Tonight I spent 2 hours frogging. That's right I ripped out last nights quilting and it took me a full 2 HOURS! Ughh...
But, I am sure this won't be the last time. Funny thing is, last night I stopped quilting a piece I had been working on for the last week. I am quilting a Christmas quilt for a friend. I was very pleased with the feathers I did in the bowtie blocks last week. Monday night I finished the sashing. So I thought I would sail right along last night and quilt the boarder. Well I practiced two different designs, decided on one and quilted 1 1/2 sides. Then, I lost my mojo. I just didn't feel like quilting anymore. So I listened to my senses and called it a night.
Tonight when I sat down at the machine, I knew immediately why I stopped last night. The quilt pattern just wasn't right for the piece. My husband looked at me with two heads when he saw all the ripping out I was doing. But, I know in my heart it was the right thing.
So back to the drawing board tomorrow.... or should I say, back to the sketchpad to find the right design for this quilt. My friend keeps my husband and son in baked goods. So I definitely need to make sure it is just right :-).
Night!
But, I am sure this won't be the last time. Funny thing is, last night I stopped quilting a piece I had been working on for the last week. I am quilting a Christmas quilt for a friend. I was very pleased with the feathers I did in the bowtie blocks last week. Monday night I finished the sashing. So I thought I would sail right along last night and quilt the boarder. Well I practiced two different designs, decided on one and quilted 1 1/2 sides. Then, I lost my mojo. I just didn't feel like quilting anymore. So I listened to my senses and called it a night.
Tonight when I sat down at the machine, I knew immediately why I stopped last night. The quilt pattern just wasn't right for the piece. My husband looked at me with two heads when he saw all the ripping out I was doing. But, I know in my heart it was the right thing.
So back to the drawing board tomorrow.... or should I say, back to the sketchpad to find the right design for this quilt. My friend keeps my husband and son in baked goods. So I definitely need to make sure it is just right :-).
Night!
2 comments:
when it just isn't right, ya gotta rip it out. Will we get to see this before it goes off to its new home?
Teri
Oh Renee I feel your pain.....but you are right~it has to come out! I really relate to having or losing your MoJo when working on quilts~ btw I will be at MQX East~I have to check my classes again so we can see if we will run into one another...they need to have a booth for bloggers!!!
♥ Eileen
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