Today is a new day
06-30-2011, 05:05 AM
#24
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Glad you were able to walk away...I had a terrible experience last week and just couldn't seem to get it right or walk away....finally i had to put it up and wait for the next day to work on it....it turned out well after that...so i totally understand.
06-30-2011, 06:24 AM
#26
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Monmouth, Oregon
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I've done the same thing. Sometimes it is better to quit when you are bone-tired and get a fresh start the next morning
:-D
Originally Posted by DebQuilter50
Over the last two days I spent every spare minute I had working on a quick lap quilt. Last night I sandwiched the quilt and started basting. The best way I can describe what happened is that it was a mess. I knew I had to tear it out and start over with the sandwich making process. I was tired and discouraged. I put it away, had a glass of wine, and got a good night's sleep. This morning I took out the basting and started over. It is now pinned and ready to be machine quilted. It is a new day and I feel much better.
Just wanted to share this with people that understand.
Just wanted to share this with people that understand.
06-30-2011, 08:16 AM
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tucker, GA
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Never do anything when you're tired! I've learned that the hard way....miscutting beloved fabrics, cutting myself with the rotary cutter, mismeasuring, not being as careful about 1/4" seam allowance....you name it, I've done it. Now I don't sew after supper unless I'm on a deadline and am really clear on what I'm going to do and how! (However, I am a BIG morning person, so 6AM is a fine time for me to sew! If you're a night owl, my "after supper" timing might just be your best time!)
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