Sooo disgusted with myself!
10-01-2010, 12:14 PM
#131
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Originally Posted by stitchingmemories
I am feeling very inept at quilting. I mean, I can follow a pattern (piecing) but when I get to the quilting part, my work stinks! (And no I won't post a picture, I would die from embarrassment!) I can't even SID without going outside the lines forget trying to stitch a design . I need to change my username, nobody want's those kind of memories! Sorry to rant, just having a bit of a pity party! :oops:
10-01-2010, 04:36 PM
#132
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Forget trying to use a pattern right now. Just do some meandering, then you can't do something wrong. You can do it close together(stippling) or further apart for meandering. You can do loops and swirls or puzzle pieces. It'd all fun and it holds a quilt together. After you are comfortable with this technique, you can start developing some simple patterns like echoing and go from there. Just relax and it will come.
If you are quilting on a machine, I think SITD is one of the harder things to do, especially if you are using a mid arm or long arm. The speed of the machine is so fast, that you have less control.
Virginia
If you are quilting on a machine, I think SITD is one of the harder things to do, especially if you are using a mid arm or long arm. The speed of the machine is so fast, that you have less control.
Virginia
10-01-2010, 06:30 PM
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I read a tip of practicing on an erasable board (the kind you leave messages on) and just doodle to get the hang of it before you start free motion quilting on your quilt. I think that would be a good idea instead of making a mess and having to pick out stitches. I have only SID and simple "X's" in a block so haven't tried anything harder. I think it is time to move on to something more challenging so amd going to try this.
10-01-2010, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CarolynFisJus
I learned to quilt from a wonderful lady in our town, who has passed...but she always told us.."only God can creat something perfect" , so she told us to always make some kind of mistake somewhere on our quilts. And believe me I don't have to make them...they come with the quilt. Enjoy....
10-01-2010, 08:36 PM
#137
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Originally Posted by stitchingmemories
I am feeling very inept at quilting. I mean, I can follow a pattern (piecing) but when I get to the quilting part, my work stinks! (And no I won't post a picture, I would die from embarrassment!) I can't even SID without going outside the lines forget trying to stitch a design . I need to change my username, nobody want's those kind of memories! Sorry to rant, just having a bit of a pity party! :oops:
10-02-2010, 12:50 AM
#138
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I know what you mean, I don't quilt well worth beans. But I keep trying. Make some practice pieces--cut muslin fabric in 12 to 15 or so inch squares and sandwich with some batting (good to do with scrap batting) and just keep practicing. Start slow and just keep it moving. One thing I know for sure a person needs to be relaxed. Put on some good music or story you like and go to it. When you feel yourself getting tense stop and pick it up later.
What does SID mean?
What does SID mean?
10-02-2010, 08:36 AM
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Stop it right now! Okay got that out of my system. Yes more practice is the answer. If you are giving these to charity or non quilty people don't worry. All giftees are so overwhelmed by the process, they think its all amazing.
Agree with others who say don't SID, first of all, you are only sewing over stitches??!!: two try a zig-zag or wavy stitch. As it goes over the seam allowances, you are really holding the fabrics together.
Had a wonderful teacher who NEVER allowed us to put ourselves down. We were told okay that technique is one we will not do anymore, let's try this. Poof better everything. Have a nice cup o' tea and just get on with it. Love in stitches to all.
Agree with others who say don't SID, first of all, you are only sewing over stitches??!!: two try a zig-zag or wavy stitch. As it goes over the seam allowances, you are really holding the fabrics together.
Had a wonderful teacher who NEVER allowed us to put ourselves down. We were told okay that technique is one we will not do anymore, let's try this. Poof better everything. Have a nice cup o' tea and just get on with it. Love in stitches to all.
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