Iluv2quilt

Oh that's really pretty. Chalk doesn't come off as easily as you'd think, I always have to rub it off.

Tiffany

If I use a chalk wheel I find the chalk usually bounces right off when I'm quilting, but the chalk pencils I have to scrub off. I do mark pretty hard though, which is likely why I have to wash it several times or use an eraser or wet rag to scrub it off.

deranged_damsel

thats great! I have a really hard time looking at my work... it can ALWAYS look better! I need to learn a bit of your point of view :)
I used to put a messed up square into every quilt on purpose! just to prove to myself that it didnt HAVE to be perfect :)
and have gone back to my old pefectionist self again :roll:
"messing up is part of quilting, RIGHT" I repeat to myself.....

Sparky

Call it creativity and you will feel better about yourself.

Tiffany

Actually, I see nothing wrong with wanting to make a 'perfect' quilt. We are all striving to get better at quilting, right? I'm a perfectionist - but only when it comes to my own work. I don't expect others to live up to my expectations, esp when I can't live up to them. I actually hate that expression, "If you can't see it from a galloping horse at ten feet away" - mostly because I will never be running past a quilt. I notice the mistakes, but as long as they are not mine I'm not bothered by them. As for my own work, I strive to do the best I can and when I don't meet my expectations (which is often), I then tell myself to live with the results. And most others don't notice things the way I do, but I think we all do that with our work. There is nothing wrong with striving for perfection. And when I don't meet it, I tell myself that only God is perfect. ;)

Shemjo

Love your sparkly piece! I am in awe of finished tops!

eyequilt

There's going to be a free class this month at the Quilted Hill in Yamhill on finishing borders and bindings, you might get help there. (I think a class is coming up on NY Beauties, too)

many craft person

JustMe - do you wash out the chalk and hairspray when done, or does it cover up? can't quite get the concept in my head, but it sounds like a great idea.

knlsmith

Those are some SHARp points. Excellent job!

Oklahoma Suzie

This is what my sister uses.