IQ2

Have you looked into the direction of your pressing? Maybe you just need to press some of the pieces in a different direction or open.

yweinst

So I went to my LQS and they helped me out with what some of the issues. I am also going to take a private class on Sunday with an expert at the store and she is going to help me precision piece better and fix my mistakes. Thanks for the suggestion to find a quilting penpal...it's what gave me the idea to go to the LQS and ask for help.

Thanks ladies!!!!

mom-6

Aren't the folks on this board the greatest! Always ready to point in the direction of a solution. Glad you found someone local for hands on assistance.

carolynjo

My first teacher told us that if we couldn't see the mistake while on a galloping horse, forget it! Remember, we always hone in on our mistakes and most other folks don't notice.

Amythyst02

You might even find a quilting penpal right here on the boards. That way, you would have access to your pal, 24/7 !! I think we all need one.

I think the hardest thing for me, and I am still very new to quilting as well, is I see all the pictures of all these beautiful quilts and think oh my gosh I will never be able to do that!! But so far, even though I have only made a few quilts, my granddaughters have loved them. So I guess they do not see my mistakes : ). I just wish I could make some of the gorgeous quilts I see here on the boards.

twinkie

I agree we need to step away from a project when it is no longer fun to do and come back to it. My problem is coming back to it. That is why I have so many UFO's. LOL

cpcarolyn

Put it away for awhile. When you come back to it it will be better.

Emma S

I am so glad you found someone to help you. I am still not brave enough to try a lone star so I admire your courage.

jamickie

Yael , Part of the problem may be that the Mariner's Cross Is a very difficult pattern. If you can finish it, more power to you! I hope that the advice given here helps, along with the private lessons. Will you post pictures when you you finish them? Jamickie

tessagin

I tell everyone, I am "perfectly iMpErfECt". I try to do my best and sometimes surprise myself. If I get overwhelmed, I step away and go do something else. Maybe go outside with a cup of coffee and get some fresh air and watch my dogs play and try to catch the squirrels they simply can't reach. When I'm ready I go back to what I was doing (maybe) or something else.