My sister is the Quilt Police....Who knew!
09-26-2011, 11:02 AM
#141
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
:lol: :lol:
Methinks you helped create a monster!
Give her some time. It takes some of us a while to know where/when the "rules" can be bent or totally ignored.
Methinks you helped create a monster!
Give her some time. It takes some of us a while to know where/when the "rules" can be bent or totally ignored.
09-26-2011, 11:26 AM
#142
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It's a Mariner's Compass pattern that came with the paper pieced pattern on the interfacing. I think it's this one: http://www.quiltknit.com/12469-NT-Ma...rt_p_9218.html
I took a class for it, and had to go home and finish it myself! I live south of Eugene, OR. Would love to meet others in OR!
I agree with you on that one!
On a different note, I like your avatar! I wanted to take a picture of something like it on a Navy base but they wouldn't let us take the picture. Did you use a pattern or is this your original design?
Also where in OR are you? There is a group of us who get together regularly for quilting fun! We even have a retreat the end of Oct you could join us for!
I took a class for it, and had to go home and finish it myself! I live south of Eugene, OR. Would love to meet others in OR!
Originally Posted by KarenBarnes
Originally Posted by CAS49OR
It's so great she is interested in quilting, but tell her to keep her knowledge to herself! lol!
On a different note, I like your avatar! I wanted to take a picture of something like it on a Navy base but they wouldn't let us take the picture. Did you use a pattern or is this your original design?
Also where in OR are you? There is a group of us who get together regularly for quilting fun! We even have a retreat the end of Oct you could join us for!
09-26-2011, 11:50 AM
#143
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Originally Posted by CAS49OR
It's a Mariner's Compass pattern that came with the paper pieced pattern on the interfacing. I think it's this one: http://www.quiltknit.com/12469-NT-Ma...rt_p_9218.html
I took a class for it, and had to go home and finish it myself! I live south of Eugene, OR. Would love to meet others in OR!
Thanks so much for the link! If you're interested in the retreat, PM cbridges22 for info!
I agree with you on that one!
On a different note, I like your avatar! I wanted to take a picture of something like it on a Navy base but they wouldn't let us take the picture. Did you use a pattern or is this your original design?
Also where in OR are you? There is a group of us who get together regularly for quilting fun! We even have a retreat the end of Oct you could join us for!
I took a class for it, and had to go home and finish it myself! I live south of Eugene, OR. Would love to meet others in OR!
Originally Posted by KarenBarnes
Originally Posted by CAS49OR
It's so great she is interested in quilting, but tell her to keep her knowledge to herself! lol!
I agree with you on that one!
On a different note, I like your avatar! I wanted to take a picture of something like it on a Navy base but they wouldn't let us take the picture. Did you use a pattern or is this your original design?
Also where in OR are you? There is a group of us who get together regularly for quilting fun! We even have a retreat the end of Oct you could join us for!
09-26-2011, 12:13 PM
#145
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Is she older or younger than you? My sister is older so she knows more.
I'm glad she came to explore and found that there are other ways of doing things than what her instructor told her. Give her time she will find her own shortcuts, styles and makeshift tools to use.
I'm glad she came to explore and found that there are other ways of doing things than what her instructor told her. Give her time she will find her own shortcuts, styles and makeshift tools to use.
09-26-2011, 12:26 PM
#147
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Originally Posted by Baloonatic
I have eleven (11 !!) different ways to bind a quilt! I'm so glad I didn't listen to all the 'rules,' wow, I'd be such a stick in the mud! AND have boring ole bindings! (You should see my backs too...)
09-26-2011, 12:26 PM
#148
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Originally Posted by quiltingcandy
She sounds like a new quilter. It takes a while before you give yourself permission to "color outside the lines."
09-26-2011, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Shelby
My sis seemed to be developing an interest in quilting, so I gifted her a quilt class. It was for the basics. She went, and loved it!
She also took every word as the quilting gospel.
I now know that:
I use my rotary cutter improperly.
My bobbin thread is not always the same color as the top thread.
I incorrectly mix my fabrics in the same quilt. ( Joanns, WalMart and LQS) Oh! The horror!!
I sometimes use a sheet for backing.
I sometimes use dishes, lids or whatever instead of proper templates.
I don't really NEED all the rulers I have.
I don't always follow the pattern.
Bless her well meaning heart, I love her dearly but if she says just ONE MORE thing about my methods or lack thereof, I will beat her to death with my stash.
I sent her the link to this board, she will learn much more here from all of you talented folks.
She also took every word as the quilting gospel.
I now know that:
I use my rotary cutter improperly.
My bobbin thread is not always the same color as the top thread.
I incorrectly mix my fabrics in the same quilt. ( Joanns, WalMart and LQS) Oh! The horror!!
I sometimes use a sheet for backing.
I sometimes use dishes, lids or whatever instead of proper templates.
I don't really NEED all the rulers I have.
I don't always follow the pattern.
Bless her well meaning heart, I love her dearly but if she says just ONE MORE thing about my methods or lack thereof, I will beat her to death with my stash.
I sent her the link to this board, she will learn much more here from all of you talented folks.
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