First I cut out 500 -5" squares, then I sewed them into 56 --9 patch squares, then I
made each square into the "disappearing 9 patch" pattern. I finally have all 56 squares completed.
Next I need to make all of my squares the same size and then I can sew them together.
I can now see why people charge so much for quilts, they are time consuming for sure.
But I am excited to finally see it coming together.
I thought what can I do to make sure all of my quilt squares are even. I had a brain storm
to go to my local hardware store and have them cut me a piece of plexi glass, it works perfectly.
I just go around each square with my rotary cutter and cut off where needed.
Now to match up the squares so the colors will blend together. I think sewing them all together
will be the fun part, to really see my quilt come together. All I can say is a work in progress, more to come.
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| My plexi glass square, works perfectly. |
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| some of my squares |
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| Kinda reminds me of Joseph's Coat of many colors. |
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| And to think so far it is all made from scraps. |
Morning, so beautiful, love those colours, Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteNow aren't you the smart cookie to think of the plexiglass template?! I think you should patent that idea :O) Looking wonderful Lecia, my mind is still boggled about how many squares you have cut out!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I can't wait to try this myself : )
ReplyDeleteAren't you just the clever one w/the plexi-glass idea?? I'm sure many quilters will be ordering theirs from here on out! :))
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks amazing my friend and so scrappy! The hard work is really paying off, can't wait to see it all sewn together!
Big warm hugs,
Tanya
I am so far behind in my reading, i will never catch up... but I saw this, and look at you... You said you couldn't' create when we first met... Now look at you go!!!! YEAH!!! So much hidden talent! OLM
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