I see all my imperfections
#1
I see all my imperfections
Ok I'm trying to teach myself FMQ on a domestic.....I have now attempted 3 quilts and I can still see the difference in my stitches not being consistent....am I being to hard on myself....I worry about giving them as gifts when others will be able to see the mistakes if they look close......
#2
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Snowy Minnesota
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1. Chances are you're being too hard on yourself;
2. Why don't you post some pictures so we can give you better-informed opinions and suggestions?
The most wonderful things about the people on the quilting board are their willingness to help and their commitment to supporting one another. I'll betcha that if you receive a "not good enough to give" reply, it'll be coupled with both helpful suggestions and encouragement to keep at it.
2. Why don't you post some pictures so we can give you better-informed opinions and suggestions?
The most wonderful things about the people on the quilting board are their willingness to help and their commitment to supporting one another. I'll betcha that if you receive a "not good enough to give" reply, it'll be coupled with both helpful suggestions and encouragement to keep at it.
#3
Let me put it this way, i did a FMQ sampler gave it to my cat, it was my first, it was awful. People said why did i give something that nice to my cat. Only you or people who quilt regularly will notice
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
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I would agree the probability is very high that you are being too hard on yourself. Years ago I was like you. Nowadays I realize that I am happy simply to get a quilt done! No one but me has ever noticed inconsistencies in the quilting stitches. If you can post a photo here, you can get lots of very informed opinions!
#5
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Join Date: May 2010
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Here's my technique -- wash it in warm water. You'll get just a bit of crinkle, and that will cover a multitude of sins. Also, display it in a slightly dark room. Or if it's a wallhanging, hang it way high up in a stairwell where nobody can get too close. Problems solved. You're welcome.
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#6
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
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I don't machine quilt but feel the same way with respect to my hand quilting. For the most part, I'm very consistent, but I always see the imperfections vs the overall quilt. We just need to let go. The recipients are always more than grateful. Keep practicing, as I do, and it will all be well.
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Phenix City, Alabama
Posts: 881
I've mainly been practicing on my bow tucks, everyone likes them and says how great they are. I can see the problems, cause I done it. No one else notices. Even when I point them out to my sister, she says they just arn't noticible
#9
Here's my technique -- wash it in warm water. You'll get just a bit of crinkle, and that will cover a multitude of sins. Also, display it in a slightly dark room. Or if it's a wallhanging, hang it way high up in a stairwell where nobody can get too close. Problems solved. You're welcome.
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#10
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
Posts: 6,673
I have made items even for quilters. Who have paid for me to do it. Yes I know there are mistakes but once finished difficult to see. As a group we are all very critical of our own work. Let a quilter show you her work and the comments are I made a mistake here look at that mess etc etc.
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