Originally Posted by
bearisgray
The pattern instructions were easy to understand and all the dimensions given were correct -
The fabrics behaved perfectly - no bleeding, shrinking, or excessive raveling -
All the fabrics wanted/needed were available in adequate amounts -
There were no cutting errors - on either the fabric or on fingers -
The sewing machine operated perfectly -
The thread never ran out in the middle of a seam -
The iron never sputtered, spit, or was too hot -
No one needed/wanted to be fed while one was on a roll -
The cats stayed on the floor -
So - what contributes to your "perfect" sewing experiences?
The binding was neatly on a roll and ready to go! The label was done (before the quilt). The binding joined perfectly on the first try. The cats didn't meow constantly to be fed. All my Christmas gift projects were done and neatly displayed on a shelf to admire.