Making sample block
#13
Since peicing is not my favorite thing I often try one block before I even purchase any fabrics. If I got to frustrated or it didn't look like I hoped I am only out a little bit of fabric. I belong to two differnt guilds that have a regular BOM. I sometimes try one of their patterns if it looks good. To be truthful I have made very many quilts but rarely ones that are made from complicated blocks that I pieced.
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I started doing practice blocks a while ago. It is a great way to test the size of the finished block, check the cutting and sewing order, and test out pressing the seams in a helpful manner. Recently, I joined the monthly block swap. I can try out new patterns, or refine known patterns in the color line of my swap partner and I get a block in my color selection back. So it's a win-win.
If you don't want to make a sampler quilt, you can always donate the blocks to someone who is making charity quilts.
If you don't want to make a sampler quilt, you can always donate the blocks to someone who is making charity quilts.
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I've never made a sample block-really don't know why. Have some Farmer's Daughter blocks that are fine by themselves but when I put them with coordinating fabrics they just scream at me. Friend told me to tea dye or better yet fabric dye to subdue the color. Think I'll give it a try.
#20
That is a pretty darned good idea. Sometimes blocks look so simple to make and arent so I bag the idea after one block. Colors are hard for many so seeing it in reality would be smart. High five for the suggestion. There could always be a block swap here too for those who don't like theirs but love someone elses!
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