First try at the Kaleidascope trivets!!

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06-30-2009, 05:27 PM

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Rhonda

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Originally Posted by molly4503

Nice job - may have to try these.... Are they too advanced for a beginner?

Molly I don't think they are. I wrote the book. If you are willing to pay attention to tracing the features of the fabric onto your clear template then find the repeat and mark the next one until you have all you need - that is the only "hard" part is making sure you have repeats. Then you sew them together and applique them onto a background or make them into a hot pad. The directions for both of these are in the book. I showed an easy way to applique or at least I think it is easy.

As Sulabug said they don't take long to make and it is exciting to see what they will look like!

I offer a free template for the Dresden Kaleidoscope. Just send me your postal address if you want one. Then you can practice and see for yourself what you think of the process.

06-30-2009, 05:52 PM

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They are so neat! And pretty. How much time does it take you? I think I should try some potholder type things, or a trivet. They sure are nice.

06-30-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Esqmommy

Those are amazing. I love the fabric. Those would make really nice "hostess gifts" for when you are invited to a friend's house for dinner and such. Don't you think? I know I'd love to get one or two!!

That is a great idea!

06-30-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by molly4503

Nice job - may have to try these.... Are they too advanced for a beginner?

Oh no, they aren't hard to make. Just follow the book & do like Rhonda says. I used a pencil to trace the pattern, that I wanted to repeat, onto the plastic template. Then you can just place it on the next pattern repeat. It works out great. Good Luck!! :D :D :D :D :D

06-30-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by *QuilterWannabee*

They are so neat! And pretty. How much time does it take you? I think I should try some potholder type things, or a trivet. They sure are nice.

I made those three trivets in about two hours of playing around with them. You will be addicted & Christmas will be a great time to have them on hand. Good Luck making them!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

07-01-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SulaBug

Hi Everone,
I downloaded Rhonda's Kaleidascope e-book & made three of the trivet pattern. She is right, once you get started it is addicting!! :D :D :D I hope you enjoy looking at these picture's.
Sulabug

WOW! Sulabug! What fantastic trivets you have made! Hard to believe this is your first attempt. Great job! :thumbup: