Proposed pattern for a lecture quilt
02-13-2010, 10:33 PM
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I think your little quilt has gotten the point across - - simple blocks can make an intricate look ...
but, I am thinking about that comment about "good luck sewing tiny squares" - - though, I am sure you are into the strip piecing and whatever ...
since you are messing around with your computer, what happens if you double the size of the individual squares? Does it really detract from the intricacy you are trying to show?
I only ask because of the seams all getting bunched up around the HST. But, it really isn't my problem, is it? <g> and, if you want to do the work, I saw a Fons and Porter today ... a lady was using a hammer to make the bulky seams lay more flat <g> ...
of course, you can alternate the way the seams at that intersection comes together so they don't bulk up as bad as they are doing in my imagination.
All in all, I really like what you have done with a simple block and the way you put in your colors ... how exciting!
You did good! <wave>
but, I am thinking about that comment about "good luck sewing tiny squares" - - though, I am sure you are into the strip piecing and whatever ...
since you are messing around with your computer, what happens if you double the size of the individual squares? Does it really detract from the intricacy you are trying to show?
I only ask because of the seams all getting bunched up around the HST. But, it really isn't my problem, is it? <g> and, if you want to do the work, I saw a Fons and Porter today ... a lady was using a hammer to make the bulky seams lay more flat <g> ...
of course, you can alternate the way the seams at that intersection comes together so they don't bulk up as bad as they are doing in my imagination.
All in all, I really like what you have done with a simple block and the way you put in your colors ... how exciting!
You did good! <wave>
02-14-2010, 04:53 AM
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I'm always amazed at the variations of simple blocks. Your design is an example of how the humble nine-patch can be worked into wonderful, complex-looking designs.
I also like Rhonda's design in 'Trip Around Nine'.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-23286-1.htm
I also like Rhonda's design in 'Trip Around Nine'.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-23286-1.htm
02-14-2010, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Eddie
A fellow guild member is a retired art/quilt teacher and he speaks to quilt guilds and groups about quilting from time to time. He asked if I would create a smallish (about 2' x 3') quilt for him to use with his collection when speaking to guilds. So, firstly, I'm honored! :) He told me to do whatever design I wanted and has given me free reign on the design of it. Below is a pic of the design I came up with, which is basically a 9-patch block with HSTs on 2 corners of each block to create the blocks on point. At first glance, it's a complex looking quilt but is actually quite simple if you look at the 9-patch block pattern -- so that's what I was wanting to get across with this, that you can create intricate looking patterns with simple blocks based on the color placement. The quilt will be about 21.5" x 27.5", and the 9-patch blocks will be 3" square so each individual square will be 1" finished size. What do you think?
02-14-2010, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by omak
I think your little quilt has gotten the point across - - simple blocks can make an intricate look ...
but, I am thinking about that comment about "good luck sewing tiny squares" - - though, I am sure you are into the strip piecing and whatever ...
since you are messing around with your computer, what happens if you double the size of the individual squares? Does it really detract from the intricacy you are trying to show?
I only ask because of the seams all getting bunched up around the HST. But, it really isn't my problem, is it? <g> and, if you want to do the work, I saw a Fons and Porter today ... a lady was using a hammer to make the bulky seams lay more flat <g> ...
of course, you can alternate the way the seams at that intersection comes together so they don't bulk up as bad as they are doing in my imagination.
All in all, I really like what you have done with a simple block and the way you put in your colors ... how exciting!
You did good! <wave>
but, I am thinking about that comment about "good luck sewing tiny squares" - - though, I am sure you are into the strip piecing and whatever ...
since you are messing around with your computer, what happens if you double the size of the individual squares? Does it really detract from the intricacy you are trying to show?
I only ask because of the seams all getting bunched up around the HST. But, it really isn't my problem, is it? <g> and, if you want to do the work, I saw a Fons and Porter today ... a lady was using a hammer to make the bulky seams lay more flat <g> ...
of course, you can alternate the way the seams at that intersection comes together so they don't bulk up as bad as they are doing in my imagination.
All in all, I really like what you have done with a simple block and the way you put in your colors ... how exciting!
You did good! <wave>
Here's a link to help tame those bulky intersections! http://greenfairyquilts.blogspot.com...lat-seams.html
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