girlsfour

Hopefully you feel better after reading all of the responses after your post. Maybe you do just need to take a break and during that time explore other things to make. Maybe regular sewing.

Sometimes we all need to vent and then we feel better.

Nice weather has got to be coming soon! That should help too.

Keep us updated.

Take care,

Meg

tmg

Don't give up. Sometimes it might not be you. If you don't wash your fabric before using it . It will sometimes draw up when you press it. I am having that problem right now. Let me just say it is just no fun in it right now. All it is is a 9 patch and 3 rail not hard stuff. It just isn't coming together right. Well I'm done venting thanks.

rusty quilter

I cannot think of one quilt I have ever made (and I have made about 50 in my lifetime) that EVER just "went together" without some problem somewhere. It is just life, and although it is frustrating, it is also using the "problem side" of your brain. I focus on the beauty of the finished product, and try to remember those mistakes--but most people do not--they see a beautiful quilt!

Rettie V. Grama

There is no need to quit. You obviously are just learning. As far as cutting the pieces the same size, do you use a cutting wheel or do you cut with scissors? I prefer scissors as I, too, even being a seasoned quilter had a problem when using the cutting wheel getting them the same size. I reverted to Mom's method. If you are making squares, cut strips the width you want the squares, then mark off each strip to make the squares. When sewing, make sure every seam will match before sewing. even if you have to remove stitching, recut to fit and then sew again. In the long run, it is worth the time you spend making sure it is correct rather than wearing your nerves to a frazzle.

Weenween

Please don't give up that is just part of it.Hang in there been there my self so many times and still get there today and I am 47 and 11 months so from expierence just don't give up.

terejoy

Please don't give up. I was the same and i'm a newbie. i've made 2 quits so far for my grandchildren. They arn't great but the kids love them. I started a dredan plate top which fingers crossed is not going to bad .. But i was still thinking of giving up when i found paper piecing. I love it. Why not give it a try. If u feel like giving up pm me and we can talk over our woes together.
terejoy

Sandygirl

You have made more quilts than I have!! I agree with another poster. Take some classes esp if you feel that you struggle with certain aspects of quilting. (cutting,etc). Is your 1/4" seam "true" on your sewing machine? It made a HUGE difference in my quilting once I used Eleanor Burns method making sure the seam allowance is "true" vs relying on my 1/4" foot. (I am sure her technique is not unique...I just happened to have a book or 2 of hers.)

Make some smaller projects such as purses or other "non quilt" items. I find that I need a break once in a while so off I go into another sewing direction. It helps and it breaks up the monotony at times.

Don't be so hard on yourself. Go at your comfort level and don't "judge" yourself so critically. Sometimes we have to just say "it is what it is" and move on!

Good luck!
Sandy

Lavada

do not give up even Jesus took a break and repeating things help us learn

pieces

Everyone wasn't born to be a quilter.
Maybe there is another craft/hobbie you would be better at.
No reason to beat yourself up over, lifes tooo short, move on to something else.

caspoohbear

I have had some projects, trying to finish one now, that I have just had to walk away from. I am enjoying the time I get to spend on it now. I work 45+hours a week, help with a class at the university, and have volunteer comittments that pull me away, but when I'm at home quilting helps me relax, even when I totally "f" it up. It does get better!