stitchinwitch

use painters tape - it helps alot

Meme2six

I've sewn for many, many years and thought I sewed straight lines. Evidently, I don't. When I started quilt making I realized I don't when I try to match up seams on my blocks. Oh, well, my motto is "better finished than perfect" and my quilt recepients don't complain.

tdvxh

SOOOOO, IT'S NOT JUST ME????? Thank God for that!

Matilda

I can't either! But I keep going. I will be 56 this year and sewing since about 9 and I still can't sew a straight line. I guess some of us are just blessed that way!! LOL :-D

Judy C

Sometimes I think we are trying to hard. I have problems to sometimes and it is so annoying.
Judy C

Sandra in Minnesota

I use a bandaid 1/4" from needle and still can't get it right after 15 years! That's ok as long as the quilt police aren't around. hehehehe

GladGrams

Definitely defective... I am certain that every other quilter/sewer all over the world ALL sew ONLY straight lines. ROFLOL

Welcome to being normal... ;-)

Lucky Patsy's

If you are, I am too!

linhawk

Join the club. ;-)

winia

I have the same problem, especially with topstitching. A couple
of items I have learned is never ever watch the needle.
Watch either the marking on the foot or the edge of the fabric
where the foot should be, but never ever watch the needle.

When it comes to garment sewing, you can fudge a little on
the cutting. You cannot fudge on the cutting with a quilt.
It has to be right on the money. Otherwise, it does not fit
properly. I'm trying to be a little more careful when I cut.

In the meantime, laugh about it. I do. :lol: