I wasn’t sure if I was gonna make it, but I did. I actually got this quilt quilted. This is the UFO 
older than my daughter (who just turned 13). This Sunday I was going to post an update. I even had a video, but can not post videos unless I upgrade. Might have to consider that. I thought I was going to finish on Sunday, but had sewing machine issues for about three hours. Was just about ready to give up, when I just re threaded the machine and Wala, it worked. Felt like a total idiot.
So, the quilt is off the frame and ready for trimming and binding. Not sure of I will make that my next monthly goal or not. The jury is still out on that one.
Initially, I don’t hate the quilting. But, as I trim it and see all my mistakes, that will likely come.
I am happy that I decided to do something other than meandering. I just have to remember not to nitpick. I did do meandering around the lanterns, but everywhere else I did Bamboo. Good thing Leah Day has all those tutorials. While oddly, my lines look a bit straight than hers, this pattern is pretty forgiving.
Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal Finish March Linkup .
Happy Sewing
Happy Quilting
Treasure Your Family
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No nit-picking allowed!
You did a great job!
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I’ll try. Thanks.
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And then in a few months, when you’ve forgotten where the mistakes are, you will look at it and love it all over again! I like it quite a lot. Beautiful job.
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Thanks Susan!
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Congratulations and have you ever heard of the “Galloping Horse Test”? If someone can see your mistakes on a quilt when they gallop by on a horse, then you got an issue, otherwise all is fine! An old quilt teacher taught me that years ago when I first started. There are so many boo-boos only the maker would notice 🙂
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Lol. I will totally remember that forever. Thank you.
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I think you did a wonderful job and an A+ for sticking to the end!
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Thanks Deb!
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Beautiful quilt. We are always so hard on ourselves and we should not be. It looks beautiful. Jenny Doan says if someone points out mistakes on your quilt, they are not your friend. 🙂
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Well that works as long as ut isn’t family. I find it funny when someone that doesnt quilt points out mistakes….really.
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Family is the worse (and the best) but we still love them.
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Very true.☺
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Lori – what a lovely quilt. FYI upload your video to YouTube. Then go back to your post and use the Insert Media function. From there you will find an option to insert your Youtbe video. Its free!
Cheers
Carolyn
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Thanks Carolyn. I will try that.
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Nice quilt! Always if having machine trouble, re-thread. If that doesn’t work re-thread the bobbin or even put in a new bobbin. I understand about the nit-picking. I’m that way, but try to ride the galloping horse. Also a time away helps, too. Congrats on reaching your goal, may you continue to do so. !
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Thanks@
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The quilt looks wonderful and congrats on finishing your FMQ! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
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Thanks Patty
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Good for you! I think “one monthly goal” is a great idea; I just get side-tracked too easily 😉
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I have the same problem. It was a struggle.
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Congrats! Haven’t you heard not to let your machine know if you’re in a hurry? Mine only acts up when I am making something I plan on using that day.
There are no mistakes – simply design elements.
The only mistake to be made is giving up, and you didn’t do that.
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Thanks
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Neat quilt and congrats! Always nice to finish a project!
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Thanks.
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