Our 7th Mystery Quilt Train Ride -- Whoo Hoo
11-25-2014, 03:42 AM
#2262
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Sulabug,
I am with you, once I see a mistake, every time I look at that project, all I see is that mistake -- it is like there is a huge red flag waving and yelling "HERE I AM, WATCHA GOING TO DO ABOUT ME? So I have to rip it out and fix before I can move on.
I am with you, once I see a mistake, every time I look at that project, all I see is that mistake -- it is like there is a huge red flag waving and yelling "HERE I AM, WATCHA GOING TO DO ABOUT ME? So I have to rip it out and fix before I can move on.
11-25-2014, 07:02 AM
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I am so happy to hear you ladies say that. My quilty friends always try talk me into leaving things, but I know I will just keep thinking about it and then every time I look at the project my eye will go straight to the goof! I don't think its about perfection, but the knowing that it's there and I can do something about it 
11-25-2014, 09:06 AM
#2265
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jolo, I use to do that too. Now a take a pic of the quilt, maybe even a couple of times, as I'm putting it together. Load it on the computer and when it's on the screen I can usually spot an error right away. Has saved me lots of frustration, you might try that and see if it helps.
11-25-2014, 09:41 AM
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Yes, taking a picture really does help Jan. It also really helps with color value too. If you can look at a picture in greyscale it's even better!!
I have also found putting it up on the design wall and walking away for at least 5 minutes..coming back and looking with "fresh" eyes really helps!
I have also found putting it up on the design wall and walking away for at least 5 minutes..coming back and looking with "fresh" eyes really helps!
11-25-2014, 06:26 PM
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Another way to check is to get one of those door spyholes, they can be purchased at most hardware stores for under $10. Looking through it lets me see the pattern from a "distance" and spot any problems.
11-25-2014, 07:19 PM
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11-28-2014, 04:26 PM
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Finally got my first one together. For some reason, assembling and quilting this one was hard for me. I'm going to work on something else before I finish the scrappy one--maybe a change will help!
I'll take a picture and post it on the other thread tomorrow.
I'll take a picture and post it on the other thread tomorrow.
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