I am about 2 seconds from going back to sewing doll clothes
03-05-2011, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by emerald46
Love the kitty cats..can't wait to see big pix. It will get better...you didn't mention sweat and half a headache. The first couple are not fun. Handquilting is so much more civilized...lol.
hahahaha thought it was just me... LOL
Hand quilters may be more civilized... but you never saw me hand sew... trust me is isnt pretty.
03-05-2011, 07:25 PM
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Your quilt is beautiful. It was worth it!! And it does get easier. I was ready to quit after my first "sandwiching," and that was one year ago. I have lost count of my quilts, but I think I have made 16, all twin sized but two, which were baby quilts.
03-05-2011, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by carolaug
I love that pattern...I bought it but have not tried it...it looked a bit hard for me to do.
Dina sent me an ironing board tip that is going to help me sooo much. Thanks Dina.
03-05-2011, 08:02 PM
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the quilting on a machine with a large quilt was always a fight for me.
i can't tell you how many quilts i've kicked around the house in total frustration over the quilting process.
i tried everything to make it better - purchased every gadget on the market and nothing really worked for me.
i ended up buying a long arm and a frame and now i'm in heaven.
i can't tell you how many quilts i've kicked around the house in total frustration over the quilting process.
i tried everything to make it better - purchased every gadget on the market and nothing really worked for me.
i ended up buying a long arm and a frame and now i'm in heaven.
03-05-2011, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LMB
I dont know. The quilting part is what I wanted to do. Thats what drew me to this site, and I think I will keep trying for awhile longer to see if I can do it myself. I hate for anything to get the best of me... if someone else can do it, why cant I? If I have to let someone quilt it then I do all the baking and they get to put on the frosting and I just dont like that idea...
03-05-2011, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CindyBee
LOL! Yes, it's always like that. Quilt over shoulder, in lap, puddling on floor. But, it's like birthing a baby. While you're in labor you swear you'll never do it again, but after the trauma and you admire your lovely baby, you can't wait to get started on another one!
03-06-2011, 03:49 AM
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It gets easier...I do nothing but "sid" Yesterday I was determine to practice FM and by the time I finished I had a headache...I have no control over my FM nor any kind of design ability...Though I concentrated on spiral circles and they seem to be getting better...But I don't think I will ever get good enough to use them on a quilt.
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