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Hey, man. It happens. Mary shows you why the quilt block she started…isn’t going to be finished. Learn how to avoid (some) quilting mistakes and how to forgive yourself when it’s just not happening. For more fantastic quilting tips and ideas pick up Quilty the magazine, visit HeyQuilty.com or watch Quilty Season 1 on DVD!
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Love your Quilty shows; so helpful and encouraging for new quilters.
Just wanted to mention a tiny correction… Around the 3:00 mark, the setup is called “mise en place” and not “miss”.
No biggie, just wanted to share that French info.
Donna, 9 months ago
I did something very similar on my first quilt. It was such a shame – all my hard work was just not visible. There was some really awesome piecing in that quilt – you just couldn’t see it! It was a mistake I will only make ONCE!
Patrick, 9 months ago
Mine was too many tones the same even though the colors were different, changing out some lights and darks for one of the mid-tone fabrics made all the differenc and became stunning.
Jean La Vanway, 9 months ago
Been there done that, fortunately I did it early in my career and always try to make a sample block. Hey if the sample block doesn’t work out you can add it to your stash of orphan blocks and make a donation quilt sampler.
Verity, 9 months ago
made the same mistake – how can we fix it – take out and replace with a better color? or too many bias pieces.
marjo brown, 9 months ago
Hi,
Is there a previous video or pattern instructions available for the circular quilt in the background ?
I have more than my fair share of blocks gone wrong, thus I have a varied selection of trivets in my kitchen drawer that I don’t care if they get stained or worn out.
Thanks !
DiAnne, 9 months ago
Thanks for sharing your mistake. That’s a point well taken!
Note to self: Make a sample!
Mary Stephens, 9 months ago
Thanks for the tip. It’s nice to know that the pros can make something and not be happy with it. I’ve done that before and it is very discouraging.
Linda, 9 months ago
Made the same mistake, but took it one step further. I actually pieced ALL of the blocks, THEN decided I didn’t like one of my color choices. I ended up appliqueing a different fabric choice on top of the misfit – 35 blocks worth!
Mona Askren, 9 months ago
Sorry about that, but thanks for giving the rest of us tips on how to avoid that!
What is the pattern of that pretty quilt on the wall behind you? Really nice! Also, I love, love, love watching your videos! I play them one after another while I am sewing and it is just the most pleasant way to spend time! Thank you!
Sue, 9 months ago
That is why i only make one to see how it look, and i know how you fill.
Phyllis, 9 months ago
I did the same dang thing when making a quilt for my son – great pattern, fun fabric, crummy quilt, which I did finish and give to him because, well, I had finished the thing! Seriously though, I could see one of your rejected blocks as the bib of an apron, with another one as a pocket.
Sandi Baier, 9 months ago
I guess we have all made this mistake. I was so upset I threw out all the fabric. Rose
Rosalinda Call, 9 months ago