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    Old 05-20-2010, 07:10 PM
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    I think it looks great. I'm going to say something else, because no one told me when I was learning, and I wish they had- I note that your bottom row looks like it is a little wavy, though it could just be the photo. But if no one has shared this very simple tip, it may be helpful. When you sew the rows together, it's so much easier to line up when the seams are pressed to opposite sides. In other words, if one row is pressed to the right and the other is pressed to the left, when you put them together to sew them, the seams nestle together instead of lumping up and it's way easier to line them up and eeeeassse the ones that are slightly larger or smaller. If this is old news, please forgive me, but I found that no one had told me that because it was so basic, everyone thought I knew it!

    It is probably common sense that I am lacking, but once I learned this- it made my quilting way better and way less stressful. You are off to a great start! Scappy rules for me.
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    Old 05-21-2010, 05:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by marsye
    It looks scrappy and happy as pappy! ;-)
    Hey, you're here!! Can't believe you stopped with pappy!!LOL
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    Old 05-21-2010, 03:05 PM
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    Wonderful. You did a great job.
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    Old 05-21-2010, 03:19 PM
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    You're off to a great start - this sounds like a really fun swap.
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    Old 05-27-2010, 01:55 PM
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    have fun, quilting is so much fun and relaxing
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    Old 05-27-2010, 01:59 PM
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    Looks like your seams match, so you are doing fine!
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    Old 05-28-2010, 05:01 AM
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    Here it is finished .It looks a little wonky its laying over our comforter and the beds not made very well. anyway here it is finished.
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    Old 05-30-2010, 07:55 PM
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    Sewred, I love it. Good job. I hope the one you get back in the swap is just as nice. I may have to look into that one too.
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    Old 05-30-2010, 08:31 PM
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    I think you've done a fantastic job...the recipient is going to love it. LOVE scrappy!
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    Old 05-30-2010, 08:36 PM
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    Another hint I learned (the hard way) was to alternate the direction you sew your strip on. If one strip is sewn top to bottom, the next one should be sewn bottom to top. This also helps keep the strips very even. Your top is looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product!
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