Let see....

1. Measure twice and cut once (believe it or not I started to type this one backwards, does that tell you something)lol
2. Always close the rotary cutter!!
3. The seam ripper is my friend.
4. Try something new sometimes, a new technique, a color you don't often work with etc.
5. Check with this board often it is an endless thread of knowledge, inspiration and great people
6. Finished is better than perfect, but I try to make each project slightly better than the last
7. Quit when you are tired (this is one I really have to learn to follow better)

These are Great Glad I ask !!!
May have to add a few more to mine or once again go back to #1.
Thanks for sharing !!!
Note to self : quilting is fun, not a job.
include chocolate w/supplies
sleep by 2:00 / tired
don't cook and sew :)

1) Measure twice, check that ruler is straight three times and cut once
2) See every pattern a bit different than others see them
3) It's o.k. to have to add a bit here and there when the pieces don't line up - it won't show when it's all done.
4) Don't cut, or sew when I'm really tired
5) Never stop dreaming and planning the next quilt or project.

That #5 is one that you only do ONCE.
Number 2 is why I have so many tools. I've duplicated them in so many places.
Number 4. Yes, I am a big presser (with a real iron). I never got into that finger pressing thing. I want my seams crisp.
Number 3: I can finally get it right on the 4th try. I just can't let a little thing like thread defeat me.

# 5 Iron Very important... (to bad they don't bounce better !) :)

Ha. They probably would if we didn't try to catch them. LOL

Since I don't know how to start a new thread on here, I'm going to just jump right in with this. Recently, somebody shared this site with us & I ordered the "Ribbon In Motion" (Bargello) pattern. I was having trouble paying for it with Paypal so Pat actually called me today to see how we could get this done. In chatting with her, I was happy to know that these are all her designs. She said that "Ribbon----" is her most popular pattern.

http://theartofthequilt.net/bargelo-01.html

In reading in their "About Us" space, many of the other designs were based on her husb's paintings. What a talended pair.

In reading more about their appliques, I discovered a new product I had never heard of before. It's called Hot Ribbon. Sounds like you use it on the edges of appliqued pcs instead of stitching the raw edges. I'm planning on trying it out on my next applique proj. I just wanted to share this with you.

1. Buy the very best you can afford.

2. Be enthusiastic; don't ever let quilting become a chore.

3. When you start making mistakes, quit for the day, or at least for a while.

4. Put things away when you're finished with them (this is one I tend to ignore).

5. If it isn't perfect it's not the end of the world.

Way to go Carol! I full embody the tiny thread fashion statement! People tend to understand when they see my quilted purse and Bargello jacket though. At least when it is colder out......
Jovi

Pat: Hot ribbon is an embellishment not a sewing tool. You may use it over applique pieces once they have been secured either by hand or machine.
This stuff is really neat . I bought some when the Int'l Quilt Show was here in Chicago. The ribbon has glue on both sides and you attach it with your iron, using a piece of Teflon to protect your iron from the adhesive. They say it can be washed but I would not recommend it. A quick dunk in some cold water would be as far as I would take this stuff. The official website says no-no to the dryer, of course. I would reserve this product to things that you would only spot clean such as: purses, wall hangings,and maybe a table runner that is not going to be used frequently.

1. Take the dog for a walk first so he won't bug me.
2. Feed cats and let them ALL outside.
3. Go to the bathroom before sitting down.
4. Get a nice large glass of iced tea.
5. Go to the bathroom again because I drank all the tea in 20 minutes.