Snowy Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 As most of you know I do sew a lot, but I've never really had any formal training. So last year I booked myself onto a patchwork course. I've really been enjoying it! We are making a s"Ooops, word censored!" quilt - made up of blocks, set on point (as diamonds rather than squares) using different techniques in each one. All will hopefully go together at the end to make a quilt. I'm afraid my fabric choices were a bit uninspired as I have been trying to use up s"Ooops, word censored!"s rather than buy new. These are what I've done so far: S"Ooops, word censored!"py Stars Tumbling Churns Capital T's Steps to the altar Can't remember what these were called!! And all together: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well done! They really come together well too in the final pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Wow! They're fantastic! Well Done Having tried patchwork for the first time (for Plums mystery wall hanging instructions) I can appreciate how hard it is to get each piece the same size and corners to meet. I think I would probably benefit from some expert class tuition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 That is going to be beautiful, well done. I started making sample blocks like those from s"Ooops, word censored!"s left from my box making days. Its still my favourite quilt in soft colours like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement I'm OK at the technical side - sewing and constructing - but I really struggle with putting colours together! I hope it will look OK together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I wasn't sure about the solid blue in it but when I looked at the fabrics you have one with that colour blue flowers so it's going to work fine. You're right about the construction its very accurate and beautifully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 It's looking lovely Snowy - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The blue with the pink antique roses on is my old bridesmaid material!!! 16 yrs old that material!! Lovely quilting, all even and nice, I tried it, but it wasn't for me. I admire yr patience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 They are really lovely, Snowy . I'm trying to build up a selection of patchworking materials to get started with but I'm not sure I have your patience or accuracy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Supertastic! The beauty of patchwork is you're supposed to use up all your s"Ooops, word censored!"s. I love pink and green together. So timeless and springlike. It looks fab Snowy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateG Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Wow! looking good snowy. All neat and lovely. I'm in awe of your skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 It looks fab Snowy . Well done. I didn't realise there were so many different patterns to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 You'd be surprised how many - some nice and easy, others horribly intricate! I have a book that has 5,500 designs! Quite a few are variations on a theme. I have EQ6 software which helps you design, work out yardage requirements, templates and all sorts. I can play on that all day - you can add your own fabric to play with a design. Very addictive - just never get around to sewing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 You've been busy!!! I think I might try a bit of quilting over the holidays as we have loads and loads of fabric under the stairs and I've got a really long summer ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
