Shape cut ruler and my bargello
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Shape cut ruler and my bargello
I am excited about my bargello quilt, as I was really worried about cutting the strips. I don't actually "see" a straight line because of my eyes (macular degeneration), and I have relied on my Shape Cut ruler for all my quilting. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to fold the strips in sizes that I could use the Shape Cut ruler for.
But I can. I got to the step I was worried about this morning, and I can do it! I am pretty excited, as starting this quilt was a bit of a "leap of faith."
Here is where I am now. I want to thank all of you who gave me hints for making a Bargello and help on fabric selection. This continues to be fun.
Dina
But I can. I got to the step I was worried about this morning, and I can do it! I am pretty excited, as starting this quilt was a bit of a "leap of faith."
Here is where I am now. I want to thank all of you who gave me hints for making a Bargello and help on fabric selection. This continues to be fun.
Dina
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Looking pretty! There is new hope for macular degeneration in the esight glasses that are just out. I looked them up as my mother has MD. On their site, MD is listed as one of the conditions it helps with. A man developed them for his legally blind sister. Very expensive of course but some hope is better than none.
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Looking pretty! There is new hope for macular degeneration in the esight glasses that are just out. I looked them up as my mother has MD. On their sight, MD is listed as one of the conditions it helps with. A man developed them fir his legally blind sister. Very expensive of course but some hope is better than none.
Sorry, more than you want to know. But I always appreciate information about new stuff that could help.
Dina
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Looking good!! It's such a fun process ... isn't it??
Just out of curiosity with regard to your eyesight ... if you closed your bad eye and only used the good eye, does that improve the ability to see a straight line??
Just out of curiosity with regard to your eyesight ... if you closed your bad eye and only used the good eye, does that improve the ability to see a straight line??
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So, I sort of make do, just being glad that I can see as well as I do. I can still read, drive, cook, quilt, etc. That won't be possible if the right eye goes bad.
But the June Taylor Shape Cut Ruler makes me cut a straight line, no matter what I actually see. It is wonderful, and I can quilt because of it. Happy quilter here.
Dina
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I think that your color selection is great. I would love to see more of a pattern that you are using. You set up you fabric samples in order at the top which shows good organization skills. Can't say enough on how easier it is to do a Bargello with the use of a design wall. Looking forward to seeing the quilt pieced. Good Luck and always take your time with a Bargello.
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