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I am still working on steps but this weekend finished step 2, 3 and 4. Still have a few of one to do but that is the outer borders so not worried about it. Have about 30 of step 5 units done. But it is all cut out. I laid out the units to see the blocks. I am not sure when I will get finished with the top. But after seeing everyone's beautiful color combinations I look forward to getting this one together. I have a retreat in May but don't want to wait that long to do it.
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Well, I've been looking at the Monday morning link up and I realized I'm just going to have to sew and be happy. A few people seemed to have perfect points, but most didn't, yet they were beautiful. I want to finish this top. I've got a few others waiting to go on my long arm, but I'm determined to finish this top before I do those.
Still, it bothers me. I know there must be some magical clue as to how to make everything match up perfectly, but apparently, it will remain a mystery to me. Take a look at the links. I especially loved the one with browns and light coral and blue. |
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SheriR: Just put one together that shows what I am talking about. If you notice, the corner where the orange square meets has a .25 inch white on the corner. When I sew the next row to it the green band will match perfectly. Oh well live and learn.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]455052[/ATTACH]I still have to figure out what to use for the final border. I love this quilt!!! Not all of the corners are perfect but it gets better with every quilt I make. Each one is such a learning process. I've enjoyed being part of this group and seeing the beautiful creations that you've been working on. I particularly admire the brave souls that chose colors from your stash and how they are coming out. Maybe next year.
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OH my GG, that's gorgeous! I admire your courage to start AND finish a quilt like this! I would never have the patience to make one with so many pieces!!!
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OH my GG, that's gorgeous! I admire your courage to start AND finish a quilt like this! I would never have the patience to make one with so many pieces!!!
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So pretty Tweety...love how all the colors stand out and there isn't one that is stronger than the other.
Kalama- good plan! I am in the middle of a baby quilt (ran out of the sashing fabric so I need to make a trip the LQS) but used the blogs as leaders/enders for the baby project. GardenerGal- so pretty and I will be one who is going to loose a bunch of the points on the 54/40 star block. I stressed for a while and then I decided it is not worth causing myself angst about it all...next time I will do better. Love the many quilts that Bonnie has posted so far with the many colors chosen by other quilters...so many have finished and I am envious LOL Not really...I am OK with plugging along for now |
I'm working on my Chevron's - everyone's color combinations are wonderful.
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Gardnergal - that is wonderful! I have four blocks sewn together - LOL - I plan to do several a day, with all the other stuff I'm working on!
I really don't worry too much about everything lining up, and yes, after doing several of her quilts, I am much better at being more accurate! I find that once the quilt is quilted no one but you will even notice what is not exactly correct. People see the quilt as a whole, and do not look at all the points and squares matching exactly. They would not even know to look for something like that. I think we are too critical with our own work sometimes! Just enjoy the process and beauty of what you do, time is too short to stress over it! |
Jeanie: I so agree. I want to continue improving but I'm not going to let the imperfections spoil it for me.
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