What do you do that's "against the rules"?
10-14-2011, 02:42 PM
#112
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Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
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To me, there are really no rules in quilting...or if they are, they are made to be broken...best to do what works best for YOU...I never liked anyone telling me how I HAD to do something sewing related.
10-14-2011, 03:53 PM
#115
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Location: Memphis, TN
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I have several rules. 1) If I like the way I did something then remember the rule on how it was done. 2) Enjoy what I am doing and don't worry about what anybody else thinks. 3) My quilts keep me warm even if the points don't match exactly.
10-14-2011, 04:08 PM
#116
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Originally Posted by luckylindy333
I do whatever I darned well feel like. People like my quilts, but they only go to family members for the most part, are not going in a show.
I have been machine-sewing both sides of my binding, do not make bias binding, nor do I do that angled seam for my bindings. I rarely pre-wash, and don't miter my borders. I double-fold over my fabric when I cut it.
I also mixed washed and unwashed fabrics because I used to prewash everything...
I have been machine-sewing both sides of my binding, do not make bias binding, nor do I do that angled seam for my bindings. I rarely pre-wash, and don't miter my borders. I double-fold over my fabric when I cut it.
I also mixed washed and unwashed fabrics because I used to prewash everything...
10-14-2011, 05:18 PM
#118
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Location: Campton,Kentucky
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Originally Posted by luvstitches
Yes, I am guilty of one rule that I break. I'll make copies of patterns...sometimes. I know, my bad!
10-14-2011, 05:19 PM
#119
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: near Peoria Illinois
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I am not a pinner unless I just have to. I have learned that I need to do it more for better intersections, but I put in the least amount I can.
One friend had a 10 inch block to practice quilting and she had 20 pins in it to hold the fabric sandwich. I asked how she possibly did anything other than removing pins. See I'm clueless.
I usually don't follow the pattern. I change something along the way... just because. this drives my DH insane.
But it is me.
I'm not the least bit apologetic about any of this either!
One friend had a 10 inch block to practice quilting and she had 20 pins in it to hold the fabric sandwich. I asked how she possibly did anything other than removing pins. See I'm clueless.
I usually don't follow the pattern. I change something along the way... just because. this drives my DH insane.
But it is me.
I'm not the least bit apologetic about any of this either!
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