And then suddenly there's a nice quiet patch when it's just me & my sewing machine! So I used that window of opportunity today & did a bit of catching up. First up was QAL blocks. This time it's the Dresden Plate, with a modern twist. Erin over @ http://www.sewathomemummy.com/ gave two options. I made them both as I like how different they look! (and truely, the 2nd one was so quick & easy to put together)
And I finally managed to narrow things down a bit with the vintage fabric idea. Thanx for the comments about it. Glenys kindly gave me a copy of the Retro Flowers quilt so that's the pattern sorted! And I've decided I'll just use the new vintage range as they are just that bit brighter...
But I made a trial block up today, to test the pattern & just to make sure I do enjoy sewing this! I used an old vintage sheet along with a variety of low volumes for my backgrounds. I like the 3-pin-method for curved piecing, & slowly, gently work my way around each curve. Once again, careful cutting out essential and being consistant with sewing a 1/4" seam... looking at it now I can see I will need to be even more careful with my future blocks, as the seam lines are very obvious especially on the light fabrics! The whole block does take a while to complete but I'm thinking there's potential.
Have a good week!
Linking up with Lee's WIP Wednesday later in the week.
7 comments:
I love your retro flower. Nearly drove me nuts making that pattern but I learnt lots about being precise! I think it will look fabulous with the scrappy low volume background.
Absoltuely gorgeous, I love your fabric choices, they're so fresh!
Thank you! I am trying to put bit more of a modern spin on the QAL blocks, it's amazing just how "against- the- grain" it was for me to make those "floating" cream wedges! L
I wondered if this was the pattern you had used a while ago! Yes, after much hestitation, am happy I went with the low volume. The trial run was a bit fraught to say the least...hopefully the next block will be easier now? L
I love your QAL blocks! I still have to sew my April together. I think I'm going to do the non curved version for May, just because I'm feeling lazy. Plus, I don't want the added layer of fabric for doing it the other way.
You'll get in your groove for the Retro Flowers pattern. I made one for my friend as a baby shower gift. The think that I like about the pattern is that she gives you some flexibility by making them a tiny bit big and then having to trim them down. Granted the trimming takes a while, but makes everything match up so much more nicely.
Thanks for popping by ... and I did finally discover the flexibility when aligning up the blocks, really great! L
Love your retro flowers block. I made that one too. Took awhile but I do love it. Your fabric choices for it are so pretty.
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