ffq-lar Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I deleted the post. Seems it was more confusing than helpful. Suffice to say, I found a method to mark piano keys by using the channel locks and tried to share the technique. I'm amazed when after so many years of experience I can figure out something new (to me)! Sorry for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 OMG, I was able to follow every single thing you said BEFORE "I mark piano keys to fit a border." :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBQuilts Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 What Bonnie said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondequilter Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 So...I need to go lye down now. I didn't follow much of that either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I take a strip of adding machine tape, cut it the length of the border, then fold in half and again and again until I have a folded piece that is approximately 2" + wide (or whatever spacing you like).............I open the tape and lay on the border, pinning each end and then mark the spacing. Saves a lot of wear and tear on my brain trying to figure out fractions to get the spacing close. Doing that for each border also helps when there is a little bit of difference in the measurements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Oh Linda R. I read your first post did not have time to read again so thought I would read a second time now it is gone...always looking for easier ways to mark Please give us tips anytime you want please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I don't even have channel locks and I liked what you said. Should have read it better, but like Terry, I thought I'd look again later. You may have to put it back...lol. Thanks for sharing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Linda, I meant that to be funny but I missed the mark. I'm on some medicine and some days my brain just doesn't work -- actually a lot of days this month. I was going to go back and read your post again on a better day. I apologize to everyone as if I hadn't made that statement, I'm sure Linda's post would still be there. I'm such an idiot. I'm sorry, Linda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Bonnie my friend! I wasn't offended at all! Please don't beat yourself up over this! I have trouble editing myself, figuring too much info is better than not enough, resulting in TMI and sometimes a glazed-over look from my companions! This gist of this technique was to use only one set of small marks at the outside edge of a border for stitching even and straight piano keys. Put the edge of the hopping foot against one mark, engage the appropriate channel lock, slide the foot across the border (machine not running) and mark another tiny mark at the seam. This cancels the need to mark keys all across a border and the removal of those marks when you finish. Stitch your first line with the CL (channel lock) on---across to the seam. Take off the CL, SID in the seam to the next mark, CL on and stitch back to the edge of the border. CL off, stitch on the batting to the next mark, and repeat. Hope this is easier to visualize! I love you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Make perfect sense Linda Thank-you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Conquest Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Makes sense to me now! I'd never thought of using channel locks for piano keys -- just a straight ruler. Will try CLs next time. Anything that saves time and aggravation is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Linda, that is how I do piano keys! I mark the outer edge and do like you said! Wow! I'm starting to think like Linda, who I admire! a plus for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 i too do it the same way linda and leeann does it! maybe ladies, we are just "old dogs" hahaha. (sorry, my smart ass couldn't resist!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Linda, I'm so glad you explained it again. I got it this time, but my brain is functioning today! Boy I sure wish I had that channel lock feature as that sounds like a fantastic way to do the border piano keys! Nothing worse than having a slanty piano border, even after you've spent time marking both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Wight Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Great! That's how I do them also.....and bead board by just straddling the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Even though I'm computerized, this is basically how I do my piano keys - with the channel locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 The technique wasn't about using the channel locks to stitch the piano keys. It was about using them to mark them. I've always used them for stitching. Yet again I'm not posting clear instructions! Maybe I should make some videos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I actually got that it was for marking. :) I did put my shirt on inside out this morning though and walked around that way for two hours before noticing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I missed this originally, but I vote for videos. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Great idea! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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