tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post5309205689046377650..comments2023-10-10T05:09:12.565-07:00Comments on Gwyned Trefethen's Musings: Quilting Along with Leah Day - Week 39Gwyned Trefethenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13041159153171283941noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-89988578489860862292012-11-15T17:08:21.890-08:002012-11-15T17:08:21.890-08:00Excellent point, Moni. I need to relax my hands mo...Excellent point, Moni. I need to relax my hands more frequently.Gwyned Trefethenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041159153171283941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-63495813144543055522012-11-15T08:20:17.852-08:002012-11-15T08:20:17.852-08:00Your quilting is wonderful. I intend to work more...Your quilting is wonderful. I intend to work more with matrix - it certainly is easier and looks cool than doing a straight line one. I too have to really watch when I stop and start. Just moving my hands shifts the quilt enough that the needle jumps when I start up again. I have found raising the needle, relaxing and repositioning so the needle will enter where I want the first stitch to be helps.Monihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455067186211515342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-46333166069145528552012-11-14T17:10:42.057-08:002012-11-14T17:10:42.057-08:00Sewing off edge is something I do frequently. I tr...Sewing off edge is something I do frequently. I try to plan at least a one inch trim/edge for all my quilts. The upside is that you can travel without breaking thread. The down side is that it is easy to get the quilting foot caught under the top or to inadvertently turn a piece of backing so that it is doubled. Ask me how I know...<br /><br />No, aging isn't easy. I feel as though I am straddling two ages. I can feel mentally and physically strong one moment and think I'm ready for assisted living the next. I work hard at embracing my strengths and letting go of, or forgiving myself my infirmities.<br />Gwyned Trefethenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041159153171283941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-73760804948678262472012-11-14T16:17:21.487-08:002012-11-14T16:17:21.487-08:00Your Matrix looks wonderful! It was nice to be abl...Your Matrix looks wonderful! It was nice to be able to sew 'off the edge' with this design! I also struggle with that jerking every so often. It is frustrating - at times it seems that I am not as precise as I used to be. Ah, the joys of aging! But it could be so much worse! Happy quilting! ~JeanneRay and Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016180736310628859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-26433091057122441722012-11-14T13:23:19.497-08:002012-11-14T13:23:19.497-08:00Thank you, Emma. That is very generous of you to s...Thank you, Emma. That is very generous of you to say. I do my best to explain my triumphs and struggles, hoping to help others, even it is just to relate to a similar experience. Guess it is the teacher in me.Gwyned Trefethenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041159153171283941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-49608455570233052492012-11-14T11:34:19.413-08:002012-11-14T11:34:19.413-08:00Looks to me that you put in plenty of practice. Yo...Looks to me that you put in plenty of practice. Your quilting is beautiful. And I love your site! I have learned a lot from reading your posts. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.sulrossgrad (Emma)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16131666478153738122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-39311560997013357202012-11-14T10:32:26.580-08:002012-11-14T10:32:26.580-08:00So true. Nothing will hold you back more with FMQ ...So true. Nothing will hold you back more with FMQ than knuckle grip driving/panic. Confidence comes with practice.Gwyned Trefethenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041159153171283941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-69434425983986296232012-11-14T08:39:48.753-08:002012-11-14T08:39:48.753-08:00Your quilting is progressing nicely. That comes w...Your quilting is progressing nicely. That comes with practice and pushing yourself a little more each time. I think a lot of our road,blocks are actually believing THAT WE CAN!Frog Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482440499482884253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-80460725599001647092012-11-11T16:27:26.275-08:002012-11-11T16:27:26.275-08:00Blessings for your understanding, Doreen. I feel i...Blessings for your understanding, Doreen. I feel it is important to share my experience of attempting each Leah Day assignment. Some assignments are mentally taxing, this one was taxing do to my diminishing motor skills ability. Yes, like you I quilt by a window with my Ott light shine over the quilting area. <br /><br />I really appreciate the practice Leah has given me. Practice is essential to growth. We have all come far thanks to these lessons.Gwyned Trefethenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041159153171283941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-87833603878071058172012-11-11T15:13:38.808-08:002012-11-11T15:13:38.808-08:00Gwyned, I totally understand what you are referrin...Gwyned, I totally understand what you are referring to when trying to do a longer, flowing line in a direction. I, too, have noticed my handwriting showing such signs...especially when tired/end of the day. I try to do most of my FMQ in the mornings with the natural daylight assisting the Uber light that is near my machine. Your quilting is really lovely and I really like the "Matrix" and will use it in future fills/background. You have progressed so far in your FMQ since Leah has started this adventure!! Hugs, DoreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-91798526999875084862012-11-11T13:59:43.951-08:002012-11-11T13:59:43.951-08:00You figured me out, Danielle. I purposefully selec...You figured me out, Danielle. I purposefully selected my curved nine patch as the backdrop for Matrix. <br /><br />I press open my seams, so jerking at the seams, even where they cross rarely presents a problem. The jerk tends to be spasmodic - the obstacle being fatigue and age, not seams to hurdle over. I find it happens with the most frequency when I need to travel long distances in basically the same direction.Gwyned Trefethenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041159153171283941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8230694326800494480.post-77447628258661674472012-11-11T10:43:45.058-08:002012-11-11T10:43:45.058-08:00Gwyned, this is a perfect choice for your wonky bl...Gwyned, this is a perfect choice for your wonky blocks, and I don't see any jerkeyness at all. It looks perfect all the way around. Were you jerking when you hit a seam? I do that all the time. Sometimes it can't be helped;)Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.com