What Was The Worst Quilting Advice/Instruction You Ever Recieved?
#91
Hmmmm mayber this is why Ihave had an occasional problem with the border. Going to make sure I have the border fabric on top of the quilt whwen sewing on. Love what we can learn with this group! Hugs to all you helpers.
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
One of the worst ones I've ever heard is to sew the border on with the border next to the feed dogs. That's almost a guarantee for wavy borders.
#92
"There are rules to quilting" Worst thing ever said to me! I believed it for a minute, then remembered what my DGGM told me when she taught me how to quilt........ the only rule to quilting is, never sew/ quilt when you are tired. Quilting is an art, everyone has their own version of it, their own taste, their own message they are sending out. There are no set rules, be creative, be yourself!
#93
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Wow, this is one great discussion. I am new to quilting.... my friend suckered me into it, but hasn't had a moment to teach me anything. So, I just bought some fabric and had a go at it. I started small, with a pillow top, a couple of mats for the kitty to sleep on, and two rag quilts. I have purchased fabric for my first pieced quilt which I designed, but now I'm worried!
First, I'm afraid I won't have enough fabric. The gals a the LQS pulled out their calculator and worked it out for me.
Secondly, I purchased 108" fabric for the backing, and they tore it! Now what do I do??
Third question... I have been washing my fabric first, but what do I do about jelly rolls? Will there be anything left to sew with??
You are all THE BEST!! At least now when I put borders on, they won't be wavy. ;o)
First, I'm afraid I won't have enough fabric. The gals a the LQS pulled out their calculator and worked it out for me.
Secondly, I purchased 108" fabric for the backing, and they tore it! Now what do I do??
Third question... I have been washing my fabric first, but what do I do about jelly rolls? Will there be anything left to sew with??
You are all THE BEST!! At least now when I put borders on, they won't be wavy. ;o)
#94
I didn't know that Jo Anns taught their clerks to ask what we are making when cutting our fabric. I always thought it was a question that they never had an interest in. Sometimes I don't care to say what I am making and that it is just for my stash or what ever. Next time I will know it is just training small talk.
#95
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
The worst advice I have ever heard given is "Do NOT wash the fabric before you use it"....wrong on so many levels....
The best advice "ALWAYS wash your fabric before using in a project"!
that and measure thrice, cut once!
The best advice "ALWAYS wash your fabric before using in a project"!
that and measure thrice, cut once!
#96
Originally Posted by SimpleCook29
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
The worst advice I have ever heard given is "Do NOT wash the fabric before you use it"....wrong on so many levels....
The best advice "ALWAYS wash your fabric before using in a project"!
that and measure thrice, cut once!
The best advice "ALWAYS wash your fabric before using in a project"!
that and measure thrice, cut once!
#98
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Location: Michigan
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Yup! I had that happen to me. Another thing that was said to me is "you don't need that much fabric". I had to go back for more and someone else has already bought fabric off the bolt so I just barely made it.
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Mine was from a quiltstore owner who disagreed with my fabric choice. She told me it was going to be ugly and I allowed her to pick a different fabric. I ended up giving the top away because it was not what I had in mind at all. It taught me to follow my instinct even when "the experts" disagree. Colors and patterns are very personal in today's quilting and we do not always need to follow cookie-cutter samples.
#99
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Northern Colorado
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I often put the border fabric on the bottom when I am sewing and never have wavy borders, I think it's all in the measuring and how off the quilt is befre you frame it. If I sew on the quilt side I can be extra careful about points that get chopped off.
I used to wash everything and so now I have about half washed and half not. It all goes together wonderfully, no problems either way. I also do not use starch and it's fine.
I used to wash everything and so now I have about half washed and half not. It all goes together wonderfully, no problems either way. I also do not use starch and it's fine.
#100
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by SimpleCook29
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
The worst advice I have ever heard given is "Do NOT wash the fabric before you use it"....wrong on so many levels....
The best advice "ALWAYS wash your fabric before using in a project"!
that and measure thrice, cut once!
The best advice "ALWAYS wash your fabric before using in a project"!
that and measure thrice, cut once!
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