In the last couple of weeks I have been working on a small wall hanging project of approximately 36 by 36 inches. Now we all know that when doing various sized blocks that one should follow the rule of making them in divisions of 2", 3" or 5". this makes them easy to fit together. Well, that did not happen with my project.
This is the pattern I selected and if I had stuck to it there would not have been an issue. But I didn't want it that big and I just thought it would be more fun to experiment a bit. Following the pattern would have been way to easy!
Here is my top finished. None of these baskets followed that rule. The first one or two fairly closely followed the pattern, but after that I just went right off the deep end and made baskets, any size and measurement was just fine. However, eventually one has to fill in the empty spots. That's when things got dicey. The sides of the baskets are cut at 60 degrees, which increases the math issues. Do I love it, YES and it was a bit of a nightmare once or twice.
The first Thursday of each month is the next installment of the Morewood Mystery Quilt. So I have a nice start of this months instructions. So finishing the 30 each of the two blocks should keep me out of trouble for a few days.I recently purchased this Grid Glider for my Bernina 480. It has an acrylic extension table and it sticks right on to it. It is not a permanent stick and can be pulled off it one wanted to without damage to the table. I really like it and found that it sure has helped when sewing seams and you drift off the quarter inch at the end of a seam. The grid lines are lined up perfectly with the needle center on the machine and the quarter inch lines too.
This is Colonel Sanders and his one and only lady hen. My daughter thought that he seemed lonely as her other rooster Orby had a whole flock of ladies so she decided to do some matchmaking for him and purchase him a couple new friends at the feed store. And here they are. They are getting along just fine and have moved right in with him and the other hen.
You're making the baskets you own! A little fiddling and you'll have them all set.
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ReplyDeleteLove your basket quilt...so pretty! I have an a terrible time with trying to figure out the measurements when making a quilt. Math is not one of my better skills. Like the new chickens..have a great day!
I’m going to look into the grid glider. I have a terrible drift as I sew small pieces!
ReplyDeleteHi Donnalee! I never heard that rule for blocks to be divisible by 2", 3" or 5". Huh! Who knew! HAHA - I love that you experimented because your finished quilt top look great. How fun! I swear it looks like Colonel Sanders and his one hen are giving you the evil eye for taking a picture! The other ladies look like they are very accommodating. Thanks for linking up this week, my friend. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI think the baskets look wonderful! Glad you figured out the math for them to go together. Your Morewood Mystery colors look pretty in those blocks, too. And nice for Colonel Sanders to get his own flock now!
ReplyDeleteI like your baskets better than the original. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLove the birds. It's good to have company.
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love, love your basket project!
ReplyDeleteyou are the best at math!
All I can say is that I have a deep admiration for those who will stick with a laborious project and reap the rewards of finishing it. I find it an extremely challenging thing to do with my crafting and art. A rooster must always have lady friends.
ReplyDeleteYour basket quilt is so pretty!
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All I can say is, I’m glad I’m not a chicken because I would not be at all pleased if someone decided my husband looked lonely with just one hen and brought a bunch of new girlfriends into our home...! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat Grid Glider thing sounds interesting — does it actually attach to your machine? It looks like a rotary cutting mat in the photo. I’d love to see a picture of the glider on your machine to better understand how it works.
Your baskets look fabulous and I think your mathematically challenging mix of sizes just adds to the visual interest of your finished wall hanging. Those rules of 2, 3, and 5 may make the sewing easier, but easier is not always better when it comes to art!
Pretty baskets, aren't you clever to work it all out differently!
ReplyDeleteLove your daughters animals, Colonel Sanders will certainly enjoy his new harem.
Super sweet adaptation of that pattern!!
ReplyDeleteUs quilters always like to take the "untrodden path". Lovely baskets and the "harem" look very happy in their new home.
ReplyDeleteHum, I've never actually heard of a rule of 2, 3, and 5. So my thought would be I want it 36" so 6, 3, and 2 make sense or even 12. However, your quilt is looking great.It doesn't look like you had to put in too many filler squares. (You could always stitch a basket on them....) Yes, please share a picture of the Grid Glider. It sounds like it would be very useful.
ReplyDeleteMy gramma used to keep chickens to sell the eggs. Your birds made me smile. What kind of chickens are your "Lady" birds?
ReplyDeleteAh, the baskets. Good to make them your own and stretch those gray cells a little. Maybe they need a chicken or two in them?
Even though I don't quilt, I can relate! I crochet but have only followed the instructions all the way through for one project ever!! I will be interested to see the final quilt :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!
Following rules is for kids - ha hahaha!! LOVE what you came up with , and that it all worked out just fine!
ReplyDeleteThose baskets are so lovely! I'm glad it worked out fine setting them and you have created a project no one else likely will!
ReplyDeleteTo think that any bird could be lonely on your daughters farm?! I hope the Colonel knows how spoilt he is. Your baskets look great... I am sure they were more trouble but also more fun. Thanks for linking up to the Chameleon's party.
ReplyDeleteLove your baskets! Certainly worth the trouble it took to do the math and make them. So pretty. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly gave yourself a challenge. But they turned out great!
ReplyDeleteYour basket quilt is absolutely beautiful. You did a wonderful job in improvising.
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