Not Chubby Chicks, but same problem!
#43
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Originally Posted by GrammaNan
It's for your daughter, she will love it no matter what. Don't fret over it. It looks great to me!
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I think the top will be adorable when finished! And as far as the triangles lining up, I don't think many quilts are ever "perfect." I have noticed that often blocks in quilts featured in quilting books and magazines don't have corners that match perfectly! Once I became used to seeing professional quilts that have blocks that don't line up perfectly, it took a lot of pressure off of me to try to make a "perfect" quilt. Just enjoy the beautiful work that you have done, and the awesome look on your 5-year old's face when you give it to him!
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Kas,
I am sure there are smart quilters on this board who can give you advice on fixing those triangles/how to avoid triangle problems in the future. But I am not one of them. Personally, I think the Off-Angle-Triangles give the quilt movement, like those little boats need some rough water to sail on. Years from now when you are a famous quilter, people will see this little boat quilt and ask "How did you DO that?" You'll just smile and say, "It was quite difficult. Certainly not for a beginner."
So, just call yourself the Picasso Of The Quilt World and finish off this baby.
I am sure there are smart quilters on this board who can give you advice on fixing those triangles/how to avoid triangle problems in the future. But I am not one of them. Personally, I think the Off-Angle-Triangles give the quilt movement, like those little boats need some rough water to sail on. Years from now when you are a famous quilter, people will see this little boat quilt and ask "How did you DO that?" You'll just smile and say, "It was quite difficult. Certainly not for a beginner."
So, just call yourself the Picasso Of The Quilt World and finish off this baby.
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We are all more critical of ourselves. I was told by a dear friend when my first quilt had a serious wrinkle in it " You aren't planning to enter this in a quilt show, no, then finish it just like it is and learn from it." I did and I still learn from every thing I make. give it to you child, matching triangles won't matter to her. It is so lovely to me and maybe the triangles could be an artist license... :lol:
Karen
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#47
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Relax, and finish it! :D The idea is done is better than perfection. Besides, unless you tell everyone and point out your 'problem points' as you see them, they are not going to be seen. I think the quilt is cute and needs to be finished and given love instead of criticizm! :thumbup:
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I have made several of the Buggy Barn quilts. Their method is a trim as you go method, it's not supposed to be all perfect. I know this is hard for us quilters to do, but that's the reason the patterns are so fun. I took a class at the quilt shop for one of these patterns and that's what they told me. I was trying to make them all line up too. Just go with it and then it will be fun.
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I agree with everyone else -- you should just go with it as is! The "wonky" points give it personality and a sense of playfulness. I personally think you should consider yourself done and let your son enjoy it. He doesn't see anything "wrong" with it; he just loves you for making it for him.
Don't sweat this, truly! It's a lovely, lovely quilt and you should treasure its quirkiness.... :-)
Don't sweat this, truly! It's a lovely, lovely quilt and you should treasure its quirkiness.... :-)
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