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Old 07-16-2012, 12:25 PM
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I do what works for me... and <gasp> I also sometimes use the reverse side of fabric on the front of a project!
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Old 07-16-2012, 12:32 PM
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To each his own....This website is the best thing that ever happened to quilters. Personally, it doesn't matter how the quilt is constructed, pieced, appliqued or what. The finshied product and the satisfaction we get from it are the only things that really count. And the best part is we all get to see it and share the pride of the quiltmaker.
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Old 07-16-2012, 12:33 PM
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To each his own....This website is the best thing that ever happened to quilters. Personally, it doesn't matter how the quilt is constructed, pieced, appliqued or what. The finshed product and the satisfaction we get from it are the only things that really count. And the best part is we all get to see it and share the pride of the quiltmaker.
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Old 07-16-2012, 12:45 PM
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I think all of these things bring out the quilt police!!! Ha!! As for me I do it my way. About the only fabrics I will be sure to test for bleeding are reds and some purples. I once had a really bad experience with a red fabric. It was washed 20 times and still bled. So I do test most reds, some greens and browns have bled for me too. If I am doing applique I will color test if applique is on light fabric.
As for everything else, I'm for everyone doing what works for them.

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Old 07-16-2012, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts View Post
You forgot us handquilters!! I would have said,

Machine quilting vs. Hand quilting or tying.

We have so many options, sadly there will always be some people who just KNOW that theirs is the ONLY way to do something, and they can be quite vocal about it. Just smile, nod your head, and move away slowly....

I have been making quilts for over 30 years and learned about this very early. We had made what I thought was a traditional quilt and were looking for a sales venue. Went into two different craft galleries. One said "Too traditional." The other said "Too modern". Same quilt.

Just please yourself, that is what is important.
Well said!
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Old 07-16-2012, 06:57 PM
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Like most quilters, I do just whatever happens to float my boat on any particular day!
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Old 07-16-2012, 08:31 PM
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Whatever works!
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Old 07-16-2012, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray View Post
One thing that many people have seemed to agree about:

The 'good' scissors are to be used ONLY for fabrics - and woe upon whoever used them for something else!
I believe this is the ONLY time that the quilt police would be welcome. "Arrest that lout for using my good quilting scissors to slice open the box that the new lawn mower came in!!" jk.
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Old 07-17-2012, 02:58 AM
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Even though most of us will do what feels good and right in our quest for art expression, I've found many helpful and useful ideas from other members. Plus, there have been so many areas I never had a thought about, I've gained some wonderful knowledge from reading these posts. I love the individualism in each post, and the sharing. I'm an addict who checks this site daily for inspiration and ideas.
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Old 07-17-2012, 07:32 AM
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I gather information....evaluate it.....then do what is right for me.....Years ago I pre washed all my fabric, until the ravels on the ends and all the ironing and folding got the better of me....now do not prewash anything !...I like almost everything so that is what I do, I don't do what I don't like because it will never turn out correct, because my attitude will show......I made quilts for family members until they no longer cared, I now only make charity quilts and they are ALWAYS appreciated......I sew for my self not the world, whatever floats my boat at the time....summer is different from winter....but one goal of trying a new pattern evey month or so has been very interesting, to date have not really done any pattern twice. Do like the saying she who dies with fabric, didn't sew fast enough.....
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