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Hello I'm very behind with starting the QAYG. Lovely holiday visiting family in Australia. This is my first ever QAYG. I've read the instructions for Block 1 and it mentions using iron on interfacing. I cannot see it on the materials list though I'm badly jet lagged. For that reason I'm not cutting today but checking I have everything I need and laying it out. How much interfacing should I buy for the project please. I have the kit and won't buy wadding or backing till after block 4. I'm sure I'm being stupid.
Bev replied: 26 Jan 23 at 16:12
Laura. As always thank you. I hadn't seen the December instructions so I'm off to see what else I've missed in them. I have managed to add sticky labels with FAB 1 etc to the fabrics in the box as I'm pretty sure I would have confused the orange / mustard and turquoise/pale blue. I'm going to hold off cutting till I'm definitely capable. Many thanks
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Hello, has anyone made Debbie's batwing top in a woven? Thanks
Laura replied: 27 Jan 23 at 10:01
I think the batwing top needs to be made of a stretchy material so that it can fit over your head. There is a top on here that is probably more suited to a non stretchy fabric https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/collared-box-top-with-vents
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Hi everyone. I am not on fb and the messages on you tube never come through. How do I get the fabric requirements for sew along Saturday.
Sue replied: 27 Jan 23 at 08:37
I don?t seem to get anything on the community section, I use an iPad and believe this is the reason. I have found the details now in the blog area thanks.
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Hi I've just stated sewing again after my accident which has left me with severe nerve damage in my left hand. I'm finding it really difficult and frustrating and was wondering if anyone else out there who is the same position. Any useful tips? Already cut my finger on a pin and I only realised when I saw the blood! So definitely using clips instead of pins ????
Laura replied: 26 Jan 23 at 10:40
Sorry to hear this Kaz?I imagine it is very frustrating. Are you able to use your left hand for sewing, holding, cutting etc. I wondered whether the ruler holder https://www.debbieshoresewing.com/shop/books-haberdashery/sewing-tools/milward-rule-handle-white/ would help and keep you safe when cutting fabrics etc.
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Hi everyone I?m making the quilt I?ve read the instructions on how to make up the white triangles and I?m stuck is just me
HYSC replied: 27 Jan 23 at 11:01
Hello everyone - Debbie has now added a video to go alongside the instructions. https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/block-of-the-month-2023-quilt-as-you-go-qayg Thanks!
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Oh dear so easily confused sometimes could someone tell me were i should be attaching the inner leg and is the one on the right ok.
Joan replied: 25 Jan 23 at 10:33
Thank you Adele have a good day x
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Good morning all, I'm just starting the new quilt. Could you tell me on the melon, which line do you sew round, the continuous one or the hashed on. Dong want yo make a mistake. Thanks Kate
Kate replied: 23 Jan 23 at 13:22
Hi Laura thanks for the info, I have gone round the solid line. It's worked out fine. My block even measures 12.5 inches - result. Looking forward to the next bit. Kate x
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Hi everyone. For those making Maddie I?m going to have a practice of doing Maddies face. In the book it says to use one strand of floss/thread but looking at the photos it looks like two strands! Do you know which is right - I?m guessing it?s all down to personal preference at the end of the day!
Megan replied: 23 Jan 23 at 20:03
I used 1 and it was quite thin and took a while to do so definitly use more
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Help Please, This is my first QaYG and at Step 4 it says to "sub-cut across the diagonals" can someone explain that to me please? Thank you
Sheena replied: 23 Jan 23 at 07:53
Thank you Adele I will do that today xx
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Has anyone put feet on the overnight bag?
Alanna replied: 26 Jan 23 at 19:49
Thanks Bev. Did you need to put anything else to the base to firm it up so it doesn?t sag between the feet? I?m already using firm fleece
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Am trying to sew the overnight bag but am struggling to sew the tabs on the end of my zip. The fabric is thick & my machine isn?t sewing, what can I do?
Sue replied: 22 Jan 23 at 16:07
If you have walking foot that will with thickness
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Hiya, Debbie mentioned the Eden tree cushion was on as a download, is this on the DS website or have I misheard? I can?t find it. Or maybe it?s sold as a pack? Thanks, Clare
Laura replied: 21 Jan 23 at 18:38
I think she said that they are looking to get posted as a download?takes a while to get it prepared as an A4 print out.
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Hi everyone, just watched the live on catch up, and just wanted to say that I used the light Peach linen for Maddie and it worked well. Frayed a bit so might overlock the pieces when I do Robin.
Christine replied: 23 Jan 23 at 21:52
Thank you Jules :-D
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Does anyone Know if Debbie, will be doing a tutorial on MO the dog, Im not much good just following from the book, I love to watch Debbie's tutorials xx
Laura replied: 21 Jan 23 at 12:19
You could take a look at the video for Rosie the reindeer from November 2021 as the techniques for the gusset and legs etc are very similar.
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What size needle is best for cotton?
Megan replied: 23 Jan 23 at 20:04
Thanks Laura
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Good morning .. I have submitted my pics of Block 1 on the QAYG .. not perfect . I?m hoping the sashing will help me out with my block being at 12? now for Block 13????. Bx
Laura replied: 20 Jan 23 at 12:06
Well done ?looks great. Can?t wait to finish mine now.
