding. After hearing your story, I'm super glad!Jackie's Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728521317964661942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-69174279821871046362014-01-02T17:04:48.724-08:002014-01-02T17:04:48.724-08:00I have the Fons and Porter one and I can never do ...I have the Fons and Porter one and I can never do the binding right the first time. I twist it, then have to rippit, cuss, try again. Get frustrated, want to throw the quilt across the room, take a deep breath, start again. Glad to hear I am not the only one.<br /><br />Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203042019743048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-79916686662537707442014-01-02T16:27:36.157-08:002014-01-02T16:27:36.157-08:00Thanks for the great tip about the second Missouri...Thanks for the great tip about the second Missouri Star tutorial! I bought that binding tool after watching the first tutorial. I didn't like my results using the tool, but I'm going to try this other method now! Jackie at Adirondack Urbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17284885770266480747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-62446748523612721932014-01-02T16:19:55.376-08:002014-01-02T16:19:55.376-08:00Holy smokes--old dogs can learn new tricks. The l...Holy smokes--old dogs can learn new tricks. The little ladies who taught me to quilt about 5 years ago at a RV resort in San Antonio, TX taught me how to end my binding as the video shows. A fellow guild member taught me the little sew off the quilt at an angle at each corner--makes a tremendous difference in how your corners look!! But the best thing I got out of this video was how she laid her binding strips across each other--holy smokes!! I struggle with the dang things trying to make my angle perfect, make all the edges line up and then am still off. I can't WAIT to try this method!!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-71003942262112400142014-01-02T16:06:36.061-08:002014-01-02T16:06:36.061-08:00Watched the tutorial and can't believe how eas...Watched the tutorial and can't believe how easy to end it.. I always wondered how to do that,, thank you so , uh for the info. MaggeyMaggey and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069213023725295690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-27463107899244432822014-01-02T15:54:42.483-08:002014-01-02T15:54:42.483-08:00I saw one on tv and taped it, then we lost the pro...I saw one on tv and taped it, then we lost the programs during a power out and that was the only way I liked, lol. I cannot do the binding like that, it means my corners of the binding have to line up with the corner of the quilt, that isn't going to happen, haha.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-87962517027120196382014-01-02T14:22:34.910-08:002014-01-02T14:22:34.910-08:00Well, once upon a time, way back in the beginnings...Well, once upon a time, way back in the beginnings of my quilting, there was this disc. Metal, small, round, about an eighth of an inch high with a hole in the middle. The distance between the hole in the disc and the outer edge was supposed to be one quarter of an inch. You used this 'tool' to make perfect quarter inch seam allowances for your hand made templates (I did say once upon a time, eh?) The problem was that not all pencil tips are made equal. Only a mechanical pencil tip would fit. Not all quilters have mechanical pencils. I don't think I ever used it but I may still have it hanging around - somewhere. Then, of course, there was the platinum needle (for hand quilting.) Expensive. A friend bought one at a quilt show. First time using it, it bent. 'Nuff said.Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013261733996949731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-41325078407391291372014-01-02T13:34:08.412-08:002014-01-02T13:34:08.412-08:00Hilarious! I went and watched the first video with...Hilarious! I went and watched the first video with the horrible ruler......Too funny!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-13423941487764826972014-01-02T11:18:18.951-08:002014-01-02T11:18:18.951-08:00Alright, now you have the makings for another real...Alright, now you have the makings for another reality show...Terrible Tools. You should really explore the possibilities you have there, Paulette. You could become famous, filthy rich, and who knows what else! On second thought...maybe not.Russ Krecklowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003451276135546632noreply@blogger.com