Apology to Jane Kay and thoughts on imperfect blocks- long

Mar 15, 2007 22 Replies

There is a lady in my Bee group that makes blocks that are very accurate, very flat, and always the right size. Her blocks are as nice to look at from the back as from the front. I would love to watch her sew sometimes, so I could see what she does to get such accurate 1/4" seams. If you ask her, she just says she uses a 1/4" foot. Well, we all know there is more to it than that, otherwise, I'd get perfect blocks, too.

Think how easy it would be to assemble a quilt if all the blocks were the right size, and all the seams nested properly! I have a lot to learn when it comes to quilting, and a lot to practice. But so far, I'm happy with what I've accomplished. I agree that quilters should never be discouraged by a lack of perfection. Everyone was a beginner once, and everyone can learn something new.

Wendy

Leslie & The Furbabies > Debra posted asking for help with squaring up a large block. Then

That chicken is a painful reminder that perfect points are not enough. Well. It's painful to the poor chicken. We are reminded that a square has four sides. It matters a whole lot which sides you stitch together. So glad you enjoyed it, Sharon. Polly

I have a bunch of old blocks that are definitely NOT perfect. I grimace every time I see them, but I can't stand to throw things away. So I decided to sew them into a quilt, anyway, easily and quickly, and donate them to the homeless shelter. They're still prettier than what they already have, and I'll have the satisfaction that they ended up being useful to someone.

I also have a DGD, aged 5, who is a "holy terror." I love her more than I can tell, but she really is, well, rambunctious. :) I have most of the blocks done for a really nice quilt I'm planning for her, but I've had to admit to myself that she is simply not ready for it. My not-perfect blocks can still be used to make her a "whatever" quilt. Whatever she does to it, it's really OK. The other quilt will still be there, waiting until she becomes more "ladylike." LOL

René

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