A Gardener's Journal block GI have always difficulties to sew tiny squares straight together. Although this time I really tried to sew them VERY CAREFULLY. And although I sewed longer than 1 1/2" strips together, cutted them afterwards. Yet there is wonky seams... krr...
The other error was, which I noticed immediately after starting to stitch, that I didn't cut my stitchery fabrics overlarged. When the pieces are stitched they are ALWAYS little smaller than before cutting. I didn't remember that fact at this time..krr! Well, I stretched the piece... and the seams are narrower than 1/4".
As I told before I use mainly the Garden Party fabrics from Blackbird Design (MODA). But I wanted more variation... So I searched my stash and found some of the Garden Gate fabrics designed by Ro Gregg - beautiful tiny roses, other flowers and currants. Furthermore there is few fabrics from Lecien, Quilt Gate and Faye Burgos - more rose and paisley prints.
There is - unawares - some nice fussy cuts on the pieces; one more bird is flying to the bath and some beautiful flowers too.
I have cutted the fabrics for the other blocks.I got a good hint from Helen's posting how you can restore cutted patches.
Thank you, Helen;)
Very handy!
I also traced all five stitcheries for the A block.
Greetings from Satu
11 comments:
Your block turned out great!
Nice choice for fabrics. I am on block A,but things take time.
Happy Stitching :-)
What a terrific block! I think your seams match up great; I couldn't see the problems you were talking about. 8)
I love it that you have a monthly plan of attack for how to complete this project. I thought I was the only one to do that! Glad to know I'm not alone. 8)
Happy stitching,
Susan in Texas
Satu your block looks great....just love the fabrics.....I trace a few stitcheries on a bigger piece and cut it down to the cutting lines after I have stitched and rinses the piece......then your piece doesn't lose threads off the side either.......
Fabulous Satu and I can't see the wonky seems, they look great to me. So happy you found my hint helpful, you are powering along very nicely.... well done. I'm going to trace my next block up today I hope.
Helen
I think I must be looking at the wrong photo Satu, I can't see any wonky seams at all!! Beautiful block and lovely fabrics.
Lizzie
xxx
Looks Beautiful Satu!!
Hi Satu
Your fabrics are beautiful, the first block is so pretty with all those flowers.
Well done.
Love leanne
Looks fantastic. Love seeing everyone finished blocks. Now back to our stitching.
There is a lot of thinking with the first block, but I think you have made it well. I am on my way with block A and hope the sewing together will be a little bit easier than the first one.
Jytte R
Your block is so pretty, lovely soft colours. Congratulations on your "finish".
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