ok I'm freaking out a little!
09-03-2011, 04:24 AM
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I agree with cjmomma, I have to set up a guard at the door so the doubts and fears that try to sneak in are vanquished. Oh, yeah, and I'm nuts too :) How's that for imagery?
Originally Posted by cjomomma
Don't worry about it! We all have our fears with each quilt we make so if your nuts then so am I.
09-03-2011, 05:12 AM
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I love u ladies! So thankful for all the encouragement. I started last night constructing the strips and sewed three of the strips together with sashing. Its not terrible so far. My ds came in this morning and he dosent know I've finally started it and said that how I want mine! SCORE!!! Hopefully I will get done and quilted b4 his bday in october!
09-03-2011, 05:15 AM
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If you're still worried after the top is complete, there is still a fix...make sure the quilting draws the eye away from whatever is making you uncomfortable. Trust me! Quilting can either compliment or camoflauge, and the finished product will always look marvelous. Do you quilt yourself? If not, find a LAQ who has enough experience to massage any "hmm's". Good luck!
09-03-2011, 06:07 AM
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I was thinking that the backing...nowhere near to being ready for that...could be flannel or fleece or something fuzzy and warm textured. Is this harder to quilt or something special I have to do to accomplish this!
09-03-2011, 06:21 AM
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Quilts never look like I think they will in my head. Usually they are much prettier. I'm glad your son spotted it and commented happily. Now you can relax, enjoy the construction and know he is going to love it.
09-03-2011, 06:29 AM
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Flannel makes a wonderful backing...I won't use anything else for lap throws. Nothing special to do at all, just treat it as you would any other backing fabric. Fleece is a different animal, however. It's really stretchy and you need to ensure that your LAQ stabilizes the quilt BEFORE applying the side tension.
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