Ready to give up
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Somewhere in Time
Posts: 2,697
I did a rail fence and it gave me fits when I was putting the top together. I thought it was correct. Fortunately, I was on retreat and proudly put it on the design wall to show off my top and noticed the second to last row had an error it it. YUCK, another rip out.
For me the rail fence was a real bear, fotunately, it was only a lap quilt. That being said I plan to do another one, I liked the way it finally turned out. It was such a confidence boost.
For me the rail fence was a real bear, fotunately, it was only a lap quilt. That being said I plan to do another one, I liked the way it finally turned out. It was such a confidence boost.
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central PA
Posts: 3,736
Oh those bad times. Yes, we can all commiserate with you. There are times when I am machine quilting (regular machine - not a long arm) that I take the whole quilt off the machine and smooth it out - look at the back, smooth it out and repin. Oh yes, been there with you. Keep at it. Soon you'll be showing us some spectacular work!
#18
I've had a K size UFO for the better part of a yr.Finally decided to square it up & send off to LA quilter.My back was giving me fits & glad it was finished. I shook it out to show DH & noticed 2 blocks side by side,on side edge & set wrong way.
DH took it, folded it nice & boxed it.Said it's fine for us or one of our DDs...that's good enough & off he went to the PO.Can't get down on floor...so it's hard to see the whole quilt. Have a better day.
DH took it, folded it nice & boxed it.Said it's fine for us or one of our DDs...that's good enough & off he went to the PO.Can't get down on floor...so it's hard to see the whole quilt. Have a better day.
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 794
Because I can no longer grovel around on the floor and don't have a quilt-sized table, I've tried several basting methods, some better than others. However, a few weeks ago I came across these video tutorials (2 parts) and have used it since. I have enjoyed complete success the first time, every time. And I'm pleased to say that after the first one, it actually now takes far less time than the other methods.
The bigger the quilt, the longer the boards. But as long as the majority of the (rolled) weight sits atop the table, it doesn't matter too much what size the table is. I particularly love being able to comfortably sit in one spot and baste a full-sized quilt with predictable results.
Hope you find these helpful too. Go to:
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjB...eature=related
The bigger the quilt, the longer the boards. But as long as the majority of the (rolled) weight sits atop the table, it doesn't matter too much what size the table is. I particularly love being able to comfortably sit in one spot and baste a full-sized quilt with predictable results.
Hope you find these helpful too. Go to:
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjB...eature=related
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