I need to stop stressing about this
11-01-2010, 10:42 AM
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I was in your boat, driving me crazy to match seams and points. I posted here, and I recieved a lot of reply's, about if you can't see it from a galloping horse don't worry. Well, all of the positive posts got me back in the quilting mood. I am very happy with the way it is going together now
11-01-2010, 12:40 PM
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I was told "if you can't see it on a galloping horse, it's not worth ripping out" So lay the piece down, gallop by & if you can't see it, don't worry about it![/quote]
So THAT is what is meant by a galloping horse in quilting!!!! Thanks so much!
So THAT is what is meant by a galloping horse in quilting!!!! Thanks so much!
11-01-2010, 02:28 PM
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OK inspired by everyone, I did not glue the last two rows and I used only ONE pin per intersection. I did walk the machine over it but it wasn't too bad. I guess. Anyway all of them came out fine except one was less than 1/8" off...AND I LEFT IT. I didn't rip it out. yay! I need to put the borders on and then I'm DONE with this top! And I can start working on my Christmas projects.
11-01-2010, 03:59 PM
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Within reason, I think we should worry about having fun and being happy with what we are doing without the stress we can put on ourselves - the lass who posted the note on here about 'near enough is good enough' has the right attitude, in my opinion. Have fun and enjoy.
11-01-2010, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Do you use starch? Ever since I started using HEAVY starch my seams are
much much better. Give it a try and I'm pretty sure you won't need any glue
for piecing.
much much better. Give it a try and I'm pretty sure you won't need any glue
for piecing.
11-01-2010, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by lindagor
I've heard the Amish intentionally put a mistake in each quilt because the only things perfect are made by the Lord. So for quilting purposes consider me Amish! :-D
11-01-2010, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gale
OK inspired by everyone, I did not glue the last two rows and I used only ONE pin per intersection. I did walk the machine over it but it wasn't too bad. I guess. Anyway all of them came out fine except one was less than 1/8" off...AND I LEFT IT. I didn't rip it out. yay! I need to put the borders on and then I'm DONE with this top! And I can start working on my Christmas projects.
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