I made a few changes. First I decided to make fewer blocks to make it close to 60x80”. Then, I changed up the instructions so that I could cut using the easy and companion angle rulers and strips. Of course this changed the number of strips I needed to cut so I estimated the number of strips I would need and figured out the new piece count. Using this information, I cut all the strips I thought I would need just to make the blocks. I try to cut all the strips I’ll need even if making a scrappy quilt.
I started sewing the geese first. While sewing them I realized I had only cut enough pieces for 80 geese, not the actual 160 that I needed. Normally I would cut the rest and keep going. I was so disheartened I made a single block. Then I made two blocks, sewing and trimming the geese as I went.
In the process of cutting and sewing for a block at a time I cut the rest of the strips I needed. Then I cut the rest of the pieces I needed. I was 2 strips short and cut those eventually.
When I reached 10 blocks I got serious and finished making all the geese, trimming all the geese and began chain sewing.
In no time I had all 20 blocks sewn. I had also figured the number of strips for the sashing and cut those during this process. I have now pieced the horizontal sashes and will attach the vertical sashes to all the blocks. I hope to have a completed top before the weekend is out.
How do you work? Cut all the pieces, sew all the sub units, sew the blocks, and so on? Do you cut a little sew a little? Do you do as your spirit moves you in the moment?
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I'm probably in that last category--doing as the spirit moves me. :)
I have cut a whole quilt at once, and sometimes I decide I don't like it after making a few blocks. Other times I cut part of the quilt and make some of the units--then cut more when I run out. It really depends on my mood at the time.
You've done well getting this stitched up. I like the name, and now I want some chocolate mint--one of my favorite combinations.
You made some great progress on this quilt. How I work depends on what I am making. For the chevron quilts I go thru the stack of fabric I picked and cut just what I need for the quilt. I may adjust the layout as fabric is cut.
I go with the wind....er...sew with the wind. I rarely cut an entire quilt although I do that on my last retreat!
I am not a scrap sewer and don't like orphan blocks. Usually I will cut some, sew some maybe 5-10 blocks at a time. That said, when I do Happy Blocks I cut for 30 blocks all at once and then sew them up. Usually takes 2-3hour for a top.
How is that for a muddy response?
Congrats on powering through!
Great progress here, Suz. I have never cut an entire quilt from the start as I change my mind (or the quilt asks for something different) halfway through. Haha. Most of my quilts are scrappy and I usually don't know which scrap will be used. I haven't followed a pattern in such a long time. Maybe I should add one to my to-do list. ;^)
I think I do a mix at times...... It's hard when you get started along the way...... I'm glad you continued as it looks good......
It really depends on my mood.
i get antsy to start sewing so i cut some, sew and then cut more...esp with scrappy quilts...nice blocks yours and coming along great!
I don't enjoy making repetitive block quilts, but if I am making one then I usually cut and make one block first just to check the instructions and to check if I actually like the result. Then I probably cut out the whole quilt at once, apart from borders, so that I know I have enough fabric. Depending on the pattern I may make up block kits to sew a block at a time if I think chain piecing is going to get me confused on fabric placement. I never have a good result with flying geese so I usually make them oversize then trim.
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