JustSewSimple Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Got the rest of my CL order today. The Aztec looks like some sort of Math book!!! Heavens, I barely can use the sprials - and they only do one thing!!! Well, two, I guess. My goodness. Perhaps I over estimated my abilities here.:o:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Got the rest of my CL order today. The Aztec looks like some sort of Math book!!! Heavens, I barely can use the sprials - and they only do one thing!!! Well, two, I guess. My goodness. Perhaps I over estimated my abilities here.:o:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Oh Sylvia, Just plop those disc's on and try them out...just keep thinking spirograph and they'll be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Oh Sylvia, Just plop those disc's on and try them out...just keep thinking spirograph and they'll be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Sylvia, You are going to have a blast. There is so much you can do. Pick some and play. I love that disc! Feartherz is great the finished product is beautifull!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Sylvia, You are going to have a blast. There is so much you can do. Pick some and play. I love that disc! Feartherz is great the finished product is beautifull!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Oh Sylvia! Those are two of the very best! Just put them on and play, play, play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Oh Sylvia! Those are two of the very best! Just put them on and play, play, play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 now come on don't be a chicken, you know you can do it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 now come on don't be a chicken, you know you can do it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Okay, yes, that book looks very, very, scary. Don't be afraid. Once you start using the templates, and read the book don't just look at the pictures :D It will all start to make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Okay, yes, that book looks very, very, scary. Don't be afraid. Once you start using the templates, and read the book don't just look at the pictures :D It will all start to make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Mary Beth is right!! It may look scary but its not. You will have an Ah Ha moment when you us the templates and Read the book or as I call it the recipes. That was my down fall ... not reading the instructions!!! And if you still have questions, call Michael and Kay, or ask one of us. Have fun and let us know how its going!!!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Mary Beth is right!! It may look scary but its not. You will have an Ah Ha moment when you us the templates and Read the book or as I call it the recipes. That was my down fall ... not reading the instructions!!! And if you still have questions, call Michael and Kay, or ask one of us. Have fun and let us know how its going!!!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 MB, are we going to get a CL section on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 MB, are we going to get a CL section on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Hi Sylvia, There is a "sort of" Circle Lord section here on the APQS forum http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/forumdisplay.php?fid=62 However, for me finding the CL comments sort of gets mixed in with the general forum messages here at APQS as I never think to go read just that section. I know how you feel about the new Aztec and workbook you just received. I looked at mine in anticipation of using it on a friendship star quilt yesterday, and got totally lost reading the workbook. I have used it on a practice piece, but have since forgotten the whole concept. I just set it aside and having decided to line dance the quilt instead. I just need to spend more time practicing with this disc I know--- I'm also taking some of Deb Levys CL classes at MQ Resources forum. They have been very helpful. Most have been on templates I don't own though---and the Aztec and Featherz videos are not until Nov. and Dec. That is a long way off--- I just need to immerse myself in learning this this method of quilting more thoroughly as what I've done has been very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Hi Sylvia, There is a "sort of" Circle Lord section here on the APQS forum http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/forumdisplay.php?fid=62 However, for me finding the CL comments sort of gets mixed in with the general forum messages here at APQS as I never think to go read just that section. I know how you feel about the new Aztec and workbook you just received. I looked at mine in anticipation of using it on a friendship star quilt yesterday, and got totally lost reading the workbook. I have used it on a practice piece, but have since forgotten the whole concept. I just set it aside and having decided to line dance the quilt instead. I just need to spend more time practicing with this disc I know--- I'm also taking some of Deb Levys CL classes at MQ Resources forum. They have been very helpful. Most have been on templates I don't own though---and the Aztec and Featherz videos are not until Nov. and Dec. That is a long way off--- I just need to immerse myself in learning this this method of quilting more thoroughly as what I've done has been very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sylvia, ...trust me...once I stopped thinking like a blonde (when I first got my CL) read michael's instructions..."step...by..step.." I GOT it and it's soooo dang easy, I felt stupid! You'll get it and LOVE it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sylvia, ...trust me...once I stopped thinking like a blonde (when I first got my CL) read michael's instructions..."step...by..step.." I GOT it and it's soooo dang easy, I felt stupid! You'll get it and LOVE it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Originally posted by JustSewSimple MB, are we going to get a CL section on here? There is a CL section, as well as Quiltazoid, I think Hartley Fence, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Originally posted by JustSewSimple MB, are we going to get a CL section on here? There is a CL section, as well as Quiltazoid, I think Hartley Fence, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circlelord Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sylvia, Don't look at the Aztec book until you do the following. Try this on a pratice piece. Everything below depends on the fact that you have the CL set up correctly. If it does not work in any way write me. First, postion the Cl on the front and lock it with the red handle. Position the baseplate close to the Crossbar (8 inches), over the baseplate support. Put the stylus in the center post and center the baseplate with the Center Clamp loose and the Black Knob tight. You will know it is centered because the needle will be in the center of your fabric. Put the Aztec on the baseplate. Make sure everything is locked. Put the stylus in the center Scallop groove at the left end (there are several stacked.) Without sewing move the stylus thru the groove to other end. Then put the needle down. Lift the stylus with your right hand, lift the template slightly,at 7 oclock ,and move the template clockwise two holes, and drop it back over the pin. Drop the stylus in the groove and move it to the other end. the stylus may not drop directly as there is some machine movement. You have to raise the needle first for this demo, but normally you will be sewing in needle down postion, so you just stop moving, and lift the stylus, and rotate the template. Now try it sewing. You will repeat thru 8 segments to make a circlular scallop pattern. Once you have done this all the rest of the templates work the same way with some variation. With the feathers, you don't have to lift the stylus. Try this simple example and let us know how it goes. Others who are reading this, please let me know if this makes sense. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circlelord Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sylvia, Don't look at the Aztec book until you do the following. Try this on a pratice piece. Everything below depends on the fact that you have the CL set up correctly. If it does not work in any way write me. First, postion the Cl on the front and lock it with the red handle. Position the baseplate close to the Crossbar (8 inches), over the baseplate support. Put the stylus in the center post and center the baseplate with the Center Clamp loose and the Black Knob tight. You will know it is centered because the needle will be in the center of your fabric. Put the Aztec on the baseplate. Make sure everything is locked. Put the stylus in the center Scallop groove at the left end (there are several stacked.) Without sewing move the stylus thru the groove to other end. Then put the needle down. Lift the stylus with your right hand, lift the template slightly,at 7 oclock ,and move the template clockwise two holes, and drop it back over the pin. Drop the stylus in the groove and move it to the other end. the stylus may not drop directly as there is some machine movement. You have to raise the needle first for this demo, but normally you will be sewing in needle down postion, so you just stop moving, and lift the stylus, and rotate the template. Now try it sewing. You will repeat thru 8 segments to make a circlular scallop pattern. Once you have done this all the rest of the templates work the same way with some variation. With the feathers, you don't have to lift the stylus. Try this simple example and let us know how it goes. Others who are reading this, please let me know if this makes sense. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Yes, this makes perfect sense and once you have tried using the different templates, you just get it! It just takes jumping in and trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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