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Jennifer Schifano Thomas replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"Jenifer, next time you're outlining, try putting a rice bag or something similar right next to the back roller. (l learned this from watching Sharon Schambers video, )it holds the quilt right down on the machine bed, giving you more control…"
Jennifer Schifano Thomas replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"Carla, that is so funny! I'm going to remember that the next time I'm sewing and it's not quite perfect! Thanks! And it's so true, you are always your worst critic.
Riana, I looked at the Bailey's when I was shopping,…"
carla j walton replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"my cousin went to classes for quilting. her teacher told her to abide by" the galloping horse rule''. which means if you can't see a mistake while galloping past it on a horse.....don't worry about it. lol I like…"
"Jenifer, I'm using a Bailey 15 pro quilter, and a frame that my dad & I built yrs. ago. I had used it with a heavy old Singer Industrial to do simple wave stitching on bedspreads for innkeepers.I've had to practically rebuild the frame…"
Jennifer Schifano Thomas replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"Riana, I'm in the same place as you. I got my mid arm and frame in January. After MUCH practice and adjustments, I've completed four quilts, each one a little better than the last. I'm really starting to enjoy it.…"
"It's been a l-o-n-g time since I was a beginner, (one tends to forget those painful experiences in life-),but recently I've put my new mid-arm machine in a frame. I was under the assumption that I could pick up where FMQ left off'…"
Jennifer Schifano Thomas replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"Karen, you are so funny! But inspirational. My quilts are far from perfect, too, but they get better and better with each one. I think it is fun to try new designs and challenge yourself. "
Karen Lightman replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"I am lucky not to be a perfectionist so I can just jump in and try anything. That being said I do own some really ugly quilts. But those are old ones and I still use them...the colors are great..just not in front of anyone :) But now I own some…"
Denise Brown replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"All quilters make mistakes. I've watched many professional quilters speaking at guilds talk about the challenges they have experienced when they have made mistakes. They often come up with creative ways to resolved the problem, and…"
Jennifer Schifano Thomas replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"Awesome, Diana! You have a great attitude. It's also amazing to look back at some of your first quilts as time goes by to see how much you have learned and improved. Quilting just keeps getting better the more you practice.…"
Diana Lewis replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"I am very much a newbie - I've made 3 table runners so far. I was afraid of making a mistake, but then I realized if I don't just do it, I'll sit here staring at fabric and a sewing machine for years! For the quilt itself,…"
Sheila Horton replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"One thing I love about these boards is there is always so many wonderful suggestions from everyone there are a lot of fabulous quilters on here. I am new to quilting I've only been doing this for a couple of years and one of the things that I…"
Cheri Foster replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"I come from the same school of thought. If you unsew more than two times the block becomes distorted and the fabric may tear. I just throw that block away and start over. Little mistakes dissapear when quilted such as a chopped off…"
Ethelda Hillsman replied to Joyce Restaino's discussion How do I get over making mistakes in the group Newbies"You have received some great advice. My rule of thumb is 'unsew no more than 2 times'. If it still is not perfect, LIVE with it. lol Vicki's analogy to the galloping horse is a good one to keep in mind. Another quilter friend also…"
"I second this advice from Jennifer S. Mistakes can almost always be un-done one way or another, so it is ok to make them. Worst case, you might have to completely remake a block or so. One time I decided a paricular fabric just…"
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- Tell us about yourself
- New quilter, I sort of hesitate,afraiid to make a mess. Divorce mother of 3 girls and 3 grandchildren. Love doing needle work. Love to read, enjoy most music, reading, and gardening
- How many quilts have you made?
- I have made 3
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- want to make then
- How long have you been a quilter?
- newbie
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- hand and sewing machine quilting
- Why do you quilt?
- It relaxes me and like to see what I have accomplished
- Do you have a website?
- http://joyce_restaino1246@yahoo.com
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