Sooo disgusted with myself!
#1
I am feeling very inept at quilting. I mean, I can follow a pattern (piecing) but when I get to the quilting part, my work stinks! (And no I won't post a picture, I would die from embarrassment!) I can't even SID without going outside the lines forget trying to stitch a design . I need to change my username, nobody want's those kind of memories! Sorry to rant, just having a bit of a pity party! :oops:
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Idaho
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It is okay, I have felt this way before. My advice would be to not try to do a SID, but do a wavy line type stitch until you feel more comfortable with SID. There is no reason why a line always has to be straight. Now Chin UP! You are in good company...and Do Not Change your name!
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 20,306
What kind of pattern are you using for the quilt top ? Does it have lines that you can follow with the machine ?
I had one quilt that the person wanted butterflies on , so I found a basic butterfly, photo copied it, pinned to the top and sewed over that :wink:
Practice is what helps the most :lol:
I had one quilt that the person wanted butterflies on , so I found a basic butterfly, photo copied it, pinned to the top and sewed over that :wink:
Practice is what helps the most :lol:
#7
I'll get the ice cream and whipped cream we can all join in with you!! It is so hard being our worst critic. Just don't quit it will get better I still have yet to get out of the SID it scares me and yes I go outside the lines but tell myself I meant to do that!! Some like to do a meander over the ditch and some zig zag. I have taken to viewing a website that does free motion quilting and well I have yet to practice. I am here to support you!!
#8
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
The actual quilting takes lots and lots of practice. Some people seem to have natural capabilities of quilting without working at it. I've been quilting for 8 years and still can't free motion good. Keep at it, don't give up. We've all been there and done that.
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sturbridge, Ma
Posts: 3,992
I find that when such happens I need to go back and slow down. Perhaps find a better way to bunch the quilt in your lap and under the machine. There is something happening that is not necessarily y our fault but you can probably correct. Look over your process and try to discover what is making the problem and find ways to correct it.
#10
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Coventry UK
Posts: 3,058
Oh dear!! Perhaps it is just one of those days!!! Get yourself a cuppa and some chocolate and it will be fine!!!!!Well it works for me!!! (Sorry I.m English! A cup of tea here is the answer to everything!!!)
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