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Monday, January 30, 2012

One Word Challenge.

We were challenged over at Modern8create
to make a little quilt with ONE word.
An inspirational word.
I don't know how inspiring this is....
But it's what I WANT to do this year!
Break EVERY quilting rule in the book!
How many rules are there???

1/4" seam.
Now.....
That's ONE rule that I already know HOW to break.

I'd love to hear about the "rules" you like to break!
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18 comments:

  1. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Plaids, polka dots and stripes can't be worn together - pooey - they make a swell quilt!

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  2. MaraJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I have been quilting for 3 years and still think of myself as a newbie. I really enjoy your blog and look to it for inspiration. The rule I want to break is PERFECTION. I struggle with being concerned that my quilting must be to a certain standard. I am going to learn to relish the process and appreciate the end result.

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  3. Sarah CraigJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Colors! No crossing the lines in your FMQ! and I totally agree with PERFECTION!! I have to stress that to my sewing sisters all the time - PERFECTION is unattainable - just do your best and enjoy it!!

    PS: Rules? We don't need no stinkin' rules!!!! ;-)

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  4. Wacky WomanJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Only hand stitched bindings on quilts. I am fine with most quilts having machine stiched binding.

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  5. evaJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    PRESS....don't iron!!!
    ironing so SO much faster....
    hahahahhaha
    xo
    eva

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  6. CheryllJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    I don't always have the same colour in the bobbin as I have on top...
    bad girl!!! :)

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  7. SheilaJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    I do all the above and I'm having a good time. You only encourage me to keep it up. You go girl.

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  8. Pinkadot QuiltsJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Great word!

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  9. em's scrapbagJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Your little Rules quilt is fun. There are too many quilting rules broken in my sewing room to list. I'm a naughty girl when it comes to keeping those rules.

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  10. barcordJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    looovvve your word.

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  11. HollyMJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    I like to break color rules, or what some think are the rules.

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  12. TerriJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Love your letters! I love how they reach out into the "border". Love the concept word, too.
    Hugs!

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  13. Needled MomJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Wonderful!!! I like the idea of rule breaking too.

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  14. PauletteFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    I like to mix vintage fabric with new. I don't know if that's breaking a rule, but for some, it would feel wrong. I'm not one of those people!

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  15. SaraFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Who says the back of the quilt has to "match" or even "go with" the front?

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  16. Miki WillaFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I enjoy breaking color rules most. Since I have taught myself to quilt, I probably break more than a few rules on a regular basis. I keep thinking I should take a class and find out what I am supposed to be doing, but where would the fun be in that?

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  17. ScarletFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Oops! I didn't know there were any ' rules' . I just make it up as I go along!

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  18. VesuviusmamaFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    You've got some real renegades reading your blog - I love it! I don't think I've ever met a quilting rule that I didn't break.

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