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    Old 10-15-2011, 06:01 AM
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    Originally Posted by stitchengramie
    I have been there, and done that several times also. When things start happening like that I just back away and take a break.
    Exactly what happen here!
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    Old 10-15-2011, 06:02 AM
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    I think I've paid for my Accuquilt Go in saving fabric from my cutting mistakes. I use to have to buy extra fabric just for my cutting errors.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 07:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by khurtdvm
    I have decided to add "Think correctly" in there first - because I had a recent project which was measured twice, cut once, sewed properly - only to realize that I couldn't salvage it because I'd screwed up my mental calculations and had the wrong dimensions to cut. :(
    This is what I've done all too often. Urrrrr.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 08:06 AM
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    I happen to have a wonderful DH who encourages me. He cuts strips for me and helps with measurements.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 09:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by clynns
    Is there a particular fabric that you need to finish the job?
    No, but thank you for asking. I am learning real fast to always buy a little extra. I have enough to do what i'm doing. It is just very frustrating to know you measured, measured again, sometimes even again and still not know how you managed to cut it wrong anyways.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 09:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by mandyk
    Is your local quilt shop close? Laughing and crying with you.
    Yes. Actually just a little over a mile down the road.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 09:30 AM
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    Did you every notice just after a mis- cut we realize the errror?? Just seconds too late:(
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    Old 10-15-2011, 11:14 AM
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    That old saying doesn't always work - for sure!

    The last time I said that out loud just before cutting, I cut on the wrong side of the ruler!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boy was I mad at myself!!!! That quilt is STILL a UFO.
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    That is when it is time to walk away, make lunch, have a large glass of wine....watch a soap....then go back...with fresh eyes and a better attitude
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    Old 10-15-2011, 11:38 AM
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    Originally Posted by valsma
    That old saying doesn't always work. Sometimes I count 3 times and still manage to mess up. Grrrrrr!
    I do things like that all the time and it drives my husband crazy. Sometimes I think I have some unknown learning disorder.
    Just remember you are never the only one.
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