cjtinkle Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 My stitchout looks awful, I've gone slow, fast, you name it, but the flowers look awful and the bottoms of my leaves where they cross don't match up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I only did two quilts with them, but they wree both pretty good. I did use Sew Fine thread in colors that matched as closely as possible. I'm sorry you are having trouble with them. I think that design is so feminine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm sure it's me obviously. I didn't have any trouble at all with the Swirls board. I agree, the design is gorgeous and I'm dying to use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonden Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hey CJ - I find that when I use a template, I try to follow (or push) against 1 side to keep everything straight and even. exp: while going to the left, push the stylus against the left side of the template, going right, press towards the right. This keeps things smooth for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 CJ, so far I have found with anything by CL, just takes a time or two using it, then you are the expert! They are so easy to use, and so precise, once you get your path figured out, they are worth the little practice time it takes to nail it! Go slow to start. I find they look so easy, I want to rush through it. Go slowly untill it comes naturally. Practice on a busy quilt or muslin...you'll work it out in no time. Be a little patient. You can do it!! Lisa APQS Liberty CL NW NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thanks everyone, I talked to Michael on the phone last night, it's no big deal, my stylus needs tightened down, I had too much play in it so I'm going to fix it today and be back in business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Have you tried the tip I saw---or read someplace to put a rubber band on the stylus knob and down under the metal piece. I remembered that and it sure works out good--- It keeps the stylus point down in the template groove. Mind you I have only used my Circle Lord on one practice muslin sandwich and two actual projects---but, I thought this tip was very useful. I don't have the Sakura template boards, but they are on my wish list! Whoever mentioned it---Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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