Ack - the tedium is getting to me... 14 done, 6 to go...
11-30-2011, 04:08 AM
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The quilt I'm working on now has 4 small (1 inch) borders and then a large border - which adds up to 20 border strips. I pushed through the first 10 strips over the weekend and have managed to get 4 more on tonight. I'd really like to get the last 6 on, but ADD is striking hard and I'm getting easily distracted.
Measure, pin, sew, press, measure pin, sew, press... repeat... repeat... repeat...
I keep telling myself that it will be worth it, and it will look really good... but then I get drawn back out to find something else to do...
Anyone else reach this point at times? I'm sure I'm not alone.
Cheers, K
Measure, pin, sew, press, measure pin, sew, press... repeat... repeat... repeat...
I keep telling myself that it will be worth it, and it will look really good... but then I get drawn back out to find something else to do...
Anyone else reach this point at times? I'm sure I'm not alone.
Cheers, K
11-30-2011, 07:26 AM
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Thanks all. I'll have to remember the tip on mitering the corners if I ever decide on a border intensive pattern again. I haven't mitered corners yet, so this might not be the best on to learn on. I ended up going to bed last night. Will try again tonight while the guys are at hockey practice. At least the last 6 strips are cut and ready.
I'll post pictures this evening, as the camera is at home.
Cheers, K
I'll post pictures this evening, as the camera is at home.
Cheers, K
11-30-2011, 07:42 AM
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Oh I do feel your pain! I have to make myself complete a tedious project by rewarding myself with a fabric purchase when its done. I will not allow myself to purchase any new fabric until I get it DONE. If I let myself start a new project or do anything else.. I will drift further away from ever completing it. Confession- I have had a few quilts that are smaller than intended!
Do post photos . I am excited to see the quilt top !
Do post photos . I am excited to see the quilt top !
11-30-2011, 08:11 AM
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I guess that is why I like doing scrappy quilts...each one is like something new...but when I start putting it together and adding border(s), then I too get antsy and the mind starts to "plan" the next project and can't finish fast enough!!!!
11-30-2011, 04:27 PM
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You are not alone! I discovered what works best for me is to set a timer for a 45/15 minutes combination. I'll sew for 45 minutes, then get up and do something totally different for 15 minutes - water the plants, dust, vacuum, etc.
12-01-2011, 12:03 AM
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CorgiNole, I hear you! Sometimes, it feels like it takes as long to put borders on as it does to make the rest of the quilt.
AndiR and KarenK: I am going to have to try your ways to stay on task. I think they would work for me.
AndiR and KarenK: I am going to have to try your ways to stay on task. I think they would work for me.
12-01-2011, 12:21 AM
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I'm working on a quilt for my Mum - same block, 30 times, with only an occasional piece in a different colour to break the monotony. It seemed like a good idea when I started...am trying (and failing at the moment) to do a block a day, and am also working on other projects.
PS Love your avatar!
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12-01-2011, 02:16 AM
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so how many blocks have you done? I have been working on a quilt with 25 blocks. Have 3 to go. Actually have had 3 to do for quite a while! A block a day sounds so easy. Can't understand why it's not! Good luck with yours. Maybe we'll both finish them soon.
PS Love your avatar!
PS Love your avatar!
I'm only halfway along the second row of my quilt top - have done 8 or 9 blocks of the 30. It took me a long time to get going because I really struggled at first - made every possible silly mistake, so the first few blocks were all made twice! I really do need to get back to trying to do a block a day - it would be finished by the end of the month!
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