I'm doing straight line quilting - my favourite for big quilts.
And to be be honest, I could have finished it but I've been continually interrupted by one thing and another and each time I find it harder to get started again. I think some of the reason is that I started quilting this straight after I finished this Red and White quilt last week so I've done no sewing except straight lines up and down, up and down in ages. I think I have straight line over-load!
But this will not become a UFO. Soon I will finish it and then there's about a million new things I want to start!
Do you ever lose momentum and find it hard to keep on with a project to the bitter end?
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
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Yes, I absolutely know that feeling. I thought the straightline quilting for Canadiana would never end! Gah! Popping in an audio book helped a lot though. It's looking fabulous, Janine and will be worth the tediousness of the quilting.
ReplyDeleteYes! I think it has to do with when I reach the point that all creative decisions have been made, and all that is left is hours of follow through stretched out over several {usually many} days. meanwhile, my mind is already thinking of new fabric and pattern possibilities. good luch sticking with it! this lovely quilt will be worth it in the end! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in your Trade Winds quilt. I know the feeling of losing momentum, but I also know that once I put something aside it can end up being a really long time before I get back to it.
ReplyDeleteI've been straight line quilting up and down for 2 days (well 2 afternoons) and now I know what farmers feel like when they are ploughing a field. Your quilts look amazing - well done for sticking with it!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for sticking with it Janine! It will be so beautiful when done.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely - I'm pretty sure that's why I have so many half finished projects! Straight line quilting does my head in - although good loud music helps a lot :o) It's looking great!
ReplyDeleteI just started some straight line quilting and I think I need to take every other row out. I got a pucker! Yours looks so neat.
ReplyDeleteI also prefer to use straight line quilting when I am working on big quilts, but I am so impressed at how close your lines are! I usually give up and they spread out more and more... Opps. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely know the feeling, that's when I go MIA to finish that project. I am going to start working on my very first big quilt as soon as I get my batting and backing. I am going to sew straight lines on it. I am a bit afraid, but your beautiful bed quilts are very encouraging.
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