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 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.
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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.
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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!
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All you have to do is ask. There's absolutely no dumb question.
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Scant 1/4" seam vs. regular 1/4" seam. When it is important to use the scant and why it matters.
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That there is a difference between ironing and pressing! And
How to do a scant 1/4" |
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.
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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.
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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.
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