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Terrible mistake- [Update] - All Fixed - See Post #97
08-27-2013, 03:53 AM
#111
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Reading all these posts I have to say it's a bit disheartening that for some, the pursuit of perfection outweighs the beauty of the quilt as it is. I have total respect for all thoughts and opinions on this, but I can't help but feel that the spirit of quilting has gotten lost by some, replaced by that never ending need to only create something pristine and perfect. I know sometimes I have to remind myself why I do this and what I am really trying to achieve and accomplish with each quilt I create. This thread can be a good wake-up call for some of us that total, absolute perfection shouldn't really be the goal. To do our best? Yes, of course. But to also accept that the occasional mistake can also be viewed as a happy accident, and can be what makes that particular quilt incredibly special and unique without worry of what others will think.
I always say: stand back and admire your work every once in a while. That's when you find the "Oh, oh."s.
08-27-2013, 08:18 AM
#112
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I am glad you went back and fixed it. I tuned in this morning to see what had been done from yesterday's posts. The quilt was beautiful, but if I saw the boo boo I would have fixed it too. No matter the effort. Now the quilt is not only beautiful, it is absolutely beautiful.
08-27-2013, 08:34 AM
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What a beautiful quilt! I have not read the whole thread, so I don't know if anyone has suggested this before. Use a pair of binoculars, look through the WRONG end at the quilt - you see the whole thing at once and any mistakes jump out at you. Do this to the TOP, I meant to say!! before you quilt it.
Or hang it on a line if you can stand way back from it.
I have had tops that I did not notice mistakes until I took a picture of it to put online. Then it jumps right out at you.
Or hang it on a line if you can stand way back from it.
I have had tops that I did not notice mistakes until I took a picture of it to put online. Then it jumps right out at you.
08-27-2013, 08:39 AM
#116
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I guess I can understand why some people are "disheartened" by the desire to want to fix a boo-boo. However, there IS another way of looking at it.
1) This quilt was made for someone else; a stranger. What if this person is unfamiliar with quiltmaking and views the quilt as sub-par and a reject? And that makes him, in turn, feel that he is not worthy of a boo-boo-free quilt? I want to make the best product I can for someone who has given so much to our country. I would have fixed the quilt too.
2) I don't think of it as striving for perfection; I think of it as improving my skills. (Although I have to say that I am quite impressed with the OP's skills, she did a beautiful job with the repair!) Just the other day I pulled out a UFO I'd started about 3 years ago. Half of the blocks are pieced; the other half are appliqued. My piecing skills have pretty much stayed the same, but I was delighted to realize that my applique skills have greatly improved! And that can never be a bad thing.
1) This quilt was made for someone else; a stranger. What if this person is unfamiliar with quiltmaking and views the quilt as sub-par and a reject? And that makes him, in turn, feel that he is not worthy of a boo-boo-free quilt? I want to make the best product I can for someone who has given so much to our country. I would have fixed the quilt too.
2) I don't think of it as striving for perfection; I think of it as improving my skills. (Although I have to say that I am quite impressed with the OP's skills, she did a beautiful job with the repair!) Just the other day I pulled out a UFO I'd started about 3 years ago. Half of the blocks are pieced; the other half are appliqued. My piecing skills have pretty much stayed the same, but I was delighted to realize that my applique skills have greatly improved! And that can never be a bad thing.
08-27-2013, 08:40 AM
#117
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OK, I fixed it. It took about six hours of pick ( which actually was quite relaxing) and a couple hours to sew it back together. (which was not fun). I'm happy with the way it turned out although my husband said the quilting is larger than the rest of the quilt. The hard part was sewing it back together because I didn't have much room to sew the seams. I can't thank you all enough for all your thoughts, suggestions and kind words. How can anyone live without this quilting board?
at yourself on the back!::::
08-27-2013, 08:45 AM
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08-27-2013, 08:47 AM
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08-27-2013, 08:48 AM
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I was hesitant to say exactly what you said in #1. Well done!
The booboo jumped right out. It was beautiful before but now it's BEAUTIFUL! The wounded service-person will love it.
The booboo jumped right out. It was beautiful before but now it's BEAUTIFUL! The wounded service-person will love it.
I guess I can understand why some people are "disheartened" by the desire to want to fix a boo-boo. However, there IS another way of looking at it.
1) This quilt was made for someone else; a stranger. What if this person is unfamiliar with quiltmaking and views the quilt as sub-par and a reject? And that makes him, in turn, feel that he is not worthy of a boo-boo-free quilt? I want to make the best product I can for someone who has given so much to our country. I would have fixed the quilt too.
2) I don't think of it as striving for perfection; I think of it as improving my skills. (Although I have to say that I am quite impressed with the OP's skills, she did a beautiful job with the repair!) Just the other day I pulled out a UFO I'd started about 3 years ago. Half of the blocks are pieced; the other half are appliqued. My piecing skills have pretty much stayed the same, but I was delighted to realize that my applique skills have greatly improved! And that can never be a bad thing.
1) This quilt was made for someone else; a stranger. What if this person is unfamiliar with quiltmaking and views the quilt as sub-par and a reject? And that makes him, in turn, feel that he is not worthy of a boo-boo-free quilt? I want to make the best product I can for someone who has given so much to our country. I would have fixed the quilt too.
2) I don't think of it as striving for perfection; I think of it as improving my skills. (Although I have to say that I am quite impressed with the OP's skills, she did a beautiful job with the repair!) Just the other day I pulled out a UFO I'd started about 3 years ago. Half of the blocks are pieced; the other half are appliqued. My piecing skills have pretty much stayed the same, but I was delighted to realize that my applique skills have greatly improved! And that can never be a bad thing.
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