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Discussion in 'Hobbies and Crafts' started by Daniel W, Dec 12, 2021.

  1. Pacnorwest

    Pacnorwest Young Pine

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    he colors o these two so e pics are very much on the cool side. I do like them vey nice.
     
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    Daniel W Young Pine

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    @Pacnorwest, I don't mind at all, but you might want to check your spelling... :)
     
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    Where’s Spell check…when you need it…:(
     
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    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Spell check is what creates the problem!
     
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  5. Daniel W

    Daniel W Young Pine

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    You can edit that.... :)
     
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    Daniel. I’m sorry just don’t have the time some days to read things like I usually do for mistakes. I am my DH care taker he is ill so my hands are sometimes on overload. I will try not to be so careless .. :)
    OK time for a chocolate bar… always helps…
     
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    Don't worry Pacnorwest, we all make spelling mistakes. I've really got used to the spell checker on my phone.
     
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    You do an awesome job @Daniel W. I do a little bit of quilting, but so far not as good as yours.

    I like to reuse fabrics to make quilts or other items. I have a stash of men's shirts for making a man's shirt quilt. I saw the idea on FB in a recycle, reuse group..
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Oooh, @Daniel W, I am so impressed with your skills, your thoroughness during the process, and your way of combining colours. Your quilts look good enough to eat!
     
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    Daniel. I totally Agree.:smt060 Adore the pics of your so perfect and creative quilts and all your beautiful craft items.
    ‘they are worthy of a first place winner in the state fairs.
     
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    Here is an update on the burgundy / cranberry / ? star quilt.

    I made all of the half white/grey pattern, half burgundy/ mauve/cranberry pattern, half square triangles. They are squares, 2 1/2 inches on a side, 288 of them. Eventually, they will all be connected to make one big star, with red shade diamonds at the points and where the lines cross.

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    All but two of the red fabrics are from cotton shirts. The other two are batik fabric that I ordered. I preferred to find more shirt fabric, but I think the batik actually adds something nice.

    There will be a mixed grey and white patterns background. I want to see how the parts fit together before I decide whether those will be whole fabric or pieced squares designed to blend together. I was also thinking about how to handle the kind of plain areas on the sides, and think a mid-tone, grey patterns half star design might work at the edges. I dug into my box of saved collars and cuffs, all that remains of most of the shirts I used for previous quilts. (Almost a Sjoerd-level frugality. :rolleyes: I have plans for those). I found these.

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    The diamonds are 2 inches on a side, 2 1/2 inches with the seam allowance. This collar was about 2 inches wide. I carefully removed all of the stitching. After ironing flat, I think I have enough.

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    Then I found some shirt cuffs, also all that remains of a shirt that went into two quilts. Similar process.

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    I did the same with some other scraps, and now have enough for four half-stars for the edges, which is what I wanted.

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    I'm still not certain I'll actually use those. I need to put the rest together first and see what I think.

    Now I'm sewing the half-square triangles together to make sides of the big star.

    I'm happy this quilt is finally starting to grow.
     
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    Daniel that is going to be a beautiful quilt. I really like the pattern and colors. It is very intricate and a lot of detailed work. Can;t wait to see it finishes. Keep us posted.
     
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    It's interesting to me to see how you figure it out, what colors to use, what scraps you have on hand that will go with it etc.
     
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    Update on the burgundy / cranberry / mauve / maroon with background in various shades and patterns of white and grey, star quilt. Now the overall shape starts to emerge. The "big star" has 1/2 of its sections now.

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    I'm still not certain about the grey diamond half-stars on the edges. I want to like them. There will be a "reds" star in each corner, like the ones at the junctions of each section. The final border will contain the reds too, so I think the grey diamonds will be like shadows in the background and not attraction, which is my plan. The original pattern had big expanses of un-pieced fabric where I added those grey half-stars, and I want it to be more "pieced", which will be sort of white or pale grey tones, again to be a background and not compete with the main theme. I have the idea in my mind, but won't know if I like it until I get to that point.

    Each triangle has a number taped to it, so I don't mix them up. Which I have done before o_O

    If it goes according to my mental image, each point will be a different fabric, as will each diamond within a star. So far, they are.
     
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    Cor Daniel— I don’t know what to say. This is so far removed from things I know about. I can see and read how you do what you do and how you think about putting it all together. There is thought and considerations.

    Well mate, I just look and am amazed. I simply appreciate your work. Chapeau.
     
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