tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post2580347780183599737..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Quilt DoomLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-65693920582064031442010-03-22T01:22:19.529-04:002010-03-22T01:22:19.529-04:00I agree with everyone here! But I'm also struc...I agree with everyone here! But I'm also struck by how much your comments reveal about how much easier you are letting go this time around. From your first sense of loss on a major project to now...you've relaxed quite a bit and are even joking about her! That's amazing progress from how much something like this would have meant a year ago! That's what we love about you. You're real AND you're willing to grow and let go and try again! And you're willing to share all your trials as well as your successes. That takes a lot of courage, and inspires the rest of us who don't come anywhere near your talent!<br /><br />I think it's a lovely quilt, and no one sees the mistakes you claim are there. I promise! There are lots of great suggestions here too! Maybe you could finish her and then "auction" her off and donate the proceeds to a women's organization somewhere...allow this goddess to bless the lives of others. Nothing says "my cup runneth over" more than allowing some of what God has granted us to spill over into someone else's life.<br /><br />God bless you kiddo! You teach us all daily-and about far more than just fabric!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15082068095401531576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-9394638933704259332010-03-15T16:51:39.346-04:002010-03-15T16:51:39.346-04:00There is a book called Simply Stunning Woven Quilt...There is a book called Simply Stunning Woven Quilts by Anna Faustino that may be the solution to your problem. Her technique is simple and eliminates all those millions of pieces.<br /><br />But I love your piece no matter what! It is beautiful. <br /><br />glen/quiltswissyGlen QuiltSwissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663112676927847239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-73146605900641919692010-03-15T08:41:19.472-04:002010-03-15T08:41:19.472-04:00send it to me - I can finish it.send it to me - I can finish it.Musicmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111608953948911258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-47793053260766509292010-03-13T21:52:26.390-05:002010-03-13T21:52:26.390-05:00Oh, Leah; please do not destroy her. Your friends ...Oh, Leah; please do not destroy her. Your friends here have lots of great ideas and encouragement. Art is a lesson. Listen. Maybe you need to step away for a bit? Even godesses are not perfect.NancyB85374https://www.blogger.com/profile/07027202459522517300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-32315299063256317822010-03-13T21:06:16.448-05:002010-03-13T21:06:16.448-05:00{{hugs}} I am so sorry, and I can completely under...{{hugs}} I am so sorry, and I can completely understand your frustration. But your work is Art, I bet there is not a single artist who couldn't pick every piece apart and find things wrong with it in their own art. I think its beautiful beyond belief. You have many many things on your plate right now, take a breath and go with the flow, follow the path your quilt leads you on.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404319893379326705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-4052469914264887182010-03-13T20:43:14.845-05:002010-03-13T20:43:14.845-05:00Leah, I think the quilt is absolutely beautiful! ...Leah, I think the quilt is absolutely beautiful! No matter what you do to her, she will still be perfect. Little flaws I believe is what makes a quilt unique. I would be proud to hang that quilt on my wall and am sure would receive multiple ooohhhs and ahhhhs over it.<br /><br />Don't be so hard on yourself, you are an inspiration to me as well as I am sure thousands of others!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096929098493596507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-54793188434668476192010-03-13T20:20:50.894-05:002010-03-13T20:20:50.894-05:00I read a few of the other comments, and agree with...I read a few of the other comments, and agree with the idea that you may be seeing every mistake and being too hard on yourself. They may only be mistakes to you because you have a perfect picture of it in your mind, and it's just the way it is to everyone else. I don't like perfect because trying to get there makes me miserable. I use to be such a perfectionist and often angry or unhappy. Now I accept nicely hand made, and am thankful for the lessons I am able to take away from the process of creating. Personally I think she's beautiful...and my chin is crooked too, :).<br /> I don't think I have ever finished a quilt the way it started in my mind. They seem to grow and evolve. Wow, to the other commenters. Many of you have come up with some awesome solutions, which I call on the fly design alterations.<br />Let her rest for a short while, and maybe she will speak to you. If not you can make that decission later.<br />Blessings,<br />debbiedebbie mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500909471875374939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-56731832835719571222010-03-13T20:07:15.273-05:002010-03-13T20:07:15.273-05:00Leah:
