Just finished my first quilt, things I learned.
02-13-2012, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Lisas
Consist seams are important, if you don't your corner intersections may not match up.
I should have squared up my blocks and I think my corners would have matched.
If your backing is the same size as your top, do NOT hand baste from the back side...can you say waves?
Stitching in the ditch is harder than you think in the beginning but it does get easier.
When stitching in the ditch white thread isn't the best choice.
Plush fleece wasn't so bad even though it stretches both ways.
The longer nap side of the plush fleece is the wrong side. (I didn't realize that until I had the quilt basted 2/3 of the way.)
I do NOT like hand sewing the binding onto the back, it takes forever.
Even though my quilt isn't perfect, it is perfect for what our family will be using it for.
I should have squared up my blocks and I think my corners would have matched.
If your backing is the same size as your top, do NOT hand baste from the back side...can you say waves?
Stitching in the ditch is harder than you think in the beginning but it does get easier.
When stitching in the ditch white thread isn't the best choice.
Plush fleece wasn't so bad even though it stretches both ways.
The longer nap side of the plush fleece is the wrong side. (I didn't realize that until I had the quilt basted 2/3 of the way.)
I do NOT like hand sewing the binding onto the back, it takes forever.
Even though my quilt isn't perfect, it is perfect for what our family will be using it for.
02-13-2012, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
Looks beautiful to me. Love the different shades of blue - Don't forget to put a label on it - with the date you completed it.
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