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Old 06-25-2011, 07:45 AM
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I just finished a quilt top and I noticed that in one block the seagulls were flying upside down! I left it because I really didn't feel like taking out one more seam( this was a figure out as you go, quilt). Some times I do obsess over little mistakes, but I'm learning to let go of the little stuff! Life is too short.
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Old 06-25-2011, 07:56 AM
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Nothing to worry about here either; Just completed a top and was pressing the borders and noticed I had 2 blocks reversed. To correct or not correct - that is the question?
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Old 06-25-2011, 08:00 AM
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I call it "character"! and my quilts have lots of character!
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Old 06-25-2011, 08:06 AM
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I do it every once in awhile - it keeps me from being rigid - that old "matchy-matchy-itis" flares up sometimes! It's particularly fun doing it with a scrap quilt.
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Old 06-25-2011, 08:10 AM
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The Amish were known for this. Making them more personal. I have not done anything like that so far
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Old 06-25-2011, 08:46 AM
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This is when experiencing teaches us to grow.
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Old 06-25-2011, 09:11 AM
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This is actually a tradition carried down from the Indians who believe that only the Great Spirit could make something perfect. As an act of humility and probably respect they always made their handwork imperfect. However many times the imperfection was hard to detect. :)
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Old 06-25-2011, 09:14 AM
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I sure won't worry about doing it totally perfect..lol..nothing is perfect anyway..you'll be fine and I'm sure your quilt will look great !! Yes..EagarBeeze..I grew up where the Amish were close and they did believe that..but I never saw it..lol..they hid it well !!
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Old 06-25-2011, 09:42 AM
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I saw a quilt in a shop the other day that was staggeringly beautiful.
The artist said she knew where the mistakes were, but it looked perfect to me. I smile just thinking about the beauty she created.
Relax!
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Old 06-25-2011, 09:44 AM
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I also do not have to "intentionally" make mistakes. Hopefully I am learning from these "misdeeds" or "omissions". It doesn't count if you can fix it before it leaves the quilting studio.
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