Sunday, December 28, 2008

Ok, as promised, here is a closeup of the cherry block. I got the cherry pattern from this book. I did not use their setting pattern- just sort of made one up. I used fusible web and machine stitched around the pieces with a satin stitch.

I am making 15 each of the following blocks using random placement of red, green, black and white fabrics:
This one has a 1-inch strip around the center, and then the outer one will be 2"(finished).

This one has a 2-inch strip and the outer one will be 1"(finished). I am just alternating these blocks.
My outer strips look bigger in the picture because I make 1/2" seams in my quilts. I had issues with my quilts coming apart (we use them pretty hard) with 1/4" seams, so I switched to 1/2" a few years back. I don't use patterns, so it hasn't been a problem. This is not something I would recommend for everyone, but it works for me. (It also makes the math really easy!) Another thing that I like about it is that it makes a heavier quilt. The most obvious drawback is that I go through more fabric this way, but I just plan for that.
Does anyone else do this? I am the only person I know of who does it.

6 comments:

  1. It really is a nice block and the quilt is going to look great! Love the scrappy freshness of it...

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  2. PS I like to use a fat 1/4" seam when I sew, but try for a scant 1/4" when I am in a block exchange. A larger seam allowance makes a lot of sense when quilts are loved a lot...

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  3. This is very cute! Wow..you certainly have the machine applique down pat...good job. This is not easy...but practice makes perfect right. I haven't done any in a while, but i kept detailed notes from experience on the applique..i know exactly where to set my stitches when i get ready...even if it has been a while. Keep up the good work!!

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  4. I am so in love with these cherries!!

    Mmmm.. now this is edible fabric.

    Congratulations on your blog. It is looking fab!!

    Loz in Oz

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  5. Oh, you already learned how to hide the http!!! LOL!!

    Anyway.... happy new year!!

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  6. Thanks for dropping by my blog. Nice to read about you too! Where are you situated, I wasn't sure if you were in America or across the pond in UK? Do tell! The quilts look great.

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