TheSevenYearStitch

Take notes as you progress so you'll remember what you intend to do. But don't bother reading the notes because you'll never make out what they heck they are referring to.

EasyPeezy

Wrong. Do it the way you think is right then ask the message board. ;)

JulieR

Don't drink and sew...except when FMQ.

Eyeballing it and digging out a ruler are not equal measuring strategies.

Eyeballing it leads to drinking...and FMQ.

AliKat

Not lately, but am important lesson for me.

Rewrite the directions in my own language!! That may even include how I do some things, like make HST's or how I make my squares in squares. I refuse to join two bias edges when I can sew 2 squares diagonally 1/4" either side of the diagonal line then cut tween the sewing lines. I like my own way of doing flying geese. I will even draw a colored drawing of the block if it helps me.

ali

Painiacs

Especially 13! And on hubby, the dog....

Sienna's GiGi

Count to ten, walk away or take a break when your machine gives you attitude and YOU did nothing wrong.

deanneellen

Ok so at the time putting 4 different borders on the quilt seemed like a great idea but now that I am down to the wire, maybe not? Next time try thinking things through a little more!

allie1448

Lol, thank you for making me laugh and for reminding me!!

Selena

Cutting table height matters when using a rotary cutter. It's the difference between a straight cut and a wavy one. AND a rotary cutter doesn't respect you if you show fear. Don't let it see you hesitate. Even so, it will try to deviate from the path. You have to show it who's boss.

JulieR

HAHA!