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QuiltnNan 08-21-2013 04:21 AM

they look good to me

blondeslave 08-21-2013 10:45 AM

Keep at it-you should see some of my stuff I think is acceptable.

Confederate Rose 11-26-2013 10:45 AM

OMG! i've been quilting for years and yours look as good as mine! Don't worry. You are doing fine!

QM 11-26-2013 11:31 AM

Clearly, you have good color sense and will make an excellent quilter. do not despair.

When you are making seams cross, as in the 2nd picture, there is a simple trick. The seam allowance on the bottom seam should face towards you, the top away from you, so that the needle reaches the top seam allowance before the crossed seams. Pin there. By this method, the sewing locks the seams in the right position. A couple of years ago, my guild was doing a lot of blocks together. Several of the more experienced quilters had the exact problem you had here, but did perfectly with this trick.

lynnie 11-26-2013 01:29 PM

stop being so picky, your blocks are fantastic, enjoy yourself

willis.debra 11-26-2013 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by tessagin (Post 6219098)
If quilt inspectors come to your house and get that close, they better be the ones buying it or show them the door and don't let it hit them in the hiney on the way out.

Love this!!! My first quilts were not perfect. lol. My quilts now over 20 years later are not perfect. Don't be so hard on yourself. You are doing great!

Stiffchick 11-26-2013 10:21 PM

You should go to you tube and search for the " you can quilt that out" song. Sorry I don't know the real name or who it is by, but it's hilarious. A lot of "mistakes" can be hidden by the quilting process.... But don't tell who ever is quilting it I said that... I might get strung up lol

charity-crafter 11-26-2013 11:29 PM

Love your color choices. You'll learn from experience what will quilt out and what needs to be fixed before you continue. Cathy Miller sings "you can quilt that out" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzoL7ddTEnA And even though it's a funny song, listen to the words because she talks about some problems that really don't quilt out. I just realized that you posted in August. How are you doing on this project?

Stiffchick 11-27-2013 01:52 AM

[/QUOTE] Cathy Miller sings "you can quilt that out" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzoL7ddTEnA And even though it's a funny song, listen to the words because she talks about some problems that really don't quilt out. [/QUOTE]

thank you for the link!!

katesnanna 11-27-2013 03:48 AM

About your center:-
This is what I believe to be the best tip I have learned in 10 years of quilting.
Line your seams up then place a pin on either side of the seam, walk the needle across the seam before removing pins.
As long as it has been aligned properly your seam won't move.
If you've only just started quilting you are doing very well. Good luck and keep on quilting.


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