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Feeling better about PP, but still having some discouragement

Old 09-08-2011, 03:30 PM
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Don't be so hard on yourself. For a first try, that is BEAUTIFUL. Everyone has given you some good suggestions.
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Old 09-08-2011, 03:44 PM
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It is beautiful
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Old 09-08-2011, 03:48 PM
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you are doing great. they are kinda hard and depending on your printer they could be off just a hair on the printing. I have done two of these blocks and they are not perfect also but that is okay.
here is a link to the one that I am working on now. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151323-1.htm

this is one I did last year.
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:24 PM
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Very pretty block!
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:25 PM
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When you have your machined service, ask for the tech to check the alignment. I occasionally have needed this done because sometimes (not always) I sew over pins. Ooooops!
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:29 PM
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I'm with the others -- you picked an intermediate pattern. But I LOVE the pattern and LOVE your choice of fabrics! It should be beautiful!

1) --slow down -- go slow and yes, have the alignment checked

2) -- always leave all the paper on until you have the whole quilt made. :) it helps keep it from warping.

3) -- Accept the fact that you're going to take stitches out -- at least once per block :)

4) -- don't give up --- you're doing GREAT!
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I think it looks great. But I will tell you, even though I love things to be made fast, I was tired of my pp coming out wonky too. So, I started doing it by hand sewing. Especially when there are loads of small pieces that don't seem to me worth sewing on the machine. I love doing it by hand now. Everything has come out more accurate and I am actually enjoying the quiet time sitting in front of the tv with dh! Normally I have to spend house in my art room while sewing!
For everything else, it's still the machine for me!
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:38 PM
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i love that block!
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Old 09-08-2011, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sahm4605
you are doing great. they are kinda hard and depending on your printer they could be off just a hair on the printing. I have done two of these blocks and they are not perfect also but that is okay.
here is a link to the one that I am working on now. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151323-1.htm
Wow! What beauties! Love the linked one as well. The border is just gorgeous!
I can see I have a LOT to learn...lol
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Old 09-08-2011, 05:09 PM
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Lovely pattern and love your colors.
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