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#14
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
I like to try it on a block. That produces orphan blocks. Sometimes I put all these orphan blocks into a quilt with coordinating sashing. Most of them look great.
If I don't try it on a block, I keep notes or a print-out of it. My stack of such things is getting deep, but even deep stacks don't take up too much room.
If I don't try it on a block, I keep notes or a print-out of it. My stack of such things is getting deep, but even deep stacks don't take up too much room.
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 4,299
It really just depends. Some new things I think are exciting and I can't stop thinking of the possibilities so I have to go experiment RIGHT AWAY. Other new things I just sort of tuck into a corner of my mind for some other time when it seems appropriate.
I do a lot of scrappy and crazy quilts though, so an experimental block or two doesn't turn into a UFO, they just get mixed in with one of my always-ongoing scrap/crazy quilts.
I do a lot of scrappy and crazy quilts though, so an experimental block or two doesn't turn into a UFO, they just get mixed in with one of my always-ongoing scrap/crazy quilts.
#16
I like learning new things just to deepen the well of ideas to draw from when I am planning a project. I would hate to think I have to make something to represent every single thing I know how to do.
When it's time to use something, I can always refresh my memory by reviewing a tutorial or referring to my drawings and notes.
When it's time to use something, I can always refresh my memory by reviewing a tutorial or referring to my drawings and notes.
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 601
That's me! Maybe shouldn't admit it, but sometimes I will see something I made 10-15 years ago and remember absolutely nothing about making it. But I am proud of the workmanship!
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