I've spent the better part of this week getting my next quilt up on the wall. You saw the background of one block last week. Today I put the applique pieces on it.
I began by pinning up small pieces of the different fabrics just to get an idea of how they might look. Once I was pretty sure I liked what I saw, I cut them out. I included their seam allowances and cut them out carefully with a 3/16" seam allowance.
It's really important to see the fabric cut to shape. That way you will have a much better idea of how your block will look after it has been stitched. I use the placement overlay to get these pieces in the correct position on the wall. I'll post a photo soon showing the block without the overlay and with the vase cut and ready to sew.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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3 comments:
Thanks for sharing this part of the design process. I haven't tried auditioning the pieces this way before.
Oooo an new book in the works???? I hope, I hope LOL.
I'm curious Becky, do you and/or Linda ever make quilts from other people's books?
Crispy
OOoouuu can't wait!!
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