Aunt Retta

I am a new quilter but have been sewing my whole life. I have learned and am using so many ideas that I have gotten off of this board. I wish I knew who posted these ideas, so I could thank them personally. One big thing is the use of scraps. I now have several boxes for scraps. I have one for selveges, one for tiny scraps, and one for small scraps. I am using masking tape next to my machinein order to put my threads on. This has helped with getting threads through out the house! I am very short on cotton fabric but all I have has been sorted through and I know what I have and even better I know where every piece is. I have gained an appreciation for the scrap quillt, so I know I don't have to buy a bunch of expensive fabric to quilt. And I am sure many other things. What have you both learned from the board and have started using?

Sadiemae

I have learned tips here and there. I have also learned from the tutes. I really appreciate the friends I have made and I always have somewhere to go to find an answer to my questions. I have also learned some neat ways to do longarm quilting from finished quilt photos.

Granna of 5

I have learned to never use the lines on the cutting mat to cut by, how to make a Bargello quilt, and today what to do with kaleidoscope blocks I've had for years. It is a constant learning process. I love it.

dakotamaid

Specifically how to look at other quilts and see the beauty even if it isn't my preference!!

That you don't need every quilting gadget on the market!

marymc

1. Starting and ending blocks. I now cut out squares I want to use in a 4P, 9P or other design and keep them next to my machine. I grab one to use at start and end of blocks I am working on then drop them in a box near the machine. Without any extra work I get them all put together for my next project.
2. Using color and contrast to make a block look completely different. I used to only arrainge like the pattern was pictured. i have learned to experiment more.
3. No quilt police. I have learned to try new ideas and know that no one can say it is wrong; it's my quilt to do as I like.
Thanks to all.

Aunt Retta

Thanks for sharing ladies!