What is one thing you have made and will never make again??
12-22-2011, 06:22 AM
#51
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I will never even finish the Jelly Roll Diamonds from Fig Tree Quilts that I started a couple of years ago. Although I thought I was being so careful in my cutting and sewing and used the Fusible Pelon grid system interfacing, my points don't line up, no matter what i do. I have never given up on a project before but this one has me beat.
12-22-2011, 06:26 AM
#52
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Location: Spring Hill, Florida
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Cat Garden Quilt
Originally Posted by faykilgore
Bless your heart, Val! How frustrating! My friend wants me to help her do one.
I agree with the log cabin thing. The quilt I did used tiny narrow strips which showed every tiny deviation from 1/4" seams. For me I started My Cats Garden about 14 years ago. It's very detailed hand appliqué. Out of the nine blocks I've finished 6. I will NEVER make this quilt again. I just hope I live long enough to make it once!
I agree with the log cabin thing. The quilt I did used tiny narrow strips which showed every tiny deviation from 1/4" seams. For me I started My Cats Garden about 14 years ago. It's very detailed hand appliqué. Out of the nine blocks I've finished 6. I will NEVER make this quilt again. I just hope I live long enough to make it once!
12-22-2011, 06:48 AM
#54
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Location: Burke, Va
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Never again
A roman shade. Augggh I was pulling my hair out with that. It was 72 inches wide and the fabric and lining had to be pieced. The worst part was shoving the slats into the tight casings. If I do take leave of my senses and try it again, I'm purchasing the pully mechanism and using dowels instead of slats. Valuable lessons.
12-22-2011, 07:31 AM
#56
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I've made several Roman shades, and don't mind them. The last ones I made were 'top down/bottom up'. If you ever do it again, check out http://www.terrelldesigns.com/. I found these directions very helpful.
Originally Posted by mengler
A roman shade. Augggh I was pulling my hair out with that. It was 72 inches wide and the fabric and lining had to be pieced. The worst part was shoving the slats into the tight casings. If I do take leave of my senses and try it again, I'm purchasing the pully mechanism and using dowels instead of slats. Valuable lessons.
12-22-2011, 08:10 AM
#57
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Location: Seattle
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I was so excited about making 4 HSTs at the same time (where you sew completely around the perimeter then cut on both diagonals). The problem is that you have bias edges from you-know-where to deal with. I had such a horrible time piecing it (and usually my points are amazing). I ended up setting it down for a few years until I recently completed it. Not great, but done. Never again.
12-22-2011, 08:24 AM
#59
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Marquez, Texas
Posts: 203
English foundation is a big time NO for me. I love the regular paper piecing; it has been a favorite for me. I did an English paper piecing project one time and it was a "study in endurance" for me and I was determined I was going to finish it. I did finish it, but anytime I see "English Foundation" I just pass. No thanks.
12-22-2011, 08:25 AM
#60
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Wilton Center, IL
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I took an online class to learn spiral quilts from Renae Merrill. They are foundation pieced and look very cool. Here's a link to her gallery - http://www.ranaemerrillquilts.com/gallery/Spirals
I'm glad I learned the technique, but don't plan to make a full quilt. I did use one of my blocks from the class as the top of an insulated casserole carrier.
I'm glad I learned the technique, but don't plan to make a full quilt. I did use one of my blocks from the class as the top of an insulated casserole carrier.
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