Saturday, January 26, 2013

commitment

 
 
When you start cutting into a layer cake you are committed. There's no going back, no changing your mind.
  
You can't really afford to make mistakes.
 
Well, okay you could go and buy some yardage or even another layer cake - go with the drama of the moment here.
 
You'd think after Crackle Quilt I'd be used to challenging blocks but these have been hard work. Finished block is 12.5 inches.
 
Despite my best and careful efforts, some of the seams are bulky and slipping in the machine.
 
I might have to change over to the walking foot. This is the first block. Hopefully a good pressing and peer group pressure from the other blocks will do the trick.
 
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12 comments:

  1. Cherry Pie DesignsJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    MMMM, I like the look of this block. Lots of points to match up though so "Slow and Steady wins the race" is the road I would take.

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  2. FerJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Practice makes perfect? It's a gorgeous block and I'm sure it's siblings will be too.

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  3. LeanneJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Your block looks perfect to me.

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  4. RuthJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    It's a lovely block!

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  5. andsewonJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Beautiful block!

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  6. GailJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    It's a really pretty block, but wow there's a lot of really little pieces in it! Is this the one for your sister? Have fun stitching!

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  7. Ana MariaJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    So, Stitching a storm? me? look at you!
    Great block! To have my blocks to Blockbase Sew along, with perfect matching points I´m using paper piece technique, but you don´t need that.... Your is perfect!

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  8. ---"Love"January 27, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful! Also I think that brown bird fabric is the same as in one of my CW blocks, isn't it? You did a great job with all those points! ---"Love"

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  9. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Looks great Ann....we can't see the seams!

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  10. BethJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Oh this block is swoon worthy. The colors, the piecing, it is just WOW.
    (It is a bit scary cutting into those layer cakes.)
    Happy stitching

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  11. LiriopiaJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Very pretty! Love your fabric choices!

    Liri

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Ann, I just happened to visit your blog. If you are using the Janome machine, have you tried the Janome Clear View 1/4 inch foot. It is clear and has red lines with detachable guides. It works much better on tricky or bulky seams. It seams to be a little longer and is more stable. Nora

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