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amma 08-06-2011 12:38 PM

Your pattern is gorgeous! I can't wait to see the next steps. Thank you for doing this in a tutorial form :D:D:D

np3 08-06-2011 12:40 PM


Originally Posted by amma
Your pattern is gorgeous! I can't wait to see the next steps. Thank you for doing this in a tutorial form :D:D:D

This will be fun!

Jim's Gem 08-06-2011 01:30 PM

That is going to be gorgeous!!!!

What colors do you anticipate using for that???

woody 08-06-2011 02:47 PM

I'll be watching to see how this turns out :D The design so far is stunning. :thumbup:

Mrs B 08-06-2011 02:55 PM

This looks stunning! Will be eagerly watching your progress with this one.

Ladymurphy 08-06-2011 03:05 PM

I am definately marking this to follow up on.

mcb1180 08-06-2011 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by k3n
I started a thread couple of days ago about making one of these here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-142765-1.htm

I've now drawn my design onto Steam a Seam 2, I'm going to cut a background square around WOF square so 42" and then cut this pattern up to use as applique templates.

This is an 18" square of Steam a Seam, divided into 8 sections across both central axes and the two diagonals. I then started drawing my design using pencil, ruler and a pair of compasses. The ONLY rule is everything you draw in one section, you must duplicate in the other sections. :-D Although because I am going to applique these sections, I tried to keep the pieces a workable size and not too many really sharp points.

It's very static and geometric at this stage, so as to facilitate the applique. I will leave gaps between the pieces and when the applique is done, I will add more organic detail with FMQ. :-D

What a huge undertaking. I can't wait to see the finished product. Keep us posted.

np3 08-06-2011 06:59 PM

Okay, I tried and I'm not happy with how it comes out. Each section looks a little different. Not my skill set I guess. Wonder if it would work to make one design and then transfer it to the next 7 sections? But it might not flow. Well heck.

k3n 08-07-2011 02:23 AM


Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
That is going to be gorgeous!!!!

What colors do you anticipate using for that???

Probably all of them! :mrgreen: :D

k3n 08-07-2011 02:24 AM


Originally Posted by np3
Okay, I tried and I'm not happy with how it comes out. Each section looks a little different. Not my skill set I guess. Wonder if it would work to make one design and then transfer it to the next 7 sections? But it might not flow. Well heck.

I think this WOULD work - I know what you mean about anal, I'm a bit that way myself! :mrgreen: If you want to copy mine, I really don't mind. Perhaps this would give you a starting point then you could adapt it a bit to make it your own. :-D

Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g16B64myG-E obviously it's done as a drawing so there aren't the limits of creating applique templates. Try and think of this stage as just the bones of the mandala - not the finished article. Anyway, this video is beautiful I think and might put you in the 'zone'. :-D


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