Bobsgirl!

[Cathleen]

How in the name of my fat aunt's fanny do you do this?? You are a genius, I tell ya!

pq, you are one of a kind, my friend.

Batten down the house, I think he turned me on!

 

[Quoll]

OH MY! That is TERRIFIC!

With your permission, I'm going to print that out and frame it for my sewing room.

Simply amazing.

My pleasure, I think I've fixed most of the mistakes.

 

[Quoll]

How in the name of my fat aunt's fanny do you do this?? You are a genius, I tell ya!

pq, you are one of a kind, my friend.

Did you know fanny has a whole different meaning over here.

 

[Quoll]

Batten down the house, I think he turned me on!

Wanna Layout and show me your Scrim?

 

[bobsgirl]

Did you know fanny has a whole different meaning over here.

Yes, I remember hearing that somewhere. Oops. I'm going to go fix it, because frankly now it's just too weird.

 

[someplace]

Work in Progress

Here ya go Chickadee!

This is what I've been working on:

 

[someplace]

I've got one more set of triangles and two borders to following the pattern. I may put another border on it depending on how it fits the bed.

If you've been following the directions, you might find them a bit "sparse" in the how to cut the triangles bit.

"Cut triangles" is not good enough for me. Sorry.

I worked on a RIGHT Triangle 90 degree, etc. It fits the scheme for # of stripes & size (so far). Also, you need to make sure the triangle is CENTERED on the square to make it fit. Don't worry about the point being centered. Center along the long end of the triangle and it'll work out.

My only problem is that I'm not good enough with my EXACT 1/4" seams yet and that has thrown the whole thing a bit catiewompus I'm afraid. Since it's going on my bed, I guess I'll live with it being a bit imperfect, but just giving you a heads up if you're going to do this pattern too.

I have enough fabric to to another similar to this and I've decided the borders need to be a bit less fussy -- to give the eye a place to rest. I think I'll do more saturated colors for borders next time.

 

[bobsgirl]

Somey, my quarter inch foot is not accurate so I cut a piece of plastic and glued it to the bobbin compartment cover so that I can use it as a guide for an accurate quarter inch seam. Lift the presser foot and slide a ruler under the needle. Lower the presser foot and then lower the needle until it's resting exactly on the 1/4" line of the ruler. Then, after making sure the ruler is straight, butt a piece of plastic (I cut off about an inch and a half off an old ruler; template plastic would probably work, or cut up the lid to a cool Whip container or something like that--just so it has a straight edge.)

Using that little piece of plastic has made all the difference for me. I just line the fabric up against the plastic. It works great!

My dear, that quilt top is absolutely gorgeous! Incredible. You do beautiful work.

 

[someplace]

thank you. I knew you'd know how to "fix" my problem.

My first real life quilt is a bit "skew wiff" but I'm hoping it won't matter once it's on my bed.

I think I'm going to emphasize purple in the last round of triangles to even it out a bit.

 

[someplace]

Oh and I think I spent as much (or more) time IRONING than I did sewing. It helped keep all the pieces in their places.

Another thing! I received my first jelly roll in the mail today -- just in time to be incoporated into the 2nd round of triangles. Whooot!!!!!!

I love those things! This could get dangerous!

 

[someplace]

Oh we're in trouble now.

I just opened the crafter's book club book that came today:

21 sensational patchwork bags.

WOW!

 

[wicked woman]

I'm impressed someplace. It's going to be gorgeous on your bed.

 

[Cathleen]

Wow, Somey, that is gorgeous! It's like an explosion of color, I love all of the fabrics. It look beautiful as a wall hanging. I just love it.

 

[someplace]

Thank you ladies. I was worried that it's just too busy, but I do love all the fabrics in it. So far there are about 40 different. Tomorrow I will add about 10-12 more for the LARGE triangles.

 

[Cathleen]

I love the contemporary look to it. From the center fabrics it does seem to explode - it reminds me of a watercolor painting. I only wish my watercolors could be so beautiful.

 

[someplace]

I love the contemporary look to it. From the center fabrics it does seem to explode - it reminds me of a watercolor painting. I only wish my watercolors could be so beautiful.

You are too kind. As I said earlier, working with the color is really important to me and I spent weeks searching and gathering the right shades for this project. Even after I had cut the strips, I still ended up rejecting a few. They will probably get added into the last and largest set of triangles, as that stage requires 56 strips. There will probably be a few duplications of my favorites as well.

I wanted something in my bedroom that didn't scream feminine but had colors I can live with. Despite his penchant for tiedye and oogling of lame, Blubie actually has a good eye for color and helped alot with the decisions.

I have a framed picture in my bedroom that I love. It's "Daybreak" by Maxwell Parrish. I wanted something that would play off the colors in that. This picture doesn't show the depth of the colors, but gives you an idea: