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lizzy 11-16-2012 05:33 AM

Been stippling for quite a while now and still every now and then have to rip out some stitches. Ugh. Other than that, for me, stippling or meandering is the way I love to quilt. Can't follow straight lines or stitch in the ditch, so it is the best alternative quilting for me.

Beehiveof9 11-16-2012 05:48 AM

I feel your pain. Also, BTDT and bought the Tshirt

junegerbracht 11-16-2012 05:49 AM

Have been there and done that. Am getting better at stippling - but am never quite satisfied. Often when I look at my work later I decide it isn't as bad as I first thought. We are our worst critics I have found.

lonestardreams 11-16-2012 07:44 AM

Wow, that's awful.

I got a little confused when you said to Check your bottom. Then had to laugh at my confusion. It's been a crazy few days in my world.

Hope all is good for you now and that you keep on keeping on with that stippling.

JuneCleaver 11-16-2012 08:21 AM

DON'T GIVE UP!!! I was told by a quilting instructor to take a paper and pencil and meander a pattern the size I wanted to stipple. This apparently kind of sets the brain for size. Then don't stipple for more than 20 minutes at a time. Wear quilting gloves(machingers) to help grip the fabric. Most important............have a glass of wine and RELAX. It will happen and you will have a beautiful quilt that you can say "I Did It!" Enjoy!!!!!

costumegirl 11-16-2012 08:57 AM

I agree with junegerbracht - my ripper has always been my best friend - and she's a slow process ;)

roserips 11-16-2012 09:42 AM

I think we all wind up there sooner or later. that's why we all say been there done that! And yes I still have a piece that I am un-sewing....

sewnut 11-16-2012 09:46 AM

I have, I have, It's off to rip I go!

My time 11-16-2012 11:10 AM

I hear ya sister it's not my favorite thing to do either. I am very rarely satisfied with the results. I have discovered that I really enjoy hand quilting. Who would of thought! But this board has been a great help.

nannyrick 11-16-2012 11:27 AM

Obviously, we are all in the same boat, LOL.


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