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Dragonfly Attempt
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It would work better with the fold down fabric being thinner. I have pressed the roll backs down but I am going to sew them down and quilt it at the same time for a pot holder. I stay stitched the pieces on top before trying to assemble the block. I will give it another attempt at a later date for a wallhanging I think.
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It's looking great! Looks like a lot of work!
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Never having done this, I am no expert. But I like it with the width they are. Gives a great dimensional quality to it. Please share when finished.
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Thanks Tartan for posting that! I do like the look of it. I know you said potholder - how big is the block? I did order the pattern yesterday - I'm thinking wallhanging but 'bigger' blocks.
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Thank you for posting I LOVE the colors! I ordered the pattern yesterday too, and can't wait to get it.... I am excited to try it. What size is that block you made? Was it fairly easy?
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Looking good!! Please do show pics of your progress! :)
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Beautiful!!! Wonderful job!!!
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That's a pretty cool and creative dragonfly!
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I have never seen this before, I love it. Thank you for sharing.
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It looks like a dragonfly... nice
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I have never seen this before, I love it. Thank you for sharing. May I ask what the pattern is called. Tried to find it online to order and was not successful. Thanks.
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That is really neat. I like the effect.
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It looks like a Dragonfly , what a great job !
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My block finished at 8 and 1/2 inches as it is now. My pieces were
2-4 1/2 inch cream square, 6-2 1/2 inch squares, (1-3 1/2 inch square, 2-3 1/2 inch rectangles) trim this section to 4 1/2 after assembling the head section 1-4 1/2 inch batik square, 4-2 1/2 X 4 1/2 inch batik rectangles, 2-2 1/2 inch batik squares, 1-1 1/2 inch batik square(head) I believe these are the pieces but I trimmed the head section after assembling that section to fit. I thought it would be hard but it came together well. I wouldn't attempt sewing the sections together though without stay stitching the fold back pieces on first. I think 3 of this size blocks stacked perpendicular will make a pretty spring wallhanging. I really like the quilt pattern too and now that I see how it works, I will order the pattern to add to my " to do" list of quilts. For those interested...the pattern name is Dance of the Dragonflies and it can be found at http://www.southwindquilts.com/shop/...sku-SWD321.htm I don't know if the link will work as I am computer challenged. |
It looks great, will make a nice wall hanging. I did their Mexican Stars pattern and really like the way it turned out.
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Tartan, I love it you did a great job. I have this pattern and am a bit intimidated by it. Maybe next year I will give it a go:-)
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you did a great job
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You did it! Wow I love this block. I bet dreamer will too.
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Wow, that's really pretty!
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Looking good at this point
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neato block!
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I love the way you did that. is it your design, never saw this one b4
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I love dragon flies and your pot holder is beautiful.
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Coming along nicely.
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Ooo, pretty! What a unique block.:)
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Tartan, this is a great idea!! I love it, thanks for posting the picture.:thumbup:
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Too pretty to use as a pot holder. I really like this and may have to play with this to get another look. I think a block made with two of the tail pieces and the other two with the opening larger would make a nice lap quilt. I'll go buy the pattern and see if I can work that out.
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Nice! I've never seen that either
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Tartan did you starch before you began as it looks stiff. I would wash fabric first and the try. I love twiddling and fiddling and it is much easier if the fabric will roll. I starch when it is done, I have also started using elmers glue to hold done before sewing. They do go flatter this way.
Love the pattern must find one. |
Is this technique based on 10 minute and 5 minute block? Can't remember author of books......what is size of the block.
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Your work looks wonderful. Did you starch the roll downs? I'm wondering what would happen when you wash it if you don't stitch them down.
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very pretty
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Dragonfly
I think that is georgeous ! Where could I find the pattern?
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 6438319)
My block finished at 8 and 1/2 inches as it is now. My pieces were
2-4 1/2 inch cream square, 6-2 1/2 inch squares, (1-3 1/2 inch square, 2-3 1/2 inch rectangles) trim this section to 4 1/2 after assembling the head section 1-4 1/2 inch batik square, 4-2 1/2 X 4 1/2 inch batik rectangles, 2-2 1/2 inch batik squares, 1-1 1/2 inch batik square(head) I believe these are the pieces but I trimmed the head section after assembling that section to fit. I thought it would be hard but it came together well. I wouldn't attempt sewing the sections together though without stay stitching the fold back pieces on first. I think 3 of this size blocks stacked perpendicular will make a pretty spring wallhanging. I really like the quilt pattern too and now that I see how it works, I will order the pattern to add to my " to do" list of quilts. For those interested...the pattern name is Dance of the Dragonflies and it can be found at http://www.southwindquilts.com/shop/...sku-SWD321.htm I don't know if the link will work as I am computer challenged. this is post 14 for those who have inquired |
Very pretty...
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Nice!! Can't wait to see more pictures
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very unique, and pretty
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Pretty. I have made a couple of these dragon flies and a turtle w/ this technique. It is a fun and relatively easy technique once you get the hang of it.
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Just realized how old this thread is.
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A clever variation of Cathedral Window Tartan.
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