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Kitsie 05-31-2010 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by Kitsie
What is the most important thing (tip or lesson) you've learned from this "Bunch of Sew & Sews"? I'm talking about quilting here, not the friendship, generosity and admiration we all give and get from each other.

Mine is to Starch, starch, starch!

Enjoy your day!

I wanted to know about actual quilting techniques like using 505 or for me learning to paper piece with freezer paper. There are probably a lot that I don't know about!

magnolia 05-31-2010 03:31 PM

I learned that if I start making too many mistakes it's time to STOP. The more I try to sew the more mistakes I will continue to make. So I stop and then come back later and start again.

Kitsie 05-31-2010 03:39 PM


Originally Posted by magnolia
I learned that if I start making too many mistakes it's time to STOP. The more I try to sew the more mistakes I will continue to make. So I stop and then come back later and start again.

Or maybe switch to a different project for awhile.

dakotamaid 05-31-2010 04:20 PM

So many times I see a beautiful quilt and I think, I want one just like that! What I come to realize is that I can have one just like that but I put my own unique spin on it!

quiltluvr 05-31-2010 04:26 PM

All you have to do is ask. There's absolutely no dumb question.

MadQuilter 05-31-2010 04:56 PM

Scant 1/4" seam vs. regular 1/4" seam. When it is important to use the scant and why it matters.

sandpat 05-31-2010 05:03 PM

That there is a difference between ironing and pressing! And
How to do a scant 1/4"

weezie 05-31-2010 07:07 PM

My list is long. I learned about starch, starch, starch; about color catchers; a lot about threads, fabrics, measurements; added a ton of links to my "favorites" and learned a lot from videos, etc., at those links. I kinda already knew the ins & outs of the scant 1/4" seam, but the details were still educational. It's hard to pick the most important thing. Two days ago, I made a small firm ironing board ... better for applique, bias, etc. than my big thickly padded ironing board ... that was useful info. I learned here. And when I can get to a DIY store and get a thick sheet of styrofoam, I'll surround my Janome 1600 with it, as I learned to do through this QB.

earthwalker 05-31-2010 07:09 PM

To be easier on myself and learn to explore more about colour and design. Plus all the important basic stuff, like measuring, cutting tips and the order in which to do things.

lazyquilter 05-31-2010 07:21 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie
There are no mistakes only things that make each quilt unique. Each quilt has it's own personality, and no quilt is perfect.

I must have the great stack of personsality quilts one could hsve. Just do not a single perfect quilt. And knowing that no longer brothers me as it used when I felt if I messed up a quilt I was dumb as a brick.


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