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I always make a test block on complicated patterns
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Hmmm...great idea!! I love the idea of a quilt of "test" blocks!!
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I design my quilts in EQ. So, I already have a good indication of how the quilt will turn out, without creating a test block.
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Making a sample block first makes a lot of sense to me. But when one is taking a class they have you cut all the fabric out first.
I love looking at everyone else's quilts. (works of art) |
I just did this yesterday to practice setting in seams on an eight pointed star. I made a test portion with only two points of some of my scrap fabric, then taught myself how to 'insert' the square block in between the points. It came out flawless in the scrap version. But of course there is the tiniest pucker in my real 8 pointed star. Go figure!
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No, but it would probably improve my skills if I did.
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I will if I am using expensive batiks, just to see if I like the way it is combined. Would hate to cut all that good stuff and think of a better way to have put the block together.
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Originally Posted by cherylynne
No, but it is a great idea. I heard of one lady that makes a test patch from Christmas fabrics and then when she has enough for a quilt she puts them all together as a sampler. Clever idea.
On my to do list for sure :D |
Nope. I just dive right in.
I probably should... maybe I will in the future and just make it out of scraps... but normally I dive before I look lol |
I don't PLAN for the first block to be test block, but ofter it is!
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