The Star Trek Delta Insignia Applique Test Block

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12-06-2018, 07:37 PM

Iona D.

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The Star Trek Delta Insignia Applique Test Block

I know I've been away for a while. How about seeing an example of a test block done by a newly purchased sewing machine. Only a little over a week sewing and it's already paid for itself!

This is a example of an idea I had for a while. The block still needs some placement adjustments, better color selections, and some proportion decisions. It will be some time before I develop this block further, but in the end it should be worth it.

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12-07-2018, 05:33 AM

nativetexan

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what are you making with the Star Trek block? all space theme or all Star Trek? either way, show pics when you make more. have fun!

12-07-2018, 06:00 AM

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I have trekkie fans in my family, too. Great start. I look forward to seeing more.

12-07-2018, 08:46 AM

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Ha! That's fun, I like it.

12-07-2018, 08:49 AM

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Great job and you picked the perfect background fabric for it.

12-07-2018, 11:14 AM

Kassaundra

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A red background and the "missing man" formation!!! lol lol lol

12-07-2018, 03:32 PM

jlt37869

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Nice block!

12-07-2018, 10:02 PM

Iona D.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nativetexan

what are you making with the Star Trek block? all space theme or all Star Trek? either way, show pics when you make more. have fun!

Mostly I will incorporate the "Star Trek" uniform colors into the quilt. Perhaps with a space background for the main "diamond" center(s). Still in the early stages of development so not quite sure of fine details beyond the basic patchwork and colors.

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Great job and you picked the perfect background fabric for it.

Just luck there. I had some teal fabric left over from some curtains I was sewing up for the house.

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A red background and the "missing man" formation!!! lol lol lol

Actually your're not quite too far off with the red background. I bought some red Star Trek licensed fabric from Camelot Fabrics (pictured below) a couple of years ago that was I felt was not too corny and would make a great Rag Quilt. I have been carefully gathering 100 percent cotton flannel remnants & bolt ends to finish it. Now that I have enough both fabric & time (a very-hard-to-come-by ingredient to sew/quilt anything around my house), it will be done within the next week. Don't worry, if I finish it, I will post the finished result (or at least the finished unwashed unragged one) when I construct that part.

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12-08-2018, 09:23 AM

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Congratulations! I bought a Bernina in 1984 and my husband still says it is not paid for itself yet!!! Aren’t some men funny!!!

12-10-2018, 10:45 AM

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Depending on the direction you want to take, Fandom in Stitches (mostly paper piecing) is starting a new series in January that is Star Trek theme. There are also a number of blocks that can be downloaded, and it's free.

http://www.fandominstitches.com/2011/04/star-trek.html