when do you say, OK not perfect and move on
04-21-2011, 04:08 PM
#21
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As long as it's reasonably flat & with 1/8" of the finished size, I quit ripping!
I will mark the block with a note, so I don't forget the size when piecing the top, adjust the seam allowance, and remeasure the blocks after piecing to be sure it's true to size.
I will mark the block with a note, so I don't forget the size when piecing the top, adjust the seam allowance, and remeasure the blocks after piecing to be sure it's true to size.
04-21-2011, 04:20 PM
#23
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Really cute blocks!!
As for me, I try not to count the number of times I rip stuff out. I have learned that I need to press each seam - AND if it does not "look" square or straight - I need to measure it and solve the problem before I continue. Sometimes this does not require ripping out - just a "straighter seam" lol.
As for me, I try not to count the number of times I rip stuff out. I have learned that I need to press each seam - AND if it does not "look" square or straight - I need to measure it and solve the problem before I continue. Sometimes this does not require ripping out - just a "straighter seam" lol.
04-21-2011, 05:10 PM
#25
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I think ahead to determine if the next block (or row) will be affected. Then I ask if I can live with it. Over time, I have come to realize that some little flaws will not show up in the finished project but it took a lot of trial and error on my part to "get" that.
I used to take anything apart that was more than 3/16" off. Well, glad to report that those days are over. I have gotten quite good at fudging, tweaking, adjusting and making pretty things.
Your block is a pretty thing. Don't be too hard on yourself, go slow and do your best.
I used to take anything apart that was more than 3/16" off. Well, glad to report that those days are over. I have gotten quite good at fudging, tweaking, adjusting and making pretty things.
Your block is a pretty thing. Don't be too hard on yourself, go slow and do your best.
04-21-2011, 05:20 PM
#26
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Just asking myself that question all week! I finished a very lovely quilt although I am not quite happy with it. Maybe 95% I am. Debating on ripping it out and redoing it or giving it for the birthday gift it was intended! Considering, once I give it away, the cats will probably lay on it, it is probably good enough!
04-22-2011, 02:50 AM
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: North Central Texas
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Beautiful blocks...I say move on...no need to waste your time ripping again. For me, I just love yo-yo's. When my points don't match, and I don't feel like ripping, I just stick a yo-yo in the center. Who cares...my quilts are still loved just as much!!
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