Sooo disgusted with myself!
10-03-2010, 07:58 AM
#142
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Originally Posted by Matilda
Ok I still want to know what is SID???
10-03-2010, 11:35 AM
#143
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Location: Franklin, NC
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I have good news for you. I use to want everything perfect. Like Fat Chance....I have learned that if something is tooooo perfect it shows the imperfections quick. So I will share my secret. When you decide on a design to quilt, choose one that has a variation in it. That way it will look natural. Remember it is normal for everyone to start measuring with their eye if it is all the same size. I just learned that if your design is square you do a rounded quilting design -- likewise if it is round you do a sqare or straight line design to pop it out. I think it goes back to the normal eye measuring and if you break that by the opposite you give yourself and everyone else a place to play and enjoy with your eye. Give yourself a break and enjoy. The next one is the masterpiece. The last one is the masterpiece to everyone else.
10-03-2010, 09:12 PM
#145
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My SID never seemed to be where it belonged so one day I tried a simple zig zag directly over the 2 pieces where they connected. Whoopee - it came out very neat and has a nice distinct pattern too. I did not lengthen or tighten the stitch up and it was just right.
10-04-2010, 12:38 AM
#146
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Originally Posted by stitchingmemories
I am feeling very inept at quilting. I mean, I can follow a pattern (piecing) but when I get to the quilting part, my work stinks! (And no I won't post a picture, I would die from embarrassment!) I can't even SID without going outside the lines forget trying to stitch a design . I need to change my user name, nobody want's those kind of memories! Sorry to rant, just having a bit of a pity party! :oops:
10-04-2010, 08:57 PM
#148
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Well I am quilting one for my sister right now and it is far from perfect, but she won't care. I have always said I can't draw a straight line with a ruler and I can't sew a straight line most of the time now. But it still works! Quilts are not supposed to be perfect. Most are just made with love and most people won't notice if it is not exactly right.
10-05-2010, 04:27 AM
#149
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Green Valley AZ
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We are our own worst critic. I have not heard one person say they hated a quilt that someone else spent hours on. Quilts are stuffed with love and that's what makes them special, not whether the stitches or points are straight. I find loads of mistakes on mine, but no one else sees them. So, don't be too hard on yourself. You are a very special person for even trying!
Remember, EXPERIENCE is RECOGNIZING your mistake, the SECOND time you make it! We all have lots of EXPERIENCE!! :-D
Remember, EXPERIENCE is RECOGNIZING your mistake, the SECOND time you make it! We all have lots of EXPERIENCE!! :-D
10-05-2010, 04:31 AM
#150
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Location: Mountains of North Carolina
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Oh my gosh! I never thought about doing a wavy stitch or zig-zag stitch while stitching-in-the-ditch. Wouldn't that look good!
Vanessa
Vanessa
Originally Posted by pegquilter8
Stop it right now! Okay got that out of my system. Yes more practice is the answer. If you are giving these to charity or non quilty people don't worry. All giftees are so overwhelmed by the process, they think its all amazing.
Agree with others who say don't SID, first of all, you are only sewing over stitches??!!: two try a zig-zag or wavy stitch. As it goes over the seam allowances, you are really holding the fabrics together.
Had a wonderful teacher who NEVER allowed us to put ourselves down. We were told okay that technique is one we will not do anymore, let's try this. Poof better everything. Have a nice cup o' tea and just get on with it. Love in stitches to all.
Agree with others who say don't SID, first of all, you are only sewing over stitches??!!: two try a zig-zag or wavy stitch. As it goes over the seam allowances, you are really holding the fabrics together.
Had a wonderful teacher who NEVER allowed us to put ourselves down. We were told okay that technique is one we will not do anymore, let's try this. Poof better everything. Have a nice cup o' tea and just get on with it. Love in stitches to all.
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