When part way through a project . . .
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When part way through a project . . .
Sometimes I learn a 'better way' to do something part way through a project - Example: making HST units - but the better way will look different from the 'how I was doing it' way - I usually continue with the 'old way' just so it will look uniform.
Do you change your technique as soon as you figure out it is more efficient and/or looks better, even if it will 'show' - or do you continue with the old way until you finish that item?
Do you change your technique as soon as you figure out it is more efficient and/or looks better, even if it will 'show' - or do you continue with the old way until you finish that item?
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I guess it would matter how far along I am, the impact on the overall design, and the purpose of the quilt. If it's for me, I don't care about the inconsistencies. A lesson reminder doesn't bother me.
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Sometimes I learn a 'better way' to do something part way through a project - Example: making HST units - but the better way will look different from the 'how I was doing it' way - I usually continue with the 'old way' just so it will look uniform.
Do you change your technique as soon as you figure out it is more efficient and/or looks better, even if it will 'show' - or do you continue with the old way until you finish that item?
Do you change your technique as soon as you figure out it is more efficient and/or looks better, even if it will 'show' - or do you continue with the old way until you finish that item?
However ... and HST is an HST, isn't it?
How would constructing differently, give you a different look?
... unless you're referring to that one is on the bias, and the other is straight of grain?
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That's one of the merits in doing a test block or two or three before going full-on into a project!
However ... and HST is an HST, isn't it?
How would constructing differently, give you a different look?
... unless you're referring to that one is on the bias, and the other is straight of grain?
However ... and HST is an HST, isn't it?
How would constructing differently, give you a different look?
... unless you're referring to that one is on the bias, and the other is straight of grain?
Other examples:
Bias binding versus straight grain binding
Starching/sizing versus not (in my experience, starching/sizing makes the fabrics stretch)
Pressing seams differently mid project (open versus to the side - or vice-versa)
Deciding a mitered corner looks better than a butted corner
Or deciding that it's easier to do a butted corner than a mitered corner
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Bear ... ditto to Tartan ... if it's different, yes motor on or backtrack and create some lovely orphans for future uses!
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