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11-17-2019, 03:49 AM

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bearisgray

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Would it be easier to sew this one by hand?

It could be an "in front of the TV" project.

Sometimes a project is easier to press when it is hand stitched - no stitching into that last 1/4 inch - so the ends can go whichever way they want - and one can spin the seam allowances more easily.

11-17-2019, 05:54 AM

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luvstoquilt

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I have never made one but I sort of steer away from curves. I agree with Mkotch and give her a picture of what was done. I would explain to her it was more difficult and time consuming than you realized and while you will finish it, you need more time. Also, when you get tired of it, take a break and work on something else. Personally I would probably hand sew it. Your work looks great by the way.��

11-17-2019, 06:01 AM

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tallchick

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First off hugs! You’ve gotten so much wonderful advice and I agree with all of it! I would definitely reach out and push out the date. Set yourself goals of say xyz sections a day and go from there. I find that breaking down daunting tasks makes them far more bearable to work on. I have yet to conquer curved piecing, your doing a wonderful job!

11-17-2019, 06:02 AM

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SusieQOH

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Meyert- that's going to be lovely. I just saw your pic.
But Christmas? An honest talk with the person is in order here. Way too much pressure for you.
The holiday season is pressure enough for most people.

11-17-2019, 07:17 AM

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My suggestion is to make them as 'blocks' and not long rows. When you come to piecing the 'blocks' together it will be shorter seams to deal with and not a looog one. You can make each 'block' as big as you want, then just assemble the blocks. That way your mind is not seeing long rows, only a stack of blocks.

Love what you have done so far and it will be a great memory quilt.

11-17-2019, 08:11 AM

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toverly

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What has helped me with curves is what a friend suggested. Think of the curves as a belly with a stretched out shirt. Pin at the ends and the middle. You will find one way easier. Either piece with the shirt over the belly, hiding the belly. Or piece with the belly over the shirt, hiding the extra shirt. I liked the belly over the shirt, she liked the shirt over the belly. But doing it the same way each time helped over alternating ways to sew.

11-17-2019, 09:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by meyert

Thank you everyone for your kind words. The "charm" apple core was for the charm size squares - 5". Alot of good comments, and unfortunately I have hung myself by cutting them all. Since these were dearly departed loved one's shirts I am stuck.. I think cutting them down smaller is not an option. I am afraid that if I did that the blocks would be soo small then I would not even have enough left for a quilt of any size

I think my best option will be to just work on this off and on between other projects. Getting a break every once in a while may help me out. I will just apologize if I can't get this done for Christmas

I was able to make a little headway. I still need to give these blocks a good steam and press, but so far so good

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I made 3 of these quilts, one for myself and gifted 2. I do not like to sew long rows together so I made mine into blocks with 4 across, 4 down (16 to each block) then I connected the blocks into rows. Then connected rows so only had to connect 5 or 6 long rows depending on the size of the quilt. I really loved making them. Keep going, you will love it.