Many years ago I did not take the time to do this much skipped step. My piecing was less than perfect as a result. It takes so much time but makes all the patches match up perfectly.
These are my finished trimmed units. Want to know how many there are?240 cream/brown units
160 cream/blue units
160 brown/blue units
They finish at 2"...lots of little pieces.
Luckily for me Bonnie Hunter has given me lots of practice with tiny units!
Today I finished the trimming and made two blocks just to see how the pressing should be. I followed the pattern for the first block and did not like the result. So on the second block I changed all the pressing and the result was much more to my liking!
Here is a pic of the pattern. This book was a gift to me from my secret sister. She sure has my # pegged!
And I also got the book "It's A Wrap". I had to really search my small town to find the correct clothesline but I did find it.
And I also got the book "It's A Wrap". I had to really search my small town to find the correct clothesline but I did find it.
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This is going to be a beautiful quilt. Can't wait to see it when it is finished.
SewCalGal
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Saw some of your quilts at the Karpeles Museum quilt show. You do beautiful work! I have a question for you, do you buy yardage for all your Bonnie Hunter quilts or do you use scraps only?
I too skipped that particular step. But after meeting too many edges that are too much, I started this and it has become a normal procedure for me.
Love your blocks! What book is that pattern in.
And yes, I have become a trimmer- I'v also found that is makes a world of difference in the end result.
Yes, I too am a big believer in trimming
It depends on what I'm doing as to whether or not I sliver trim. I love the quilt you are working on. Generally I won't buy a book unless there are 3 or 4 patterns I can't live without. When I saw that pattern I didn't care if there were any other patterns in the book. As it turns out there are several more. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.
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