TAJ Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 For those following the mystery quilt thread will have seen my 'shall I do this big quilt?' is it beyond my skills? Well today I have placed the order for the materials, plus rotary cutter & board to make this: http://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/acatalog/info_K2180.html Certainly not a do in a weekend job and I will be coming on here for lots of help from all you experienced patchwork quilters! I will let you know when it arrives as I understand they are waiting on 3 fabrics to come in. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Wishing you lots of luck with that one Tracy! It's beautiful and as you say, not a weekend job!! I think we'll need regular updates on this project!! Crumbs, I'd have thought the least they could do was include the book with the instructions in the price, or a discounted rate for it at least ! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 How exciting don't forget the ruler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Wishing you lots of luck with that one Tracy! It's beautiful and as you say, not a weekend job!! I think we'll need regular updates on this project!! Crumbs, I'd have thought the least they could do was include the book with the instructions in the price, or a discounted rate for it at least ! Sha x I bought the book cheap on Amazon to go through before I made my decision - if you add up the material needed in the book it comes to 9.95 metres and everyone sells this fabric at £10 per metre, so the 'kit price' is fair to be honest. However if you join their club for £5 a year you get a discount on all purchases, so by doing that and buying the cutter, board and ruler (discounted combined starter pack), plus thread and some extra pins I have got free delivery and £10 off so as long as I get a lovely looking quilt at the end I will be happy. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That looks lovely Tracy - I shall follow how this goes for you with interest. And we defintely need weekly updates on this project Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I love Kaffe Fassett quilts. I'm looking forward to seeing yours as it progresses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 All the 'extra bits' I order arrived today, but still waiting for the fabric - I knew three were out of stock and waiting to come in 2 weeks ago, but the order says due in May/June! Will I be able to wait? Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 All the 'extra bits' I order arrived today, but still waiting for the fabric - I knew three were out of stock and waiting to come in 2 weeks ago, but the order says due in May/June! Will I be able to wait? Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I fabric finally arrived Saturday 30th May. It took me 2 hours to iron it and I have started cutting it out. So far I have cut 154 out of the 589 pieces needed and that took me a number of hours. At least so far the most of the same fabric in a template has been 29 - the edging requires 104 each of two fabrics, so I am sure I will be bored at that one. The cutting wheel, mat & ruler were a well worth while investment - as each pice is eith square of a 45 degree cut it is far more accurate than using a template. The colours look great, but this will be a long-term labour of love! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Oh my goodness! Those numbers would put me off! (mind you, the one I want to do has a fair few, but not that many!) Can't wait to see some pics of it in progress - Kaffe Fassett fabric is so gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Wow I only cut a block or two at at time. Can't imagine cutting a whole quilt in one go. Come on photos of fabric before you cut it all up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well Done on getting started Tracy. I don't think I would have had the patience to do all the cutting in one go. Don't forget to post pics of your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 I don't think I have any choice but to cut it all at the same time (accept the edging squares I guess) as the cutting is in a certain order, so big pieces are cut first from each fabric, then the smaller elements, so I cannot just cut what I need for one square (it is 5 * 5 = 25 squares for the whole quilt) as it will mean not cutting the correct bits of fabric. As an example a few fabrics are 'fussy cut', so you centre a flower in each cut square, but some of the smaller bits from the same fabric are cut with no flower elements showing. I will try to spread out fabrics and photo tonight. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Was wondering how you were getting on with your quilt the other day. Is KF fabric as beautiful as it looks in the photos? I have one in mind I'd like to do (not as complicated as yours though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 As promised - the fabrics and you can probably see the stacks of those already cut out. There are 22 different fabrics - I think they look brighter than shown in the picture. Still quite a few to cut. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2355.jpg http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2354.jpg Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Wow that is going to be one very bright & cheery quilt ! Fantastic, and good on you having the patience to cut all those pieces out....I think I would lose interest.......................... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Wow that is going to be one very bright & cheery quilt ! Fantastic, and good on you having the patience to cut all those pieces out....I think I would lose interest.......................... Sha x It is good we have had great weather all week - 'shall we eat out in the garden?' has been my suggestion every night as I have covered the dinning room table! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I love the fabric you have chosen tracy its going to be fantastic you might need sunglasses to finish the quilt though cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Wonderful colours. I would love working with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 I am not sure they will make for a restful nights sleep when finished. I have been cutting out some more - just 35 diamonds to go then I have cut everything for the 25 main squares - that will 'just' leave the 54 squares and 208 triangle left to cut for the edges, so I am almost halfway - and that has taken a week! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Are you starting piecing next then or keeping going with cutting to the bitter end. You are an example to us all. I'd have made a mistake by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 You are very patient! I hate cutting out even for a small unit, I just want to get sewing! That fabric is rather beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 I haven't made a mistake as yet - but I am only doing a bit each day and stoping before I get too tired each day - I can see if I hurried the job I would easily make a mistake though. I am hoping the edging will be quicker to cut as it is just squares & triangles - easier than diamonds (I hope!) My plan is then to put the cut pieces grouped together in the pieces for each of the 25 large squares and then I can just take out a square at a time to work on. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Gorgeous colours - it will be fine in the end, don't worry. Lots of reds for nice warm feeling on winter nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Well I am on the last set of cuts now I need 104 * two fabrics in triangles - so far 72 done, so 136 to cut and then all the cutting is finished (for the front that is, binding & backing will be done later. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
