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This is our first giveaway. We are giving away two 100% cotton coats brand hand quilting thread. One is a spool of green thread, the other blue variegated thread. To win simple leave a comment with your favorite quilting tip. One lucky winner will win both spools of thread.
*If the original winner doesn’t respond in a week after the contest ends an alternate will be chosen.
I love your blog!!! My favorite quilting tip is to use quilting gloves when free motion quilting. Thanks for give away!! I love the thread colors!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tip is keep your seam ripper handy!
ReplyDeleteHum quilting tip. Never give up. And always smile. Been quilting almost 3 months now and no matter how ugly my quilts started out people told me they were wonderful and then gently gave me hints to improve love the kindness on the blogs.
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Measure three times....cut once. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteLately a favorite tip is use it while you LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteMeasure twice and cut once! thanks!
ReplyDeleteAlways press! My lovely quilting friend always tells me a good press hides so many mistakes :D
ReplyDeleteMy quilting tip is to ALWAYS use a consistent 1/4 inch seam to your corners and points meet correctly. Thank you for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite quilting tip would be to have tons of lighting above, around you when you do handquilting on a darker piece. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteDon't fret over the sall stuff. You are your worst critic!! Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first give away. I haven't taken the plunge to start a blog yet but I like your so far.
ReplyDeleteQue linda você.obrigada.Eu gosto de hexágono,então me ache para o sorteio.Beijos.Vou voltar.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteQuilting tip: If it seems overwhelming just do the first step then the next and so on. You will get there and learn a lot along the way. Thanks for your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to double check your measurements! But if you don't make sure you have extra fabric! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to square up those blocks. It takes extra time but your finished quilt will lay flatter. Thanks for the chance to win some Coats & Clarks thread (my thread of choice).
ReplyDeleteI'm a newbie quilter, but my tip for anyone, not just quilters, is always measure twice, cut once.
ReplyDeleteIf you love fabric - buy 2 yards. If you have to have it, buy three yards. If you like it buy 1 yard - tip of the day:).
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilting tip is to measure twice before you make that first cut.
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Another quilting tip that I like is that mistakes are not mistakes-- they are just "happy accidents".. :-) Thank you for the chance to win! I love thread--- and have never tried the variegated thread-- that was on my Christmas wish list, but Santa didn't bring me any... :-)
ReplyDeleteRichard has it right; never give up...lol I am a new follower..please come visit me and follow if you like
ReplyDeleteNew tip to cut bias blocks. First iron on a 1" strip of fusible interfacing diagonally from corner to corner then cut. Interfacing keeps edge from stretching.
ReplyDeleteMy tip - measure twice (or thrice!) and cut once. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the blog name, Twirlygirls! Fun!
ReplyDeleteSafety pin a bright ribbon right next to your hand quilting needle on the quilt so you may find where you left off upon your return.
Wow....what a great lot of hints, already!! My hint...when hand sewing ...invisible stitches, mean just that!! Pull those ugly ones showing, right out...or you will always look back and see them glowing!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
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Don't worry about wonky cutting! Wonky is good! Love Coats thread.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is always make extra bobbins before you get started on a project - then you can just pop out the empty and pop in a full one and keep sewing! Thanks for the give away...love varigated thread.
ReplyDeleteTake your time and enjoy the process. Look at every project as a learning experience and don't sweat the small stuff. thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteMeasure twice, cut once!!
ReplyDeleteAlways seek advice from your elders
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tip is to keep trying new things and learn from fellow quilters as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteNice Happy Blog. Thanks for offering your prize. My tip is...find a mentor and learn from them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog and the giveaway. My tip is to get a three ring binder and put your quilt pattern copies in it to keep track of future projects (these are freebie patterns that I make copies of from blogs and quilt alongs).
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tip: Measure twice - cut once
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Have fun! If it isn't working or you are becoming frustrated...walk away and work on something else. Once you come back it will seem more manageable.
