I cheated, but ..........
 

I still like how it turned out. I was wanting to learn to machine piece Y seams. Well I saw a picture of a block I really like online studied it for a bit and formulated a plan. Part way through the plan I realized how hard and putzy the diamonds were going to be so I cheated on my Y seams and reverse appliqued them, but the rest is machine pieced and I am happy w/ how it turned out, but still haven't machine Y seamed. Oh well, part way there anyway.
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Well done! I would be hesitant to even try that one.

Wish we had a like and wow button but like and wow! anyway. And to reverse applique.

No apologies or explanations necessary. You did a beautiful job.

wow, the top one is outstanding....congrats

Wow! While I understand the theory of reverse applique, it isn't at all obvious to me how you used it. If you're willing to explain your process, I'd love to learn!

nice looking

Awesome! They are Beautiful quilts. I especially like the second one. You did a great job!

Good job. Rather than cheating, I'd call that an ingenious solution to a technical problem.

Rob

nicely done

Sushi reverse applique is where your appliqued piece is under your background instead of on top, you fold the edges of the background back and sew it to the applique piece.

I don't know if this will make sense but I sewed the square to the trapezoid but stopped 1/4 inch from each edge. Then I sewed those sets to the octagon, doing the same stopping 1/4 inch from each edge. That allowed me to fold each edge that touches the diamond to be folded back on what would have been the sew line. Then I placed an oversized piece behind the diamond shaped hole and top stitched it in place.

You are very inventive. I have no desire to do Y seams.

looking good

"The end justifies the means" certainly applies here. :thumbup:

They look great!!!

Great blocks...even if you had to use the back door. : )

Great job, they look great.

very nice!!!

Your blocks are nice, great job lining up those stripes!
Y seams are not difficult. Preparation is the key. Using a ruler place a dot at the 1/4" spots at each corner. when sewing the first two pieces together stop exactly on the Dot. Then when you add the third piece start by lining up/ matching the dot on the new piece with the dot on the second piece and pin, sew the seam, stop at the dot, then you can stitch the final seam again pining at the matching dots. All done :)

Your Plan B was an excellent decision because these are great.

It's how it looks in the end that counts! Beautiful!

I love looking at your work. Nicely done.

Whatever works..........is my motto. Great job on doing what is easier for you.

wow. good work. I:'ve got to try that pattern.

Nice solution to a problem that was giving you trouble. Being able to see through a problem is a valuable asset. I do like your quilts very much.

you didn't cheat - you were just more efficient with your time!

Those are gorgeous blocks! I'm not a fan of y-seams either. I avoid them if I can.

Looks good. And, done. The Y-seams will be there another day.

Great blocks. You should remember the first rule of quilting and that's: "There are no rules". I know as I have broken a lot of the rules before I decided not to follow any rules. LOL.

You did a great job...

There is a quilter named Mary Huey who lives in northeast Ohio that has simplified the y seam sewing. She has a disc you can order that explains her method and you can chain piece too. I've taken a few classes from her and she knows her stuff. :thumbup:

Don't even apologize - your two quilts look gorgeous!

Your quilts are beautiful.

But if you really want to learn to do Y seams, check out Kaye Wood's tutorial. I have watched it and it made good sense, but I haven't done too many Y seams. I usually find another way, as you did. LOL

Good job, very pretty!

Nice work on those blocks!

Great way to reframe the thought. Happy that you solved it in your own way - and it looks TERRIFIC!

Very nice work.