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Old 03-06-2014, 04:49 AM
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In the 1st picture I couldn't see what you were talking about, not until you showed us the close up. From a confessed, obsessive perfectionist, I have learned to "relax" & enjoy the fruits of my labour. When I first started quilting 4 years ago, I was told, "if you can't see the "mistakes" from a galloping horse, don't sweat the small stuff". Don't get me wrong when something really bothers me , I fix it but sometimes you just have to let it go !! I believe that some "less than perfect" quilts or projects keeps us "humble" & I, for one, needs some "humbility". Remember, only GOD is perfect. Your quilt is beautiful so don't be so hard on yourself !!
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Old 03-06-2014, 04:57 AM
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I agree with everyone else, it is a beautiful quilt and no one is going to notice anything except you.
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Old 03-06-2014, 05:09 AM
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We used the same technique on a small watercolor wall hanging. I sewed one row and decided I would rather sew the small squares together without the fusible grid some day.
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Old 03-06-2014, 05:10 AM
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Just beautiful. Like callen said, ""if you can't see the "mistakes" from a galloping horse, don't sweat the small stuff".
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Old 03-06-2014, 05:28 AM
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It is beautiful and I would leave it as is. I bet if you put it on a bed and look at it without bending down closer, you would not notice the little bit that some seams are off. Only people like me would ever get down, close and personal to check the seams. Hope to see it when the quilting is done.
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Old 03-06-2014, 05:31 AM
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If a technique looks too good to be true, it probably is. There nothing -- NOTHING -- like the old-fashioned way: Painstaking cutting, 1/4" piecing, matching seams and pinning so fabric doesn't creep, and careful pressing. Yes, it takes longer, but I guarantee the results are always worth it.
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Old 03-06-2014, 05:55 AM
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Now you know not to use that product again....as mentioned above, looks like seams shifted a bit on cross seam sewing. But, it is still something to be proud of...a technique you challenged yourself with and completed. BTW, whether you wash after quilting or not, the seams are still where they were sewn, but, only you will notice!
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Old 03-06-2014, 08:11 AM
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that is a beautiful quilt, you can't see any mismatch unless you are close and personal--so the quilt "police" shouldn't make any comments, I say leave it as is and ENJOY!
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Old 03-06-2014, 08:18 AM
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This quilt is a BEAUTY! I understand it was a lot of work but the seams are fine. Nothing is perfect. It makes us humble. love your quilt.
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Old 03-06-2014, 08:54 AM
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I have used your method dozens of times...though usually i work in 20 inch segments --- the width of my interfacing - and have never had this problem...so i am really sorry that you had trouble. HOWEVER - agree 100% with dunster and others - it is a spectacular quilt - and once quilted and washed, i don't think you will notice the off sets. It's a beautiful scrappy.
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