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Old 10-22-2010, 04:26 PM
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Spent the morning at a local quilt shop in Mississippi and met some wonderful woman who asked me to join their guild (sp). I was so excited I purchases my supplies needed to finish my rookie quilt, but of course who could stop there ....I bought 2 jelly rolls from Fabric Central called Neutral Mediterranean. I loved the color at the shop. I got home and opened them up...WOW! The fabric is soooo UGLY. I planned on making a tube quilt now Im scared to waste the time...I guess I could finish and always give it to my mom...Moms love anything. Then I got ready to free motion my Rookie quilt and Im so scared I think Im going to toss my cookies. Every time I put it under the foot of my machine I take it out and put it back on my bed. I tried a glass of wine and that just turned me into a bigger chicken.
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:27 PM
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Sew up the ugly fabric and use it to practice your quilting! That's what I did, and low and behold, I ended up liking my UGLY quilt! LOL
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by UglyCook
Sew up the ugly fabric and use it to practice your quilting! That's what I did, and low and behold, I ended up liking my UGLY quilt! LOL
That is the best advice anyone could give you.
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:34 PM
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You are now a true quilter! And I know you'll find a way to make those fabrics and that quilt look beautiful. Remember, it's all in fun, so relax and have some fun. There are plenty more projects to conquer. And more fun to be had.
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:35 PM
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I agree with UglyCook! :thumbup:
... or ... practice on some scraps!
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:38 PM
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Good advice fromyour fellow quilters. There is no such thing as an ugly quilt. It will surprise you.
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:42 PM
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Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:50 PM
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I'm with StitchinJoy!!!

"Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid!"

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Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:54 PM
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I agree. Practice on the ugly jelly rolls. You will be surprised what a nice quilt it will make. Besides your ugly could be someone's beautiful.
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:58 PM
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Ungly can become pretty with a little help. Smile and laugh at yourself, then look at everything with a new outlook. You can do it.
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