Bear Claw -severe frustration
#23
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.
#27
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
#28
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
#29
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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