Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Persistance Pays Off
Oof. I was having all kinds of issues quilting yesterday. I had a little section of Zippling with Stars to finish up before doing the Lava Paisley. I quilted an entire section, thinking that the quilt felt a little heavy and slow moving. I checked it a couple of times, but thought it was just me. You also have to understand that this is the same day that I almost put
cumin in my cake batter instead of cloves, so I already thought I was going loopy. Luckily, my bobbin ran out and when I moved the quilt I saw that I had quilted it together. I still have no idea how I managed to get it folded under itself like that, but I am SO glad my bobbin ran out or else I would of had some serious picking out to do.
So, I get it all picked out and you're not going to believe it - I did it again!!! The batting got folded under. Gratefully, I felt it this time and stopped.
Ya - it was that kind of
day. I was going to throw in the towel and call it a day, but I really wanted to try the Lava Paisley. I'm so glad I did, because I really enjoyed it and they went a lot more smoothly for me than I thought they would. The spacing isn't perfect, but it was really great practice and I love how it looks in the overall quilt. I love the sharp lines of Zippling contrasting with the curves of the Paisley.
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Been there, done that, so read your blog with great empathy. It is amazingly easy to get those big quilts folded in on themselves. Good for you for persevering.
ReplyDeleteI too have been there and done that, and had a few hours of picking out. The quit is looking lovely. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteI find this quilt along very motivating, and it seems that you do to.
Yep I did that not to long ago with the bear panel quilt I just finished, I had folded under the left edge overhang and quilted it all. LOL. Nicely done, I love the colors of the quilt you are working on.
ReplyDeleteI hate when problems happen and then repeat themselves! I too have been there. I' m so glad you kept going cause you quilt looks great! It's also nice to finish the day on a good note! I really like Paisley - haven't tried Lava Paisley yet. ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteI've even managed to get batting folded under on a small practice square! I love how the various sizes of lava paisley look when combined together. Great job!
ReplyDeleteIt is really coming along great! Patience did pay off!
ReplyDeleteI hate when that happens!! One time I had to rip out 1/4 of my quilting and it was terrible. Your quilting looks really good though. I can't wait to see it all quilted, it is going to look so cool with all the different quilting!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for sticking with it! Ripping is no fun, especially on FMQ stitches which seem to get so teeny tiny sometimes:/ That Groovy quilt is looking pretty groovey:)
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