tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post2635520939555304165..comments2024-03-28T17:44:59.525-04:00Comments on From Bolt to Beauty by Michelle Cain: Triangles Are Not My FriendsMichelle @ From Bolt to Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859748817323229803noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-43170253578227348352015-01-13T16:13:34.315-05:002015-01-13T16:13:34.315-05:00You have much more stamina than I do, so congrats ...You have much more stamina than I do, so congrats there. You are right about all those triangles .... what where you thinking?!? Patch the Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096090600706559398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-67728761256127841342015-01-07T18:32:14.219-05:002015-01-07T18:32:14.219-05:00Stick with it! I think it looks awesome! Once you...Stick with it! I think it looks awesome! Once you finish the whole thing and it's quilted, those small things that may bug you now won't even be noticeable :)RaspberrySunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756414374579221560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-39215398946568955832015-01-07T13:29:02.009-05:002015-01-07T13:29:02.009-05:00I rarely abandon a project. And this beautiful li...I rarely abandon a project. And this beautiful little piece looks worthy of a finish to me! Those points won't bother you down the road. I think we tend to be too critical of ourselves during the process. And then, after the finish when we get a chance to step back and put it all into perspective, we let those things go.Lorna McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-58103524072064791442015-01-07T02:42:10.313-05:002015-01-07T02:42:10.313-05:00The fun contrasting fabrics keep your eyes occupie...The fun contrasting fabrics keep your eyes occupied so you don't notice the triangles. I think your blocks look great!! I've scrapped a couple of half made quilts, or stopped after a few blocks, I think you just know something's not working the way you want it to. Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-46373929825001416612015-01-06T16:15:03.535-05:002015-01-06T16:15:03.535-05:00I think it looks great, all things considered (hol...I think it looks great, all things considered (holy triangles!). I would keep going with it. It will be fun to see how your next half of the project compares with the first! I had a lot of hate for the two unfinished quilts I made this - er, last - year (the picnic blanket and the manly quilt), but now that they are quilted and bound, and I just consider them part of the learning process. I admit, the hardest part was finishing them when I knew that my 2015 self would have done a much better job than my 2013 self. But it looks great. Don't be too hard on yourself! You'll like it when it's done!lelandavestudioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04017504205573956069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-70327487296089059992015-01-06T09:43:22.764-05:002015-01-06T09:43:22.764-05:00Those triangles look CRAZY. That being said, I thi...Those triangles look CRAZY. That being said, I think you should finish it because it looks awesome, and you can totally do this! <br /><br />I've abandoned two projects: 1) a DP9 mini that I made early on and when I didn't understand scale or fabric composition, and it's a nightmare. 2) a mystery QAL quilt that I made with a friend that turned out to be something I really didn't like. I made all of the blocks, but I never did anything with them. I pull them out from time to time to see if I can think of anything to make, but nope. They just aren't my style and I don't know what to do with them! I still have both projects...maybe one day I'll figure out a use?<br /><br />Have fun in your curves class! audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892548773323584333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-3353644897942241962015-01-06T07:35:00.588-05:002015-01-06T07:35:00.588-05:00Well, a.) I agree with everyone else, your triangl...Well, a.) I agree with everyone else, your triangles truthfully do not look bad. And b.) those triangles look like nightmares!! Haha, to do! <br />I would never be so impolite as to look carefully at the points of anyone's triangles, and would expect the same consideration in return 😊 But I tell you, I would be so impressed by someone who did such a complicated triangular nightmare! And, really, your project looks good. Don't be so hard on your earlier self. I hope you finish it. It would always be an interesting piece for you that shows the progression in your skills. Anyway, have fun! I think it looks good! Magistra13 at yahoo dot com<br />Bethmagistrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349672558449319503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-43412592581602653222015-01-06T06:42:21.487-05:002015-01-06T06:42:21.487-05:00If I don't like something I just chop it up an...If I don't like something I just chop it up and use the bits in another way! But your triangles (which would give me nightmares) look ok to me.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-62973120392128673122015-01-05T21:28:48.656-05:002015-01-05T21:28:48.656-05:00If a project isn't meant to be, I usually don&...If a project isn't meant to be, I usually don't get too far (luckily). I don't have too many WIPs ATM (surprisingly). I agree with Sarah - your points look fine from here! I have trouble with points sometimes, too. Keep trudging along, friend - maybe on a different project, if this one just doesn't suit you!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179681581545359529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-24041764923945084432015-01-05T21:24:58.433-05:002015-01-05T21:24:58.433-05:00I'm a new quilter. I have a project that I sta...I'm a new quilter. I have a project that I started and just wasn't aware of the skill level that was needed. I found out really quickly that it was above my level. Lol. For now. I will probably go back to it once I get better. I hope anyway. I keep telling myself that I must because I spent so much on fabric. It is to soon for me to tell but I'm kinda glad to hear that other quilters do abandon projects. And that's it is okay to take time off from one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268757552865850557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-68361396551620815862015-01-05T21:08:11.982-05:002015-01-05T21:08:11.982-05:00I don't think I have ever completely given up ...I don't think I have ever completely given up on a project, as a whole anyway. There is one project on my WIP list that I'm pretty sure next time I pull it out, I'll scrap most of the already cut pieces (1 5/8" squares cut with scissors....shudder). But the project hasn't been completely disowned. :) I just 'lose' them indefinitely instead. :D Someday I might have to confront them though....<br /><br />I think you're points look pretty damned good. And now I'm going to come visit and hunt and dig until I find it. :D So there!Sarah Fredettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237639103024860254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-55238527033952662292015-01-05T19:58:15.504-05:002015-01-05T19:58:15.504-05:00I have a plastic shoebox full of churn dash blocks...I have a plastic shoebox full of churn dash blocks that I may never use. Well, I might make some of them work as placemats or maybe a mini, but they will definitely not make it into a quilt top together! Good luck on finishing your table topper; have fun with all those triangles! :)Beth @ Cooking Up Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786023962755107152noreply@blogger.com