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06-03-2010, 06:34 PM

#61

sylvia77

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Location: Winston,GA

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I finished some blocks on the quilt I'm now quilting or should be!(it's all your fault girls, hee ) I'm always on this message board it seems.

06-03-2010, 07:15 PM

#62

bjdemir

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Location: Oregon City, OR

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Finished the Morning Star block today and also the other one. I sure overcame on the morning star. That will be one block I will be very unlikely to make again! It actually came out pretty good - much to my surprise as I had to unsew quite a few times. Started step 2 of the mystery quilt also. Moving right along.

06-03-2010, 07:30 PM

#63

CruisingStef

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Lakeland, Florida

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It's late Thursday evening, and was wondering if I'm crazy for even trying this so soon. Making quilted totes is usually for the intermediate to experienced in quilting only. I have only been quilting about 9 months, but I feel like if I studied a pattern long enough I could learn. Are there any special tips to follow? I'm very serious about this. I WILL learn, even if it kills me. Because I am starting my business late in life, I'm determined to make a go of this. I've even purchased a pattern for a tote bag. Should I give it a try or wait a while? Opinions please.

06-03-2010, 07:32 PM

#64

bjdemir

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I think you should go for it. Totes can't be as hard as some dress patterns or even some block patterns. You will overcome any obstacles I am sure.

06-04-2010, 04:27 AM

#65

applique

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Location: MA

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Go for it! Follow the pattern carefully step by step. I'm betting that you will do just fine and be pleased with the result.

06-04-2010, 06:14 AM

#66

tryitall

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Southern Oklahoma

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Hey! Go for it! I make totes. Can't sew a lick as far as making clothes, ect. But love making quilts, totes, purses (simple ones) ect.

06-04-2010, 11:08 AM

#67

GailG

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Location: Louisiana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DeneK

working on the quilting for this quilt... 3rd time I am doing it. 1st and 2nd times I got so many puckers on the back that I just couldn't leave it and go on. I pulled out the quilting and started again. Not sure what worked, but this time is going well. I changed the batting. Took the backing apart (it had to be pieced) and re-squared it. Not sure if it was wonky to begin or if I had stretched it out of shape. And probably most important, using my new Janome 1600P instead of my little Brother.

Darling quilt! May I please ask how you manage to quilt around all those pins?