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Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 11-14-2013 02:12 PM

I think most of us have a quilt we would love to do but something is holding us back. It's fun to dream even if you never do the quilt.

leatheflea 11-14-2013 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter (Post 6404892)
I think most of us have a quilt we would love to do but something is holding us back. It's fun to dream even if you never do the quilt.

I think its because we live in the age of the instant fix. We want it now, and don't want to work hard for it. I try to remind myself that it would be worth the work. The only thing that holds us back is ourselves. Its that spoiled rotten inner child! She needs a good talking too!.....LOL! I'm with you, it's fun to dream!

Peckish 11-14-2013 02:41 PM

I wouldn't have a problem attempting it, but I think it's awfully busy. I'd probably leave out some of the elements here and there to calm it down.

sewbeadit 11-14-2013 02:42 PM

Nope, not that adventurous!

Tfch8184 11-14-2013 03:00 PM

No way. It makes my eyeballs hurt just looking at it. I'm not saying it isn't gorgeous just super busy and way out of my league and comfort zone.

leatheflea 11-14-2013 03:28 PM

Yep it is busy to the eye, its a 1790's vintage pattern you can find more info about it here http://estheraliu.blogspot.com/2013/...-marriage.html I can't help but love it and hope to someday make it, yeah right. For me it's not about the look as much as it is the talent and determination it takes to make such a quilt. Quilts in a day or week are nice, but what about that masterpiece and working outside the comfort zone? Gals we as quilters have become lazy with our rotary cutters and fusible webbing. I say I'd like to make it but you don't see me running to the stash with pattern in hand!....LOL! Heck I'm still working My Tweets Block of the month, it was supposed to take one year to finish, I'm in my second year.

Twisted Quilter 11-14-2013 05:46 PM

I've been working on my 1/4" seam for 3 years. For now, if it's not easy, I have to pass. :D

leatheflea 11-14-2013 10:52 PM


Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter (Post 6405251)
I've been working on my 1/4" seam for 3 years. For now, if it's not easy, I have to pass. :D

with applique there's no 1/4 inch seam to worry about! It's a freedom you'll love.

SandiGrove 11-14-2013 11:32 PM

Love it and I would do it as a BOM with friends but am also a book person,saving patterns on my computer doesn't interest me unless I can print them it would take me forever!!!!

leatheflea 11-15-2013 02:10 AM


Originally Posted by SandiGrove (Post 6405562)
Love it and I would do it as a BOM with friends but am also a book person,saving patterns on my computer doesn't interest me unless I can print them it would take me forever!!!!

Its printable! Lucky you!


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