Take a jelly roll...and a layer cake....
12-17-2010, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by KarylMc
I have that book and almost did my last quilt in that Spiral pattern...now I will definitely do one! That looks very very nice and thanks for sharing!
12-17-2010, 06:32 AM
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Sounds easy enough ...... though I'm not crazy about sewing on the bias ...... I'm one that will avoid it whenever possible. And I suppose that gorgeous border involves triangles and sewing the bias edge too, huh?
No, it's very easy. You cut the 10" pieces in half, then cut a 60 degree angle from each end of both halves - you need to keep those offcuts from the left hand cuts separate from the right hand cuts for when you come to put the pieced border together. Then arrange your layout, obviously matching the half hexagons, and they are stitched together in horizontal rows. Then you join the rows together - easy!
My only problem, as always! :lol: was deciding on the layout of the different colours and patterns....
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Originally Posted by Nita
Very, very nice ...... I especially like the Hexagon quilt. I bought that book a couple of years ago and have not made anything from it yet (It just looked like a neat book at the time). I guess I better go shopping for layer cakes and get a goin'! Was it hard to make the hexagon? It looks tricky.
My only problem, as always! :lol: was deciding on the layout of the different colours and patterns....
12-17-2010, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jamiestitcher62
You're a woman after my own heart. I love all the Americana prints, like Clermont Farms, Wiscasset, Flag Day Farm. I just love them. Your quilts are stunning. I especially love the first one (spiral strips).
12-17-2010, 06:36 AM
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[quote=Nita]Sounds easy enough ...... though I'm not crazy about sewing on the bias ...... I'm one that will avoid it whenever possible. And I suppose that gorgeous border involves triangles and sewing the bias edge too, huh?
[quote=Nita]
I've never had a problem with that, and didnt with this either. Just careful handling and it will be okay.
[quote=Nita]
I've never had a problem with that, and didnt with this either. Just careful handling and it will be okay.
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