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Hi, I am trying to print the pattern for the Quilt Block Keeper and Block 1 of block of the month but the instructions are blacked out. I am logged in and have downloaded and printed another pattern which I have had no problem with. Any ideas? Thanks
Sue replied: 8 Jan 24 at 19:27
Thanks for your reply. I have emailed you.
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Hi I have some Willian Morris faux silk fabric same as the cushion Debbie made before Xmas any ideas as to what blender to use for cushion back? didn't want to use the same fabric. Thanks
Sally replied: 8 Jan 24 at 22:16
Thanks Laura I'll have a look!!!
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Is there somewhere that tells you the total amount of each fabric you need for this years quilt?
barb replied: 7 Jan 24 at 06:42
Yes. Look under projects. There is an introduction too. B o t m 2024 with everything you need to know.
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Where do I find my code for buying the fabric please
barb replied: 7 Jan 24 at 06:43
It?s under blog on this site.
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I?ve never really quilted and am easily put off if things don?t go to plan but I love this year?s quilt. Could anyone advise the level of difficulty of this project please? It is also quite expensive if I give up. Not that I don?t already have lots of expensive projects lying unfinished ????
barb replied: 6 Jan 24 at 14:34
I wouldn't plunge in with expensive fabric on something you have never done before. There will be varying degrees of difficulty over the year and in my case the chances of everything going to plan have already been ruled out before even starting! I would try some of the blocks and techniques first using scraps of fabric, an old duvet cover, or charity shop buys. Look over some of previous block of the months for examples of the techniques. Good luck.
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Is Debbie having a sale today?
barb replied: 6 Jan 24 at 09:57
HYSC replied: 3 Jan 24 at 14:20 Don't forget - Debbie is offering a special discount to members this weekend (6-7th Jan) "We're having a member only sale this weekend on the Debbie Shore Sewing website, simply use your regular discount code and 20% will automatically be discounted instead of the usual 10%. This will apply to every item, even sale items, apart from sewing machines and workshops. Your discount code can be used in conjunction with gift vouchers. Visit www.debbieshoresewing.com If you aren't yet a member, there is still time to join, visit www.halfyardsewingclub.com and sign up today! The sale begins this Saturday at 8am and finishes Sunday at 8pm."
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How do you put members photos on Facebook?
Blodwen replied: 7 Jan 24 at 18:22
Thank you Laura.
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I have a SUPER IMPORTANT question please. For the BUM BAG 2019, exactly how wide is the 1" bias binding all together. How wide does the entire fabric need to be? Which of the ready made bias listed as 1/2" bias or 1"bias tape is correct for this bag?. We don't have bias binding here so how wide should I cut the fabric to get what Miss Debbie termed 1" bias for the bum bag please? If I were to order on line which should I get, listed as 1/2" or 1" bias binding? H E L P!!!!
Caro replied: 5 Jan 24 at 23:27
Thank you Laura. You?re the BEST!
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Hi, where do I find my member code to use for the 20% off sale this weekend. Iam a recent member . Many thanks.
HYSC replied: 5 Jan 24 at 09:48
Hi, it's the discount code that is over in the blog here: https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/member-discount-on-my-website Claire, HYSC
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This is another daft question! Barb answered my q a couple of days ago by referring me to a tip by DS! I?ve lost it! Where can I find the useful photo tips for aletterbox zip - or for any other problem - please Judi
barb replied: 4 Jan 24 at 14:15
Here it is https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/tips/letterbox-zip It?s under tips and techniques. There are loads of articles there. You can use the search box to find what you are looking for. Good luck.
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Where do I find the discount code for members please
barb replied: 4 Jan 24 at 14:17
It?s under blog on this site
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Hello can I ask where can I find my 10% code please to buy my fabric x
barb replied: 3 Jan 24 at 17:31
Its under blog on this site.
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Hi I?m a techno twerp and can?t work out how to thank ?Barb? who answered my letterbox zip question. No Barb, I had not seen that tutorial and it answers my question perfectly THANK YOU! I will now delete the question so no other fab HYSC member devotes their time to helping. You?re all such a lovely helpful bunch !!!
barb replied: 3 Jan 24 at 07:48
No worries Judi. Glad it helped. By all means delete this one too. Happy sewing.
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I have just joined the club and I think I heard Debbie say that we can get discount when we order products from debbieshore.com. How do we do this?
HYSC replied: 3 Jan 24 at 14:20
Don't forget - Debbie is offering a special discount to members this weekend (6-7th Jan) "We're having a member only sale this weekend on the Debbie Shore Sewing website, simply use your regular discount code and 20% will automatically be discounted instead of the usual 10%. This will apply to every item, even sale items, apart from sewing machines and workshops. Your discount code can be used in conjunction with gift vouchers. Visit www.debbieshoresewing.com If you aren't yet a member, there is still time to join, visit www.halfyardsewingclub.com and sign up today! The sale begins this Saturday at 8am and finishes Sunday at 8pm."
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Good afternoon everyone, Happy New Year to all. I have a bit of a problem, that is when I use a rotary cutter l, either stright out of the packet they always seem to be blunt, I keep changing the blades, again straight out of packet they are blunt. Question is do I need a lot of pressure or am I just not using it right? Any suggestions please(sorry if spelling mistakes) Helene
Helene replied: 8 Jan 24 at 08:03
Thanks Laura
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Good morning all and Happy New Year. I am about to make some storage cubes (no lid). They will be 12 x 12 x 12 inches. I am not sure which wadding/ bosal/ vlieseline to use. I want them to be stiff enough to stand up and keep their shape. I was looking at ? Vlieseline Decovil Fusible Interlining ? Heavy?. Any thoughts/advice please?
Laura replied: 7 Jan 24 at 17:41
The Vlieseline Heavy is very substantial and can be hard to turn through a turning gap if that is what you intend to do. I have used Bosal for boxes for bathroom storage etc and these hold their shape well ?you don?t want to sew through the Bosal though so cut it 1/4? (or your chosen seam allowance) smaller than your fabric and then sew the fabric using the edge of the Bosal as your guideline. Debbie demonstrates this technique about 5 minutes into this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tOyxZi9hp90 You could also use something like H640 interfacing which Debbie demonstrates on a storage cube here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-IBAEljW-wE Hope this helps.
