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    Old 06-23-2010, 03:06 AM
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    1. Stitch what makes you happy. If the "strange colour combination" or "weird design" makes your heart soar, stitch it up! It's your creation and your quilt.
    2. Measure, cut and stitch as accurately as you can. Straight seams, accurate points and dead on intersections will help avoid frustration and make the whole process much more enjoyable for you the quilter.
    3. Ignore nasty "quilt comments" from others and refer to rule #1.
    4. Find a quilt friend or friends and spend time with them doing what you both love.
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    Old 06-23-2010, 03:35 AM
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    Have several projects going at one time so that I don't get bored with one.

    Don't let ANYONE intimidate me or make me feel less of a quilter than I am.

    #1 rule: ENJOY IT!!!!
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    Old 06-23-2010, 04:11 AM
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    1) RIGHT sides together.
    2) It doesn't matter what anybody else thinks.
    3) RIGHT sides together.
    4) It doesn't matter what anybody else thinks.
    5) RIGHT sides together.
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    Old 06-23-2010, 05:00 AM
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    1. It doesn't matter how long it takes me. It's not a race.
    2. If I am tired, don't do anything that might have to be undone.
    3. Have fun, fun, fun.
    4. Find someone to share my progress with.
    5. It's ok to put a UFO away for awhile, or find someone else who will love it and finish it.
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    Old 06-23-2010, 05:01 AM
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    ditto raptureready,im with you
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    Old 06-23-2010, 05:09 AM
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    1. Have Fun!
    2. Be creative for a sense of real accomplishment
    3. Don't be afraid to try something different, or harder, or easier
    4. I don't make quilts to order, only what I love
    5. Perfection is wonderful, FINISHED is more wonderful
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    Old 06-23-2010, 05:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by trif
    Okay: 1) there really aren't any quilt police. 2) when ever possible step outside the box(I do this often). 3) have fun (I already have a job and it's not quilting). 4) don't quilt hungry 5) if you are not enjoying the project you are making it's okay to stop, give it away, burn it, whatever makes you happy, you don't have to complete it (if you don't beleive me then reread rule number 1)
    Love your rules!
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    Old 06-23-2010, 05:43 AM
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    1. All quilts are art.
    2. There is no “only” way to do anything.
    3. If your work pleases you, that’s what matters.
    4. Not every project must be finished.
    5. Share what you’ve learned with others.
    6. Stretch yourself and grow.
    sorry, I got carried away...teehee
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    Old 06-23-2010, 05:48 AM
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    1) my quilt, my rules
    2) it's only fabric, nobody dies
    3) if I screw it up, they'll make more and I can buy it
    4) done is better than perfect
    5) don't obsess, just sew
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    Old 06-23-2010, 05:49 AM
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    It's been a few minutes since I posted last comment. Was sitting here piecing and decided to add one more rule.

    ALWAYS USE LEADERS AND ENDERS!

    It makes my quiling life so much easier.
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