Not Chubby Chicks, but same problem!

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09-09-2010, 05:41 PM

#101

Rose Lee

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I too like the triangles, besides when the ship is at sea, the water is choppy and moves the ship, so the triangles cannot all be the same or perfect. They look great too me.

09-09-2010, 06:24 PM

#102

reevesfarm

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Originally Posted by Kas

Ok. I have been putting off finishing this top because of all the blankety blank triangles! I made them the way the pattern said to, but I am sure they aren't all exactly perfect. I have had such a hard time getting them to line up and still keep their points. In some places on the back, there isn't even a scant 1/4" on half the seam. Ugh. It is a Buggy Barn quilt and my 5yr old has been asking me if it was done yet since I first started collecting the fabrics. Will it ever be done? I don't want to have to fight with the triangles and the border, but if I don't put on a border, the binding will be a pain. These pics were all taken before the epic battle to add the triangles to the blocks. And I changed the layout a bit. Now the blues backgrounds are where the red ones were in these pics. I will post pics after I get off my butt and finish the stupid thing!

I finally finshed the Chubby Chick...and I feel your pain!!!!!!!!!!!

I like your quilt...I think it looks just great!

09-09-2010, 06:25 PM

#103

reevesfarm

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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter

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Originally Posted by MissM

I think it looks great. Bright and cheery. Any kid will love it. Whose measuring?

The "mistakes" add to the quirkiness. Love it and finish it. don't obsess. In fact it's the non-perfections that makes a quilt perfect!

You are exactly right.

09-09-2010, 06:32 PM

#104

Matilda

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I like it!

09-09-2010, 06:36 PM

#105

adyldrop

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i actually love the look of the wonky triangles not matching up.....looks more kiddo appropriate...:)

09-10-2010, 05:56 AM

#106

sewswithaneedle

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I just finished Buggy Barn's Santa Baby for a quilt shop model. In my opinion, their measurements aren't always accurate. They should be, but I have never had one of their patterns that I haven't had trouble with. And I too, love the wonky look your triangles add.

09-10-2010, 12:10 PM

#107

Gael

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I love the sailboats! And the triangles do match them very nicely. The overall effect is bright and fun and perfect for your 5-year-old.

09-14-2010, 01:58 AM

#108

noveltyjunkie

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Very cheerful! Be of good cheer and press on with it!

09-19-2010, 05:57 PM

#109

treeseek quilter

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No child looks at the sewing, they only love it because mommy or grandma made it for them. I know I made a quilt for my grandson and fretted about the sewing and he was so excited that it was from me. Cute, cute quilt.

09-19-2010, 08:41 PM

#110

Kas

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You are so right, Treeseek. They just love it because you made it. And thanks! The top is done now and I posted a pic under "finished Ben's Sailboat quilt" or something like that. I am so glad that part is over! Now I can concentrate on getting some stuff quilted.