Note to Self: Make Test Block First
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Note to Self: Make Test Block First
beatys9 had made a gorgeous quilt in a pattern that I think is called Zen...something.
Not having instructions, I thought I could figure it out. Well, I have done a whole of cutting in the last two days, and today, when I started to sew, I found some of my sizes are off. Now, I am not sure if I want to go ahead or just make something else. There are a lot of 2 1/2's by whatever..... that I can do other things with. Will have to sit and stare at it for a while and see what it will become.
Tell me I am not alone. That I am not stupid.
Not having instructions, I thought I could figure it out. Well, I have done a whole of cutting in the last two days, and today, when I started to sew, I found some of my sizes are off. Now, I am not sure if I want to go ahead or just make something else. There are a lot of 2 1/2's by whatever..... that I can do other things with. Will have to sit and stare at it for a while and see what it will become.
Tell me I am not alone. That I am not stupid.
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You are not alone and you are not stupid LOL. I hate to get a pattern and it only gives directions for cutting all the blocks at once. I like to just make one block to see if I like it or if the pieces fit or whatever. I'd prefer directions for just one block and then I could multiply the number of pieces if I want to make more.
I'm sure you'll find something to do with all those pieces. Just keep staring at them, maybe with a glass of wine in one hand and a piece of chocolate in the other.
I'm sure you'll find something to do with all those pieces. Just keep staring at them, maybe with a glass of wine in one hand and a piece of chocolate in the other.
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I have a lot of "test" blocks. Went into my scraps. One thing I did after test blocks, I threw into washer. Tossed color catchers in even though prewashed 2-3 times. Bled all over some tests. Took those fabrics and washed couple more times. So if you're going to test might be good to test for bleed.
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Write it on the front of your sewing machine. A lifetime ago I was always eager to jump in and start sewing pieces and always, I was disappointed in my results. Now, a lifetime later, I always cut one block and piece it for fit and likability. If it works for me, I continue.
I am happy.
peace
I am happy.
peace
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I have quite an orphan block collection. I do admire those people that can take failed orphan blocks and piece them into great quilts, I am not one of them. Someone can decide what to do with my failed attempts after I am gone.
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