This is a fine book, but it makes me realize how spoiled I am by all of the photo-heavy, step-by-step, super detailed online tutorials. This book was all: "Here's some templates. Cut out the fabric and sew them together." Did I mention that the block has set-in seams? Honestly, I didn't know what set-in seams were before I put together this block, but I figured out what I was doing (this explanation helped) and got some practice!
I hope you like it, Angela! (Eek, I'm nervous!) Now, I have to admit the block is not perfect. I lost one of my star points when I squared up my block (ouch), and the set-in seams could be better. But I'm hoping what the block lacks in perfection it makes up for in likability. (Hey, maybe this block IS me!)
Perhaps I should've just made a block with the word "DORK" on it...
18 comments:
I'm sure she'll love it. It's a great block.
Well, I think it looks fabulous, I'm sure she will love it!! I've never done set in seams before, so I will definitely bookmark that helping link you shared :)
It's beautiful! I love stars too and the the blues are perfect. I think imperfections in quilt blocks makes them much more original and personal.
I love it. Nothing I make is perfect, and it would drive me insane to try to make it that way. So I just do my best and hope it works. I guess that sounds lazy. But I just tell myself that I'm learning as I go along.
That's really gorgeous!
I love it Katie! I agree there was much contemplating before starting this block!
Katie, I think it's gorgeous!
It's pretty darn close to perfect.
And the colors are awesome!
Beautiful and so inspiring!
it looks great Katie! :) (And set in seams aren't too bady, huh?). ;)
fabulous block Katie!
I do love it - and I can't believe you had never done set-in seams before this block! Thank you so much for trying them out for me, because I love stars, too.
You're too hard on yourself! It is great and I love the colors! When it's quilted, you won't be able to pick out a missing point.
It's gorgeous! I love it!
I salute you for braving set-in seams so beautifully. This is wonderful!
I think it's a pretty cool block!
It is beautiful! I am trying to learn how to make more advanced blocks, too, and it is tricky! You did a fabulous job and I know she will love it.:)
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wow, you are quite talented! :)
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