What did you learn today in Quilting?
#101
Originally Posted by blahel
i learned that if i spend to long on here I dont get much quilting done!! :lol: :lol:
#103
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I don't think this tells you OBW or GFG. One Block Wonder, Grandmothers Flower Garden.
I don't think this tells you OBW or GFG. One Block Wonder, Grandmothers Flower Garden.
#104
My sewing machine is really pretty nice. It is only one year old and has many, many feet and other attachments. I got it to make a Halloween costume for my grandson last year then put it away. I just have to get it out and play with it and hopefully we will become good friends!
#105
Joeysnana,yes, you need to get that machine out and play! Make some potholders or a simple tote bag to get back in the swing of things and keep your machine in shape! Go to a LQS for some inspiration to get you started.
#106
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I have made the same block 5 times now and 5 times, it came out different than the pattern. 4 times, I left it (because it was pretty even if wrong) but the 5th time, I took it apart to find out where I got turned around. Apparently, I was having a dyslexic HST day. So I learned to lay the pieces out according to the pattern and sew them slowly one step at a time.
#107
Originally Posted by Windy Canyon
This past weekend I went to a quilt show with maybe about 200+ quilts. I don't think I saw an ugly quilt. What I learned is that even beautiful quilts have stitch-in-the-ditch stitches that don't all stay 'in' the ditch, and other stitches that aren't perfect still make for a beautiful quilt. So... that means I can quilt; have fun; strive to always improve and still finish and enjoy my not-so-perfect quilts!!! LOL, but that is a big discovery for me.
#108
I relearned that puttering at quilting takes my mind off problems, ailments and stress.
I'm learning to applique after all the encouragement I get here.
I've learned to be less messy at paper piecing.
I have NOT learned how to organize my patterns, photos, ideas! (I know it's here somewhere. . .)
I'm learning to applique after all the encouragement I get here.
I've learned to be less messy at paper piecing.
I have NOT learned how to organize my patterns, photos, ideas! (I know it's here somewhere. . .)
#109
Originally Posted by Joeysnana
My sewing machine is really pretty nice. It is only one year old and has many, many feet and other attachments. I got it to make a Halloween costume for my grandson last year then put it away. I just have to get it out and play with it and hopefully we will become good friends!
When you get stuck, post to the board and ask your question but also tell us what brand and model machine you are using and what you are trying to do and what foot you are using etc. Just go for it.
#110
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I have made the same block 5 times now and 5 times, it came out different than the pattern. 4 times, I left it (because it was pretty even if wrong) but the 5th time, I took it apart to find out where I got turned around. Apparently, I was having a dyslexic HST day. So I learned to lay the pieces out according to the pattern and sew them slowly one step at a time.
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