What Was The Worst Quilting Advice/Instruction You Ever Recieved?
#151
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Originally Posted by Pieceful Quilter
A friend and fellow quilter is always telling me I am way too OCD about choosing my fabrics. If I can't find what I have in mind, I wait to start the project until I can visit however many shops it takes to find exactly (or close to it) what I want. I'm glad I stick to my guns, because - knock on wood - I usually end up loving my colors.
#152
Originally Posted by Ritacarl
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by Ritacarl
Also, my last pattern in the book said to cut squares 3-7/8" and then face them, mark from corner to corner and sew on either side of the mark and that will make my 3-1/2" square. Well, it didn't. Of course it didn't if I had thought which I did this AM that it has to be 3-3/4" squares. I had to recut all 800+ pieces after sewing them together. Good thing I like the colors.
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#153
Originally Posted by Ritacarl
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by Ritacarl
Also, my last pattern in the book said to cut squares 3-7/8" and then face them, mark from corner to corner and sew on either side of the mark and that will make my 3-1/2" square. Well, it didn't. Of course it didn't if I had thought which I did this AM that it has to be 3-3/4" squares. I had to recut all 800+ pieces after sewing them together. Good thing I like the colors.
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#154
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Dalton, MN
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by Ritacarl
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by Ritacarl
Also, my last pattern in the book said to cut squares 3-7/8" and then face them, mark from corner to corner and sew on either side of the mark and that will make my 3-1/2" square. Well, it didn't. Of course it didn't if I had thought which I did this AM that it has to be 3-3/4" squares. I had to recut all 800+ pieces after sewing them together. Good thing I like the colors.
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#157
Originally Posted by Pinkrose4664
Originally Posted by Pieceful Quilter
Oh ya! They never quilt out!! I got that (bad) advice too...
#158
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
Originally Posted by Pieceful Quilter
A friend and fellow quilter is always telling me I am way too OCD about choosing my fabrics. If I can't find what I have in mind, I wait to start the project until I can visit however many shops it takes to find exactly (or close to it) what I want. I'm glad I stick to my guns, because - knock on wood - I usually end up loving my colors.
#160
Originally Posted by Lizzie
I was advised to buy Insul brite for baked potato bags -- and made a whole bunch before the light bulb went on -- e-mailed to ask if it was safe before giving them away. Have a lot of nice pads for hot dishes!
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