What about quilting/piecing do you prefer/not prefer?
I love to quilt and piece and have way too much fabric and everything else connected with quilting. I am making a quilt for someone I am not enjoying making and I have also added some other tops to make in-between so it's something to look forward to. While sitting there sewing, I have thought about quilting and what I dislike and what I really like.
Here are the things I dislike:
1. I just gag if the block has over 20 pieces in it. Made one once and that was enough for me.
2. No paper piecing. I've taken two classes and I know that it looks great, but not for me.
3. If I can't make it regular sizes, then I won't make it. No 95" long and 56" wide.
4. No wool or flannel fabrics.
5. No little clutches, pin cushions or anything else but quilts, purses or totes.
6. No more specialty tools. I have drawers full of them and the instructions to use them.
7. Not too much applique work, some is OK for decorative purposes.
8. Circles are not something I like, but I will make a Drunkard's Path and a Double Wedding Ring quilt soon.
9. Not much interested in making a modern quilt, I like to look at them though.
10. I really hate all the batting I have from my many quilts. I buy batting on sale so it's a mixed mess.
Now here are the things I love about quilting:
1. Some of the new fabric lines are just wonderful. I love bright primary colors on white and have bought them.
2. Really nice patterns out there for my style of quilting, simple and easy but oh so pretty.
3. The Internet allows me to look at many patterns and fabric and I just order with a flick of the wrist
4. My trusty Bernina Aurora 153 and 155 are wonderful to piece on. Any Bernina is worth the $$$.
5. I can ask questions on this Board for help in making or repairing my quilts.
6. Great threads, good blades, super needles and very thin pins for piecing.
7. Digital cameras for taking a picture of my tops to see if anything stands out yucky.
8. New ideas on how to make old standbys like Flying Geese.
9. Blogs to read and of course Pinterest to see all the various quilts made.
10. The wonderful satisfaction of seeing something you envisioned brought to reality. A great quilt.