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June 23rd, 2013, 03:08 PM
#11
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
Are you afraid of ruining the quilt with your quilting? That's my problem. I don't want to take a perfectly nice pieced top and wreck it with my mediocre . I recently had to put up a sign in my sewing room that says, "Finished Is Better Than Perfect." Not that my quilt tops are perfect by any means, but you get the idea.
Cyndi
“Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” - Victor Hugo
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June 23rd, 2013, 03:31 PM
#12
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
I have been in a quilting funk lately also. The other day I was finally in the mood and decided I was going to do some quilting only to discover that the light ring is half burned out on my sweet 16 and the lights that aren't burned out are flickering. I found out that this is a common problem. A new light ring is in the mail. Hopefully once it arrives and my hubby installs it, I will be in the mood again.
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June 23rd, 2013, 03:37 PM
#13
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
I make a lot of runners as I have no need and no one to give full quilts to since all that want have them already . So I find a pattern I like and make it shorter each way and use them for foot quilts and table runners and dresser toppers.


Iris Girl
= April = fabric, Fabric FABRIC!!
Time spent with cats is never wasted.
Sigmund Freud
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June 23rd, 2013, 03:38 PM
#14
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
I definitely have to be in the mood to quilt, or sew for that matter. If I am not really into it, I usually make a mistake. I have several tops in need of final borders before they can be quilted. I also have four rag quilts to finish, but ever since I broke two needles on one of them, I put them away and have not looked at them since. I keep thinking I don't need them finished until Christmas so I have plenty of time. I should know after last year that something always happens to change the plans, so guess I better get back at them so they are FINISHED!
I'm thinking after the 4th of July weekend I will get back to all of my UFOs. I really need to be cleaning the house, planting some flowers and pitching stuff for the next two weeks anyway. Always something to do, right?
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June 23rd, 2013, 04:01 PM
#15
Senior Member
The Guild President
Re: I need a kick in the backside
I think we all have that mood sometimes. I really don't like the setting up and basting part. It means crawling around on the floor (and sometimes the floor isn't big enuff!) Then when I get that done, I have to figure out what pattern I'm going to do .The...when I'm finally at the machine I have to take a deep breath before I make that first stitch (sorta like jumping into cold water!). Right now I have 10 of 30 applique squares done and I got bored so I started another top. I'm leaving them on my table so I can't ignore them too long. Just jump in..the water's fine!!!
WHEN THE STITCHES ARE PERFECT....THAT'S GOD'S WORK
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June 23rd, 2013, 05:09 PM
#16
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
Well, I don't allow myself this privilege because if I did I would have to move out of my house and use it just to store quilt tops. LOL Really though, I just don't start another until the first is finished. It is the way I know I have to do it because I know myself so well. I do also use the quilt as you go method at this point so doing the sandwiching and quilting really is part of the process.
If you are an experienced quilter I would pick the one that I want finished first and start. If you are not an experience quilter I would do some practicing on scrap and then pick one that would be a simple quilt. Maybe one that you want to simply do stitch in the ditch and use a decorative stitch. You do need a good walking foot fort SID though.
Be blessed,
Sandy
God has a plan and it is a good plan.
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June 23rd, 2013, 05:42 PM
#17
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
I am with most everyone else, the planning, buying the perfect fabric or vice versa then getting the top made is what is exciting to me. I really don't mind sandwiching either since I have a decent place to do it but moving on to the quilting part slows me down and I sometimes lose interest.
Do not feel alone, I have a friend that has about 50 tops pieced and not quilted. She also has a long arm but she does do quilting for others and that probably takes up most of her time.
I did manage to get a quilt finished today, it is in the washer and when it is on the bed [ours, yeah!] I will take a picture.
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June 23rd, 2013, 06:23 PM
#18
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
I'm sorry you are in a funk with finishing your quilts. Do you have someone who can help you sandwich them? I know with a friend it all goes better and you are more apt to get it done.
I usually always finish one before starting the next, but the past little bit I have one done and started on others. My problem is I don't want to piece the back, and now I'm not even sure where I put the fabric for the binding, and it's for me so I always think there is no rush.
Maybe just take a break from sewing. Whatever you do, best wishes!!
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June 23rd, 2013, 06:31 PM
#19
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
Sorry, Darling, not gonna be able to say a solitary word about this habit of yours.....as I am exactly the same way!
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June 23rd, 2013, 08:45 PM
#20
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: I need a kick in the backside
Can't kick you or I would have to kick myself too! I have a pile of 12 tops.
Just no desire to quilt them... no urgency.
so, I am pacing myself, I dropped 3 off at a LAQ, so I could get a little sticker shock to push myself to get moving!