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I have learnt a couple of things in the last few days. I have just finished my Ugandan Quilt (posted in projects). It is the first quilt I have ever made. Not satisfied to just have blocks, I decided to make a pattern. I have learnt NEVER to use gingham in a quilt again as it shows every imperfection in sewing and also only buy material that is the same thickness and weight - but you ladies know all that. Cutting was a bit of a pain as I do not have a rotary cutter and trying to get everything 'square' was not easy but I enjoyed every second. I am sure that I will make others in the future. Hugs Sarah
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I am so glad you did that! You must be so proud! I would be! I am proud of you Sarah! great job! I am self taught, and I know that thoses lessons are not forgotten! Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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Thank you Christine for your lovely comment
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I've been patchworking for over 25 years and when I first started having a very sharp pair of scissors was a must. Thankfully we all now have the choice of having a rotary cutter and self-healing cutting mat. I would be lost without those and have several. Great job Sarah and I know what you mean about Gingham! Actually anything with stripes or squares are a challenge. Great job, love and blessings Chris
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If I make a quilt again I will have to purchase a cutter and the correct rulers.
I used to love my rotary cutter--that is, until I let the ruler slip and made a nasty cut on my finger. My favorite thing now? a strip cutting machine that goes all the way to 6"
I did that nasty cut thing also. Now I wear a glove, not the expensive one from Fon's and Porter, my hubby picked out Kevlar gloves.
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edithfarminer
08 Mar 2012
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Thanks for the tip as I love gingham too, but can see it might be a problem. but that is learning for you lol. It is a marvellous effort what you have made
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Thank you so much.
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Well done!
Been there and done that! And never learnt my lessons well. It just gets more complicated after that. You need to try some (100)flying geese..LOL
You have been bitten by the quilting BUG!!
Happy Quilting.
Hugs Bev
Been there and done that! And never learnt my lessons well. It just gets more complicated after that. You need to try some (100)flying geese..LOL
You have been bitten by the quilting BUG!!
Happy Quilting.
Hugs Bev
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Thank you Bev.
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One thing I learned on my first quilt ever for Uganda. Good cuts make good quilts. A rotary cutter
is a must for most of us and this second quilt I actually cut each square individually to increase accuracy. Also, 1st one I sewed my x's by eye but on the 2nd I marked with a ruler for accuracy. Maybe if I make more I'll get better LOL
is a must for most of us and this second quilt I actually cut each square individually to increase accuracy. Also, 1st one I sewed my x's by eye but on the 2nd I marked with a ruler for accuracy. Maybe if I make more I'll get better LOL
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It has certainly made me realise why people love making quilts.
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basketkase
08 Mar 2012
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Sarah.......your quilt is truly "hand made" as you lacked the necessary tools to make it easier on you! I, like Christine, am so very proud of you as you successfully finished a beauty!
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blueeyedblonde
08 Mar 2012
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Aah! But that's how we learn! We learn from our mistakes and sometimes the mistakes we make when we first start out and don't know what we're doing actually turn out good! You did great!
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We all had to start there. It seems the best lessons are learned from experience! We tend not to forget those. Sometimes you can cut gingham on the bias so you don't have to worry about the straight appearance. However, it is more difficult to sew pieces on the bias but it can create an interesting effect.
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ah Sarah you have done a wonderful job & I can tell you I bet the child who recieves this quilt will NOT be thinking about the stitches being off here or there! They will be thinking that somebody out there LOVES me enought to make this beautiful quilt just for me! & with all that LOVE it will not only keep them warm! Its easy for you to see the flaws ( I didn't) but remember why you made it! & that's what the child will see! Hugs Loralye