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Originally Posted by Theresa
Now I know why I should have taken geometry!
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Originally Posted by sfguimaraes
Originally Posted by arimuse
its beautiful, I think Id like to make one. Id do it as a quilt as you go, and a sandwich of 2 circles and batt, (circle 1 - rite side out, layer batt shape on it, 2 circle rite side to batt, sew around outeredge, leave opening, turn, press, close.) Make a batch of finished circles first. Then, find the hex size to fit in the circle, (you can do all this on paper first to make a patt). Then just sew back to back, in this pic the backs are all white, in rows, press open and sew down the petals - I think that would work and it would be done when you got to the size you wanted sharet
Look: if we "open" the white petal, what results is not a circle... It seems to me that we need to begin with a "flower 6 petal" shape... What do you think??? |
Originally Posted by arimuse
Originally Posted by sfguimaraes
Originally Posted by arimuse
its beautiful, I think Id like to make one. Id do it as a quilt as you go, and a sandwich of 2 circles and batt, (circle 1 - rite side out, layer batt shape on it, 2 circle rite side to batt, sew around outeredge, leave opening, turn, press, close.) Make a batch of finished circles first. Then, find the hex size to fit in the circle, (you can do all this on paper first to make a patt). Then just sew back to back, in this pic the backs are all white, in rows, press open and sew down the petals - I think that would work and it would be done when you got to the size you wanted sharet
This is exactly what I'm doing right now with a piece of paper. But it is not enough... doing this (I hope my "English" is understandable... LOL) what happens is that we have a smaller "white petal"... Look: if we "open" the white petal, what results is not a circle... It seems to me that we need to begin with a "flower 6 petal" shape... What do you think??? |
oh, yes, I like your "petal" shape, it would work perfectly, sharet
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The author also clips a little between each petal almost to the colored fabric hexagon, so that it fold over better I guess.
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I'm sure I'll never make this pattern, but it is gorgeous!
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This pattern is a mock cathedral window. Cut two flower shaped pieces, one for the center and one for the petals. Center a square of batting (if you want) stitch all the way around with right sides together. Make a little snip in the center fabric where the petals will fold over and cover it. Turn right side out. Make a bunch of them, fold the petals over and stitch them together. No curved piecing.
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Originally Posted by bearspaws
The author also clips a little between each petal almost to the colored fabric hexagon, so that it fold over better I guess.
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I have not seen this pattern before, but I think maybe you might be able to make your own by looking at the picture, and try making a sample. Just a thought.
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Fons and Porter had this pattern years ago, I made it as an "I spy" quilt for granddaughter... I will find the issue if anyone is interested. Quilter 1234 It just had 4 petals....
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