Just look at this beauty!
The photo just doesn't do it justice. The seams are so crisp and straight and the points are perfect. If only I could sew like that *sigh*
I've been busy too. I finished the block that I showed you last week.
I wish that I had sewn it when I was in the swing of making these blocks and made my other bee blocks. The polkadot border is a bit wiggly and the mitred corners are a bit wonky, even after I unpicked them twice. That said, I love how the fabrics work together.
And I've sewn another block too.
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| Oops! My allergy to ironing continues! |
I WAS really happy with it until I was formatting the photos for this post and I realised that depending on how you position the block, the unicorn is either going uphill or downhill. Luckily its an easy fix as the outer hexagon is hand sewn onto the background, so all I need to do is unpick and rotate the hexagon slightly.
I'm really enjoying experimenting with different blocks. Any suggestions what I should try next? (Remember I'm a newbie to this quilting lark though, so no ridiculously difficult suggestions please...)
I thought I'd make up a mosaic as I go along showing all the blocks that I amass. The blocks will not necessarily be in their final position, but it will give us all an idea what the final quilt might look like!
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Lovely block - it certainly does look perfect. However, dont be so hard on yourself! Look at the gorgeous ones you've made! And if there are imperfections I cant see them! Also - they will ad character :) it is looking great! Are you joining in for round 2? Cant wait to see what block you'll do next!
ReplyDeleteWow, I am always so impressed lookng at quilts. If you can believe it I have tried so many times to create one and it always end in tears! boo hoo
ReplyDeleteWow, a newbie? I am impressed! Love the unicorn block, it's gorgeous. The grey background really sets the fabrics off beautifully too.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be such an amazing quilt! Love the colours (although I think I have mentioned that already!)
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is going to be so cool - love the aqua, orange & grey combo! I have a tutorial on my blog for a snail trail block - easy peasy compared to the blocks you've been making and looks pretty cool ;o)
ReplyDeleteLove these blocks, so very pretty and perfect!
ReplyDeleteAll the blocks are fabulous, I love the colours.
ReplyDeleteI always figured imperfections=charm. But seriously beautiful work. I love the fussy cut unicorn. And the idea of combining the different hexies is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks, they look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are amazing! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteLovely blocks. the quilt will look amazing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors! All of the blocks look really good.
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