As a disclaimer: I rarely 'follow' directions. I doubt I follow too close doing this quilt.
I have struggled with the concept of 'what' I want to get out of doing this project. Am I looking for a challenge, meaning stick as close to the patterns as possible, including needle turn applique? OR, am I looking for a finish, interpreting the blocks however my mood strikes, doing my favorite raw edge applique, making up the pattern or making it work.
Do I start with the easy blocks to get a few under my belt? Do I go in order so I can make rows to show progress? Do I just pick my favorites and do repeats to show off my fabrics? So many decisions.
Last night I cut the print triangles for the outer borders-it was fun to see the different materials laid out next to each other. Tonight I sewed up A1, I did it crumb style, meaning I didn't measure other then by 'eye', I liked the result. Then I 'eyed' A2- I missed by an inch. Guess the lesson learned is to take the time to make templates.-lol
I have tracing paper and will re-do A1 (and A2) Maybe what I am going to get out of this experience is a little patience and stick- to- it -ness.
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| I think I will get myself little stars to mark off the blocks I finish! |
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| I think I got pretty close, but I will draw off the pattern and do one up right. |
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| I am more then happy with my side triangles. Can't wait to get to use them. |
After I got all the fabrics pulled for this version I started to think about doing one in solids w/black background are we going to take bets as to whether I get a second one done?
