The pattern said to cut the background blocks for the Lemon applique 9.5" then trim to 8.5" after appliqueing, I read that twice to make sure before I trimmed them. Actually that was correct, what was wrong was somehow the pinwheel blocks were to big. So I decide the pattern must have been wrong, my pinwheels were 9", all of the points matched, I was sure if I had cut one part of the block wrong it would not have come out correct. I cut one more block 1 piece at time to make sure I followed the directions closely. Guess what, that block came out the correct measurement, so the pattern was correct, I am not sure where I went wrong.
The fix is not going to be easy, I can't trim the pinwheels or I will be cutting off the points, so it is either make all the pinwheels again for the lemon blocks. If it was my quilt I would probably add it to the UFO's and worry about it later. This project is for the shop so I will have to deal with it.
I still think it is a charming quilt and will look great hanging at the entrance to the shop once it is finished.
I did put it aside yesterday so I could work a messenger bag I wanted to make. I was able to finish that project, and still make it to the BBQ at my cousins.
I hope everyone had a lovely Mothers Day!
Happy Quilting!
slightly time-consuming, but you could frog-stitch the two long seams in each pinwheel and trim the 4 resulting squares to the right size -- then you'd still have your points!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the error but the colours are lovely and fresh!
ReplyDeleteI would do what floribunda mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! You are tempting be to buy this book. :)Do you like all of the quilts in it?
I love the quilt...I hate when that happens on measurements/directions. I like the bag-very cute!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
Lovely! Oh, It's so lovely. I love your lemon and pinwheel blocks!
ReplyDeleteand your messenger bag is adorable!