Virtual Quilt Retreat - March Edition 3-22-13
03-22-2013, 02:03 PM
#74
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So Far, So Good
I have to say I'm pleased with how this ombre fabric worked. Made selecting fabrics so much easier (and faster).
I had a problem with the center square by not doubling checking my math before cutting strips but happy with the "mistake". The pinwheel center was supposed to be one big pinwheel but I had cut up all the pink fabric into 2" strips so didn't leave enough to make a bigger pinwheel. In hindsight, though, I wish I would have pieced a tiny maroon square into the dead-center of that block.
I think I'm going to add about a 3" border in the maroon and bind in the same color. Not sure what I'm going to put on the back yet.
At least I can say I'll bust about 2 yards of fabric from my stash when done.
I had a problem with the center square by not doubling checking my math before cutting strips but happy with the "mistake". The pinwheel center was supposed to be one big pinwheel but I had cut up all the pink fabric into 2" strips so didn't leave enough to make a bigger pinwheel. In hindsight, though, I wish I would have pieced a tiny maroon square into the dead-center of that block.
I think I'm going to add about a 3" border in the maroon and bind in the same color. Not sure what I'm going to put on the back yet.
At least I can say I'll bust about 2 yards of fabric from my stash when done.
03-22-2013, 02:13 PM
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OK I started this this morning. First I did a paper pieced block for the center. That was a first for me, not sure I like doing PP, it seems to take a lot more time to do them but it could be me. Now I did my strips 2 1/2" because I had them already in my scraps and I'm trying to use them up. One strip is only 2", LOL I really wanted to use that piece and that's all I had of it.
Now that I'm done with half of it, I realize it's going to be way to long for any table that I have so I think I'll turn this one into a small quilt.
I am so glad that we have 3 days to work on these because now i have to start over and try to find colors for a smaller version. Here's what I did this morning.
Now that I'm done with half of it, I realize it's going to be way to long for any table that I have so I think I'll turn this one into a small quilt.
I am so glad that we have 3 days to work on these because now i have to start over and try to find colors for a smaller version. Here's what I did this morning.
You've also given me some inspiration on making a neutrals for my step daughter. Wasn't sure how it would turn out but you gave me some ideas of color choices.
03-22-2013, 02:46 PM
#76
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I'm not using the suggested variation of colors. I'm using a fat eights bundle I had and I'm loving how it looks. It's bright and cheery
. I will have to pick up fabric for the backing.
I'm so excited, the first half of my runner is done!
. I will have to pick up fabric for the backing. I'm so excited, the first half of my runner is done!
03-22-2013, 03:19 PM
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great job
03-22-2013, 03:21 PM
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Uh oh! addiction has set in
this design is so easy to get addicted to, and produces some stunning results. Great job, love the colors!
03-22-2013, 03:22 PM
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Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.
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