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Old 06-23-2010, 05:50 AM
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Chocolate. It's a given to have by your side.
Something to drink. Also a given to have that thirst quenched.
Bare footing is acceptable.
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Old 06-23-2010, 07:57 AM
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Thanks for all the input... my list just got longer :)
May go back to rule #1
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Old 06-23-2010, 09:11 AM
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1. If you see fabric you like buy it.
2. Pick a pattern to suit you, not too difficult.
3. Read the pattern through before you start.
4 Measure twice, cut once.
5. Enjoy.
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Old 06-23-2010, 09:12 AM
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One golden rule for me.

Only give your work to someone who'll REALLY appreciate it.

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Old 06-23-2010, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
1. there are Quilt Police. pity them, laugh at them, or ignore them. just don't listen to them.
2. just because i admire a technique, passing on it because i know it would take me 5 years to do a placemat that way does not mean i'm a failure as a quilter.
3. i am not wasting fabric when i throw something away. i am beautifying the landfill; returning the cotton to nature; and contributing to the future of archaeology.
4. perfection is a noble goal, but it stinks as a standard.
5. try to inspire at least one younger person to take up quilting.
Aw, you've taken all mine! Plus "It's OK to stop doing the quilt you have to do in favor of one you want to do!"
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Old 06-23-2010, 09:40 AM
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I have one rule....leave the boo boo alone. No one will every notice unless you tell them...don't!! ahahahahah
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Old 06-23-2010, 10:02 AM
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Label quilts (even if you keep them) with date, name of quilt who it is for.

when visiting a quilt store buy at least a fat quarter.

Use the best fabrics you can afford

Keep quilting a hobby doing it for money takes the fun and excitement out of the project.

Tell people you give quilts to, to use them not save them, quilts are meant to be loved and used not "saved". I tell them if you wear it out I'll make you another one.
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Old 06-23-2010, 10:08 AM
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"It's OK to stop doing the quilt you have to do in favor of one you want to do!"

Exactly!!
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Old 06-23-2010, 10:15 AM
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#1...There are no quilt police
#2...There are no quilt police
#3...There are no quilt police
#4...There are no quilt police
#5...If you like it, its perfect! :thumbup:
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Old 06-23-2010, 08:08 PM
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I only have one. Quilting is fun, not my job so I can enjoy it.
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