Christmas in October block Swap

[Kassaundra]

Ok ladies! I need some encouragement! I was supposed to quilt my mug rug yesterday. I made a mock up of it and drew the pattern I wanted to do, but my fmq was just not up to what I want it to be. I practiced several patterns, but not comfortable putting them on the mug rug! I really love the way my mr turned out and I'm afraid the quilting will ruin it!

I know it's all psychological, but I just can't do it! I started a very simple fm line, but ended up having to take it out a couple of times because I had my bobbin threaded wrong. Now I've decided I don't want to do the straight lines. I'm going to practice some more this evening. I have my own deadline that I need to meet by this weekend, so necessity will push me to get it done!! This is all a self-imposed, unnecessary stress!!! I WILL face my fears, and "get er done"!!!!

I feel you pain, I HATE my quilting. I look at other people's quilting that is less then perfect (intentional or not) and think oh how folksy, or cute, or whatever other positive comment fits, but when I look at mine I feel it ruins my whole quilt project.

 

[OHhappychicks]

I feel you pain, I HATE my quilting. I look at other people's quilting that is less then perfect (intentional or not) and think oh how folksy, or cute, or whatever other positive comment fits, but when I look at mine I feel it ruins my whole quilt project.

Are you serious!! I think your work is soooo goood!

We are so critical of ourselves!!!!

 

[OHhappychicks]

Thanks Kat for the encouragement and the links! Those projects you posted are wonderful!

 

[katsdar]

Thanks Kat for the encouragement and the links! Those projects you posted are wonderful!

I didn't make them those are just some of the projects from the swap, just wanted to make sure I wasn't given credit for those beauties.

 

[Kassaundra]

Are you serious!! I think your work is soooo goood!

We are so critical of ourselves!!!!

The quilting part of my work, not the designing or piecing.

 

[Kassaundra]

Take a look at this site and stop worrying you will always see the imperfections but others won't, unless you say look here right here I goofed

http://www.leahday.com/projectdifficulty/
my MR, my DH says I'm spoiled, course I do have batiks coming in the mail.

That link is awesome, I marked it, the only thing is it would be good if she had a level before super beginner.

 

[fenrosie]

Ok mug rugers, you should all have the address to send your rug to, let me know if you haven't .

Thanks to every body for their cooperation ! We got there in the end.

Can you just let me know when you receive your rug so that I tick you off.

 

[Kassaundra]

I received my addy.


Well, not MINE, but who I'm suppose to send to.

 

[katsdar]

Ok mug rugers, you should all have the address to send your rug to, let me know if you haven't .

Thanks to every body for their cooperation ! We got there in the end.

Can you just let me know when you receive your rug so that I tick you off.

You made me laugh, I know what you mean by tick us off, but here if you tick someone off you have just made them mad, (not crazy lol angry) I love the differences in the English language.

 

[katsdar]

Is anyone here doing this rowbyrow?

It is in all 50 states and Canada, here is the link


http://www.rowbyrowexperience.com/



click on the "start here" and select your state and you will see what quilt shops are participating. Maybe we can get fabric plates for each other from states we otherwise would not have, and the patterns are free.