Originally Posted by
sarge1
I am so frustrated, and sad. Each time I start a new project, I have such high hopes: I'm going to do it right this time, I'm going to cut perfectly, I'm going to do the 1/4 inch seam test before I start piecing, I'm going to use the correct thread and needle, etc. And then, I CAN NOT get the seam to work out so the block is the correct size! I mean, CAN NOT. And then I get frustrated, and I start forcing the blocks together, or re-cutting them, until it all gets so muddled that I don't even want to finish. I know without watching me none of you can probably help figure out what I am doing wrong. I've done 2 test blocks and so far each is too small. I was very careful in cutting, so I know it's something I am doing while sewing. I try to sew a "scant" 1/4. I honestly feel like giving up quilting, and after being so excited to start sewing something new just 2 days ago. Thanks .
Oh bless you, please don't beat yourself up about this, we all do the same, I have been making quilts for twenty years, still not perfect.The thing is I make them with love,often for some charity or other.I don't want to enter shows ,tho' I love to see the ones that do.You say two days ago! Goodness me give yourself some credit, relax and enjoy.The first quilters made quilts that are now so admired and bring huge prices, not because they are perfect but because they were made with love and the only materials available. Go for it ,keep the craft alive.Love Letty