post a photo of the quilt? Then I might be able to figure out why it wasn't straight? Does it have borders and if so, did you measure across the quilt to get the border measurement rather than measuring the sides (which stretch and are therefore inaccurate)?
As to skirts, I've given up sewing skirts. Every time I wear my wraparound skirt I think about taking it apart and redoing it. It's not perfect and it bugs me that it's not perfect.
How long does it take to get this right?
For me: forever.
Sigh
Progress from June 2006 - October 2008
2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 34.5"/88cm
Goal 36"/90cm
Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): CWC on the weekend after One-hour Pre-wash Treatment, scalp washes every second day, occasionally conditioning of very ends mid-week using small amount of conditioner mixed with boiling water and a drop or two of oil; oiling 2-3 nights per week; updos or braids for day (usually), braids and/or sock curls for bed; S&D when I think of it, dusting every 8-12 weeks.
Shampoo:
Organic Instincts or
A'Kin diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile)
Conditioners:
A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner
Oils: Coconut, almond, olive, either alone or blended 2:1:1
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; pure aloe vera gel for smoothing flyaways and fixing hair in place.
Treatments:
JJJ's One-Hour Pre-wash Treatment using 1/6 cup boiling water, 2/3 tsp oil blend, 1/6 cup conditioner.
'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4
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