It is like a thorn in my side...
#1
I am making a Civil War quilt. It calls for 25 blocks for a queen size, but I am so tired of it already that I am struggling to finish it. I made 16 blocks, each block is 15 1/5 sq. Each block will be sashed a second time with the same fabric as the first sashing and with corner post. My thought is to stripe the sashing - the camel color with a narrow stripe of black in the middle. I want it to cover a queen size bed. I will add a narrow border and a wider border to the outside - using two of the fabric in the blocks.
Have you ever worked on a quilt that you just felt you did not want to finish ...but did anyway? I am finishing the quilt, but without joy. Help!!
Have you ever worked on a quilt that you just felt you did not want to finish ...but did anyway? I am finishing the quilt, but without joy. Help!!
here are my blocks and the layout. Next is the second sashing, then the borders.
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#5
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Iowa
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I understand how you feel. I have had to do this as well. I find your quilt very beautiful, but what is important is how you feel about it.
I know you will feel GREAT once it is finished; I can only recommend that you break it down into small pieces and it will soon be done. Please be sure to post a finished pic.
I know you will feel GREAT once it is finished; I can only recommend that you break it down into small pieces and it will soon be done. Please be sure to post a finished pic.
#9
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Middle TN
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Have to agree with the advice to put it down for a while. This is from the voice of experience. Have never done a queen size sampler, but know I've had to put aside my 12 block sampler b/c I felt like you do. Am working on some Easter & spring projects just for fun.
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