What I have learned... funnies....
08-18-2011, 09:24 AM
#82
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Southern MS
Posts: 594
I just learned that pre-cut squares aren't always "square". Aren't they die cut? Isn't that for accuracy? I was given what I think are charm packs? 100 5" squares per pkg. and a couple jelly rolls to make a charity quilt. I was excited, no real cutting. I'm going to have to square up every block. And no, I'm not going to square up every square. I decided a 4 patch was a safe way to go-hope they look better pressed.
08-18-2011, 10:09 AM
#85
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 235
Gee..sounds just like me......LOL especially about the sewing machine. When I sit down to sew....if I make several mistakes within minutes..I know it's not my time to sew...find something else to do for a while and try it later!!
08-18-2011, 10:09 AM
#86
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: WI
Posts: 706
How the rage back looks isn't important unless you plan to show it to someone.
Buy or mark all your tools with bright colors.
Have at least 2 of everything.
Make dinner for at least 2 meals at a time, and have oatmeal and cereal for those times you don't.
Larn to improvise.
Find my own style. And it is okay to use nondesignated tools with sewing. recently saw a expert demoing her fabric markers- Sharpies- I've been doing that for years and was told it was taboo. Look who decided to follow suit.
Buy or mark all your tools with bright colors.
Have at least 2 of everything.
Make dinner for at least 2 meals at a time, and have oatmeal and cereal for those times you don't.
Larn to improvise.
Find my own style. And it is okay to use nondesignated tools with sewing. recently saw a expert demoing her fabric markers- Sharpies- I've been doing that for years and was told it was taboo. Look who decided to follow suit.
08-18-2011, 10:25 AM
#87
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SW Minnesota
Posts: 1,590
Originally Posted by kaykwilts
The most conducive music to quilt by is the old musicals from our parents' day. Rock-n-roll and quilting don't go together...unless you are FMQ-ing!! or cleaning your sewing room!!
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