Butterfly quilt by Tula Pink
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I made each block in the order that the books says. actuall I did not even put this in bags by block but rather just put them in a pile by block. after all blocks were made I then followed each section diagram when putting the blocks together. I sewed each section and then joined it right a way to the previous section working on both sides of the wings at the same time. I sewed only 1 section and aftert that was completed I sewed the other section. Becareful that the sidees are morror images of each other. sort of a sew as you go. It is such a large quilt and the wings are morror images of each other so I put on side on my design wall and the other section on a table and laid each section out at the same time. I actually just put the blocks together and crossed my fingers hoping that the colors flowed good. I had to remake 2 blocks since the I did not like the color combo. Since it a very large quilt I think it would be very ard to lay it out and then sew the blocks together.
the color selecton may be easier if you have the kit.
Here is a pic of my quilt not yet quilted.
the color selecton may be easier if you have the kit.
Here is a pic of my quilt not yet quilted.
Last edited by bigsister63; 07-30-2014 at 06:07 AM.
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I am about 3/4 done with all the blocks that go to this quilt. I had to put it away when I started babysitting our newest grandbaby. I am having knee replacement surgery later this month so it will be awhile until I get back in the mood to continue on with the butterfly. But I plan to make it for the baby we are watching. So it will HAVE to be finished eventually. No UFO for that quilt!
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Good for you for sticking with it and best of luck on your knee surgery. I had the surgery about a month ago and finally feel like sewing again. Your quilt will be awesome, I'm sure, when you're done! Please post a photo.
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Wow -- that is one wonderful quilt. Funny thing is, I had seen Tula Pink's modern quilt book at the library and I thought that categorized her, but this is not what I would call a "modern" quilt. I guess we learn something every day. Good luck on your quilt!
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