Quick phone pick of the "final" layout in case something happens before they're all fused |
Ready to lay out some drops! |
I actually ended up a little ahead because I started fusing before Monday's fusing post but I have a feeling that I'm about to fall behind on the appliquéing because it's nearing the end of the semester so I have lots of things to do for class as well as my research (20 page paper due Monday, yikes!).
I borrowed my roommate's bed to lay out this one because my bed is tiny and the other one was already on my floor |
The neutrals went together without too much fuss/rearranging (I actually think I didn't move any background squares and I'm pretty sure after the first layout I only switched two or three drop pieces). The brights were a very different story. I didn't photograph many of the iterations but at one point I picked up every piece and started completely over. I seriously messed with these for a week. When I got this layout I stopped and fused them before I went completely crazy. Of course now, looking at the picture again, I think the lower left corner is not quite right...
Too late, they're already fused. Science alligator hypothesizes that all will be fine, but so far the data are inconclusive |
At any rate, I have to make sure I finish the neutrals version on the QAL schedule because it is going to be a gift for my host when I go to Korea this summer. My dates aren't set yet, but I'm planning on leaving no later than June 13 which is pretty much exactly the QAL time frame. Good thing it's a long flight to Korea
It's looking really great with lots of contrast and colour!
ReplyDeleteWow, those blocks are lovely.
ReplyDeleteLooking beautiful! This will make a wonderful gift for your host! I have my blocks ready to layout and decide on the arrangement, love this QAL!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I so wanted to do this QAL but I over committed myself so had to pull out!
ReplyDeleteLookin good! How do you feel about the fusible? I always thought it made things too stiff and then didn't bond as well as I'd have liked? Also, I have nominated you for a Liebster award! Check out my post and join in :)
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I like the fusible. I used wonder under and heat'n'bond lite for these. I think I like the heat'n'bond better because the paper is thicker so it's easier to peel. It seems to be sticking well enough, I mean it doesn't have to be permanent since I'm sewing the edges down anyway.
DeleteCool! I'll try to get a post together soon ^_^
Oooh! These blocks are amazing fun! I love them! And it's amazing how very different these quilts look depending on the color scheme! :)
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