Need advice on mismatched seams
#21
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In the 1st picture I couldn't see what you were talking about, not until you showed us the close up. From a confessed, obsessive perfectionist, I have learned to "relax" & enjoy the fruits of my labour. When I first started quilting 4 years ago, I was told, "if you can't see the "mistakes" from a galloping horse, don't sweat the small stuff". Don't get me wrong when something really bothers me , I fix it but sometimes you just have to let it go !! I believe that some "less than perfect" quilts or projects keeps us "humble" & I, for one, needs some "humbility". Remember, only GOD is perfect. Your quilt is beautiful so don't be so hard on yourself !!
#25
It is beautiful and I would leave it as is. I bet if you put it on a bed and look at it without bending down closer, you would not notice the little bit that some seams are off. Only people like me would ever get down, close and personal to check the seams. Hope to see it when the quilting is done.
#26
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Location: Michigan
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If a technique looks too good to be true, it probably is. There nothing -- NOTHING -- like the old-fashioned way: Painstaking cutting, 1/4" piecing, matching seams and pinning so fabric doesn't creep, and careful pressing. Yes, it takes longer, but I guarantee the results are always worth it.
#27
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Now you know not to use that product again....as mentioned above, looks like seams shifted a bit on cross seam sewing. But, it is still something to be proud of...a technique you challenged yourself with and completed. BTW, whether you wash after quilting or not, the seams are still where they were sewn, but, only you will notice!
#30
I have used your method dozens of times...though usually i work in 20 inch segments --- the width of my interfacing - and have never had this problem...so i am really sorry that you had trouble. HOWEVER - agree 100% with dunster and others - it is a spectacular quilt - and once quilted and washed, i don't think you will notice the off sets. It's a beautiful scrappy.
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