Tips from a seasoned quilter…
01-20-2011, 05:47 PM
#71
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Originally Posted by dglvr
Great tips. I wish I had some to add but I don't right off.
Well okay. Instead of sitting and looking at something and wondering how hard it will be "just begin" the rest easy.
I'm a beginner so I say that to myself alot. :thumbup:
Well okay. Instead of sitting and looking at something and wondering how hard it will be "just begin" the rest easy.
I'm a beginner so I say that to myself alot. :thumbup:
01-20-2011, 05:59 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by GemState
My seam ripper is named Jack.........(Jack the Ripper, get it?)
I don't know why but Frank seemed to fit mine. The prurple one is Henrietta. MY DDs know I'm weird but it's okay - some of us just let personality quirks hang out more than others. :)
01-20-2011, 06:13 PM
#75
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GO with your instinct and use the fabric that makes YOU happy, no matter how much the old nag in the Quilt Store tells you how wrong you are.
When the pattern is very involved and you have never done it before MAKE A TRIAL BLOCK. You can test the instructions, the measurements, and the manner of assembly.
For all involved patterns, make a detailed plan that you can check off each step. It helps me keep the work going and everything in line.
When the pattern is very involved and you have never done it before MAKE A TRIAL BLOCK. You can test the instructions, the measurements, and the manner of assembly.
For all involved patterns, make a detailed plan that you can check off each step. It helps me keep the work going and everything in line.
01-20-2011, 06:23 PM
#76
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
GO with your instinct and use the fabric that makes YOU happy, no matter how much the old nag in the Quilt Store tells you how wrong you are.
When the pattern is very involved and you have never done it before MAKE A TRIAL BLOCK. You can test the instructions, the measurements, and the manner of assembly.
For all involved patterns, make a detailed plan that you can check off each step. It helps me keep the work going and everything in line.
When the pattern is very involved and you have never done it before MAKE A TRIAL BLOCK. You can test the instructions, the measurements, and the manner of assembly.
For all involved patterns, make a detailed plan that you can check off each step. It helps me keep the work going and everything in line.
Those are great tips. Thank you so much.
01-20-2011, 06:39 PM
#77
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Location: Minnesota
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Originally Posted by GemState
I have been quilting for a long time, as well. I find a large part of the joy of quilting is in the 'journey'! Just relax and enjoy what you are doing while you are doing it. It is a great feeling to finish a quilt, but have fun in the making of it.
My best wishes to all you quilters, old and new!!
My best wishes to all you quilters, old and new!!
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