I really like this block. But more so, these great combining fabrics I was so glad to have in my stash!
The striped one I got at Fat Quarter Shop on clearance at the end of "a year." The fabulous flower print I got on my first trip to Hobby Lobby. No one told me Hobby Lobby had fabric! But no worries, I was well prepared to spend : ) It was a great church activity and field trip for the ladies, but the driver of the van probably wasn't so thrilled driving 2 hours (to and from) with chattering ladies behind him; but he was a trooper, thanks Pastor!
This block is project three on the Simply Retro Book by Camille Roskelley and it's part of the Quilt Along Jana is hosting.
I'm a little behind on this one, but here it is. I wonder if you can guess why I have four attempts?
I do love the fabric but there was something else going on, that I finally realized had no solution at this point.
Can you see what I see?
Look closer now..
All I am going to say is "TRIANGLES."
And I'd like to add that I spent way too much time here trying to fix the problem.
Alright, I'll tell you. It said to make triangles from 5" squares and then trim to 4 1/2. Well, be careful how you trim!!
If your points don't meet in the exact corner, after your trimming and/or at sewing time. There is NO WAY EVER that you will have a 1/4" after the point of your triangle.
So there, quilt and learn.
I had the very same problem! :( I wish I hadn't trimmed them. I hope I can "fix" it somehow in the seam allowance.
ReplyDeleteI had a hard time getting my corners right too. I am glad I am not the only one who had problems with that! I do like your color palette though. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see anything wrong with your blocks until you pointed it out, which usually means no one else would notice either. Perfection is such a difficult thing to achieve in quilting! There's so many factors that go into making a block let alone the whole quilt. I love your colors; that floral print is beautiful!
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