Sams Mom Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Why is it that the charity quilts are always the one's that cause the most trouble. I had a great work load today, a QOV (computerized) and a small McKenna Ryan applique/art quilt (freehand). Once loaded, MAYBE 90 minutes worth of work. First the handles on my milli slipped and knocked the pattern off track, resulting in about an hour of un-sewing. Frogged, re-sewed and set up the next row. Bobbin tension messed up so I spent another 30 minutes frogging (luckily the thread broke so I didn't have to frog more). Then the next row, my centering tape got sewn into the pattern. At this point, I understand that this really didn't have anything to do with me. At least I was laughing at the situation at this point. Time to step away from the quilting machine.... It's ALWAYS the charity quilts. Tomorrow, another QOV. Hope I paid my dues today...... Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Ya know... whenever we have days like this, we can take a break and enjoy a nice bowl of jello. Jello the comfort food. Go ahead, you deserve a nice big bowl of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Or a bowl of rice, maybe? Kindof getting a Donna Summers, I WILL SURVIVE.....over-dub, running through my head now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 LOL :cool::POn the rice! OMG I am throwing out the entire package of SHORT grain rice. I can cook rice... any kind of rice but that short grain stuff that looks like little pebbles... I cannot get that stuff to cook right. It's going straight in the trash right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingkimmy Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I'm getting my practice in on the charity quilts. What I've found is that the backing is very small (one only had 2" around)...so I've learned how to attach extra fabric to the backing to get it quilted. It's really great practice, these are my first quilts I'm doing for my local quilt shop, so I'll be sure to let them know that my machine requires more fabric - especially with the leader grips - which I absolutely love!!! Happy quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Donna well heres to hoping today goes much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Heilman Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Donna sometimes these days are a blessing. Usually long before the end of the day I decide that obviously I'm not suppose to be quilting today. This seems to free me up to do a different activity that is much more satisfying. When I go back to the studio most the time everything goes smooth as silk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 It seems almost everything went wrong, so today will be a good day:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmillie2010 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 for me, my "charity" (still hate that word...) quilts all come out great. It's that paying customer quilt that seems to have the problems ... and usually it's the last 8" of the quilt that goes horribly wrong. go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yup, Donna, I'm in that club, too, sometimes!!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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