Originally Posted by
Synnove
3 square corners and a handle? I am still laughing about this! I wince each time I look at my first quilt. It hangs on my sewing room wall to remind me of how far I've come in 35 years.
I agree the rotary cutter and mat revolutionized quilting. I couldn't get along without them. I also would mention . . . the internet! My quilting has definitely improved by leaps and bounds since I've been able to learn so much online. I love the resourcefulness of quilters who share new and better ways of doing things. I will never go back to thread basting (except for heirloom quilt tops) since I learned about Elmer's Washable School Glue!
You're brave to hang your first quilt on the wall but I bet it makes you feel so much accomplishment in how you're progressed.
In my case, I made the quilt way before internet sewing videos and I didn't know anybody that quilted to ask questions. But, how hard could it be...right? When laid out flat it made me think of a square skillet with a handle. Don't know HOW I botched it that badly. LOL At least I gave it a try. Didn't try sewing anything for over 15 years after that because of the way that quilt turned out. I still have it - it's hidden in the basement.
