|
Roundabout Update
1 Attachment(s)
This is like my third time trying to post something, my fiance and I was finally able to get our first shots of Moderna on Thursday. We're doing great, but sadly the fatigue side effect is really doing a number on us, I think this is the first day in a couple of days where I feel awake and alert at the same time.
So, I ended up tearing down all the blocks and starting over, I think it took me two and a half days to get that done. I trimmed all of the 45* triangles down to 4.5" but left the corner triangles alone. I attached them to the block, then trimmed them down to match the sides, I'm hoping this is making sense. The size of the blocks is much more consistent and this is the first time that I actually felt confident enough to put together the first nine blocks I've done. There are a few places where the seams don't exactly match, I'm within two or three threads and for me, that's close enough. I know I'll get better at that the more blocks that I do and I'll be able to "hide" those when I finally quilt it. As for the bulk in the center, I cut on either side of the bulk, then opened that seam and pressed it. Block is laying completely flat. I also broke down and bought one of the new mini-irons, my big Black & Decker Evensteam was making it ten times more difficult to maneuver around the block when I pressed them, plus it was a major energy drain and I would actually pop a breaker if I used it too much. All the seams with the exception of the corner seams are pressed open. I'm hoping to get more blocks done this weekend, starting on Monday, we're completely rearranging my kitchen, dining room, and one of the bedrooms (turning it into a pantry) and until that's done, there's not much quilting that'll be going on. I'll be glad to get this final push finished to get the house organized again, I've been avoiding it like the black plague because I just haven't had the energy to get it done. |
Wow! I am so impressed! At everything!!
|
That’s going to be beautiful!
|
Oh those look lovely. Great fabrics too!
|
Nice! Perseverance pays off.
|
Yay for working through the issue and not giving up, the proof is in the pudding so to speak. Thanks for the update and please keep us posted on your progress.
|
That is a beautiful quilt! Well done!!
|
I think the piecing looks great. What is the finished size of this quilt?
|
Wow. That is awesome. Your pieceing is amazing. Can't wait to see the finished project.
|
I really like what you have done so far. Will be beautiful.
|
Today's Quiltville Quote of the Day, "Working through the scary things brings more confidence. Did you Know?"
Hmmm. Could Bonnie have been thinking about you? So good to see success with your quilt. It's looking great! |
It's looking amazing!
|
That’s looking great- congratulations on persevering!
Rob |
Really nice work!!
|
That's gorgeous! I can't wait to see it when you finish.
I had the Moderna and the second one made me sick for a whole weekend but then I was fine. My husband had no side effects whatsoever. Keep up the good work and attitude! |
Originally Posted by Fabric Galore
(Post 8496778)
I think the piecing looks great. What is the finished size of this quilt?
The plan today is more piecing, I'm absolutely in love working with my mini-iron, I'm kicking myself for not getting one sooner. I'm going to stay on track with putting the blocks together like a nine-patch, if I come across an issue while I'm putting them together, I'd rather have to tear down nine blocks versus however many rows I've done. I'm really hoping to have this pieced by the next VQW so I can get back to my big sister's quilt. I have committed to one more Roundabout quilt in greens. |
I love this block it is on my "someday list" So many points and you captured all of them. Great job.
|
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:52 PM. |