When OCD meets Scrappy
06-25-2014, 04:38 AM
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I, too, have the OCD/ADD problem, but now that I'm "old" I can finally say, "So what!" I had a little help with this attitude adjustment when I was putting my units together for this same quilt! I thought I'd do the king size, so made all those units. Ended up with the smaller version & now it's waiting to be quilted. I know there are places where the same fabric is next to it's mate - So what!
06-25-2014, 05:42 AM
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There will appear to be missing spot on the base of the tri rec unit along with a dog ear. Those will go into the seam allowance when the block is joined to the next block, so not of huge concern - unless the missing area is greater than 1/4 inch. Bonnie used scissors to snip off the dog ears at the top and base of the triangles rather than a rotary cutter. I did square up some of my units.
No time in the Mom Cave last night - got sucked into a plumbing vortex - though am happy to report that we now have a new kitchen faucet installed!
Beautiful quilt QuiltswithConvicts. Is that Celtic Solstice? It is similar to Smith Mountain - but Smith Mountain has courthouse square blocks to go with the stars. It will have the same border.
Cheers, K
No time in the Mom Cave last night - got sucked into a plumbing vortex - though am happy to report that we now have a new kitchen faucet installed!
Beautiful quilt QuiltswithConvicts. Is that Celtic Solstice? It is similar to Smith Mountain - but Smith Mountain has courthouse square blocks to go with the stars. It will have the same border.
Cheers, K
06-25-2014, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I can relate to the OCD and what you are doing with the pinwheels.
However - if you do happen to "miss" one set and get a duplicate - you can say that you are testing your observers' powers of observation!
However - if you do happen to "miss" one set and get a duplicate - you can say that you are testing your observers' powers of observation!
..or be that your humility block...as none are perfect but God!
06-25-2014, 08:15 AM
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That is gorgeous now. It will be more so when your quilt is complete. Keep up the great work. You know yourself and what you need to deal with. I think many of us deal with some compulsion (I know I am a perfectionist-always have been and probably always will be) but I just keep moving on. But, then you will be pleased with yourself and your project-that makes your hobby feel satisfying.
06-25-2014, 08:50 AM
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The OCD can get in the way if you let it. Be sure to take pictures on your phone. They will let any problem shout at you before it becomes "unfixable" Your quilt is going to be beautiful and your color choices are wonderful
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