from the heart of a newbie
#41
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Posts: 145
At 69 I decided to do a quilt from start to finish. I have helped other people with hand quilting, but
never had the time to do one on my own. Now I have finished 2 hand quilted quilts. The second
one was an order, the person who ordered is still calling me to say she is happy, and her brother
really likes his birthday gift. I learned after so much tearing out to take my time since I want to be
proud of what I make. Welcome from Mobile, Alabama.
never had the time to do one on my own. Now I have finished 2 hand quilted quilts. The second
one was an order, the person who ordered is still calling me to say she is happy, and her brother
really likes his birthday gift. I learned after so much tearing out to take my time since I want to be
proud of what I make. Welcome from Mobile, Alabama.
#42
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
Hi Viv,
I had the same experience. In the beginning I poo-pooed all those preparation steps - who needs them? Of course the corners don't meet up and points get cut off when you don't. So I thought I'd try it the slow way and what a difference. The devil is in the details and the more attention you pay to the prep work, the better your blocks go together and the better the top fits. Good for you that you listened. Keep up the good work.
I had the same experience. In the beginning I poo-pooed all those preparation steps - who needs them? Of course the corners don't meet up and points get cut off when you don't. So I thought I'd try it the slow way and what a difference. The devil is in the details and the more attention you pay to the prep work, the better your blocks go together and the better the top fits. Good for you that you listened. Keep up the good work.
#44
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 105
So well written - now, I need to take all this to heart too! Thanks for reminding all of us (new quilters and probably experienced) and to quote - you exactly, "... So, if you're a newbie, and if you're frustrated...take my advice...slow down! enjoy what you do! life is too short, but don't hurry thru it, live each day, enjoy each day! Hugs to all the experts that have the patience to guide us newbies in learning this enjoyable craft." So well written - thanks!
I've learned everything I know from this quilting board - and I am beginning to read directions, careful to cut accurately and enjoying my new found hobby... even if my 1/4" seams are off - a little... Thanks quilting board and welcome vhord - btw - love your name!
I've learned everything I know from this quilting board - and I am beginning to read directions, careful to cut accurately and enjoying my new found hobby... even if my 1/4" seams are off - a little... Thanks quilting board and welcome vhord - btw - love your name!
#45
Welcome to the Board from TN! Hey, how do you think those seasoned quilters got to be so seasoned!!?? Trial and error my dear friend! I'm glad you wrote, it's a nice little reminder for us all! Hang in there, it gets better, worse, better worse...and better!! Each day and new project is a different story with new experiences....
#46
Viv,
I agree wholeheartedly. I take a long time to actually finish a quilt, but I am enjoying the process. I could get a lot more done if I rushed, but it would not be fun. I have friends who finish an amazing amount of quilts and they do a good job. I'm just not made that way. So sue me! lol
Welcome to the board.
Norma
I agree wholeheartedly. I take a long time to actually finish a quilt, but I am enjoying the process. I could get a lot more done if I rushed, but it would not be fun. I have friends who finish an amazing amount of quilts and they do a good job. I'm just not made that way. So sue me! lol
Welcome to the board.
Norma
#49
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Southern Minnesota
Posts: 4,362
Congratulations and welcome to this wonderful world of quilting. Guess I'm a young beginner; started last fall at the age of 55; hope to be quilting for many more decades and hope you do as well!
#50
Welcome from the So Cal desert!! I began quilting just 2 years ago after I lost my husband to pancreatic cancer. It has become my life preserver and just about every one I make is donated to our local hospice program. I enjoy every part of the process and have a hard time even doing strip sets, I tend to be a block by block kinda gal! I figure its better to slow down and feel the fabric!
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