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06-26-2010, 06:13 AM

#31

Illsa

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Join Date: Jun 2010

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I have a similar problem. I have made a square in a square and the left side of the squares are perfect and the right sides are off. I perfectly cut these triangles to fit and my seams were EXACT and I still didn't come out right on this quilt.

06-26-2010, 06:33 AM

#32

cowgirl

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Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Waterford, Ohio

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Those nasty corners on borders!

06-26-2010, 06:38 AM

#33

Lori L

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: The woods of Northern Maine

Posts: 816

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pamela Artman

I'm finding the double wedding ring quilt a challenge. I have been quilting for over 30 years and I have made drunkard's path before and had no problem. And the curved arcs are not a problem when sewing them to the little melon shape. But when sewing them to the big centers (putting four arcs around each center) I'm having a real problem where the two arcs meet. I've tried clipping the curves at this joint, but its still hard to get the three pieces to come together right and lay flat! It's taking me forever!!! I never want to make another one of these!!

ugghhh.......I'm hoping I'm not making the biggest mistake of my short quilting career. Your post is making me nervous. My daughter has requested I make her my next project which is only my 3rd!!! It's the Amish Wedding Ring though and doesn't have all the curves. I'm in the middle of sewing together millions of little 2" triangles into units and then will need to start piecing together. The directions recommend deciding on color placement by putting it together on the wall and carefully machine stiching and then returning it to the wall to avoid screwing up the color bands. I'm going to have to do set in seams for the 1st time too and that's also making me nervous. I've found some good articles with pictorials so I'm hoping I'm okay. Keeping my fingers crossed. :)

06-26-2010, 06:40 AM

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judi_lynne

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Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Mesa, Arizona

Posts: 327

Piecing perfectly....I'm assuming practice will make perfect, but have read a few good tips here. My big frustration is ENDING the binding. I can do the mitre corners with no problem, but how do you END it????

06-26-2010, 07:14 AM

#35

quiltruth

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Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posts: 45

[quote=GrammaO]I have a way of doing quick binding that still looks good. Not as 'perfect' as hand stitching but I think it turns out pretty neat. I can try and describe it to you if you're interested. I'm sure it's not new and you might have already tried it and it doesn't work for you.Please tell us how as this may really help me. This is a real problem for me too.

06-26-2010, 07:25 AM

#36

quilter41

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Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: N Indiana

Posts: 518

I guess finishing. I have a PC Quilter sitting in my garage I have never used. Meandering is my downfall. Just can't get the hang of it. Have taken numerous lessons and still struggle. LOL! Hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

06-26-2010, 09:05 AM

#37

Crafty critter

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Maryville, Tennessee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by craftybear

What things are you still having problems with in quilting?
Let's Chit Chat!

I am sure someone can help!

I simply can no longer sew a straight seam. I just finished sewing the binding on a Sunbonnet Sue quilt for my great-granddaughter and the seam varies in width - have ripped out parts of it and will never be satisfied with the finished project. I used the walking foot and still couldn't get it right. So frustrated! Wanted it to be a treasure for her.