Four rows sewn and one more is ready to add. Can you tell I am still practicing with the camera? Russ got out the tripod for me and gave me instructions for setting it up. I was just so tired of taking fuzzy pictures!
While I had the tripod set up, I took a few shots of the design wall. I re-arranged a couple of rows--vertical rows-- so that the sizes were mixed up. My blocks are cut either 5 1/2", 6", or 6 1/2" wide. The length varies for each one....that's why they don't quite line up AND I don't have to worry with matching seam lines.
This is a close up of the bottom edge....see the next one to be added is about one inch short? No problem, I'll just add a strip to make it fit.
See the bottom of row 1 and row 3....they have an extra strip added.
I think of it as a fudge factor. Add it to the top or insert a strip in the middle of the blocks to make it fit. Just like wedging in an extra stone in the walkway of cobblestones to get a tight fit!
Forgive my attempt at humor.....I typed fudge, thought of chocolate, and feel a craving coming on.
Happy stitching.
3 comments:
One of these days I'll accumulate enough batik scraps to try a cobblestone quilt. Your colors are wonderful.
Ah, yes, the old tripod; what a great tool!
I still love the colours in your quilt.
I love your scrap quilt. You have a lot of beautiful batiks. Looks like the tripod worked out well for you.
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