Trouble with the floral Bargello...1/2 done, but uneven at the end...
03-25-2011, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Shemjo
I want to see what it looks like after you try some of these cures. Thanks for sharing that even YOU can have problems! You are such a pro I never expect to see you have those days.
03-26-2011, 07:56 AM
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It's looking fantastic! I like Janquiltz's idea of a gentle curve cos that makes it unique to you? Blocking sounds good too! Just when I thought there wasn't much you can do and I learn something new!! Love your Quilt! It is looking really lovely! GORGEOUS!! :thumbup: :-D :-D
03-26-2011, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MTS
These relate to blocks not quilts, but these Sharon Schamber videos present some options.
I can't find the video where she was squaring a quilt - not trimming it, but squaring the quilt center, then the inner borders, and then the outer ones, making sure there were perfect 90 degree corners at each step.. I'm thinking it might be within one of her other videos.....sorry.
But the concept is the same. Watch these videos about manipulating blocks into submission (without trimming)
and you might find these methods work for your situation.
It would be a shame to whack off any of your lovely masterpiece.
(Some have 2 parts.)
Shrinking block part 1 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6aplw_tVZc
How to true a block part 1 or 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-3RIWhBvcA
Stretching a block
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQkF02vpVuw
I can't find the video where she was squaring a quilt - not trimming it, but squaring the quilt center, then the inner borders, and then the outer ones, making sure there were perfect 90 degree corners at each step.. I'm thinking it might be within one of her other videos.....sorry.
But the concept is the same. Watch these videos about manipulating blocks into submission (without trimming)
and you might find these methods work for your situation.
It would be a shame to whack off any of your lovely masterpiece.
(Some have 2 parts.)
Shrinking block part 1 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6aplw_tVZc
How to true a block part 1 or 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-3RIWhBvcA
Stretching a block
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQkF02vpVuw
04-02-2011, 10:13 PM
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sometimes, just the way we handle the quilt causes a bit of bowing, but your idea of sewing alternate ends is valid and a good idea.
Your quilt is just BEAUTIFUL!
I like what you do with florals, my friend - - <wave>
Your quilt is just BEAUTIFUL!
I like what you do with florals, my friend - - <wave>
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