Harriet's Journey BOM
03-17-2021, 04:09 AM
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Harriet's Journey BOM
Originally Posted by Mkotch
I worked on the Oregon Trail block (G-4?) yesterday and am happy to report it's finished. Afterwards, I checked to see if there will be more similarly curvy. Luckily, no. While I'm OK with making larger curved blocks, the tiny size was a challenge. I ended up hand appliqueing the curved pieces to solid 2" squares. It looks good. I think it would have been easier to applique four larger circles onto squares and then cutting them in quarters.
Next, I tackled G-8 and was faced with those classic, tiny Y seams. I remember doing those for Jennifer's "Cornucopia of Thanks." Decided to try making chevrons instead... today. Harriet's Journey is definitely a journey for me. How's everyone else doing? Have you found an easier way to make a particular block?
Next, I tackled G-8 and was faced with those classic, tiny Y seams. I remember doing those for Jennifer's "Cornucopia of Thanks." Decided to try making chevrons instead... today. Harriet's Journey is definitely a journey for me. How's everyone else doing? Have you found an easier way to make a particular block?
Look forward to seeing your blocks !
03-17-2021, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
I didn't use y seams on mine, but I'm not following the directions. I'm drawing up the block in EQ8 and deciding from that how to sew. So while I'm drawing it up, I'll put in a seam here and there if it eliminates Y and won't mess up the pattern. Usually if they are in the background fabric, it does not matter. I don't have trouble with Y seams, but they can be a pain when it's very small. At least with a sampler, it's not like we are doing it over and over and over again!
Reminds me of the thread about technique, sometimes we get so focused on following the directions that we don't consider a different method that might be more to our liking.
Reminds me of the thread about technique, sometimes we get so focused on following the directions that we don't consider a different method that might be more to our liking.
03-17-2021, 04:31 AM
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What I loved about Dear Jane and Nearly Insane was having a full scale drawing of the whole finished block so I could make my own decisions about how to proceed without directions to distract me. Will keep my graph paper handy during this journey.
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03-17-2021, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Mkotch
I worked on the Oregon Trail block (G-4?) yesterday and am happy to report it's finished. Afterwards, I checked to see if there will be more similarly curvy. Luckily, no. While I'm OK with making larger curved blocks, the tiny size was a challenge. I ended up hand appliqueing the curved pieces to solid 2" squares. It looks good. I think it would have been easier to applique four larger circles onto squares and then cutting them in quarters.
Next, I tackled G-8 and was faced with those classic, tiny Y seams. I remember doing those for Jennifer's "Cornucopia of Thanks." Decided to try making chevrons instead... today. Harriet's Journey is definitely a journey for me. How's everyone else doing? Have you found an easier way to make a particular block?
Next, I tackled G-8 and was faced with those classic, tiny Y seams. I remember doing those for Jennifer's "Cornucopia of Thanks." Decided to try making chevrons instead... today. Harriet's Journey is definitely a journey for me. How's everyone else doing? Have you found an easier way to make a particular block?
On Poinsettia (G8) I made it the Bonnie Hunter way. Cut 8 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 red, 16 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 beige squares. Sewed corner to corner on the beige to make the rhomuses. Better than trying to set in a tiny triangle.
03-17-2021, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mkotch
Here are my first four blocks - I am using a Moda line called "Moody Bloom" but the Air Castle was made before my fabric arrived. May re-do it later.
03-18-2021, 04:33 AM
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As I look back on my sewing yesterday, I realize I have almost made each block twice. Hopefully it will get better and better. But I think I know why the fabric requirements seem high when the blocks require 2 x 2 squares or smaller. Either way, I'll have lots of practice blocks for the back. Y'all have a great day today!
03-18-2021, 02:57 PM
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I have ordered the book from Amazon and I will probably make 1 or 2 blocks a week. I haven't decided on my fabrics yet but I will study the book and then decide on my colors. This looks like a challenging quilt and yet doable in small pieces. Thanks for organizing this.
03-18-2021, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabric Galore
I have ordered the book from Amazon and I will probably make 1 or 2 blocks a week. I haven't decided on my fabrics yet but I will study the book and then decide on my colors. This looks like a challenging quilt and yet doable in small pieces. Thanks for organizing this.
