Happy New Year!
I played with the pattern and built one block. I fear curves and templates as if they were huge spiders - Like that one in Harry Potter....but, I like this block. After a few deep breaths and reading the instructions a few times, I did it. And you know what? I liked it!!
If I could pass along a few tips - pay attention to the directions. I'm not one to follow sewing instructions, but it did make a huge difference. Especially the clipping and pressing directions.
Starch helped too.
Also, be careful if you need to square up your block. If you trim the wrong edge, I don't think the curves will line up, they'll be slightly off when the winners assemble the top.
I took a picture of the back of the block, so you can see how neat and clean it looks. :)
I'll be making more of these!
I agree - these looked scary but with following the instructions they were surprisingly easy to make. I made three this afternoon and will post photos of them soon.
ReplyDeleteVery nice - you have successfully conquered a fear and can do many more quilt patterns!
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