Storm at Sea
01-25-2015, 07:36 PM
#12
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I made one using the Wendy Mathson Trimplates. I love the method, but I understand the Trimplates are no longer being produced. If you can find a set of them for a reasonable price, I would recommend them. My finished quilt is here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/persona...s-t209159.html
SAS is my absolute favorite pattern. I can't wait to see yours!
Darren
SAS is my absolute favorite pattern. I can't wait to see yours!
Darren
01-25-2015, 08:55 PM
#13
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I had that same thought when I stared PPing, but then I realized the perfectly shaped blocks with pointy points was well worth it, for any wastage that I thought I had ..... a good trade-off IMHO!
01-26-2015, 05:17 AM
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I made my storm at sea with the Tri-Recs ruler set. Worked great for me, although perhaps not quite as perfect points as paper piecing would make. Faster though 
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01-26-2015, 07:12 AM
#17
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This one is on my bucket list too. My guild is supposed to do a class on this later this year, I'm very excited about that! I love how this quilt looks - I saw one done in yellow and orange and red batiks at the county fair a couple years ago and the quilter did an amazing job shading the fabrics, it was so luminous it looked back-lit. One of my most favorite patterns in general and that particular quilt was just gorgeous. I stood and stared at that quilt for a good 20 minutes, LOL.
I think if/when I get around to doing this one I will use batiks as well...I think bias-cuts are easier to handle on a nice tight-woven batik. (Plus I just love batiks...) But I think I will probably stick to a more traditional color palate.
I'm surprised the Accuquilt people haven't made a SAS die yet.
I think if/when I get around to doing this one I will use batiks as well...I think bias-cuts are easier to handle on a nice tight-woven batik. (Plus I just love batiks...) But I think I will probably stick to a more traditional color palate.
I'm surprised the Accuquilt people haven't made a SAS die yet.
01-26-2015, 10:08 AM
#18
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ridgefield WA
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I really like the bigger blocks! Not so busy and so off the pattern nicely!
My first official quilt was a storm at sea just done from patches. This was before someone told me it was supposed to be an advanced quilt.
I thought it was fun and interesting to put together. Also used larger blocks 18" I think.
Was a wedding quilt for my son & his wife.
I thought it was fun and interesting to put together. Also used larger blocks 18" I think.
Was a wedding quilt for my son & his wife.
01-26-2015, 11:34 AM
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Texas
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Wow, I love it. So creative.
Here's my SAS variation .... I pieced it in the fall, and finished quilting it during the holidays.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t259838.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t259838.html
01-26-2015, 11:41 AM
#20
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Location: Texas
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John Flynn sells laser-cut kits of the SAS in various sizes and multiple color choices. I purchased one in October at the Houston IQF to work on at our next guild retreat. The advantage of laser-cut fabric is that the edges do not ravel. One of my friends was bothered by the faint discoloration on the cut edges, but I figure that once it is sewn, the discoloration is on the back of the quilt top. And someone told me that she tested one of the pieces and the discoloration washes away. I have wanted to make a SAS for years, but the cutting was what was holding me up (carpal tunnel syndrome, and now cubital tunnel syndrome). I love having a pre-cut kit.
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