And remember, I didn't cut the rectangles the right length so I was needing to trim the 9-patches. I planned to trim the 9-patches after the mutants were sewn; which I am still waiting to do.
As I was sewing the star point rectangles or mutant flying geese (I don't really care what they're called) I realized that some of the rectangle length were cut slightly shorter than the other rectangles. UGH!
Then I wrote up notes, so I could know what I had been doing; then gently, neatly and carefully placed all the blocks and pieces into a ziplock bag and put the bag into a tub. Sister's Choice - Gretchen's Headache is now an official UFQ (unfinished quilt). I'll work on this project next winter when I have more time and patience.
Yes, this is actually what I needed, a finish! He may be only 13 1/2" by 15" but it is a flimsy and I have a sense of accomplishment.
These strips are 3" wide but that is more width than I will need. I'll trim after he is quilted. Mitering a printed stripe fabric is more challenging than a woven stripe. That is why the bottom left corner looks goofy.
I'll get him marked, then he'll be all ready for quilting.
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13 comments:
Ugh, sorry to hear about the headache ; the snowman project is a cute finish!
I'll get back to this quilt in the winter, I'm not going to let some fabric beat me! In the summer, I just don't have the kind of time that this quilt is needing. I think she'll be nice when completed. The snowman sure gave me a sense of accomplishment.
The snowman is really cute. Your stripes look like candy canes, it's a great border option.
I started to make the sister's choice once, I just made one block and then took it apart and never got back to it! It is a cute block I do not know why I never got back to it.
The stripe fabric is perfect for the snowman block.
Sometimes, putting it aside for a bit is the best choice. :)
I have put many of mine on time out. But I will eventually get back to them. Life is too short to stress over what you are doing. cute snowman
Now I understand your comment about flippy corners. Maybe the best option would be to make half square triangles out of the pieces that are too small (ask me how I know that :)) and start over with the Sister's Choice block. I think the one you have finished is lovely, and your snowman is really cute!
I don't know what I would do with the mutant flying geese and I like the look of the center block, it's different. I'll pull this project back out this winter and be enthused about it again.
Sometimes walking away from a project is the right thing to do. Your snowman looks great - love that stripey border.
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Well Gretchen, such a good post! It warms my heart to see that another quilter has experienced what happens to me. Cudo's to you in stopping now and putting it away!
I still love your Snowman.... I have a difficult time in working with strips and zig zags - gives me a migraine headache! Have a great day and it does make us feel great to finish something - not mater the size!
Aww your snowman is so cute - it's going to be Christmas before we know it isn't it!
A really cute snowman finish, and a good idea for an embroidery.
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