Uh-Uh....No Way!
01-23-2019, 05:18 PM
#42
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
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I have a whole list that I'm pretty sure that I'll never do, Baltimore Album, Bargello, Rag, Lone Star and anything paper pieced. All of them are too much work for me and I wouldn't even like them that much even if they were done. It's good that we are all so different and there are so many different ways and techniques when quilting. My quilting buddy always laughs at me when I say "That's just not happening in my sewing room".
01-23-2019, 06:32 PM
#44
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Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
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If I love a pattern, I'd give it a try! If it was really intimidating, maybe find someone familiar with the method or design. Break it down and go slow. It's how we learn and grow. Looking at first steps in raw edge applique are nearly painful. I never did learn to love it enough to keep up with it.
On the other hand, if something is completely boring, or colors I dislike, it's like pulling teeth to get me working on it. This is generally what happens when I'm doing something for others. Big, chunky pieces just aren't challenging enough to hold my interest. And who wants to play in colors they don't like when they have oodles of pretties calling out?
On the other hand, if something is completely boring, or colors I dislike, it's like pulling teeth to get me working on it. This is generally what happens when I'm doing something for others. Big, chunky pieces just aren't challenging enough to hold my interest. And who wants to play in colors they don't like when they have oodles of pretties calling out?
01-24-2019, 03:08 AM
#46
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Location: Portage, Michigan
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My no way, no how are the past few Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilts. I just can not face all of those little "parts". I know everyone, well many, say that they are easier than they look. I still look and say lovely and move on to other choices. (I do use many of the other BH patterns.)
I see so many quilt patterns online and in shops that make my heart just soar but I also know my personal skills, time and drive to take on the challenge of many, tiny pieces. I leave them for my other quilting friends.
I see so many quilt patterns online and in shops that make my heart just soar but I also know my personal skills, time and drive to take on the challenge of many, tiny pieces. I leave them for my other quilting friends.
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01-24-2019, 05:22 AM
#50
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Central Ohio
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Card trick. I made one in my first class and it literally drove me to tears. Then about ten years later I found some really great instructions online and made a whole quilt. Now Elmer’s school glue is my best friend for piecing. My main focus was primarily appliqué for several years making my own patterns and samples. Loved the look of a lot of the longarm quilting so figured if they could do it so could I. Mastered FMQ on my Bernina. Stars are not necessarily my friend but may try one someday. If I like a pattern enough I would at least try a block. Over the years my skills have improved some techniques being better than others. Kind of like saying your kid would never then guess what sure enough they do. So don’t limit yourself. Give it a try.
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