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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
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 Posted - Mar 16 2012 : 09:57:32 AM
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Remember when I posted about my mother buying the fabric for a bithday quilt for me? Well, yesterday I completed sewing all the blocks but one. And I have decided that I don't care for quilt blocks. I prefer the raw-edge applique method. Although, the more blocks I sewed, the quicker I got.
Anyway, now I need to trace all the applique patterns.
Does this happen to you-----now that I have sewn some of the blocks I don't think I like the colors I chose. They looked so pretty in the store!
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2012 : 12:48:19 PM
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Yes, but usually with yarn.
Part of the problem is the lighting in the stores. They use flourescent lights, which distorts the colors of everything: floss, fabrics, yarn - you name it. I've even had issues with scrapbooking paper!
If nothing else, you've gained experience, and you've learned what you don't like. Sometimes, that's a very important lesson.
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2012 : 1:59:12 PM
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I have a quilt friend that appliques ..... she takes out more stuff sometimes then leaves in her quilts. But I agree the lighting in the stores sometimes make things look differently than at home. I have taken fabric outside or by a window before if I am trying to match something else. Just ask the shop owner before you go outside..... would hate to see you arrested (LOL) for trying to match some fabric. Imagine what the news would be " Quilter running in and out of a shop ... was she confused about how to steal? News at 11" I have also added more of the fabric that I do not like into the quilt sometimes you can balance it out..... the uglies do make the pretties shin. Good luck with your quilt!!
Don't forget to laugh! |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2012 : 11:09:08 PM
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Yep! I have had crafter's remorse more than once! Good luck! It breaks your heart to put so much work into something and not absolutely love it, doesn't it?
Marianne |
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2012 : 12:39:57 PM
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If anyone is interested in seeing the quilt I am making, look up "Northern Wilderness quilt pattern".
I have been working on it almost every day. and have sewn all the pieced blocks and have traced, fused and cut out all the applique pieces for all but two blocks. Whew.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2012 : 3:01:46 PM
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| Loyce I love that pattern. It would fit into my house perfectly. Everything in my house has that sort of theme. JoAnn |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2012 : 7:19:03 PM
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I too have bought fabric, pattern then cut & sewed only to end up with an
outfit and think,, "What was I thinking"?... and then put the outfit in the "Donation basket".
Oh well.... sewing keeps me out of the Honky Tonks! lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2013 : 09:42:03 AM
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IT'S DONE!!!!!
I took the quilt back up to AK last month and my mom put it on the longarm. I did some of the straight lines (!) and she did all the fancy stuff. I am at work so I can't access my photos but I will try to post one later.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2013 : 4:57:20 PM
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I can't wait to see your quilt, Loyce. I love quilts.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2013 : 5:07:54 PM
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If you start by looking at a color wheel ... you will never fail! Here is a link to one of the BEST color wheels I have seen!
http://www.iloverughooking.com/patmodcowh.html
I took rug hooking and color planning from her for 2 years ...
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2013 : 07:56:07 AM
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I know there have been projects that I just didn't love, and tried to turn them into something else, but the magic just wasn't there. It is good to hear others have similar experiences.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better."--Albert Einstein
"A meal of bread, cheese and beer constitutes the perfect food." --Queen Elizabeth I
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