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    Old 06-25-2009, 08:48 AM
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    As beautiful as the Drunkard's path is, I am not good at doing curves... so that is the one type of pattern I shy away from. Maybe some day I will conquer my fear, but til that day, i stay away!
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    Old 06-25-2009, 08:55 AM
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    I am totally afraid of set in seams. That's about it. I am sure someday I will have to learn it because I would love to make a tumbling blocks quilt.
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    Old 06-25-2009, 09:31 AM
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    Pretty much all of the above. But especially lots of little pieces and set in seams. I'm also not too good at points but don't avoid even. Sometimes I have a few points that get cut off but haven't heard the quilt police pounding on my door! LOL :lol:
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    Old 06-25-2009, 10:07 AM
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    Curved pieces, some Y seams, patterns with 1,000,000 2 inch half square triangles :roll: 8)
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    Old 06-25-2009, 10:20 AM
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    Applique and paper piecing they Scare me! :(
    Anything else is fine, love lots of pieces and love curves!
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    Old 06-25-2009, 10:36 AM
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    I shy away from Applique, curves and set in seams. I would love to try a Drunkard path someday, I just feel I need to "get better" first. Have shied away from diamonds and large areas of the white or whatever that needs special quilting cause that is a weak point for me. I also never use true solids, just don't like using them. I love to make quilts with lots of different fabrics so small peices or half-square triangles are welcome!!
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    Old 06-25-2009, 01:05 PM
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    i stay away from anything that requires all hand stitching. i just don't have that kinda time.
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    Old 06-25-2009, 03:29 PM
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    Originally Posted by ranger
    I shy away from patterns that have a lot of white/light background. ranger
    if you like a pattern, just choose your own palette of fabrics and use a dark background ... or one with a busy print with companion fabs that look more-or-less solid.

    Quilt Police and Color Police ... BEGONE!!! we don't need no stinkin' rules 'round here. :wink: :lol:
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    Old 06-25-2009, 07:42 PM
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    Never!!! why let fear and common sense stand in your way.. without challenges, you don't grow.. and heck.. you might find out you're good at what you were afraid of.
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    Old 06-26-2009, 12:58 PM
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    Tippy I like your advice but those curves scare me. Maybe I should just get some old fabric and try.
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