Use the 3 foot rule. Most works of art (an...Leah:<br /><br />Use the 3 foot rule. Most works of art (and your's is one of them) are viewed from at least 3 feet away. If you can't see the problems from there - then they are not problems. Think of yourself as an "art quilter" and give up on all the preconcieved quilting rules you have learned in the past. Do you think Jackson Pollack worried about those first drips on the canvas? Experiment....experiment......experiment and then learn from that. The quilt looks great - keep going!Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671299898045797373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-67263165683961928092010-03-13T18:53:53.240-05:002010-03-13T18:53:53.240-05:00I've been reading your blog and have been fasc...I've been reading your blog and have been fascinated with your talent and "sticktoitivness". Keep her as a teaching tool and start her again. I think she's beautiful and would hate to see her destroyed. If you don't finish that's not the end of the world. I've got a boxfull of UFO's that may or may not ever get done.togetheron4949https://www.blogger.com/profile/01561335885033522748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-57466997121886685412010-03-13T18:20:44.909-05:002010-03-13T18:20:44.909-05:00I also think that you are too hard on yourself, sh...I also think that you are too hard on yourself, she looks fine. Everything happens for a reason. Think of it as an opportunity instead of a mistake. Example: If you don't like the backing fabric, paint it with a darker color and a roller, or put a false back on.<br />Your commitment to the quilting designs is amazing and I'm really glad you have chosen to share it with the world.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526636557980663101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-84592777024446164982010-03-13T12:00:26.056-05:002010-03-13T12:00:26.056-05:00I agree with Becky. When our faces are two inches ...I agree with Becky. When our faces are two inches from the quilt, all we can see are the mistakes. Put it away, pull it out in a couple of days. Lay in on the floor or couch, stand back a couple feet, if you still don't like it, then you can give it to me :) kidding. I think it looks fabulous and that you are being to tough on yourself. I love the swirly quilting you did on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-80723268669631274462010-03-13T11:34:11.321-05:002010-03-13T11:34:11.321-05:00Leah, no matter what you decide with your quilt (w...Leah, no matter what you decide with your quilt (which I think is lovely, btw), I appreciate so much that you are honest in sharing your triumphs and your frustrations when working on your art. I can relate to your feelings and it helps me to remember that everyone has a quilt day that stinks sometimes!<br /><br />Keep stitching!!!Jan Hatchetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222414371859625786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-33928670079070239992010-03-13T10:44:52.120-05:002010-03-13T10:44:52.120-05:00You're too close to it right now to see as oth...You're too close to it right now to see as others will. I think the chin looks beautiful and makes it more realistic. The dark threads on light backing could end up making it a two-sided quilt. Organza will tame the raw edges, but there are other alternatives or embellishments that could also work on this quilt like beading, paint, or just more stitching. Have you ever tried using some of the fancy machine stitches on areas of your quilt?<br /><br />I personally, think it's coming out very lovely, and am anxious to see how you choose to finish it.<br /><br />BTW, I have hated many of my quilts when they were in progress, and remember the Amish, who intentionally put in a reverse block or other "mistake". Today many people like the unperfect, as it shows the hand of the maker, instead of the perfect, looks like a machine made it.Lynn Majidimehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879219454248528642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-67769315034348594332010-03-13T10:40:53.723-05:002010-03-13T10:40:53.723-05:00Leah...so you made some mistakes ...big deal! It c...Leah...so you made some mistakes ...big deal! It could be worse!<br />It is nice to see that even the experts are human and goof up :-)<br />I would keep quilting it...quilt the crap out if it ...quilt it till it looks beatiful! You have enough wonderful quilt designs to make it work. I believe in you!!<br />Hugs,Liz<br />P.S I go with the galloping horse rule...if it looks good from sitting on a galloping horse then its perfect!MOMENTS Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420723954637429218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-44454152566191956052010-03-13T10:27:06.814-05:002010-03-13T10:27:06.814-05:00Don't be to hard on your self. I personally th...Don't be to hard on your self. I personally think she is beautiful. Maybe just let her rest somewhere until her muse call you to start crating on her once again???? Thank you for your wonderful blog, you truly are an inspiration to all. I added you to my blogroll, would you like to exchange?<br />LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10407943274390679877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-13003121469837901052010-03-13T08:26:46.697-05:002010-03-13T08:26:46.697-05:00I have recently started following your blog and yo...I have recently started following your blog and your work is just amazing. I know that you are not happy with the quilt but I think it is wonderful. I hope you can save it I hate to think of it being destroyed. ( you could give it to me hahaha ).<br />Keep up your great work.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-17939880840930266702010-03-13T07:55:45.014-05:002010-03-13T07:55:45.014-05:00Leah you have received some super ideas from your ...Leah you have received some super ideas from your 'fans' here already - please don't, yes don't, destroy her - she is the product of your dreams, has already kept you going through your tough days, given you challenges you've accepted and dealt with (and it dosen't matter if they actually worked to your satisfaction), they've been challenges you've researched and tried. Like all things in life it's a HUGE learning curve with peaks and troughs. If you don't finish the quilt keep it, use it as a teaching tool and a reminder of what you've tried, what works, and what doesn't work. But can I suggest you look at her again in a few days and see the things you like and love about her - the areas that work and are a success - the design, the water piecing (even if you don't like how it's done and now feels), her hair, and your FMQ designs. Maybe you should try out a section of water (if you want to keep with piecing) with the organza on top, or a graded fabric, but if you do set her aside just now, I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks you'll revisit and restart her again when everything feels RIGHT, but, she's given you a lesson, a hard one yes, but one just the same, and it's a lesson that can be shared and will be appreciated by many I'm sure, you've given us one here in this post already, remember that please.