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The best thing I ever learned was everything does not have to be perfect. Once that was leaned I relaxed and enjoyed the process.
I do like your idea of the beads and pins. I am going to look for some beads next shopping trip.

Thank you - I like it - up to now I used post it notes labeled 1L, 2L, 3L ... I some times lost them :mad:. I will have to find some large safety pins and try this!

What is a mindcraft quilt?

If I could pass along just one tip to a new quilter my tip would be to always make a test block from existing fabric before investing in new fabric for a new quilt.

I have a lot of trouble keeping the horizontal pieces in order. So, couldn't you take the pin system a step further and pin each square with 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, etc........number for which horizontal row, letter for the vertical order?

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Originally Posted by KayMarie (Post 6734368)

What is a mindcraft quilt?

Lol! A question I was asking myself only a few months ago! It's a computer game DGS loves - bit like 3D Lego. SlighltyOffQuilter very kindly made me pattern with her EQ7. This one shows a 'Dirt Block' and 'Steve'

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I use the plastic closure tabs from bread products, writing the letter/number on each. Pin through the hole. Reuseable and they stay in place well and are easy to remove.

those are looking fantastic !

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Originally Posted by Knitette (Post 6732736)

Have you ever been given a tip that's transformed your life? (This may be a slight exaggeration.......... :D).

I learned a tip recently and it got me thinking about how many others I don't know. (Clearly been living under a rock).

I'm making a Minecraft quilt for DGS (thanks to SlightlyOffQuilter for the pattern) and the rows are 8x8. I've previously managed to figure out that rows on many quilts need to be labelled/numbered and made my own with craft beads.

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The tip I didn't know about was putting a pin in the left-hand block when pairing, so you know what order they should be. I tell you this has made this quilt soooooooo much easier. Wish I'd known it years ago - duh!

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I'm sure many of you will know of this one already, but I think it's a good idea to share our tips with new quilters and other rock dwelllers ;).

Please share your best tips!

I mark rows by numbering wooden pinch clothespins. It works great too.

The best tip I received for putting blocks together is to take a quick snapshot once you have the quilt laid out. Then when you go to sew the blocks together you can always refer to the snapshot. Work great for me. I have used this method for the past three quilts and have not had to rip one block!