have you ever pieced a quilt and tired of it already?
06-09-2011, 05:30 PM
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THIS is when I make it fun by trying different things with the quilting such as trying new stitches or experimenting with FMQ... you could also create a really cool label for it or come up with something different to do with the backing or make it into a quillow. Add a piece of fabric origami to the front or back. Anything that makes it FUN again. Quilting is supposed to be fun according to the way I look at it.
06-09-2011, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Opal Jane
Yes... I ususally put those down and start on something else new and small (for instant gratification). I eventually pick it back up.
oh wait.. maybe this is why I have so many UFOs...
06-09-2011, 05:54 PM
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Why sure! I think everyone does at one time or another. But, here is the good news. Once it is done, put it away for a while and when you see it next you will think, " Hey this is nice, what was the problem?" It was you just got tired of working on it, that is all.
Like some on here, I sometimes put it aside and do a cutsie quick project for a day or so and then go back at it to the end. It really helps!
Like some on here, I sometimes put it aside and do a cutsie quick project for a day or so and then go back at it to the end. It really helps!
06-10-2011, 01:48 AM
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On the other hand, I've started quite a few projects that I groan about but push to finish and find more times than not the finished product looks much better than I expected.
I suggest you carry on!
I suggest you carry on!
06-10-2011, 03:20 AM
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ALL THE TIME! Truly, every project I work on I get to this point. I think I have ADHD or something when it comes to my quilting because once I begin a project my mind wants another project.
I think if I had to pin point why it would be because I love the process of picking out a pattern, choosing the fabrics, cutting the fabrics up, and sewing the blocks, but once the blocks are sewn I'm bored already. I would hire someone to piece them together into the actual quilt top if I could.
I'm sure this is why I have at least 15 or 20 projects going at all times. Not good, since it means I don't get much completed, but it's just the way my mind works.
So, don't feel bad...you are not in this alone...
Suzanne
I think if I had to pin point why it would be because I love the process of picking out a pattern, choosing the fabrics, cutting the fabrics up, and sewing the blocks, but once the blocks are sewn I'm bored already. I would hire someone to piece them together into the actual quilt top if I could.
I'm sure this is why I have at least 15 or 20 projects going at all times. Not good, since it means I don't get much completed, but it's just the way my mind works.
So, don't feel bad...you are not in this alone...
Suzanne
06-10-2011, 03:24 AM
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Location: Ohio... wanna build a cabin in the woods and live off the land... and quilt all day!
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Originally Posted by MinnieKat
Yep. If I don't like one when I get it done or if I am just tired of it, I give it to someone as a gift ... or donate it.
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