Piecing and Quilting Myths
09-04-2017, 04:36 AM
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Piecing and Quilting Myths
In my experience -
A log cabin block is a good choice for a beginner - not!
Pot holders are easy - not!
Cutting squares the "exact" size for HST units - even sewing "very scant" seams - the units always turned out skimpy.
Anything that you have "heard" was supposed to be "easy" - but that you did - and perhaps still do - have difficulty with?
A log cabin block is a good choice for a beginner - not!
Pot holders are easy - not!
Cutting squares the "exact" size for HST units - even sewing "very scant" seams - the units always turned out skimpy.
Anything that you have "heard" was supposed to be "easy" - but that you did - and perhaps still do - have difficulty with?
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09-04-2017, 05:04 AM
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'Quilting by cheque' is 'not real quilting'--Is Too!!
Only LQS quality cotton fabric should be used in a quilt--Not! I have seen very nice quilting fabrics at regular fabric stores and some--dare I say less quality--fabric at some LQSes.
Only LQS quality cotton fabric should be used in a quilt--Not! I have seen very nice quilting fabrics at regular fabric stores and some--dare I say less quality--fabric at some LQSes.
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09-04-2017, 05:07 AM
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Depends where the quilt is going...do they have cats, dogs or it is a baby quilt which will be washed over and over and very often. Then I decide whether I will hand quilt or machine. They love them no matter what.
09-04-2017, 05:13 AM
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I made a baby quilt out of polyester way back when for her and hand quilted for a grand daughter when she was a baby and her late middle 20's and she still has it but I've repaired it so many times the darn thing is practically all machine stitching but she won't give it up. Never did it again. I always used cotton but teacher in the class I took said it's just for a baby so use polyester. Live and learn.
09-04-2017, 05:33 AM
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Totally agree about the 'easiness' of a log cabin quilt. One of those was enough for me. I love the pattern but dread the thought of making another one.
"Great pattern for a beginner."........ ALWAYS take that with a grain of salt. What I think is a beginner pattern is quite different from what someone else may think.
"Great pattern for a beginner."........ ALWAYS take that with a grain of salt. What I think is a beginner pattern is quite different from what someone else may think.
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