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I finished another Craftsy block yesterday, this one was for September. I was really looking forward to the curved pieced blocks, but then when I had to sew them I wasn't as enthusiast as I expected. I was so excited in the beginning because I wanted to try my curve master foot which I bought a few months ago, but never tested. I have to say that I'm not impressed at all. The videos I watched about it made it look so easy! Yet when I got to sew the curves the fabrics moved away from the edge resulting in a too narrow seam allowance. They didn't butt up against the foot's edge. I decided to ditch the foot and follow Amy's method of making the units. That resulted in about an hour of pinning of the 16 curves and then sewing and re-sewing most of them to get a narrower seam allowance. All in all I can tell it will not be my go-to block for sure :) I'm trying to find excuses already how to avoid making the second block for September which is basically the same technique, same amount of squares, but in a different arrangement. I'll probably get to it once I get over myself :)
I took a picture of the block I finished, a little different than Amy's, but the same concept.
Doesn't it look like a pretty flower? I love this look! When I started to arrange the squares they reminded me of Mickey Mouse :)
This weekend I'll be probably working on piecing the back for this Monkey Quilt:
Yes, as I looked at the picture I realized I could've arranged the squares so the polka dot 4 patches would face the same direction, but guess what? I will not take this quilt top apart! I am thinking if I should put a border on it? What do you think?
I'm linking up to WIP Wednesday @ Freshly pieced
I'll be signing off now because I just can't keep my eyes open :)
'Til we blog again! :)
Your craftsy block looks great,and I need to catch up. I have never heard of a Monkey Quilt, did you name it or is it a pattern? I love the color.
ReplyDeleteYou did very well with your curved seams. The block looks amazing. And the monkey quilt looks great too and I had to look really hard to find the "mistake". No, don't take it apart, it's not obvious at all, I actually quite like it this way.
ReplyDeleteHey YOU :) I love your curved block :) I am guessing that you think I am MUCh cooler now after making that curved pieced block? ;D I'm so glad I didn't bother to get the foot. sounds like a total bummer :( I LOVE the quilt. How big is it? I say no border, but I am not a super heavy border girl.
ReplyDeleteNice work, Sweets! xo
Great block and I think you've done a fantastic job with your curve piecing. That quilt looks fabulous too! =)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I don't think it really needs a border, unless you just want to make it bigger. I would definitely use brown though if you do. It took me a minute to see what the "problem" was, but I would have never noticed if you had not said anything.
ReplyDeleteLove it even with the mixed up blocks. Adds more interest in a way. And I vote for no borders.
ReplyDeleteYour scrappy log cabin is just beautiful! I've made a few scrappy log cabins... Back before blogging with no photos to show. Thanks for sharing yours and congrats on a great finish!
ReplyDeleteAh Kati, dreaded curves. When I made my Drunkard's Path quilt I swore I'd never make curve blocks again - not difficult but too time consuming and I wasn't that fussed for the effect. I did become quite adept at it and got it down to only 3 pins in the end but couldn't have done it without 'that purple thang' which I used to hold the fabrics much closer to the needle and end of the fabric than I can get my fingers. I do think though that you've done a great job and I really like the block (maybe I'll give curves another go one day after all!
ReplyDeleteThe monkey quilt is fab - loving the colourway and I too had to look for a few moments to spot your 'mistake' and wouldn't have spotted it at all if you hadn't pointed it out. I also agree with everyone else - no borders, if you need to extend maybe do more blocks - but right now it looks so modern and I think the borders will take away from that a bit. :)
I actually like the pink as is, without the border. If you want it larger, you could always add another row!
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