I got a quilting machine for Christmas(white) as i want to start quilting. Any beginning advice?
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Go to your local fabric store and take a class to become aquainted with your machine and a beg. quilting class.  Enjoy!!
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sure - get started - best of luck !
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Use some different Thread Bobbins or whatever those things are that sewing thread come on. You can buy a small Dowel Rod to run through the hole. A Dowel Rod just a long wood stick and Wal-Wort and Hobby Shops have them in Crafts, also, a hardware store have them, they cheap, maybe 40 cents for the size you need.
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I am also in west sydney. There is a bridal gown store in Penrith you can look at its in Soper place and their website is www.penrithbridalcentre.com.au You might be able to find something there. I just found that it was easier to have my dress made. I spent days upon days finding the right dress, got a picture and am having a friend who sews fantastically make it for me :)
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i chose the lock-step sequence. before you hand stitch with a small needle, you have to thread it and tie a small knot to sucure the thread in the needle. then you can proceed to sew.
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have fun with it!!  pull out some scrap fabric and try them all, just make sure to adjust your tension from least to most, not most to least.  this can break your needle and also break the thread making it a pain in the booty.
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if you are making one, the polyfil you put in the middle comes in different "lofts", a low loft gives you a flatter quilt. so you want high loft.  just be prepared, high lofts are a little more difficult to quilt, just because of the added height.  the less you quilt, the more areas you will have to "fluff".\nIf you mean a quilt you already have, try running it through the dryer (dry) with a fabric softener sheet.  be sure it is clean first, anything on it will be a permanent fixture after running it through the dryer.  Is it too large just to shake it good?
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I would go for a fun present for Christmas, here are some cute ideas:\nBratz sewing machine $39.97:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994649\n\nBratz dance mat $24.73:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4016656\n\nBratz CD boombox $38.73:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994663\n\nBratz Text and Call walkie talkies $49.97:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994660\n\nTwister Moves DVD $29.86:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5128699\n\nAny Scene It game (my kids love this game):\nhttp://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=4171&search_query=scene+it&ic=24_0\n\nHappy Holidays!
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Are either of these it? \n\nI did a search for:\n\n"Two day quilt" pattern
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If you have the manuel to the sewing machine, read that to get acquainted with the machine. Then, buy a simple pattern from the fabric store (like JoAnn's fabric). Inside the pattern will tell you exactly what to do to create whatever it is (a dress, teddy bear, ect.,). On the back of the pattern you can also find what materials are the best for what you are trying to make. Ask a salesperson to show you where some of the fabrics listed are located. Follow the instructions inside the pattern. Good Luck!
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Congrats on your buy.I would suggest taking a non-credit introductory course to learn the basics.Alot you can teach yourself by experimentation.Have fun!!
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I am asking for a sewing machine. And, I already got it, early. So, that is cool. \nAnd then I also want the CD Wow hits2007, and the Brio magazine. \nBut, I am honestly fine with anything. \nDon't forget the reason for the season!
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Start out with a classical with nylon strings, its kinder to teh fingers!  :D
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Start as early as possible so you can watch for sales.  \nI love Amazon because prices are pretty reasonable and you don't have to shop all over for it.  \nMake a list.\nWatch for coupons (Bath and Body Works "free item with purchase")-I use these all the time and get free stuff (of my choice) and they are still part of my gift list.\n\nGood luck!  Happy Christmas shopping :)
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I got a really cute snow flake background from Whatever life .com they also have them categorized. Just look for Holiday or Christmas layouts. :)
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Knit one\nPurl two\nslip next stitch\nPurl single stitch over next two
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http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/christmas/snowflake\n\nThis page should help.Have fun:)