For projects that have turned into "learning experiences" -
#11
Super Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 4,431
I give myself permission to toss without guilt. I also think of the cost of my time. We don't have the option to get our time spent back in a refund. The hour or day is gone. Do I want to spend my time with it?
There is always more fabric available. Hopefully, the piece isn't the last skosh of fabric needed to finish the project.
There is always more fabric available. Hopefully, the piece isn't the last skosh of fabric needed to finish the project.
#12
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: California
Posts: 177
I am not sure if this qualifies but it is fresh in my mind as I am in the middle of the project. I made a quilt top with hexagons that I absolutely love. I had another quilt design that I planned to make. Both are intended for my bed. So I got the bright idea to make a two sided quilt. Well, the hexi quilt top was already done, so I decided to modify the borders on my second quilt design to better "match" the size of the hexi top. When I tried to sandwich the two tops, I quickly discovered why few people make double sided quilts. At least not with more complex blocks / quilt patterns. So after hours of trying to align and smooth out the sandwich I gave up. I have now finished quilting the hexi quilt, and will sandwich the second quilt top and start quilting it next. So instead of 1 double sided quilt, I will have two quilts. Won't try that again..... that is my "learning experience"!