Yes, it does matter
08-12-2010, 03:41 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I'm plugging away at a scrappy row-by-row sampler, and with each row I've decided to follow one more "rule" learned from you guys and a multitude of books.
I've learned, YES, starch matters. I even starched the noodles I used.
I've learned, YES, mark carefully. I eyeballed a row of flying geese on the small stars and the result ... well, you can figure it out
I've learned, YES, you must square each block (and sometimes the components of each block)
I've learned that YES, I should test my 1/4" seam and mark my machine. And I thought I knew my machine so well!
I've learned that YES, you should re-check the design wall after a good night's sleep.
I've learned that NO, I'm not an "experienced" quilter. At best I'm a "confident beginner" who got in trouble with being lazy and over-zealous.
What have YOU learned that really matters?
I've learned, YES, starch matters. I even starched the noodles I used.
I've learned, YES, mark carefully. I eyeballed a row of flying geese on the small stars and the result ... well, you can figure it out
I've learned, YES, you must square each block (and sometimes the components of each block)
I've learned that YES, I should test my 1/4" seam and mark my machine. And I thought I knew my machine so well!
I've learned that YES, you should re-check the design wall after a good night's sleep.
I've learned that NO, I'm not an "experienced" quilter. At best I'm a "confident beginner" who got in trouble with being lazy and over-zealous.
What have YOU learned that really matters?
08-12-2010, 05:02 AM
#34
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Location: Alabama
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1. I need more light (could be the progressive lenses)
2. Complex patterns with little pieces don't like me
3. It looks worse to me than to others
4. Always try several arrangements of blocks before sewing
2. Complex patterns with little pieces don't like me
3. It looks worse to me than to others
4. Always try several arrangements of blocks before sewing
08-12-2010, 05:47 AM
#37
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A few other things I learned this morning:
YES IT MATTERS to follow the instructions. lol
YES IT MATTERS that right sides go together. lol
YES IT MATTERS that when I'm "splitting the difference," I follow the corrected seam line.
YES IT MATTERS that I set the seam with the iron before pressing it to the side
YES IT MATTERS to follow the instructions. lol
YES IT MATTERS that right sides go together. lol
YES IT MATTERS that when I'm "splitting the difference," I follow the corrected seam line.
YES IT MATTERS that I set the seam with the iron before pressing it to the side
08-13-2010, 03:39 AM
#40
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Location: Nebraska
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I've learned patience. Read directions MORE than once, make a sample block first. I've had patterns that were misprinted and cut a whole quilt only to find out one piece was printed incorrectly or there was a typo and one measurement was wrong.
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