The 2011 Quilter
TAKE MORE TIME TO ENJOY QUILTING AND PAY ATTENTION TO EACH QUILTING STEP Most of us are in a hurry to finish a project and sometimes we fail to enjoy each quilting moment. Tis year, take more time to enjoy what you do and pay more attention to it. Soon you’ll find yourself enjoying quilting more than you did before.
NEVER BE IN A HURRY TO FINISH A QUILT Patience is a virtue. Quilting not only requires passion but patience as well. Never be too hasty in finishing a quilt. Most of the time when you’re in a hurry to finish one, mistakes happen. Small, yet, important things are compromised when you’re in a hurry.
STOP MAKING WAVY BORDERS When you incorrectly measure your quilt, wavy borders are the result. Fight the urge to sew your borders without measurements, eliminating the temptation to stretch the edges of your quilt. Always repair your quilt so your borders are flat.
BE MORE ORGANISED Use a project box to store thread, scissors and other quilting materials. Arrange your ironing board, sewing machine and cutting table in a way that is more accessible for you. Sort your fabrics by colour, shade or texture.
LEARN A NEW TECHNIQUE Learn needle turn appliqué, freezer paper appliqué, fusibles and other techniques. Never stop learning new techniques to improve and enhance your quilting skills. Select small reasonable projects as “first tries”.
ROMAN RESOLUTIONS Te tradition of making New Year resolutions goes back as early as 153 B.C. Named after the Roman god, Janus, January is the first month in the Roman calendar. Te Roman god has two faces: one looking forward and the other looking backward, thus, allowing Janus to look back on the past and look forward to the future.
Te end of every year was a symbolic occasion for the Romans to create resolutions for the coming year. Tey forgave enemies, gave gifts and made promises to do good in the new year. Te Romans believed that by doing so, Janus would forgive them and send more blessings in the coming year.
PURCHASE A NEW MACHINE If you think that your old machine has become less reliable, or maybe, in the comfort of your old machine, you’re less likely to push your talents, getting a new sewing machine could be right for you this year. Know how to shop: • Decide on a budget • Ask friends for recommendations • Attend show and consider show promotions • Ask about its warranty and/or repair process
CONTINUE QUILTING IN 2011 You may have faced several quilting challenges last year but you should never give up. Always remember to enjoy and love what you do. Tis year continue to quilt with the same passion, patience and creativity and you will surely reap the fruits of your labour.
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