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| Frequently Asked Questions |
Jitter Bucket
Q Where is the best place to obtain the 5 quart buckets for the Jitter Bucket?
A The 5 quart buckets may be purchased in the paint department at the major discount stores and in most
hardware stores. A good source is the grocery store – filled with ice cream! You need the traditional bucket (8
½ across by 6 ½ high)– not the tall, skinny, new design – with a handle that is easily removable.
Q The Jitter Bucket pattern calls for heavy, firm iron-on backing. What does that include?
A Fusible fleece gives a nice finish, and Decor Bond and Craft Fuse are just two of the interfacings that can
be used. Quilt batting or felt used with an adhesive spray works great. You may want to cut out the darts and
satin stitch the dart lines together. (See gold zigzag dart line inside Jitter Bucket.)
Q In my area, ice cream only comes in 4 quart buckets. Can the Jitter Bucket pattern be adapted to the
4 quart bucket?
A If the bucket measures 8 1/2 inches across, the pattern can be easily adapted. Before you order, email
me the height of your bucket, and I will give you the modifications that you will need to make.
Tote-All-Bucket
Q Where can I find the 5 gallon buckets for the Tote-all-Bucket?
A The buckets for the Tote-all-Bucket pattern can be purchased in the paint department at the major discount
stores and most hardware stores. They may also be recycled from many sources. Be sure to get the type with
the 3 ridges at the top, not the one with the single flange.
Mug Bucket
Q How do I manage the inner pockets?
A Fold the inner pockets to the inside on the horizontal solid line and stitch on the vertical lines.
Q What size mug does the pattern fit?
A This pattern fits mugs that are about 3 ¾ inches high and 3 to 3 ¼ in diameter. If you plan to use an
oversized mug, increase print size. Printing the pattern pieces at 110% scale (instead of 100%) will allow for
a mug approximately 4 1/8 high and 3 1/2 in diameter.
Other
Q How many items is one allowed to make and sell from a pattern ?
A The new policy for making and selling Buckets Gone Wild! patterns is as follows:
1. Buckets Gone Wild! must be credited for the pattern design in all written descriptions of items made by you
to sell. When advertising the finished product, include a statement that the item was made from a Buckets
Gone Wild! pattern by Georgia Manning Lewis.
2. All items for sale must be handmade by you. Contracting with others to mass produce the design is
expressly prohibited.
3. Distribution of the pattern and corresponding instructions is expressly prohibited.
Q Can I use pet screen instead of vinyl for the pockets?
A Yes. Pet or any type screen works very well. Many quilt stores stock pet screen in a variety of colors for
use in tote bags and purses. Hardware stores and major discount stores carry screen in black and gray.
Q Do I need a special needle to sew vinyl or screen?
A A regular needle works fine. On vinyl, use a longer stitch (3), but stitch length doesn't matter with screen.
You will need sturdy, sharp pins for both, though. The patterns include tips that make sewing on vinyl almost as
easy as sewing on fabric.
Q When attaching the screen pocket, how do you suggest stitching on the stitching line between
pockets? Do you suggest a straight stitch only? Using a trim?
A Because you can sew directly on the screen with a regular presser foot, you do not need the trim on the
stitching line as you do with vinyl. Either a straight stitch or a decorative machine stitch will work equally well.
Tips from Sewers in the field
• Fabric pockets are much easier to work with than screen or vinyl pockets. Fold the pocket fabric
at t he center and at the top
• A walking foot or dual-feed foot is helpful.
• Double-sided quilted fabric is quicker and easier than fusing fleece to fabric.
• Slice open the darts as far as you can and press open – that will reduce the
thickness that you have to sew through.
