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Old 01-26-2016, 01:35 PM
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I love starting new quilts. What I dislike is measuring out the backing and batting - no space to adequately lay things out.
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Old 01-26-2016, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by k_jupiter View Post
Ah yes. I have this fear of finishing quilts.

I like the idea of doing it in stages but I would make one block first before spending a day cutting. That one block has frequently taught me a thing or two about how the rest of the project is going to go. The one time I didn't... I have a whole lot of expensive fabric cut up to make bear claw blocks that will never be used. Just didn't think it through and those pieces will never make two bear claw blocks that look the same. C'est le Vi.
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oh yes, a lesson I've learned several times, but just don't seem to remember!
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Old 01-26-2016, 09:43 PM
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My new challenge is a girl baby quilt for Oakland Raider fans.
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Old 01-26-2016, 10:53 PM
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[QUOTE=KwiltyKahy;7446118]This is my problem, too[/QUOTE

i love beginning a new project. Ditto above leave old project unfinished.
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Old 01-27-2016, 04:06 AM
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No problems starting a quilt... it's refraining from starting more than one. It sounds like you already have a good idea of what you are going to do so you'll be fine. I like what Watson suggested... that cleaning your space or sewing room sometimes gets your groove going...
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Old 01-27-2016, 04:37 AM
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Wow, that's going to be a beautiful quilt... lots of work, though. I might baulk at that, too. I love starting projects, but usually stall out when it's time to make the back, and quilt it. In fact, I started 3 new projects this week. (I already have enough quilts waiting in the quilting queue to make me edgy, but I started 2 QAL's anyway.
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Old 01-27-2016, 05:01 AM
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I really like your design and the key word in this situation is START. I hope you will do so soon because your design is begging to be 'birthed'. I am finding that making a 'quilting calendar' helps me keep going on projects and helps me not get side tracked. It is like an appointment calendar.
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Old 01-27-2016, 05:02 AM
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Amazing quilt. Every quilt project is a journey to me. Take one day at a time and enjoy the process. I like the layout. It sure helps to see the quilt as you have shown it. Ready, Get set..go and sew! )
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Old 01-27-2016, 05:16 AM
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My new challenge is a girl baby quilt for Oakland Raider fans.
I'm trying to come up with a suggestion for you, but I'm speechless...LOL. I'm curious how you're going to handle this one.

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Old 01-27-2016, 05:56 AM
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It is really cute.
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