QB- Good and Bad
07-10-2011, 08:35 AM
#111
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Joy,
Enjoy what you do,and don't compare! If I did that, I would be done before I started! I am just a scrappie quilter, I do what I do, I do what I like and it is what it is! Everyone seems to like what I do, so much in fact, they oooh and aaah til they get one :)
My quilts couldn't win a contest if there was only two enter, I entered both, but it is the love in the quilt that everyone loves!!! I gave up comparing long time ago, we each have our own way!
Enjoy what you do,and don't compare! If I did that, I would be done before I started! I am just a scrappie quilter, I do what I do, I do what I like and it is what it is! Everyone seems to like what I do, so much in fact, they oooh and aaah til they get one :)
My quilts couldn't win a contest if there was only two enter, I entered both, but it is the love in the quilt that everyone loves!!! I gave up comparing long time ago, we each have our own way!
07-10-2011, 08:40 AM
#112
Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 43
ditto
Originally Posted by Judith1005
i see many beautiful quilts here and i have not been quilting long. but, i too have some of those same problems. But, as long as your doing something you love. keep doing it and enjoy. there's a lot of love that goes into a quilt weather it's perfect or not.
07-10-2011, 08:40 AM
#113
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 851
I have quilted since the '70s and, to this day, am a "covers" quilter. In other words, when you make up the bed my homemade quilt covers are between the sheet and the spread. To me, it's a beautiful quilt when there's a smile coming out of it or it's finally the right shade because it got drug through a mud hole and the colors are now nicely blended! I love all these artsy quilts my QB sisters make but my crowd loves and uses my "covers" which is what I think about when I am piecing them together.
To ALL of you whatever skill level, THANK YOU for all the inspiration and encouragement.
To ALL of you whatever skill level, THANK YOU for all the inspiration and encouragement.
07-10-2011, 08:50 AM
#115
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 256
I like you have a love for quilting, my way is the best I can do, no matter what the fabrics and threads are.It is a stress reliever for me, and that for me is more important than having the best.I would never pick up a needle if I compare mine to others here.They are beautiful in there own way no matter what the quality of fabric they have been made with.It's all made from the heart.Bless you, you are a loving,caring lady.
07-10-2011, 08:51 AM
#116
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mid-West
Posts: 3,838
Have always heard if your blocks are about the same size & fit together....you're doing good.Not sure what a Victorian Log Cabin is, but I'm sure it's beautiful.
I love all LC quilts, but mine was the 2nd quilt I ever made & wonky doesn't begin to describe it.That's ok, I admire it :) All of us only do as best we can. I'm no expert, never will be....but that's ok. Sewing takes me to another place & that's good enough for me.Your avatar is outstanding! You're a quilter for sure.
I love all LC quilts, but mine was the 2nd quilt I ever made & wonky doesn't begin to describe it.That's ok, I admire it :) All of us only do as best we can. I'm no expert, never will be....but that's ok. Sewing takes me to another place & that's good enough for me.Your avatar is outstanding! You're a quilter for sure.
Originally Posted by Joy Higdon
Thanks to all of you for the positive responses. I am just frustrated that I am working on a Victorian Log Cabin and although I was careful in measuring and cutting, pieceing with a (I thought and it measure 1/4 inch)seam, when I measure the finished block it measures 10 1/2 in instead 10 3/4 in.
07-10-2011, 08:59 AM
#117
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kentucky - Live in Iowa
Posts: 1,168
Originally Posted by mizkyp
Joy, you are a quilter. Fancy machines, 1/4 inch seams, and fabric dont make the quilt. It's the love that goes into the quilt that matters.
Happy quilting,
Margie
Happy quilting,
Margie
07-10-2011, 10:05 AM
#118
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MN / GA
Posts: 1,435
Originally Posted by mizkyp
Joy, you are a quilter. Fancy machines, 1/4 inch seams, and fabric dont make the quilt. It's the love that goes into the quilt that matters.
Happy quilting,
Margie
Happy quilting,
Margie
07-10-2011, 10:06 AM
#119
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio, the land of 4 seasons. sometimes all in the same week!
Posts: 2,487
AMEN TO THIS SISTA! some of the quilts I see here make me mumble " oh, that is so o o outta my skill range" but there's always next year
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I have learned not to compare my quilts to the ones I see on here. If I did then I would give up quilting.
I'm like you! I buy what I can afford whether it be Walmart fabric's or the thrift shops. As far as pressing the seams I just go with what feels right on each quilt.
I'm sure your quilts are beautiful!
I'm like you! I buy what I can afford whether it be Walmart fabric's or the thrift shops. As far as pressing the seams I just go with what feels right on each quilt.
I'm sure your quilts are beautiful!
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