Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Gruntwork

There are always parts of quilting/specific projects that are not a favorite. I've mentioned before that pressing is not something I particularly love, but there is definitely something waaaaaaaay worse.

Trimming HSTs.

I hate it. I dread it. I've tried different methods, different rulers, etc, but the bottom line is that it has to get done one way or the other. No shortcuts. Just get it done, preferably in small batches.

At least the finished product is worth it!

Gruntwork

Gruntwork

Gruntwork

Gruntwork
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  1. rappyAugust 21, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I love photos of left over cutting strings! I've recently started saving them to put out during bird-nesting season, for the birds to make pretty, pretty nests with.

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  2. Laura C @ littleandlotsAugust 21, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Hate that part, with a fierce white-hot hate. I even forget how much it stinks in between HST projects. Like childbirth. I drink lots of Diet coke and watch a stupid movie on Netflix (allow me to recommend She's All That) and that sort of helps. Yours look SO perfect! Can't wait to see your layout.

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    1. MeganAugust 24, 2013 at 3:57 AM

      Such a good analogy! I'm partial to diet coke and Dr who (currently)

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  3. JulieroseAugust 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I totally agree--there is no way I can get them to come out right without trimming it seems (seams??? hah!). I have tried everything too. Good luck trimming...hugs, Julierose

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  4. Alison V.August 21, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Yeah... unless they are REALLY off, I just ease my seams and pray it all works out for the best.

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  5. AliceAugust 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I'm with you--I haven't finished the border on a quilt that I started forever ago because I have a bazillion HSTs to do. Looks like you are doing well. Yay you!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Ugg, yes, that is one of the hard parts. I sometimes think everything between that exciting first few blocks and the finished top is grunt work!

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  7. Lorna McMahonAugust 21, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Way to keep at it and get her done! HST's are a drag to make, but sew worth it in the end. Looking forward to seeing what becomes of yours!

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  8. nicoleAugust 21, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    I seriously enjoy the first ten or so... that whole, "wow it's all so neat and straight!" then it's all downhill. By the hundredth i want to scrap the project, by the second hundred i consider taking the rotary cutter to all the fabric in the house, if only to prevent me from making hst's ever again. And by the time i finish the project i've official sworn off hst's for good! Then a month later i'm at it again!

    Love the fabrics for yours! Can't wait to see more :)

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    1. MeganAugust 24, 2013 at 3:58 AM

      I totally agree! That's why I have to split it up into batches, otherwise I would lose my mind!

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  9. ReneeAugust 21, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    I am right there with you! The process of making a hst quilt is so tedious and repetitive! But the results are always worth with, I'm sure your quilt will be fabulous!

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  10. Susan at TheBoredZombie.comAugust 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    But they are so lovely! :)

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  11. Julie Hirt - 627handworksAugust 21, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Don't tell on me... I've made an HST quilt without trimming. Twice! Eeek *runs to hide*

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  12. VickiAugust 21, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Here from WIP. Wow...I hear you sister. I am just finishing up a HST quilt, and it was a bear trimming all 248 of them! Beautiful fabric selection.

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  13. Sarah @ Georgia Girl QuiltsAugust 22, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Your HSTs were well worth the effort. They're lovely. Trimming them drives me a bit batty too.....which is why I usually do it with a glass of wine and Netflix or some really fun music.

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  14. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    I'm a huge fan of Luxe in Bloom! My personal favorite!

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