Beginner's funny mistake
#81
Originally Posted by JenelTX
So the first lesson in quilting that I have learned is: READ THE PATTERN THREE TIMES BEFORE STARTING!
Have also had patterns that were not specific on how many strips need to be cut. For example ... Omigosh pattern tells me how many double nine patch blocks I need and the size of the blocks. It was up to ME and MY math skills to figure out how many 1" strips I needed to cut of each color (to make 110 blocks!). Then there are the 109 Shoo Fly blocks I still need to do the math on.
#88
We have all been there, done that! I try to follow the old
adage, "measure/check three times, cut once". Just think you can incorporate those pieces into another quilt with your cutting work all done!
adage, "measure/check three times, cut once". Just think you can incorporate those pieces into another quilt with your cutting work all done!
#89
I hate when I read the first part of the pattern and then my mind thinks "I wonder what would happen if I do this" and I'm off and running doing something that has nothing to do with the proper way to make the pattern.
#90
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You figured that out early. I made the same error a lot of times by being in a hurry to start a quilt and not reading the pattern more then once. At least you were able to use the material. Believe me every quilt has some sort of boo boo.
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