tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post8967072893297364062..comments2024-03-29T02:06:42.732-07:00Comments on Cat Patches: Frustration AboundsBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05835208971743967582noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-39961150115084561662015-10-19T03:45:34.357-07:002015-10-19T03:45:34.357-07:00Smitty has his own jungle gym. Cats always seem to...Smitty has his own jungle gym. Cats always seem to love being able to climb. Sorry about your fusible troubles. I don't use it that much so I have no opinion. Enjoy your binding. I always love that part of quilting. CathieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466163934848609107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-77329393133298141362015-10-18T11:20:47.110-07:002015-10-18T11:20:47.110-07:00Love Smitty's sense of adventure. LOVE the ve...Love Smitty's sense of adventure. LOVE the veggie quilt, too. But the technical talk about fusation leaves me politely looking around the room and thinking about what to eat, much like Smitty in the first photo, and wondering if I am going to have to learn another new skill. You guys are talking way over my head. gpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854655973836794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-87752974332817308712015-10-18T09:36:13.540-07:002015-10-18T09:36:13.540-07:00My BIL, who recently bought a home in Washington i...My BIL, who recently bought a home in Washington is also on a well and had to install a water softener/filtration system to protect his copper pipes. Seems expensive, but worth it in the long run. Enjoyed seeing Smitty's Cat Cave and your beautiful projects. I may have to make your garden quilt for a neighbor who is an avid gardener.<br /><br />QuiltShopGal<br />www.quiltshopgal.comQuiltShopGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165032142483696494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-16873952207412711912015-10-18T07:33:42.408-07:002015-10-18T07:33:42.408-07:00Cute kitty! I did get a laugh with the cord chewi...Cute kitty! I did get a laugh with the cord chewing. Visiting from Slow Stitching Sunday. I totally agree with your assessment of Wonder Under vs Heat and Bond. I use the pin trick too, and it does help.Carole @ From My Carolina Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140514341597136944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-53199095461067102862015-10-18T07:27:02.524-07:002015-10-18T07:27:02.524-07:00A wonderfully entertaining post! Enjoyed hearing a...A wonderfully entertaining post! Enjoyed hearing about how your cat is training you :)<br />And also love how you start binding close to a corner so you can say look at me go!! Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-8045275014155327112015-10-18T06:13:39.027-07:002015-10-18T06:13:39.027-07:00I use Wonder under because I have had issues with ...I use Wonder under because I have had issues with other fusibles. My tip is I always peal a small piece of the fusible off before I cut my pieces on the outline. It always gives me a piece to grab on to when I have to peal the backing away. I will try the pin trick. <br />Nice idea to give to the CSA. I am sure they will appreciate the quilt. Perfect quilt idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-74462159613082900072015-10-18T06:12:08.216-07:002015-10-18T06:12:08.216-07:00Loved your post! You had me laughing with Smitty&#...Loved your post! You had me laughing with Smitty's antics! My cat Milly freaks out if I close the louvered doors to my washer & dryer. She meows and paces until I open the doors. So I leave one side open - keeps her happy.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652394361889585148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-60936487661932266972015-10-18T06:08:56.154-07:002015-10-18T06:08:56.154-07:00That place looks like so much fun for Smitty, I...That place looks like so much fun for Smitty, I'll bet he'll be demanding a bed in there when it gets cold. I use and like Wonder Under, yep I've had fraying problems but the pin method works if that's going to be a problem, usually just scraping my nail along the edge of the paper makes it separate and peelable. Dana Gaffneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023202806714127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-24124396603237363462015-10-18T06:03:22.458-07:002015-10-18T06:03:22.458-07:00Sorry for the frustrating fusing experience. Than...Sorry for the frustrating fusing experience. Thanks for sharing all the info. I don't do much where I have to fuse anything, but it's nice to know just in case I do in the future Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-41945088106306617622015-10-18T05:55:06.215-07:002015-10-18T05:55:06.215-07:00Poor Smitty - having to actually resort to tantrum...Poor Smitty - having to actually resort to tantrums in order to be allowed to have fun!!! Actually, that gorgeous feline is so spoiled, I'm not sure but what he might be disappointed when he gets to heaven some day. <i>"What? No catnip on demand? No jungle gym in my basement? I'm not allowed to hunt and eat the critters? And where in the heck are my servants?????"</i> LOL!!!!!<br /><br /> Great review on the two fusibles. I use Heat'n Bond Lite as well, always have, and the only problem I've ever had was when I didn't follow directions and I used a too-hot iron. It's great stuff!Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-55433579878277267382015-10-17T21:15:18.058-07:002015-10-17T21:15:18.058-07:00Does Smitty do his exploring alone, or does Gracie...Does Smitty do his exploring alone, or does Gracie accompany him?<br />Thanks for the info on fusibles!<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208168224439515489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-67710749526827832842015-10-17T18:35:07.212-07:002015-10-17T18:35:07.212-07:00Yep, the times I've used Wonder Under have req...Yep, the times I've used Wonder Under have required the pin technique from the center, or it does indeed fray the edge. Steam a Seam 2 Lite's new version - I find the fusible itself still as good as before once fully engaged, but the new 1st-peel paper falls off prematurely, defeating the whole purpose for it. I still have a lot of this bolt left, so I have a while before deciding what to try next. :)Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-26663461553047417802015-10-17T13:27:57.649-07:002015-10-17T13:27:57.649-07:00i'm not sure what fusible I'm using at pre...i'm not sure what fusible I'm using at present but the pin trick works well when the backing is being 'iffy'. Dear Smitty is such a lovable boy and so adventurous. His gym and cat cave look great fun for such a bold explorer.Lyndseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984204149343024935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-72725842467200381822015-10-17T11:53:09.679-07:002015-10-17T11:53:09.679-07:00Wonder Under is the first fusible web I ever used ...Wonder Under is the first fusible web I ever used and stuck with it because it worked for me. Here is a tip learned a gazillion years ago. When you're ready to take the paper off, use the tip of a straight pin and run it across the paper down the middle of your piece. Use enough pressure to somewhat tear the paper, but not so hard that you rip into the fabric. Then you remove the paper starting at the area you scored. Easy peasy and works every time. No more frayed edges from trying to remove the paper without scoring it first.Janaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165028950761520752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-44940112877966964522015-10-17T11:51:48.362-07:002015-10-17T11:51:48.362-07:00I've used Wonder Under, had a little trouble w...I've used Wonder Under, had a little trouble with it, using Steam a' Seam 2 lite now and not sure if I like it or not. It was recommended to me by a quilt shop that I bought a pattern of fishes, seahorses and such to use for these blocks. Still trying it out, not sure what I like. It's fairly easy to buttonhole stitch by hand unless you have two or more layers, then it's puncture finger time. Mr. Smitty is one very curious cat! One of these days he will learn to not be so curious. Good luck with that. Sher S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08702116395166557627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-28584853840027141492015-10-17T11:30:29.821-07:002015-10-17T11:30:29.821-07:00He'll keep the squirrels and chippers from nes...He'll keep the squirrels and chippers from nesting under there. I liked the original Steam A Seam lite - the new stuff does suck.. I used Wonder Under once and was not impressed and Mist to Fuse is a nightmare. Curious to see what others suggest. Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.com