More eyes please.
 

I've just completed the last block on the red Smith Mountain Morning, but it is only pinned up there. Could someone else look at it and tell me where to turn the blocks. Last time I sewed it in wrong.[ATTACH=CONFIG]618345[/ATTACH]Thanks. You can only stare at them for so long and you need another Dr. Pepper.

It looks good to me.

I find it's easier to see my mistakes after I take a picture and put it on the
computer. Maybe when it's right in my face I can't see it.

I also like to mark my blocks with painters tape (no sticky residue).
A1, A2, etc. Remove them row by row and pin them as they come
off the design wall. Avoid a lot of unstitching that way.

Ok, I looked at the way the blocks are put together row by row and side by side. I believe all blocks are correctly oriented, the only thing I see at all is where that middle row is off-kilter but I expect that is just being laid out.

Edit: After I layout I number all my blocks and attach little 1" squares of paper with the numbers in the upper left corner. I go alpha across and numbers down, so A1, A2, A3 etc. It doesn't matter where you put the numbers if you are consistent so you know what way is up even if it doesn't matter. It's amazing to me how I can turn around blocks just going from where they are laid out to the sewing machine!

That is going to be one gorgeous quilt.

All looks great to me. It will be beautiful.

I number all blocks across and at bottom with row number. I only use washable markers and wash out in cold water Tide. They always come out.

I do the exact same thing.

it looks just fine. it's going to be gorgeous when done

everything that is to be vertical is vertical and everything horizontal is horizontal, to me it looks great!

Marcia, that is so pretty! I can't believe you've made it 3 times. Here's a tip for when you go to the BH class. Take all 3 because she will sign a block for you. Or a label if you would rather. Just ask.
Hope you enjoy the class, after making 3, you could probably teach it.

No I don't think I would attempt to teach that. I still have questions on where to start the seams. I have a big pile of things that did not pass the measurement test. And besides, I already sold the first one. I will have a machine quilted purple and green (see it on The Last Stitch by Harriett Carpanini) she just finished it. and this one will still be a top.

I'm off on a new adventure now. The dahlia awards dinner is to be held in my town, first time! And we are hosting the Midwest conference next year. So we just gotta have a giant dahlia quilt...don't you think. Wish you were here. I need a trip to Lolly's, Yoder's and Essenhaus.

I'm searching for a fabric that looks like dry lawn out of focus.

How about calling Fabric Utopia? They can send you pics of what they have and mail it through their Etsy store. I will be up there in late November but not sure if I will have time for a visit. When is the dahlia show?

Beautiful quilt! I'll have to find the pattern. Everything looks good to me, too!

WoW that is one beautiful quilt top. Anxious to see if when it is finished!!!

That is one glorious quilt.

Great job no twisted blocks that I can see. Stunning quilt!

Gasp!!! It's spectacular! I love, love, love it! Making the stars in gold really took it over the top.

All of your blocks and orientations look right to me. I hope everything fits together perfectly when you get to assembling. Good job, Marcia! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Looks wonderful to me. Love it!

Looks like you nailed it this time...it is going to be a fabulous quilt. Enjoy your BH class.

Dear Lady that is one beautiful quilt. I'd love to see the green one myself! Love the color green.

I love your red Smith Mountain Morning and don't see any mis-turned blocks. It is stunning. I am making one now but with the brown and blue . I love the gold stars and think you must see this quilt in your dreams after a third one:).

Beautiful quilt top!

I use the same method, but I use the little colored dots that folks use at garage sales. I list mine as R1Blk 1 etc. and pin them on, have never had a problem with residue. This works for me, I also take picture so I can see it later if things get shifted.

I do not see anything that is out of place. It is going to be one very beautiful quilt. I will often pin a tag on quilt pieces so I can keep the placement in order when I start to sew them together.

That is stunning! You do such beautiful work! Colors are awesome.

The placement looks right to my eyes. This is going to be a beautiful quilt when it is finished. Your blocks are stunning.

I had to look this pattern up (Smith Mountain Morning) by Bonnie Hunter...and yours almost has a lace effect to it while Bonnie's doesn't. Maybe because the blocks aren't sewn together yet on yours. I'll give this one a hand and see what I come up with as I already have all the templates required. Hope mine turns out as beautiful as yours!

Looks amazing Marcia! You do such wonderful work!

I don't know the pattern, but I see some of the blocks not lining up the way I "think" they would be … top row first three blocks looks fine, but then the fourth block has red on red … I would turn the fourth block so that it has the white border touching the red border of the third block.

Same thing with fourth row down - the last block - I would turn it so that the red border is touching the white of the adjoining block.

Otherwise, it is a stunning quilt!

In that picture, they are all just pinned to the wall. I have begun to sew them and I have run into two blocks that must have not been trimmed correctly. More ripping.

Just love this quilt !! I gotta say. Love the reds and gold. Love that soft red. Great blocks. Maybe I should look at Bonnie Hunters patterns.

It looks very pretty the way you have it up on your design wall. Love how you broke up the red blocks with the gold stars. That really adds a great change in a beautiful way.

Been there, done that!

You will admire it that much more when it is finally done!

Wow....love this quilt!!! It is amazing how quickly one can get turned around!!!

Marcia, that's a stunner, wow!
I don't see a thing wrong with your placement.

Here is the completed top with small area upper right to fix yet. One dark red border, might be too dark. Then what??? I have 70 quarter square triangles I can use.[ATTACH=CONFIG]618425[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]618422[/ATTACH]

Absolutely beautiful, Battle Axe! I can't help with borders, but it sure is great so far.

Perfection! What a glorious quilt.

I love the way the top came together, with the reds and golds. Personally I like the dark red border because I like the "weight" of it (I'm sure there is a proper technical quilting term..:)). As far as what to do next, I wonder what it would look like if you put a line of the QST's?

I have 70 quarter sq. triangles ready and waiting, sort of scrappy, rather random. That I had made for the center squares and then opted for some fabric in the center. I'm not that scrappy of a person. I put about 24 inches together and pinned it up. Looked clownish. The pattern calls for peaky and spikey triangles just like the rabbit ears or star points. I'm not sold on anything yet.