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.
This is going to be a beautiful quilt. Can't wait to see it when it is finished.
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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?
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks! What book is that pattern in.
ReplyDeleteAnd 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
ReplyDeleteIt 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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