Build a quilt around a central character you design
09-28-2012, 02:33 PM
#231
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The Franky top will be finished before Halloween, most likely. I can hear you gloating QuiltE.
After testing block placement I decided, with confirmation, that the additional paper-pieced blocks will detract from my main monster pal, Franky. So, surround Franky with colourful blocks and then decide on borders. Truth be told, as the blocks progressed Franky progressed into a more "fun" quilt than the pp monsters and horror movie fabric would support. So, Franky is fun all the way. With a name like Franky how could he be anything but?
Speaking of block placement, I had help this afternoon. Seems like fabric blocks slide really well on hardwood floors. Good thing I had already photographed my final layout.
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After testing block placement I decided, with confirmation, that the additional paper-pieced blocks will detract from my main monster pal, Franky. So, surround Franky with colourful blocks and then decide on borders. Truth be told, as the blocks progressed Franky progressed into a more "fun" quilt than the pp monsters and horror movie fabric would support. So, Franky is fun all the way. With a name like Franky how could he be anything but?
Speaking of block placement, I had help this afternoon. Seems like fabric blocks slide really well on hardwood floors. Good thing I had already photographed my final layout.
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09-28-2012, 09:39 PM
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Works4me - Frankie is darling. He does look a bit lonely so here is Mikey come to hang around with him 
Maybe they can mix up a potion to help Monty find his dark side.
I started Mikey a couple of years ago. Here are pictures of his original drawing. I used the Model of Mikey from Monsters Inc. This was the first PP pattern that I every made. I think I redrew it about 15 or 20 times before I tried to make it in to sewable pieces also pictured. He turned out kinda of scruffy but I like him.. He is a monster after all. Shouldn't they look scruffy. LOL
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So Here's Mikey - Now I just have to figure out where to go from here to make a finished item. ???
Maybe they can mix up a potion to help Monty find his dark side. I started Mikey a couple of years ago. Here are pictures of his original drawing. I used the Model of Mikey from Monsters Inc. This was the first PP pattern that I every made. I think I redrew it about 15 or 20 times before I tried to make it in to sewable pieces also pictured. He turned out kinda of scruffy but I like him.. He is a monster after all. Shouldn't they look scruffy. LOL
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So Here's Mikey - Now I just have to figure out where to go from here to make a finished item. ???
09-29-2012, 07:56 AM
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They were both frolicking through the blocks. Dainty just happened to get out of the immediate area before I showed up. Since no damage was done, Sammi wasn't worried, and neither was I. A lot of people would be horrified but I appreciate the playfulness of my kitties so, as long as no one and nothing is hurt, I find it quite amusing.
09-29-2012, 11:54 AM
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Heyhey! I've now finished the top for the baby quilt I'm working on. Sorry for the bad quality of the pictures...it's already dark here and not much light in the apartment, so the colors don't show up how they really are. :-/ But here you go!
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And here are some close-ups of the corners:
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So now I just have to hand quilt it and my friend's due date is October 17th!
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And here are some close-ups of the corners:
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So now I just have to hand quilt it and my friend's due date is October 17th!
09-30-2012, 07:25 AM
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Remember to add on the 1/4" seam allowances ... and if the same fabric is for the borders and binding, add that in too.
And as before too, buy some extra for the changes along the way, or for any miscalculations ... besides that's how we create a stash!!
You CAN do it and make sure you have enough.
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