Another Rookie mistake, what would you have done.

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01-15-2011, 11:02 PM

#101

postal packin' mama

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I glue and sew fabric over mistakes all the time in my quilts. If I don't have a sharp point where it needs to be I make it sharp. If I cut off a point I add one.

Love your attitude - thank you! Make it happen & 'git 'er done'!
Question: when you "sew fabric over mistakes", do you then secure it with small stitches, maybe like needleturn applique?

01-15-2011, 11:31 PM

#102

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Location: Northern California mountains

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I don't see it at all. If it were mine AND I planned it to be actively used, such that it would need regular washing, I MIGHT take it out and redo the block. If it were to be adorning a wall, there is no reason to do anything about it.

I might add, my early quilts didn't look anything like that good. Give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it.

01-16-2011, 12:00 AM

#103

KSue

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Beautiful quilt.

01-16-2011, 12:04 AM

#104

katigirl

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I can't even see any mistake. You did a really good job of it and it's not noticeable at all. You would really have to point it out since I just don't see it. :)

01-16-2011, 04:00 AM

#105

Olivia's Grammy

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Your quilt is beautiful. I didn't realize it was a log cabin until some one mentioned it.
I made a Civil War Sampler quilt and had it in to quilt shows, not the judging kind, before a man pointed out that one of the blocks was in the wrong place. The lady that was running the show told him I did it on purpose. Of course I hadn't. Of all the people that have seen the quilt he is the only one that noticed the misplaced block.

01-16-2011, 06:26 AM

#106

tlstick

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Location: Bear Lake, michigan

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Quilts are made not to be perfect, only God can do that. It is a beautiful quilt and I do not see your error. Frankly my dear I am a newbie and would have never tackled such a project.

01-16-2011, 06:31 AM

#107

ddrobins1956

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You did great and I probably would have fixed the problem the same way. Hey, if I have a seam that will just not match up, I've been known to put an applique of something in that spot and people will say. What a nice touch, they don't know it's hiding a glaring mistake.....That's our little secret.

01-16-2011, 07:49 AM

#108

Rock Lady

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Location: West Virginia

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I don't see your mistake. The only mistake I can see is that it's not at my house. LOL. I think it's beautiful and you should be proud of it.

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