I like the way they are turning out although sometime I think I spend too much time stressing over not having the exact fabric.
I am using the freezer paper on top method without marking on the fabric.
I like this method but I wish I could figure out a way to see the fabrics on the block before I sew them down.
I think it would help make my fabric choices easier.
Now with Kim's Flower Garden pattern available I am in a hurry to finish this one.
Don't Stress Nancy they are looking Beautiful...
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I create windows of a piece of freezer paper or light cardboard and place this over the fabric so I can see what is going to happen. Hopefully this will help.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors, almost there!
ReplyDeleteI too use freezer paper but I trace around the pattern piece with a Clover white marker pen and then remove the paper before sewing the piece in place. With is method you can play with the colour before the sewing gets started. The white line disappears when steam is applied in the ironing process.
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteHave you tried putting the pieces up-side-down to audition them? I know the fabric would be the wrong side, but sometimes it's bright enough to get an idea of how it looks. Sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous Nancy, they're really beautiful! I think you're doing great just the way you operate.
ReplyDeleteThe way I do it is to pick the fabrics for the big pieces, put them next to each other. Then collect the fabrics for the round bits and the smaller leaves to go with them. Trust me, if they go together when they're lined up, it will go well together when they're sewn up. Also, bear in mind that there are 16 blocks and the borders, so there is a lot of leeway. Believe in yourself - you're doing great! Kim McL
Your blocks look wonderful together..and each block is beautiful on it's own. You're well on your way to a fabulous quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are beautiful and so are your fabric choices, there is definitely no need to stress about picking out fabrics,you're doing a wonderful job. I'm adding my squares between the lollipops as I go along and that even makes the process more fun. Never thought I would have this much fun picking out fabrics.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress with these blocks. I think your fabric choices look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI stress out too. The last block I tried picking out the fabric as I went, and ended up ripping out and replacing some, so now back to picking them all first!
ReplyDeleteYour Lollypop Trees are looking quite wonderful! Truly. : ) Don't stress - you're doing an amazing job. Relax and enjoy the process!
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