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pad's
Saying on my quilt labels.....
"The blocks may not be straight,
The seams are quite askew.
But it's made with love,
Especially for you."
Only God can create something perfect,
And so far He hasn't decided to help with my quilts.
Love this quote! Think I need to include this on the label of the quilt I am making for a friend in which I am NOT happy with how my FMQing is turning out.
I can relate to this all! Many good suggestions, I don't have much new to offer. I know that some quilters, if they aren't happy with how something is turning out (maybe they don't like the block they chose as much as they thought they would, or the colors - whatever) - they will use those blocks to practice other skills (such as FMQing) - or maybe making mug rugs or pot holders. I really like that idea. No waste! Perhaps you might want to start with smaller projects like that - and then work up to larger ones.
The picture you posted of your lap quilt in progress was very pretty. I encourage you like the others - you just have to make yourself jump in!! Let go, allow yourself to enjoy the process! I tend to be somewhat OCD, but a long while ago I left that at the door with my quilts. They are never perfect, and sometimes there is a mistake that I discover later (like a block the wrong way on a triple rail fence pattern) - and I have learned to accept it and not fret over it. Start quilting, start enjoying!!
