Well, I debated for a day or so, and finally decided to take out what I had done on Inspiration. Since that was not much, it was not really a big deal. What settled the matter was measuring. Although the piece of fabric...which is huge by the way...looks almost square, it should be slightly longer one way. So before I created a disaster, I decided to remeasure and make sure I was stitching the right way on the fabric. When I measured, I remembered that I had done a smart thing. Since this piece is large, I had decided to leave 4 inches all around instead of 3 inches. That meant I had an extra inch that would help the fabric stay in the qnap better. I tried to use 11 inch qsnaps but it's just too much to handle without my arm getting tired. This should be a joy to stitch, not a chore. So I went back to my 8 inch qsnaps. I started the border again last night, and it was SO much easier to stitch. I really enjoyed it. I realized that I had been avoiding it because it was not comfortable. So I hope to get some done on it now.
Last fall and on through Christmas I had been stitching smaller seasonal things and really enjoyed it. I had picked out several snow-themed things that I was really looking forward to stitching as soon as the holiday stuff was out of the way. Then I saw the Inspiration SAL right at the end of the year and it was kind of an impulse thing. But that leaves me with my snow things that I still want to stitch. I have done Got Carrot? and started on The Trilogy's Warm Hearts. I think I'll still stitch on those which should be fairly quick and easy. I am loving the feeling of accomplishment of finishing so many things lately.
I also finished a design called Snow Tuck by SanMan Originals that I have to cut down and put in the little tuck hanging that it goes in. I hope to get that done later today and then I can post a picture. I also have 2 more ornaments that I finished that just need charms sewed on, and I'll try to get them done and post pictures of them as well.
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I'm glad that arehappy with the choice to start Inspiration over again, and that you are more comfortable with working with th smaller Q-snaps. Like you said, your stitching should be a joy, not a chore. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures!
I'm glad that Inspiration is going to work out! I'm anxious to see pictures. I also love to do small 'in between projects' to take a break. It helps!
Darling snowmen design you've started! When can we see a picture?
I think you will be happier with all that frogging in the long run. I've been nervous enough to add SIX inches each side, lol!
I know some stitchers use a piece of white felt between the q-snap and the fabric to help hold tension.
If you are happy with that inspiration, I'm sure it will work out for you. Please show us pictures as soon as you can.
It's a good thing that you did take it out then! Whew!
Ohhhhh, I LOVE that pattern by The Trilogy. Great, now I'm going to have to track that one down...
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