ReplyDeleteFavorite tip: measure twice, and cut once. Thanks for
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Thanks for the lovely giveaway. My tip - Piece with a scant quarter inch seam using a quarter inch quilter's presser foot.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower..thanks for the generous giveaway...one can never have too much fabric or thread.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to use a ruler that is accurate and doesn't slip. You really need to have those blocks be the right size.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You are the winner!
DeleteMy favorite tip is to take your time,a d to corrects things as you go along--fixing a small error now is easier than a huge misalignment later.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first giveaway--so far you have a pretty big turnout.
my tip..Relax! and enjoy the process, don't rush through to the finish!
ReplyDeleteQuilt what you love.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quilting tip is to always press as you piece.
ReplyDeleteMY TIP IS PIECE WITH A SCANT 1/4" FOR SURE ACCURACY!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING THREAD-A SWEET GIVEAWAY!
HAPPY STITCHING ALL!
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My tip is to enjoy what you do and don't be afraid to try something new. Thanks for the giveaway. Can't ever have enough thread!
ReplyDeleteI use up 'ugly' fabric in string quilts or cut it in small pieces...that way it is hidden overall in the quilt. Also, lesser quality fabrics get used as foundations or linings...I like to use it all up!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy only advice is "your seam ripper is your friend" (I am new to quilting and this is what I have so far)!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteConcentrate when you are arranging your blocks...and better yet have a friend or two check out your placement- there's nothing worse than having to rip things apart when you THINK you have your quilt top done. Ask me how I know this?
ReplyDeleteHum, my favorite tip is to try to sew everyday!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteHi not really a tip but an opinion do not remodel your sewing room cause you dont know how much stuff you gather unto it needs to ALL be moved lol..im in the process n only been quilting for 3 years this month and never realize what all i have lol angchappell@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteFirst let me say, I can't wait to take the time and read through all the tips.
ReplyDeleteMy quilting tip would be "don't be afraid to try something new". If you see a pattern that you like but are afraid it will be to hard, try to find the "squares" in the pattern to make it simpler.
I love coming across your blog.It has been fun going through. I am semi new to quiliting and sewing my best tip is never quit learning and never give up no matter how confusing or frustrating it may seem it will work outthank-you and good luck all.Becky
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Oh, I do love thread. Thanks for this giveaway. I'm a new follower. One of my favorite quilting tips is: Wash your fabric before you quilt. I wash, then iron with some sizing to bring it back to "like new". Bye for now,
ReplyDeleteMy tip-keep your seam ripper handy and use it when things don't come out right.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! My favourite tip is to always square up before moving to the next stage. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! My tip is to always lay everything you need out ahead of time! Otherwise things will get lost and cluttered fast!
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Always make sure your 1/4" seam allowance is accurate. Good luck with your blog! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love using Best Press on EVERYTHING. It makes and keeps pieces so nice and flat.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first giveaway. My tip is... The Quilting Police do NOT exist, they are just a rumor. So don't sweat the small stuff, however, if something bothers you, fix it. Otherwise it will always bug you. When starting a project use the same rulers and machines, sometimes they differ just enough to throw you. Try to be constitent with a 1/4" seam allowance. Like it has been mentioned, measure twice, cut once. Take classes and always keep learning. I often learn from other classmates as well as the teacher. Learn from the elders and then pass it on to someone else just starting. It should always be fun, if it's not, take a break.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your giveaway and a chance to win. Been nice to read the other tips as well. I'm a new follower and looking forward to returning and catching up with your blog.
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Since I'm so new to quilting, I guess my tip would be "never give up!" (I've had to tell myself that a time or two!) Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great giveaway!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi, I love the thread and can use it now. I am following you by e-mail thank you for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to always press and square things up. I didn't understand the importance in my early quilting days and I was frustrated because my seams never matched up.
ReplyDeleteKeep all your scraps and make new fabric with it! Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have found that taking my time and not working on projects if you are tired. Thanks for giveaway.
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Remember to enjoy the process and the learning. Sometimes learning means ripping! Thanks for participating in the blog hop party. And thanks for the great prize!
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