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05-31-2011, 04:15 AM

#21

Grandma Peg

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Just hate mistakes like that but thank goodness you have extra fabric. Take a little walk or break and it will go together the way it should. Good luck.

05-31-2011, 05:29 AM

#22

Eileen

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I think that chocolate in needed or a nice glass of wine, if it's not to early.
Try again tomorrow.

05-31-2011, 07:13 AM

#23

GreatStarter

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Carol Doak has a yahoo group-go join it before you touch another paper piece (of fabric). Took a one day seminar with her last year and she explained how to measure that new piece of fabric so it won't be too small. It was a miracle! She also gives free new block patterns to group members regularly! (just love free quilt blocks-lol)
Just post your question to her group and you should get tons of helpful info.
Good luck,
Kat

05-31-2011, 07:35 AM

#24

Stitchit123

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Thinking like a Bear will get you in trouble every time :-D

05-31-2011, 08:15 AM

#25

joyce blint

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Kitties are great for times like this. Hang in there!

05-31-2011, 10:38 AM

#26

Katts 14

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Thier were no cats hurt in the making of this paper peicing block!!!! Ha!,Ha!

05-31-2011, 12:52 PM

#27

Olivia's Grammy

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Here kitty, kitty, kitty. That's what I do when I need understanding and love.

05-31-2011, 01:10 PM

#28

BrendaK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by star619

I found that if I trimmed (1/4")the fabric only (folding the paper pattern underneath) from the last seam I sewed, I didn't take off in the wrong direction so often.
Good luck!

:D Ditto. BrendaK

05-31-2011, 02:30 PM

#29

CAS49OR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clsurz

Ok put the cutter down before you go pet your cat. :mrgreen:

or put the critter down in case she laughs too!

05-31-2011, 05:45 PM

#30

noahscats7

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I know how you feel. On my 1st PP I even had to take one seam apart 3 times. Really felt dumb and it didn't help the paper very much either. It'll click and then you'll be on your way.