Misty Pines or Winter Solstice quilt
08-09-2022, 12:28 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by peglh
This is just beautiful - I love the colors that you chose! I am just now cutting my fabric - following the same idea as you are. Keeping the size of the blocks the same as the throw, and adding more columns and rows as you suggested. Ideally I would have it be about 90" long, but we will see how it goes here. I don't think I will attempt the appliqué though - a little out of my reach. 
Thank you for posting pictures - I'd love to see your finished quilt!
Thank you for posting pictures - I'd love to see your finished quilt!
08-12-2022, 05:11 AM
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One tip for the “tree” portion of the quilt. Although the pattern says to press the units to the top when combining to make each “tree”, I wish I had pressed them open. There is a lot of bulk at the edges of the flying geese and when the columns are sewn together, that bulk was very evident and will make quilting a challenge.
08-12-2022, 02:45 PM
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I also remember seeing this stunning example of use of very subtle changes in color and texture. Love it, but will always be an admirer but not a maker. Like many others, I have so many on my to do list that there is little room left.
08-14-2022, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
SuzSLO,
Do you happen to know what McCall's issue the original pattern was from?
Do you happen to know what McCall's issue the original pattern was from?
11-17-2022, 01:44 PM
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My Misted Pines variation is now a flimsy! The hand appliqué took a fair amount of time, but it is something I enjoy. It ended up looking very much like the design I drew on a photo of the pieced top. Still need to find backing and batting. I am stumped on the quilting design.
11-19-2022, 09:44 AM
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Oh my - this is absolutely beautiful! And the appliqué is amazing - love your choice of fabrics and colors of appliqué. I got started sewing the trees together - they go together very nicely - but then got sidetracked by the news of 2 new little granddaughters on their way! So switched gears to baby quilts. I am looking forward to getting back to this one soon though.
Yes, I was wondering about the quilting as well. I noticed the instruction sheet with the pattern has a suggestion, so I might try that. I am a ways away from that though!
Thanks for sharing this!
Yes, I was wondering about the quilting as well. I noticed the instruction sheet with the pattern has a suggestion, so I might try that. I am a ways away from that though!
Thanks for sharing this!
