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Old 09-16-2011, 12:04 PM
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OK how about putting like a 1 1/2 or 2 inch border around them all, then square them all up to the same size. Sew them together, and I bet no one would see the difference.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:23 PM
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I found this out with my Viking and Featherweight. So now, if I start making a quilt with one machine, I stick with that machine through the whole quilt.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jennie and Me
I found this out with my Viking and Featherweight. So now, if I start making a quilt with one machine, I stick with that machine through the whole quilt.
Interesting! - This is exactly the combination of machines I was using...
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:34 PM
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I have a seam guage that I use to check every different machine. Just for that very reason!!
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Old 09-16-2011, 02:20 PM
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I love your quilt
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Old 09-16-2011, 07:56 PM
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Wow, what a difference between machines. I wish you luck, that was a lot of hard work.
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Old 09-17-2011, 04:12 AM
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I like your quilt and colors. If you are having to disassemble, you might want to correct the bottom block in the picture, 2nd block from the right that has one side of the "points" turned the wrong directions. FYI
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Old 09-17-2011, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Jingle
I would take the nine blocks apart and sew them on your machine. A lot of time and work but. you will be happier with it. It is beautiful and such good fabric choices.

Ditto.....tearing the blocks down now will be much easier than trying to fix later....lots of work, yes, but also easier in the long run with sashing and borders
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Old 09-17-2011, 04:50 AM
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This looks just like my first bear claw quilt. Yep, I learn everything the hard way. Don't be discouraged... your quilt is beautiful. The colors are perfect. Each new project teaches us new lessons. If you cut accurately, sew a scant quarter inch (using a foot with a flange) press and trim every block to the exact size BEFORE you sew the next block, you will be able to make corrections as you go. If you don't already own a fons and porter seam ripper... it's the best. (it's red and cream colored) AND, the foot with the flange is another must have... just move your needle position over to a scant quarter inch for perfect seams EVERY TIME. Google "Edge stitching foot." Thanks for sharing.... :)
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Old 09-17-2011, 04:58 AM
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I feel your pain. Won't even attempt to offer any solutions as I do not know what I would do at this point. I am sure some of the ideas given will help you out though.
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