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Alice PD 11-22-2010 12:55 AM
I am quilting my first quilt and so far my least favorite part was clipping the loose threads on the back of the quilt top before sandwiching. It seemed to go on forever.

plainpat 11-22-2010 02:05 AM
Binding :thumbdown:
Originally Posted by janb
I love it all, but if I had to choose some part I liked least it would be preparing the fabric for cutting.

TexasGurl 11-22-2010 06:41 AM
Originally Posted by janb
I love it all, but if I had to choose some part I liked least it would be preparing the fabric for cutting.
I don't like to do bindings ... I want to finish, but I just don't like binding! I used to trade that for cutting with a friend, but she moved to FLA and that was the end of that ... :(

TexasGurl 11-22-2010 06:48 AM
Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I hate marking the diagonal lines on squares to make HSTs and flying geese. Bores me to tears and somehow there's always a zillion of them.
Go get the Angler or that other tool (can't think of the name right now) that guides you to sew HST etc. You won't need to mark a line again !! :)

CarrieAnne 11-22-2010 07:04 AM
Mine is basting it all together. I work on the floor and it kills my knees!

Deb watkins 11-22-2010 07:07 AM
Originally Posted by bjnicholson
Originally Posted by bj
I dislike sandwiching and basting the layers together, especially on a very big quilt. I find it very difficult to get it straight. It usually takes at least 3 stabs at it to get it even. I think part of the problem is I don't have a very good place to do it and I am short :-) :-)!
Shortness is always a drawback, isn't it? I'm short too and it's all about reaching stuff on my tippy toes! I can't say what my least favorite part is because I haven't finished a quilt yet. I made 2 pot holders and 1 mug rug and the binding on the mug rug was perfect if I do say so myself!
I also am short and stretching to smooth out the wrinkles and pin is very stressing on my back. I have solved that by pretty much doing QAYG on the larger pieces.

Connie in CO 11-22-2010 07:08 AM
Originally Posted by bj
I dislike sandwiching and basting the layers together, especially on a very big quilt. I find it very difficult to get it straight. It usually takes at least 3 stabs at it to get it even. I think part of the problem is I don't have a very good place to do it and I am short :-) :-)!
I agree,i only have a kitchen table

grammyp 11-22-2010 07:15 AM
It's a toss up between ironing the finished top and binding. I have finally had to stop hand sewing my binding on anything larger than a table topper. Arthritis just acts up too much. I do have a BIG ironing board, but it is still a hassle for big tops, especially if there are a lot of seams.

Sweeterthanwine 11-22-2010 07:45 AM
Cutting the fabric for sure.

Melinda in Tulsa 11-22-2010 08:09 AM
For me it is sandwiching and quilting. I want a mid arm so badly I can taste it, but it's just not in the budget right now.


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