The 4th row for Alaska is ready to be sewn to the rest of the quilt. I saw a picture of Alaska online that included a pieced border using one of the blocks from the quilt. I really loved how it looked. The pattern only includes a border made from one of the lighter fabrics. I wasn't going to do it but then I found myself googling and finding the fabric I would need to complete the quilt with the pieced border. I wish I had seen the picture earlier. I just hope I ordered the right fabric. I had to use 3 different websites to find the 3 different fabrics. What a pain!! I think it's more practical if I make the quilt a little larger. I'll be able to put it on my bed. I just hope it works out okay.
I was so excited to start quilting this quilt for my son and future daughter-in-law. I'm starting to not like it as much. There are some huge areas to cover with quilting. I found this Pleat Block to finish this square. I like how it looks and it wasn't too difficult to quilt. Each block is different and there are so many decisions to make. Yesterday, I probably ripped out more than I quilted. I just couldn't remember how I quilted a certain portion of the block. I had to unroll the quilt a few times. I tried taking pictures but then I have to figure out how the block is oriented. Ugh.
There was so much open space in this block that I had no idea what to do. Thankfully, Natalia Bonner and her YouTube channel saved me again! The Pleat Block is also her idea. I feel I'm getting great practice with my rulers. I'm getting there but it's just not as enjoyable as it was when I started.
Always difficult to try out new things--at least for me it is..and 1st time is really just a trial run I find...[which is why I have so many orphan blocks I guess!!]'000
ReplyDeleteHang in there-- it will come i am sure... hugs, Julierose
Thanks, Julierose. It's so frustrating!! The blocks are just so big and my longarm is 18" wide so I can only quilt a portion of the block at a time. I have to finish it but I'm hoping it gets easier.
DeleteI'm sorry the quilting isn't as enjoyable now as when you started, Rosemary. But it is really looking nice. I hope you feel better about it soon. The Alaska quilt is going to be gorgeous. I look forward to seeing the pieced border. I imagine it will be worth the extra effort to get the additional fabric.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I just have to accept that it's a huge project and is challenging for me. I'm so happy I could find the extra fabric I needed to finish Alaska with a pieced border. I think it's going to look so much better!
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