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386852386404591819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-14522979337303195252010-03-13T07:45:29.635-05:002010-03-13T07:45:29.635-05:00OUch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Well, it wasn't ti...OUch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Well, it wasn't time wasted. We learn from our mistakes. Not only did you learn lots, but we all did, too. As Dot said, you can cut it up. There are organizations that collect fabric postcards for soldiers birthdays and holidays. Any pattern or partial pattern welcome. And start over. Definitely start over.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297120705946568283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-22588369038675070632010-03-13T07:15:10.735-05:002010-03-13T07:15:10.735-05:00That's too bad Leah. I thought it looked cool....That's too bad Leah. I thought it looked cool. But I understand your frustration about the fusing, it's a bugger to work with. <br /><br />If it's going to be a wall hanging, don't worry about the back. Leave it for a few days and see what you think then.<br /><br />Good luck.Asiyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431726442622837388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-52269472586356383182010-03-13T03:36:27.816-05:002010-03-13T03:36:27.816-05:00Gee..what a shame. I think she looks gorgeous but...Gee..what a shame. I think she looks gorgeous but I know what it's like when a project is just not up to your own standards. Thanks for sharing with us what you've learned. I vote to finish and keep her. In 5 years, you will see the progress you've made and she will have a room in your art and growth history. A lot of the great artists made several versions of the same painting, each time changing and perfecting the process. Personally, I wouldn't do that becuase I have quilter's ADD- too many projects, too little time. But just a reminder that a lot of masterpeices are sometimes the 5th, 6th or 15th version of the same piece.<br /><br />Namaste.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979352608829419891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-15155863348297154422010-03-13T01:57:59.335-05:002010-03-13T01:57:59.335-05:00this is why this goddess came to you - to be creat...this is why this goddess came to you - to be created and have you learn from her. And, she is absoulutly beautiful - I do not see a a wobbly chin, or ugly thread on the back. I see beauty. Magnificence, and a real work of art. I do not want to even think of her being in a fire. She is beautiful, flaws (if there really are any!!) and all. <br /><br />I love the organza idea, and the new backing if it really is botherig you that much, but she is a wounderful creation. And watching her come to life through all your post, it's like I was there with you!!! she is - how many times can I write beautiful before you punch me??? lol!! I hope you change your mind on her, and see how wounderful she is. ((hugs))Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655217461685123025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-69643154563222733122010-03-13T01:23:24.830-05:002010-03-13T01:23:24.830-05:00I totally understand,and I feel for you. but don&#...I totally understand,and I feel for you. but don't do anything rash until you have put it away for a while, cleansed your pallet with something else and thought it through. <br />I have "sat" on a project for as long as 4 years, then one day it all came to me! And I was thrilled with the solution. <br />I guess my skills grew and that helped me. <br />take a deep breath and a walk, but don't do anything rash yet. <br />hugs<br />~aAnnieofbluegableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106750987640776507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-52244927178399141382010-03-12T23:44:45.800-05:002010-03-12T23:44:45.800-05:00So with lessons learned that fill your arsenal wit...So with lessons learned that fill your arsenal with needed amo...go on and start a new one... you'll know what not to do this time...be strengthened by what you've learned.CreativeHandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610016910035138770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-16563347198817271202010-03-12T23:36:04.555-05:002010-03-12T23:36:04.555-05:00All the time you were making it I was impressed at...All the time you were making it I was impressed at how detailed and clever it was. Your thought processes and patience are incredible. I can see why you hate it now but couldn't you just put it down to experience and put it away. Go onto to something else for a while. IT'S ONLY A QUILT!! Don't stress - life is too short.Lisa Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700840975562908708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-38790574031081399952010-03-12T22:44:40.554-05:002010-03-12T22:44:40.554-05:00Walk away from the quilt. Wait a few days, and th...Walk away from the quilt. Wait a few days, and then see how beautiful it looks!!!! You are the hardest critic. It looks great to me, and you can always do another one with the lessons you learned on this one. But I think you will see the beauty in this one in a few days, I already see it.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449351458689631173noreply@blogger.com