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MaryAnnMc 09-28-2011 02:56 PM

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I gotta say, this one is by far my favorite! I think I'll have to make another one just like it so I'll have one to share.

I tried the other method on this one (ironing the seam allowances & folding twice instead of sewing and turning the blocks)and this is what I've learned: I could have sewn dozens of blocks in the time it took me to do all that ironing! And it may have been the fabric, but I had a really hard time getting nice points. So it's back to sewing the blocks for me.

Secondly, to avoid raw edges on the inner windows (the solid black) I tried turning the seam allowances, but it was too bulky. So I ironed on some interfacing and trimmed them down. That worked much better.

Third: a busy fabric hides lots of wobbles and extra stitches! :thumbup:

I think I need a break from CWs for a while, so I'm going to go do some of those things I've been neglecting, like cooking, cleaning, yard work... yeah, right! I still have fabric left! :mrgreen:

suezquilts 09-28-2011 02:59 PM

beautiful!

978gray 09-28-2011 03:00 PM

I absolutely love it!!!

PhotoKevin 09-28-2011 03:02 PM

You've done it again Mary Ann! Stunning job! I love it! Kudos! Sophia and Gracie Lu approve!

Quiltinelaine 09-28-2011 03:06 PM

OHHH this adorable and I am writing your instructions - so I can TRY this method for the windows. Thanks for sharing

quiltinggirl 09-28-2011 03:08 PM

Awesome job! Thank you for sharing your tips too. :)

Phannie1 09-28-2011 03:11 PM

I like the Cathedral Windows too. I never thought about adding that third color. I will on my next project. Love the pumpkins.

Sallyflymi 09-28-2011 03:19 PM

Thank you for sharing your tips.

littlehud 09-28-2011 03:25 PM

What a wonderful cathedral windows. Great job and thanks for sharing.

blueangel 09-28-2011 03:52 PM

Nice


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