Seeking advice on an uncovered UFO
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Five or six years ago, I bought the Sunny Days Quilt Blocks from Joanns. At that point in my life - had been sewing for years and wanted to start quilting.
I dutifully made each block and then dutifully assembled using the setting kit. I knew nothing of squaring blocks, etc.
I put the top away, because some of the blocks did not line up, and I sewed past the points. The worst is off 1/4". Of course it is in the center section.
So, am I being too critical of myself and should get over it and finish, or should I take apart and try to match up.
Below is the exmples of my "mistakes" where the blocks do not meet.
On the good side - I did learn a lot from making this quilt and it was the start of the quilts I now make.
Thanks for any advice!!
I dutifully made each block and then dutifully assembled using the setting kit. I knew nothing of squaring blocks, etc.
I put the top away, because some of the blocks did not line up, and I sewed past the points. The worst is off 1/4". Of course it is in the center section.
So, am I being too critical of myself and should get over it and finish, or should I take apart and try to match up.
Below is the exmples of my "mistakes" where the blocks do not meet.
On the good side - I did learn a lot from making this quilt and it was the start of the quilts I now make.
Thanks for any advice!!
One junction of about 1/8"
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The worst off 1/4"
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Sewed over the point.\
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Let these go and continue. You can hardly tell because of the mottled yellow fabric and I wouldn't worry about the green point being off by such a little amount. The blue one looks fine to me, I wouldn't take that apart at all. You're being too hard on yourself.
Can't wait to see the finished quilt! :D
Can't wait to see the finished quilt! :D
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I wouldn't worry about it either!! This is your first quilt and you should be proud of it "mistakes" and all. Though I must say, I pretty much always have seams off and points chopped in all the quilts I do and I love them (even though they weren't on purpose)! They show me that I still have more to learn. The day I make a perfect quilt is the day I will stop quilting.
Cheers!
Rachel
Cheers!
Rachel
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I would not worry about it at all! It looks great, really not that off, and it was one of your first quilts. Remember, a person riding a horse going 60 mph past your quilt will never notice! (that's my rule of thumb for when to worry about stuff)
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