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Missouri Star
Re: I blame Pinterest.
I am currently stepping away from a project that has me torn how to put it together. Somehow the fabric and my imagination have not agreed. That said, I took a FMQ class last year at my LQS and the instructor kept repeating: Practice, practice, practice. Your muscle memory will get into the grove this way. So, what you are doing by pacing yourself is just what you need to do.
I have a pinterest account because everyone I knew that had one said it was the way to go.....well, not really for me, but I do visit when I get an email from them that sounds interesting. Like many things in life, you need to find what fits you. I try not to waste my time on things that bother me too much. Am getting too old for that. LOL
Keep on with your quilt...it will be something you will remember fondly later on when you have stepped away from it long enough. Also the giftee will love it.
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Designer Diva
Re: I blame Pinterest.

Originally Posted by
verenaerin
I just discovered her. I agree with you, there is something about her that makes things seem doable. I just got her Shapes book this week. What class did you get on Craftsy?
The class is Help! How Do I Quilt It? By Angela Walters. I still haven't finished it, there are many sections. When I started, I had a small table topper that I was so undecided about. It was a piece I was experimenting with, and I had all kinds of grand ideas about quilting it but nothing suited it and I kept ripping out designs I'd started. After my mind was a little more free and I had Angela's voice in my head, i impulsively put on my walking foot and just did straight lines. It's finished, and I love how it looks. I had too many options and her "finished is better than perfect" attitude settled me into the right place. I never would have done something so simple otherwise, plus I would have obsessed over getting the lines absolutely perfect. It's done, and on my nightstand right now instead of wandering in outer space.
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Applique Angel
Re: I blame Pinterest.

Originally Posted by
stitchwishes
The class is Help! How Do I Quilt It? By Angela Walters. I still haven't finished it, there are many sections. When I started, I had a small table topper that I was so undecided about. It was a piece I was experimenting with, and I had all kinds of grand ideas about quilting it but nothing suited it and I kept ripping out designs I'd started. After my mind was a little more free and I had Angela's voice in my head, i impulsively put on my walking foot and just did straight lines. It's finished, and I love how it looks. I had too many options and her "finished is better than perfect" attitude settled me into the right place. I never would have done something so simple otherwise, plus I would have obsessed over getting the lines absolutely perfect. It's done, and on my nightstand right now instead of wandering in outer space.

It looks great. I am watching her feathers class right now. I almost died when she said that stitch length doesn't matter to her. Seriously? Have you ever heard anyone say that? Her style and attitude really speaks to me. I love how her stuff isn't perfect, and she doesn't care and has so much confidence no matter what.
I will order that class next. Craftsy is great, plus their sales are great as well.