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05-23-2014, 07:41 AM
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WHY do I ever assume that I can just sit down & "whip up" a project? I finally (won't tell how long it took me 
) cut out a 2 1/2 strip with a row of little dogs marching down the center. Many, many other (fabric) dogs were harmed while cutting that strip! Just couldn't get a whole row of dogs in the center.
) cut out a 2 1/2 strip with a row of little dogs marching down the center. Many, many other (fabric) dogs were harmed while cutting that strip! Just couldn't get a whole row of dogs in the center.
05-23-2014, 08:07 AM
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Glad you got a good cut. Fussy cutting can be a challenge. I have to use the see thru rulers when I cut to be sure everything is lined up just how I want it before I cut... otherwise I get a real mess!
Poor little cut-up puppies!
05-23-2014, 08:23 AM
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Possibly the result of the fast-paced, instant gratification society in which we all live.
Thankfully, quilting is one of those pursuits that forces thought, deliberation, concentration, patience, precision and care--qualities that seemed to have gone missing from our busy, over-scheduled lives. Fortunately, quilters understand and appreciate the balance this hobby provides in contrast to that.
Thankfully, quilting is one of those pursuits that forces thought, deliberation, concentration, patience, precision and care--qualities that seemed to have gone missing from our busy, over-scheduled lives. Fortunately, quilters understand and appreciate the balance this hobby provides in contrast to that.
05-23-2014, 08:30 AM
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Your singing my song sister! The last two quilts I finished gave me every problem imaginable to work through. (And not just with fabric and thread! I am talking heavy use of my people skills!) I am hoping it was just a bump in the road. LOL...
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05-23-2014, 01:42 PM
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I hear you! I bought a quilt kit and wanted to get it done -- it's been 3 weeks since I brought it home and I've only been able to work on it 3 times. Good thing is that it is pieced, layered and half way quilted now. Just wish the days that I was able to work on it could have been in a row rather than a week or so apart! Still have another 4 to 5 hours of quilting then I can put on the binding!
05-23-2014, 01:47 PM
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Thankfully, quilting is one of those pursuits that forces thought, deliberation, concentration, patience, precision and care--qualities that seemed to have gone missing from our busy, over-scheduled lives. Fortunately, quilters understand and appreciate the balance this hobby provides in contrast to that.
05-24-2014, 03:19 AM
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In the seemingly never ending story of the marching dogs and the "easy" project I realize that I have run into another snag. I arranged (and of course sewed) the strips together and saw (too late) that this arrangement would put 3 unfortunate dogs in too small points in the very center of the mat resulting in dog pieces. I am making this table mat for my sister's table at an animal rescue fund raiser!
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