Will someone please beat me with the stupid stick......

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04-05-2009, 05:48 AM

#31

sandpat

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Oh my...I buy those sticks by the dozen...but I won't waste one on your little boo boo....heck, that wouldn't even qualify for a mistake in my house! Now...the dozen eggs that I dropped on the carpet in my house yesterday...THAT is qualified for the stupid stick!! :roll:

04-05-2009, 06:59 AM

#32

omak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PatriceJ

about the only reason i can think of to wack you with the stick is your "shame" at being tempted to use the strips anyway.

OF COURSE you have to use them ... sooner or later. :lol:

have you tested them for your current project? sometimes what's "wrong" according to a pattern is either just fine or better in the end. :wink:

Spot on! I made a mistake once, but then found out I was wrong.... get it? LOL

04-05-2009, 09:04 AM

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mamabird3

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I am thinking now I might use them for an extra boarder or binding. Some how I will incorporate them in this quilt. BTW I sewed the first sample blocks (which color on the big pinwheel, which on the smaller) last night and asked my daughter which she wanted on the quilt. She chose both. God love her, she is switching it up on her own already!!! I am pleased :D

04-05-2009, 01:28 PM

#34

Kara

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My stupid stick's broke. Use it on myself too much... :)

I'd be half tempted to still use them, too... would it make a difference?? Maybe just be more careful or something...

04-05-2009, 06:46 PM

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gramadona

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Hi mamabird3,
Sounds like your 'lemons' have become lemonade already!! Good for you!!
Please post photos as soon as possible! We LOVE pictures of projects.

04-05-2009, 10:00 PM

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mamabird3

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Gramadona looks like we are neighbors!

I have two projects going on at the moment. Here is a picture of the blocks for the quilt I am doing now.. the one I cut wrong.

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04-05-2009, 10:23 PM

#37

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Idea!
Do the same mistake twice, and VIOLA! Two quilts <g>

04-06-2009, 04:50 AM

#38

GailG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mamabird3

I just cut out all the strips for a Double Pinwheel quilt I am making for one of my girls. I had just finished cutting 14 2 1/2 strips when I realized that I folded and cut the fabric wrong.. UGH.. I was looking forward to starting it tomorrow, I am ashamed to admit how tempted I am to use the strips anyway.. lol

TeeHeeHee. I've heard of an ugly stick, but never a stupid stick. Now, haven't you heard that there are no mistakes? Use this opportunity to step out of the box and make something truly unique. Use those strips. I'd bet it will be awesome.

04-06-2009, 09:57 PM

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Mamabird,
Hey, where in Fairfield are you? I'm on Village in Suisun!! pm me if you'de like.
I love your blocks... especially that adorable ladybug fabric.