Begginner-my first quilt top-please be honest about my mistakes

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01-16-2011, 02:24 AM

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kattskreations

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Yes, I'm excited...thanks so much for looking :-)
Katt

01-16-2011, 02:30 AM

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deema

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I don't see any mistakes! Looks great! Keep it up!

01-16-2011, 03:12 AM

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carolaug

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wonderful job!!!

01-16-2011, 04:00 AM

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Darlene

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The side with the most blocks can be the top or the bottom that is tucked in. I think you did fantastic.

01-16-2011, 04:15 AM

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trueimage

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Looks great to me! Congrats on your 1st quilt and longarm!

01-16-2011, 04:18 AM

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knlsmith

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A lot of quilts have different rows at the top than the bottom. This is a tip that is good for making a square quilt pattern fit a bed better! See? You knew what you were doing and didn't even know it! LOL.

01-16-2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kattskreations

OMG! I see a major mistake for the first time....have 2 more rows at the top than I do the bottom... :oops:

Actually, having those extra rows will allow enough fabric to tuck over your bed pillows and the center of the quilt will sit where it should! Looks like a brilliantly planned "mistake" to me. :-)

01-16-2011, 04:21 AM

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Oh, in case you don't already know... After you sew a seam press it with the iron to set the stitches and then press to one side or press open (which ever you prefer). You wouldn't believe how it helps with little puckers and pulls. Remember to let your machine do the work and you are just guiding and fitting in. Looks great! Welcome to the board.