Attic Windows
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Attic Windows
I,m trying to make attic windows and am having a hard time making them look, "3D".
I have looked at several patterns and made two, and still they are not right.
I have read, re-read and re-read the pattern and still I can't figure what I,m doing wrong.
Can someone tell me if there is a "simple" pattern, without Y-seams that is available.
Thanks.
Elaine
PS, I can't figure out how to upload photos, so I can't post a picture.
I have looked at several patterns and made two, and still they are not right.
I have read, re-read and re-read the pattern and still I can't figure what I,m doing wrong.
Can someone tell me if there is a "simple" pattern, without Y-seams that is available.
Thanks.
Elaine
PS, I can't figure out how to upload photos, so I can't post a picture.
#2
Here's a link to an article and directions for making Attic Windows using an HST in the corner instead of a Y-seam.
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...ticwindow.html
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...ticwindow.html
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It is the contrast of light and dark that make them pop.
sandy
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t226675.html
i posted a tute on attic windows.
sandy
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t226675.html
i posted a tute on attic windows.
Last edited by Sandygirl; 12-03-2014 at 04:47 PM.
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Here's a link to an article and directions for making Attic Windows using an HST in the corner instead of a Y-seam.
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...ticwindow.html
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...ticwindow.html
#7
I have made them two ways - one, using light and dark brown for the window components, and all different prints in the window "panes" - the other, different light and dark prints for the window components and a "night sky" (navy with tiny white stars) for the panes. Both nice, but the second one - WOW!! really 3-D.
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My avatar uses this technique. I did 1/2 square triangle in the corner. Color is key to the contrast. The greater the contrast the better the effect. I used three colors. Dark green for the sides of the box, light green for the bottom of the box and a narrow black strip of black for the edge of the box.
The pattern I used was a free download for a wall hanging and I just added more squares to make a lap quilt for a friend. If interested you can google cat in the attic for several links. These cats are not appliqued nor paper pieced so you have a lot of little pieces to work with.
The pattern I used was a free download for a wall hanging and I just added more squares to make a lap quilt for a friend. If interested you can google cat in the attic for several links. These cats are not appliqued nor paper pieced so you have a lot of little pieces to work with.
Last edited by citruscountyquilter; 12-05-2014 at 03:34 AM.
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