I am new and in need of a swift kick to get me going
04-05-2014, 03:01 PM
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Quilting Candy: I wish I did. You sound so sweet and helpful. Yes, I miss some of the friends I have made in a different state and am having a hard time extending my hand in friendship. I will get there. Boonville, IN is my home now.
04-05-2014, 03:06 PM
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To all who have welcomed me: Thank you so very much! I really did not expect to receive even one reply! I am awed by so much kindness! Thank you and such great ideas. I am in southern Indiana. A class and "just do it" may be all I need!
04-05-2014, 03:10 PM
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Preeti: Thank you! I appreciate the reply and info. Love Joann's! Had not thought about their remnants. Oh dear. There I go thinking about buying something else! Not for a while. I absolutely must do some cutting and sewing on at least one project first!
04-05-2014, 03:26 PM
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You can do it. I would suggest going to Goodwill and finding a couple different pillowcases that are 100% cotton. Cut them into strips and make a simple striped placemat or runner. The idea is to cut through cheap fabric enough times to get confident, and to realize that you can do it. I can find a pillowcase for 1.50. We have ALL been afraid to ruin fabric from a miscut, but just accept that cutting is part of life--it WILL happen and it's not the end of the world. Really. You just toss the woopsie into your scrap bin and use it in something else. Only a smidge of time is lost, not money.
04-05-2014, 04:00 PM
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Thank you Kalama Quilts! Love your blog - the original! Good to hear from a pro about not being perfect, but not allowing it to stop you. I fear - that doggoned word again - I might have quit right then. Glad you did not for our world is richer for such wonderful contributions.
04-05-2014, 04:11 PM
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Zoze: you are wonderful! So great to have a reason to shop at Goodwill! I do shop there periodically for my great-granddaughter who is 2 and no knowledge of designers! Plus any time I need a new sweatshirt for walking around my yard with my pups Goodwill is where I go to get them. Have a Peke; looking to adopt another. They love so very unconditionally.
Thanks again to all who welcomed me!
Thanks again to all who welcomed me!
04-07-2014, 05:44 AM
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Welcome from eastern Washington State! Just start! What's the worst thing that can happen??? Considering what we pay to buy treats, eat out, etc...so what if you mess up a bit in the beginning??? There's always something you can do with scraps and look at the fun you're missing out on in the meantime??? Consider this a "swift kick" and give yourself permission to "go for it"! Good luck!
04-07-2014, 10:13 PM
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RWQuilts: You and all the rest are right. If I goof it is just a learning exp - right? I certainly do feel like I am missing out on the fun of quilting. My great-grandmother and her sisters all quilted, so I grew up watching a lot of sewing. After reading the responses from all, I realize it must really sound silly to most of you. I did order a small wall quilt which is already cut. I am going to try this first. Maybe by the time I have the first one put together I will have forgotten about being scared! Yeah, right. LOL! Must be able to laugh at one's own short-comings.
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