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#262
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#264
Originally Posted by Quilty-Louise
Many of you may remember about a week ago that I said my
hubs was talking about moving into my fabric room.
Well he made that move last Friday and here is a link to a SMALL
amount of the fabric that I have. These photos only show about
1/3 to 1/2 of my fabric..... I SOOOOOOOOOOOO need help in sorting
and downsizing this mess.
Here is the LINK to my post.
hubs was talking about moving into my fabric room.
Well he made that move last Friday and here is a link to a SMALL
amount of the fabric that I have. These photos only show about
1/3 to 1/2 of my fabric..... I SOOOOOOOOOOOO need help in sorting
and downsizing this mess.
Here is the LINK to my post.
Last edited by sewbizgirl; 04-06-2015 at 01:59 PM.
#265
Originally Posted by Psychomomquilter
ok, I want to do better, any help is appreciated. Sorry I am not perfect. I'm wondering if I should give it up. sorry ladies, I am a bit depressed today. thanks for having me here anyway. hope e evryone had a nice day yesterday, I did. I have some sewing to do so I will talk to you all later.
Don't give up!! I, myself have thought the same way and Brat just wouldn't have it. She said just keep at it. Practice makes you better, and as you see pictures of others it will make you think...OH now I see what they are talking about. She was right OF COURSE! I find that I am having a harder time seeing as I get older and WHOOSH that seemed to happen overnight! Measuring is the hardest part for me... just when I think I have it squared up, I look at it and it will be a little off. It's Gremlins I tell ya!! Also, it is easy for me to get distracted, so I only work on 1 project at a time on my table. I know Rome was built in a day and EVERYONE makes mistakes, so don't beat yourself up.
My best advice is, if you are frustrated of just not feeling it- just walk away and come back to it after a few hours or even the next morning with a fresh perspective.
I am happy to help you as much as I can, although I have only been at this for a short bit myself. Everyone has a different style. I personally love raw edge applique...not everyone does tho'. Some people fold over the back fabric and tack it down on the front for binding. Others use binding. Pick a style and make that your own by practicing.
Anytime you would like to side swap for practice I am absolutely there for you!!
ok, I want to do better, any help is appreciated. Sorry I am not perfect. I'm wondering if I should give it up. sorry ladies, I am a bit depressed today. thanks for having me here anyway. hope e evryone had a nice day yesterday, I did. I have some sewing to do so I will talk to you all later.
Don't give up!! I, myself have thought the same way and Brat just wouldn't have it. She said just keep at it. Practice makes you better, and as you see pictures of others it will make you think...OH now I see what they are talking about. She was right OF COURSE! I find that I am having a harder time seeing as I get older and WHOOSH that seemed to happen overnight! Measuring is the hardest part for me... just when I think I have it squared up, I look at it and it will be a little off. It's Gremlins I tell ya!! Also, it is easy for me to get distracted, so I only work on 1 project at a time on my table. I know Rome was built in a day and EVERYONE makes mistakes, so don't beat yourself up.
My best advice is, if you are frustrated of just not feeling it- just walk away and come back to it after a few hours or even the next morning with a fresh perspective.
I am happy to help you as much as I can, although I have only been at this for a short bit myself. Everyone has a different style. I personally love raw edge applique...not everyone does tho'. Some people fold over the back fabric and tack it down on the front for binding. Others use binding. Pick a style and make that your own by practicing.
Anytime you would like to side swap for practice I am absolutely there for you!!
#267
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 3,255
My partner and I have been in touch and I am making something I hope she loves! By the way Partner...you did say you didn't have a color preference...so if you don't like spring colors, better pm me quick! I am having fun!
Haven't heard from my 2nd partner, but not worried...yet anyway...
Haven't heard from my 2nd partner, but not worried...yet anyway...
#269
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 24,820
ok, I want to do better, any help is appreciated. Sorry I am not perfect. I'm wondering if I should give it up. sorry ladies, I am a bit depressed today. thanks for having me here anyway. hope e evryone had a nice day yesterday, I did. I have some sewing to do so I will talk to you all later.
Oh finished the mug rug, and will mail it tomorrow,or Friday. Depends on my partner
Oh finished the mug rug, and will mail it tomorrow,or Friday. Depends on my partner
Spend some time on youtube, they have excellent videos on how to do anything!!! Teachers at your fingertips. got to google and look up mugrugs to get ideas, and see how they put theirs together. learn applique at youtube, or even how to make a mugrug. Type in mugrug and directions will come up. just keep at it. don't give up. just keep at it. it will come to you.
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