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    Old 04-22-2011, 07:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by harvsstuff
    The very first quilt show I went with my husband. In a somewhat loud voice while looking at a quilt that won a ribbon he said "look her points dont match up either". So since then I stand 3 ft back and if it looks good to me thats all that matters. The quilt police are not permitted in my house. I had a relative bring that to my attention while looking at one of my quilts yet she asked me to make a quilt for her daughters wedding, go figure. I did not make it for her.
    Read this to my husband. He said, "I like that guy!"
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    Old 04-22-2011, 07:17 AM
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    Hi, this has been one of the funniest group of answers in a long time and so perfect for me! I get so tired of ripping and re-sewing that sometimes, I just say, ok, it's done. So be it!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 07:18 AM
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    [quote=chairjogger]I have a three seam quilt block. Have ripped out 9 seams! Hah!
    got the rotation finally. and ripped out the one that works, to use as an example..
    My seam ripper is dull ! hah![/quote

    Is that your version of the 10 minute block? I think they look great.
    So you are off a little it took me a minute to see it well actually I had to read your second post to notice it. So proceed and show us the quilt when it is done. I bet It will look awsome!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 07:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by happyscrappy
    quite often actually! i do not choose to enter any competitions, and the quilts i make for others are always appreciated, and most think they are beautiful. what they don't know . . .
    Yep, me too. You put love into a quilt, if your blocks and seams don't match it doesn't mean that the quilt isn't beautiful. I say go for it and just make the darn thing!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 08:16 AM
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    Are YOU happy with the quilt? That is truly all that matters. My answer is that is what I wanted to do!

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    Old 04-22-2011, 08:20 AM
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    Whatever it is you are making it is going to be lovely. Perhaps a baby quilt or one for granddaughter?
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    Old 04-22-2011, 08:21 AM
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    Can you see it from horseback riding by? If its not for a show , I say, move on! We quilters are the most critical bunch in the world! (hardest on OURSELVES I think) We point out every little flaw.. If you are happy with it, its good enought for the rest of us. I like the lady who said "the QB gives you permission to move on" Hear Hear!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 08:59 AM
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    i live by the old saying that "we are our own worst critics"....i hardly ever rip out seams, unless it is very very bad or noticable....i think my 'not quite sews" add character to my quilts........
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    Old 04-22-2011, 10:33 AM
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    Perfect and I are not on speaking terms, and have not been for many years. He is way too hard on my nerves. LOL, hugs and smiles. I love your blocks, they look like the 10 min. blocks. Are they?
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    constanly , lifes to short to worry.
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