Is it me or is that just insane? I couldn't see myself making this block in an 8-inch size - too many seam allowances to try to iron down.
So I cheated!
I turned mine into a 12 inch block. It still has 69 pieces in it, but everything is 50% bigger. It still took me three hours to put together though. I think it turned out to be a very pretty block, but this week I will only make one of this pattern. I don't mind making the half square triangles, but the sew and flip pieces drive me crazy! I can never get them right. I used some more bright fabrics in keeping with the other 12in. blocks in my series.
fantastic work! I too may re-size the block when I get to it -- as you say seam allowance nightmare otherwise I fear.... :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you used -- that swirly stuff is just fantastic.
Wow! That is gorgeous. I have that crazy fabric but never really knew what to do with it. I love your use. It gives the block so much motion.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing.....and alot of work!!
ReplyDeleteoh my that is just beautiful, love the fabric! Happy V-Day to you too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous block...and so many pieces!!!
ReplyDeletei love purple and this blog.
ReplyDeleteyou amaze me every week with a blog.
nynke
Wouldn't your block make a lovely quilt? You're really good with color combination. I bet your guild members seek you out often when they're trying to decide what colors to select.
ReplyDeleteWoah! Amazing block. You should be proud. I just knew you'd post something wonderful this weekend. I just knew it!!! You're such a treat.
ReplyDelete69 pieces in an 8" block? You did the right thing by enlarging it, and it looks so good!
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