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05-03-2011, 10:01 AM

#151

CAS49OR

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Join Date: Mar 2011

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Pinning through the points while holding the layers together to make sure they match helps. I sometimes machine baste first to see if they line up, then sew. It's much easier to take out basting if they don't and you have to re-do.

05-03-2011, 10:40 AM

#152

karate lady

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Location: washington

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Estelle

I so know what you are saying!! I have been "quilting" for about 8 years (self taught) and still can't master it - my bigest problem is cutting off points. Any suggestions that might help me?

do like i am doing blocks without pointd. just strips. :lol:

05-03-2011, 11:43 AM

#153

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Pennsylvania

Posts: 595

I have not posted a picture yet either. I hope to soon. I think the board members will be gentle with us when we finally post.

05-03-2011, 12:08 PM

#154

Little Sue 4.9

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Myakka City Fl

Posts: 822

I'm with kayaker on the one. I just did a quilt top. and practiced on the tube method ( which I really loved). But I still haved posted anything yet.

05-03-2011, 12:09 PM

#155

Estelle

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Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: Indiana

Posts: 6

Great idea!!

Thank You

05-03-2011, 01:04 PM

#156

Olivia's Grammy

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Location: Fayetteville, GA

Posts: 2,879

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayaker26

I have been "lurking" on this board everyday for 8 months but still have not posted a single picture. I am just wondering if I am the only chicken out here. I want to, but am scared because I know my stuff is NOWHERE near as good as the stuff I see on here. Just want to no if I am alone in this!

Who said your "stuff" isn't good enough. Please show us your "stuff".

05-03-2011, 03:03 PM

#157

applique

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: MA

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Originally Posted by luv2so

Right here. I've been sewing since I was 12 (65 now) and doing machine embroidery for 17 years. Decided it was time to learn to quilt so I found this group to join. I was hoping I could learn from these ladies and gentleman. And believe me I have. I've learned that I was going to embark on a journey that I was never going to learn. The quilts and projects I see here are amazing. I just gave up the idea but still like to see all the beautiful things he group makes. I'd embarrass myself if I even attempted to quilt, if even a wallhanging.

That is so sad. My sister just made a log cabin quilt in purple and green with an embroidered white center. It is simple to do and absolutely stunning. It is something that you could do too. We all start somewhere, so why not try an easy wallhanging? You might be missing out on something that you might love.