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    Old 07-24-2011, 03:33 AM
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    OK, I just don't get it, I recently looked thru a peephole to view a quilt. Just what is the purpose?
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    Old 07-24-2011, 04:03 AM
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    During construction stages, it's to get a long distance view to make sure you are happy with the layout...same as using a design wall but you can get further away.
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    Old 07-24-2011, 04:06 AM
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    Things look different close up or from a distance. Sort of "You can't see the forest, for the trees." When you're in the woods you see the individual trees, when you're in a plane you can look down & see the forest.
    The peephole helps you visualize as if from far away.
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    Old 07-24-2011, 04:07 AM
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    thanks, I guess I was standing to close when I tried it!
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    Old 07-24-2011, 05:05 AM
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    Here's a previous post of mine that will really explain the use of a peep hole. I could have saved a lot of grief if I'd just stepped back for a better view!

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-132167-1.htm
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    Old 07-24-2011, 06:36 AM
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    its so you can see a large area --all at once-
    see what it will look like across the room- when you are up close and personal you can not see everything.
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    Old 07-24-2011, 06:47 AM
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    It's also a good way to see if a block has got turned upside down and sideways before you have it all stitched together.
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    Old 07-24-2011, 05:14 PM
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    darn, I should have bought it then!
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