Words or Photo...Part two
Okay, I finally finished my pickle dish block. One photo shows what happened when I followed the photo and the other the words. I know this block seems difficult but truly it wasn't. I did end up adding the eye and the background using a method that they taught us 100 yrs ago. I folded the eye and background piece in half...marked the half points, then folded the fan in half and marked the middle of it.... Then I matched them to each other and pinned. I sewed from the center out. With this method I only used 1 pin and this sewing method helps to keep the block square. I know you think I'm nuts for doing this pattern but I picked it because so many of my scraps are left over binding strips and with only a 2" wide piece I was able to get the fan template to fit. Yes, I do love the 9-patch and I could have done that but what can I say other than "I'M NUTS!"
pieced, following the picture & her method ....Yikes!
There is no way I can square up this block or have a 1/4" seam alllowance.
Pieced with the directions, sort of......using my fold and pin method. Finally a square block and a 1/4" seam allowance.
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Comment by Linda "Sue" Robertson, TN on March 10, 2013 at 11:01pm -
I can even smell the coffee!!!! Debbie this is one of the most gorgeous blocks I have ever seen. The colors, everything. You have made the perfect block. I kid you not. I can't imagine what a quilt made from this would look like. You did an awesome job on this, your creativity is endless.
Hugs to you lady!!
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Comment by Irene Gallway on March 7, 2013 at 12:01pm -
It's a beautiful block and you did a very good job on it. I love the colors.
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Comment by Billie Blakeney on March 7, 2013 at 5:15am
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A potholder? Oh well, I suppose doing this multiple times in a quilt would drive many cuckoo! Nice job and I like the colors! Nice job! Hope you're doing well healthwise..Surely this will keep you from thinking about health issues. Blessings!
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Comment by Linda Christianson on March 6, 2013 at 5:06pm -
Add a brown center and it could be a football! Does look neat. Love to make a few and clean up my mess.
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Comment by Terry F on March 6, 2013 at 4:09pm -
You are doing great Debbie!
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Comment by Mary, Tewksbury MA on March 6, 2013 at 1:06pm -
Beautiful blocks- amazing use of scraps. Agree with BJ, looks more like artwork than potholder.
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Comment by Janet/MO on March 6, 2013 at 12:55pm
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I think your DILs will love these potholders. I too love sewing curves and they are not nearly as difficult as a lot of people think.
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Comment by Barb/WI on March 6, 2013 at 9:18am -
Beautiful fabrics, I see why you wanted to use them in a way that would showcase them (and your talents). So glad you figured out how to do it the "right" way.
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Comment by B J Elder/WA on March 6, 2013 at 8:56am -
First off - love the fabrics in them! Glad you figured out how to get them made despite the instructions. They may be potholders, but they may also be wall art!
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Comment by Barbara Graham on March 6, 2013 at 8:51am -
It's a great potholder! I am very impressed by the difference in the blocks created by the photo vs instructions. It's a good reminder to all of us that sometimes WE are not the problem.
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