This is the whole block, which isn't that difficult.
It's when those geese meet that wasn't to my liking. That's a lot of seam bulk. Then you worry about matching points as well as not losing points.
So I made all the 16 patches as them selves.
And them changed to hourglass blocks thereby reducing that bulky seam.
And I realize the center is turned wrong, but I will get the same look as the original layout. I will just have to piece the outside as a border of patchwork and geese.
So today I will get the center sewn together and start working on that patchwork border - maybe even get it on. I do plan to add two (yes two) more borders as well.
Do you look deeply at a block or pattern and change up to aid with easier assembly?
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
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I should have done that with a recent finish, analyzed my seams better, because my long arm did not like stitching over the bulk. I also need to get the Glide Foot they have, which helps eliminate that issue. Lovely pattern!
Isn’t this Bonnie Hunters Patchesand Pinwheels? I always loved this quilt- looks great!
You know, I haven't but I will in the future--I hate a lot of seam match intersections. hugs, Julierose
Wow -- I really haven't thought that much about blocks although thinking about it I remember I've changed how i did some blocks... I hope you get a lot of sewing done this week!
Brilliant change!
Good redrafting. It's always good to simplify if you can. My only problem is I had a hard time getting hourglass blocks right. I guess I just need more practice.
Pat
Excellent solution! One hourglass is definitely easier that two flying geese!
I was just thinking the other day about how much overlap there is between 'efficient' and 'lazy' - both are just about finding the easiest way to do something!
I change things up all the time. Mostly since I prefer to make blocks or units a different way than the pattern calls for. Your way looks like a great solution. Looking forward to those borders.
Great minds think alike! When I looked at this the other day, 16 patches and hourglass blocks was what I saw. Never even thought of flying geese. Perhaps because I'm not a fan of flying geese, eh?
I LIKE your solutions!
Good idea. That is much easier than the original.
Looking good!
Smart move changing the geese to hourglass blocks!
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