So I started cutting for this quilt about a year and a half ago when I was back home in India. The pink and the orange fabric is from a fabric market I used to frequent in Bangalore. it's great fabric - lovely weave and about 60" wide. And if I think of what I paid for it... sigh.
Anyway... brought the pieces I cut and the fabric across the world with me last year and finally bought a nice Kona Coal to go with it. The pattern has been in my book for a while now.
One of things I learned to do during my Machine Quilting class was squaring and trimming blocks. Now I don't make blocks without this step!
Does'nt the block on top look way better than the block below? More work but better results.
Any tips on how to reduce bulk when doing flying geese/ HSTs? And how to improve accuracy?
Finished block. Squared to 12" square.
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Anyway... brought the pieces I cut and the fabric across the world with me last year and finally bought a nice Kona Coal to go with it. The pattern has been in my book for a while now.
Any tips on how to reduce bulk when doing flying geese/ HSTs? And how to improve accuracy?
Finished block. Squared to 12" square.
The Needle and Thread Network
I think your block looks great! My best way to reduce bulk is using the Accuquilt GO! Baby to cut the flying geese. That way the little corners are squared off and it reduces bulk. Thanks for sharing your block. I love the colors and I just got a bolt of Kona Grey this weekend. Loved your block so much I had to Pin it. Consider yourself Pinned! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Kathy! :) I should look you up on Pinterest. :)
DeleteHmm... the Go cutter is on my wishlist... someday :)
These are really lovely. The colour combination is terrific!Look forward to seeing the finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteHey Thanks Brinda! :)
Deleteoh, I like the block you designed! :) the fabric is as pretty as it is well traveled
ReplyDeleteThank you Allison. I'm glad I brought it with me... gave away everything else before I left! :)
DeleteWhat a cool design. Love the fabric too - so bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennie... love pink and orange together!
DeleteWhat a great use of flying geese!! Very creative and I love the hot pink and orange together! Once I learned to make blocks a little big and then trim to size, my quilts got a whole lot better (and more fun to sew!!) Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tessa.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool looking block! I loved seeing your planning steps included!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah.
DeleteI love your block! Pink and orange are not what I normally gravitate towards, but this definitely makes a case for them. :o)
ReplyDeleteHa Ha... yes they are actually pretty cool colors together... my brother used them in his wedding and it looked great! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteBeautiful block and I loved hearing how you scored the fabric!
ReplyDeleteAccurate cutting and pressing seams open helps me with "bulky" blocks!
Thanks Dee. It's all in the cutting isn't it! :) Thanks for the tip.
DeleteReally great block in great colors too !!
ReplyDeleteThank You Sheila.
DeletePretty quilt block! Planning ahead which way to press seams helps and if there's a lot of seams coming together in one place, press seams open.
ReplyDeleteThank You Ann. I have to pay more attention to how I press my seams for sure!
DeleteOooh, I love that block and your fabric choices. It's going to look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm quite excited to see what it will look like when its done. :)
DeleteThat is a very cool block!
ReplyDeleteA great plan!
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