How do you know when to quit sewing for the day?????
01-25-2012, 08:16 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by imdelagarza62
I have learned to stop when I get tired. Once I was making all of my nieces bunnies in dresses for Easter, was so tired, but had to make 8 in 1 week. I ended up making 16 because I kept making right sides, so couldn't just waste those, ended up selling the rest at craft sale. Rabbits really do multiply!
01-25-2012, 08:21 AM
#44
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Originally Posted by Kathy Osterby
I quit after I rip ,resew and then find it was right the first time! Or if I really don'[t feel up to it and make too many mistakes in a row. Just turn everything of and go play here for a while.lol
01-25-2012, 08:44 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by Lori S
I quit when I start making the same mistake , or dumb mistakes , more frequently then my usual.
01-25-2012, 08:46 AM
#47
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Usually around the time I injure myself or commit a sewing error which will result in lots of seam ripping.
Fortunately, I generally quit for the night before I'm too tired to hold my head up and one of the aforementioned events happens.
A fresh perspective can solve many frustrations.
Cheers, K
Fortunately, I generally quit for the night before I'm too tired to hold my head up and one of the aforementioned events happens.
A fresh perspective can solve many frustrations.
Cheers, K
01-25-2012, 10:05 AM
#48
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Making those duh mistakes is always a good sign to walk away. For me, it's when my arms feel too heavy to lift, my shoulders are so tight they are up around my ears, and/or a sudden neck spasm pulls my head sideways. LOL, Actually, those last are signs I should have quit a while ago. Mainly, when I feel my shoulders so tense and I can't relax them down with biofeedback, then I know I need a break before it gets any worse.
01-25-2012, 10:44 AM
#49
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I usually quit when my furbabies come into my sewing room and tell me its time...they don't take no for an answer! and when things aren't going right. I try to pick apart what's not right and start fresh another day. If the fabrics aren't just what I want, I sleep on it and within a day or 2 come up with something much better! So glad you found the perfect fabric!!!
01-25-2012, 10:51 AM
#50
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Yep, it's time to walk away for a while. If it's at night, I go to bed or go 'veg out' somewhere until bedtime. If it's during the day and I have the luxury (LOL) I try to lay down for a few minutes in a quiet area. This gives my body and my mind a rest. If the only thing I can do is obsess about it even if I've walked away sometimes I will go back, lay it out on the table or floor or a bed in another room, walk around and look at it at different angles and if that doesn't work ... start going through my stash again, but for therapy not looking for something. It's amazing what fabric is hiding until you start sorting and touching and fondling (LOL)!
Why not post a picture of your quilt and border and see what we folks think. If there's one thing this group is, we are honest about our opinions!
Why not post a picture of your quilt and border and see what we folks think. If there's one thing this group is, we are honest about our opinions!
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