Really girls....
I have been busy!
I've had my nose to the grindstone in the studio!
I'll show you what I've been up to...
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| Started adding Prairie Points to some of the blocks... |
I'll be posting a tutorial on these Prairie Points soon....
Here's a sample of how I did it...
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| All on one strip of fabric... |
Now how to put these 8 blocks together?
I always have a picture in my mind...
but it doesn't always translate to the actual
quilt project.
So it is a lot of work sewing plenty
of combinations together...
and then playing around
to see what works.
At first I was just going to make some pieced blocks...
but then I thought that Dresden Fans might
look good...
simply because it would be the same 3D effect
as the Prairie Points...
So away I went to work...
A beehive of industry....
After a few hours....they piled up...
Turned them into different assortments of fan blade units...
Top stitched them on to the backgrounds following my 1/4" foot...
Now to find just the right Fan Blade Cover...
Ooppss!
Let me back up here...
and show you how to make a perfect
Fan Blade Cover...
Use No Melt Mylar Plastic
to make the template for your Fan Blade Cover.
Next...
move the template down about 1/4"
Spray Starch that 1/4"
then take your iron and
iron the 1/4" down
right over the plastic...
You'll get a perfect rounded edge...
every time!
Now place it over the Fan Blade Unit...
making sure all of the
raw edges at the end of the fan blades
are being covered...
(I made a whole Meet Me In Paris once...
with several raw edges showing here...
and didn't notice it...
until I finished quilting it! UGH!)
Take the time to look now!
Follow the metal edge of your foot
and stitch about 1/16 to 1/8' from edge...
Now to figure out how to make it all go together...
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| Note! Prairie Points are not done on this yet...I'm still commissioning fabrics for it. |
Now here's the fun part ladies...
After doing all the math...
I'm thinking it is looking too busy.
I need to add in some plain borders
and finish the Prairie Points on the blocks
to get a better feel for it.
So half of the work I've done on my blades
may be for naught!
Gotta love the Design Process!
Back to the Studio....
P.S. And for all of you who commented over at Stash Manicure on my Meet Me In Paris Quilt Story...thank you ever so much. I'm still hoping to be able to get to the comments so I can respond individually.
Until then...please know I read every one of them and they were such a blessing to me!
Sending my humble thanks...
Your work is incredible. I can't wait to see the quilt when it's finished. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI am making my first dresden blocks. They aren't exactly flat. sigh.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is looking fab!
John'aLee,
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be beautiful! I love the fans in the quilt design. I have been stitching away on mine :) I can't wait to see it completed!
Hugs,
Donna
There are so many steps that really don't get their due when you design a quilt! Thanks for a look at some.....
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy girl!It's going to be another winner, that's for sure. I love-love making the fan blocks. I just might have to start another Meet Me in Paris quilt.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karen
Love this post. I am a fairly new follower, experienced seamstress, but not of quilting. I'm in the Nashville area & wanted to say, "hi'.
ReplyDeleteBeckie in Brentwood, TN
It sure is a beautiful WIP! If the dresdens are too busy, you can always work them into the back....
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the fans and especially the prairie points. So much fun to follow along with the design process. I am in awe of your creativity. Thanks for letting me watch!
ReplyDeleteI love watching you design, girl! Those prairie points are the perfect addition to those blocks. I think you are having fun....it's sure fun watching you!
ReplyDeleteHi Johna'Lee.. You are amazing... I just love what you are doing to your new design... You are very creative... Love your work... Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteYour embroidery is sooo perfectly inspiring:) I like how your dresden is coming along as well:)
ReplyDeleteHi John'aLee! Girl, ALL of your designs and projects are so beautiful... I just love to come over and look at your blog. And you are sooo busy...makes me feel like a slug! LOL! Keep on having fun and making pretty things!
ReplyDeleteXOXO,
Cyndi
John'aLee, the quilt is going to be fabulous! I love the look of the Dresden Fans.
ReplyDeleteHow industrious you've been! What fun you must have beavering away at your planning and preparation (your machine looks a lot like mine - a Bernia 230 patchwork edition). I wish I had a good chunk of time to get a decent amount of creating done at one time.
ReplyDeleteTeresa x
wow that is beautiful! will follow your tutorial you are very clever, thanks! Oh and thank you for your lovely comment on my blog too!
ReplyDeleteHi there! What a gorgeous quilt you're working on! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend,
laila
Wow! All those blocks look amazing. I love the fans! So adorable.
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