Frustration
#13
I feel your pain. We have all been there. I have a little bit of advice for you that MIGHT help.
-Stitch, press, measure, square up. Stitch, press, measure, square up.
I know that this sounds so basic and mundane, but it really does make a difference. I have found that if I measure my block after every seam and make sure that it is the size it should be, I have better end results. It takes longer---but it is worth the effort.
If your block consistently measures too small, then you can correct one of two ways---either make your 1/4" seams scant, or cut your fabric a little bit wider and then trim to size.
Some days the sewing machine gods just seem to be against us. I hope after you have had a chance to take a few deep breaths you will be able to go back in and make it all right.
-Stitch, press, measure, square up. Stitch, press, measure, square up.
I know that this sounds so basic and mundane, but it really does make a difference. I have found that if I measure my block after every seam and make sure that it is the size it should be, I have better end results. It takes longer---but it is worth the effort.
If your block consistently measures too small, then you can correct one of two ways---either make your 1/4" seams scant, or cut your fabric a little bit wider and then trim to size.
Some days the sewing machine gods just seem to be against us. I hope after you have had a chance to take a few deep breaths you will be able to go back in and make it all right.
#15
Originally Posted by skpkatydid
I have already had to rip out stitches and sew strips over and over. I think this might be one wallhanging that I put away for a while and return to it when I am less upset.
#17
I feel your pain. The 3rd quilt I started was - Playing cards. Being new at this, I didn't square up the blocks as I went. What a mess
They are now in a bag in the closet - buried.
But I will not make that mistake again, however I know I will make others - it is good to have this group to help fix these problems
June
They are now in a bag in the closet - buried.
But I will not make that mistake again, however I know I will make others - it is good to have this group to help fix these problems
June
#18
Thank you for all your support and suggestions. Thanks Marcia, I tried the press and square idea and it does look better. Plus I am the Queen of Embellishments. lol I am not going to rip any more out. I am going to sew on the last border,prepare for quilting, quilt it and emblish the "wonky" places. Plus I am just learning to machine quilt, so what better to practice on than an already imperfect piece. What more could happen! lol
#20
It doesn't look bad to me. I still screw up and mess up at least a few times a quilt or it seems like it to me. I have become a very fast ripper. I can't make a perfect quilt but, I sure have perfected ripping. I have made about 89 quilts and comforters over the past 44 years. Some I thought I would be happy with, then I wasn't. If it is not to my liking I stop before I get too far and start ripping and redo. Keep trying you will get better. I am very good at just keep working and not stopping until I get it right. DD says I like banging my head against the wall, meaning I am stubborn and won't give up. I am what I am.
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