Never learned to measure, Is that bad?
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Neat! I'm pretty picky about my cuts (I have decided I don't like Accuquilt dies for standard squares because MY cuts are more accurate!) but I've been trying to loosen up. I've bought a couple books that talk about freeform quilting, quilting without rulers...and it looks like FUN but so far I haven't tried it yet. I've done a lot of crazy quilts where I piece in random shapes, but to deliberately cut fresh yardage without a rulers is something I haven't quite done yet.
I'd love to see some pictures of your quilts, if you have any you'd like to share.
I'd love to see some pictures of your quilts, if you have any you'd like to share.
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I keep thinking about the money I've spent on rulers and how lucky you are for the money you've saved so far. I commend you! Hmmm! Maybe mine would be better if I didn't use a ruler, after all it isn't like I'm going for "show". But then again, I spent the money on all those rulers and templates and should use them. Your quilt, your choice.
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I bet you cook and bake like my mom did, measuring everything in the palm of her hand or by pinching it between her thumb and forefinger. She was a great cook, but trying to pass on her recipes to me was a challenge. Once I stood by her and each palm-full ( of flour or sugar or whatever) was dumped into a measuring cup so I could actually write out a recipe to follow. My cooking never was as good as she could make it. So, whatever works for you, keep doing.
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