Leaning from our mistakes
#44
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 242
Don't switch rulers in the middle of a project. At least stay with the same brand of ruler. I cut part of a project with one ruler, then tried a friends ruler for another part and there was just enough difference that nothing lined up right.
#47
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,369
I've learned to double check, then check again, the backing when sandwiching a quilt -- (I'm now using spray baste or Elmer's) because recently I got a pieced picture frame style backing on crooked and then quilted it that way. So I have a quilt with a back that will forever and always be crooked....and will forever haunt me.
Like cutting lumber: measure twice, cut once. Or in this case, check as many times as it takes to make sure your backing is straight and lined up with your quilt top!
Like cutting lumber: measure twice, cut once. Or in this case, check as many times as it takes to make sure your backing is straight and lined up with your quilt top!
#49
Super Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
One thing I learned the hard way: STEP BACK AND ADMIRE YOUR WORK! That's when you find those little things that can be fixed easily when it's a block, and almost impossible when it has been quilted. Look with a critical eye at the blocks, the rows, several rows, the completed top and each border as added. Takes a little time, but so worth it.
I also found that someone will finish that UFO that you just don't like anymore. I won't throw it away.
I also found that someone will finish that UFO that you just don't like anymore. I won't throw it away.
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