I think I have "cold feet"
#31
Go for it--we all will mess something up even if we have been at this for years and years. I will still cut something wrong and I've been doing this for 44 years. Just jump in and do it. My motto, measure twice--cut once--grin
#33
Originally Posted by Dina
Yes, I am just a bit older than a newbie, quilting for about a year and a half, and I always just know I wont like a quilt that I have planned. I am just finishing one this evening, in time for "Show and Tell" at the guild meeting tomorrow night, and I am not sure I will take it. My quilts just always look so different than anyone else's.
But, you know what...I have finally decided that if I fail, so what? I'll just make another quilt...
But, you know what...I have finally decided that if I fail, so what? I'll just make another quilt...
#34
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True for this newbie! I started out buying nearly twice what the pattern needed, and I used some of it - I had a lot of trouble measuring and cutting. So I now have a lot of 1 1/2" strips which should have been 2 1/2" and 6" squares which should have been 6 1/2" and I need to make another quilt to use them - and the rest of the unused material - up. Could be worse problems :lol: :lol: :lol:
#35
I had no classes, nothing. I just saw a quilt I would like to make. I love challenge. I thought and thought and I did have nerves about, what if's, then again what if I did not try?? I then planned a quilt for my granddaughter, went out, purchased my fabric, and tried my best. I was so very happy with the results.. Now here I am, with a love for quilting and what I create.
You'll never know, unless you try.
My best to you and happy quilting
You'll never know, unless you try.
My best to you and happy quilting
#39
Originally Posted by CindyinNY
I'm fairly new at quilting as some of you may know. I've only made a table runner, set of placemats and a baby rag quilt. I have a few projects that I want to make but keep putting them off.
I think I'm afraid of failing and ruin fabric. Is this a normal newbie thing???
I think I'm afraid of failing and ruin fabric. Is this a normal newbie thing???
If your first attempt doesn't come out exactly as you hoped, donate it to a needy organization. You learned something and will do a better job with the next one. Its a win-win, no?
I've come up with some interesting and awesome ideas and solutions because of oopsies!
No one learns to walk without a few falls. Get back up and keep trying.
#40
yes, and with fabric prices skyrocketing, it will probably get worse...the worry I mean. But I try to keep this in the back of my mind...if I make a booboo..it can be used in another quilt another time.
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