gable428 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 UGH! I thought it would be fun to quilt for a few people and make some extra "fabric" money. Well, I am having the hardest time with a quilt I am doing right now. I have spent most of the time ripping out stitches and I told the lady I would have the quilt to her Friday. Well, there is no way I'm gonna make it! Why is it whenever I do my own stuff I don't have problems? I've only been longarming a little over a year. Maybe I'm not ready for this. Thanks for letting me vent. Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Gable, Breathe....you will be okay. What is the problem? Just doesn't seem to look right? Ask someone to come a look at the quilt and see what they think. Everytime I think something stinks, my family walks in and tells me how awesome the quilt is. I think we are too close to our work. We see all the flaws. Let the lady know that you need another day, things just have not gone as planned. Take your time and breathe...it will be just fine, you'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Gable, Mary Beth is right. Just take a deep breath, have a glass of wine and you will be fine. Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I think sometimes we are our own worst critics. I agree with Mary Beth, your quilting will wow the customer. Pretend the quilt is yours and you will be able to relax. You'll get thru it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Ladies, thank you for the encouragement. What happened was my bobbin thread was way too tight no matter what I did. After trying everything, I decided to change the bobbin case and guess what? Problem solved! Strange how it messed up for no apparent reason that I can think of. Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherylUribe Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Oh, thank goodness! We've all been there! If it happens again, just walk away.... That is the only thing that has worked for me. Come back with a fresh, patient mind! Glad it worked out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 So glad that it worked out for you, but such great advice from all the lovely ladies here. I especially liked the idea of thinking of it as your own quilt, and then relaxing. Of course, the wine probably wouldn't hurt either. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 MMMMMMMMM....I like the wine idea too. The next time things don't go right for me I will try that and who knows maybe I will be able to make those feathers "flow and sing" too.......:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I will tell you all something funny about this whole thing... when I mentioned this problem to my 16 year old son, he told me not to give up and just do it. I thought to myself WOW, if only he had that attitude when it came to school and a few other things!!! But THAT'S a post for another time Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 If I drank wine everytime I thought about throwing in the towel...I'd be the president of AA!! I've tried to drink wine and I hate it...that's okay..I just walk away (if I drank wine I couldn't ). I love happy endings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Oh Mary Beth...ROTFLOL! You are so funny sober, I can't imagine how hillarious and funny you would be after a couple of glasses of wine ... that would be a hoot-n-a-half. I could introduce you to a couple of really nice bottles of cabernet sauvignon or a merlot or even a pinot noir that all have beautiful tanins and make your taste buds zing and sing. Numma numma! It might change your mind about wine. But I digress... PS: I like you just the way you are....no need to start drinking now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Gable, Hang in there, lady. You have received excellent advice above. Don't get the magnifying glass out on your quilting. I've said this before on a previous post and this is the truth... I said something like this: "Some of the loveliest and most interesting quilting that has attacted me are the IMPERFECT quilting designs because I know they were made by a person and it has their whole heart in it." So, Gable, let your heart show; wear it on your sleeve and stitch it in your quilt. Just let yourself be and your quilting will be so lovely. No one will ever be put off by the imperfections. They will be endeared by them, like I am. I, myself, appreciate those imperfections. It makes it more real, more human. It sweetens the quilt. I hope this helps you. Now, go have fun and Happy Quilting. Would you post a photo afterward? I'd love to see your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Shana, My DH said the same thing at our wedding reception when I was dancin' like a machine....he looked at my aunt and said, "I'm really glad she doesn't drink!"...I think he had a flash of what life could be like and I'm not sure he was ready for that :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Yeah, but look what your DH has gotten himself into now!!!!!!!!! Not only are you a dancin' machine, you are a quiltin' machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 And he is so lucky...I tell him that all the time :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted August 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I finished the quilt and it turned out great and the lady loved it. Here is a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted August 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 And here is another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Oh dear, those pictures are so large I can't get them to load. Could you possibly resize them? I really want to see your quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Gable - that is a great job on your quilt. You get an A for quilting and an A+ for perserverence. Way to work the problem. Don't you feel on top of the world? Mary Beth - What did Shana say about tennis and wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted August 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Teresa, I resized them. Actually my son resized them because I couldn't figure it out! Thanks Mary Beth. Yes, I am glad it's done:) Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 YEA!! NOW I can see them. It's beautiful. You did a FABULOUS job. Is that a panto? I guess I need to learn to do those. I just need to lose about 30 pounds first so I can get behind my machine more comfortably. What pattern did she use? I love these old looking pastel quilts. Kind of strange since I do so many wild, crazy colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Beautiful!! I love happy endings.... Linda...I still don't know what Shana said...I'm gonna google it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Google...lol, rotflol....Mary Beth! too funny Hey! I don't remember anything about tennis... Gable, that's beautiful quilting. just lovely!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks ladies. Teresa, yes it's a panto. It's called Alfresco and I got it from Willow Leaf Studios. Give pantos a try when you get a chance. They are so fun to do. Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Gable so glad you were able to fix your problem and stuck it out. that is a wonderful job you did. thank you for posting it and for tellin us the name of the panto. I like it a lot. I have got to get me some. the ones that came with my machine I am not that crazy about, well maybe 2 out of the 12. where is the best place to buy pantos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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