I got off to a great start with adding a round of neutrals to the HST quilt. I found fabric that was the same or similar to the existing neutrals and got them all cut. I sewed the first side in pairs easily enough, but when I started sewing the pairs into fours and laid them out next to the quilt something was not right at all.
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| No matter how hard you try to be random!! |
It turns out I had cut 3.5" squares instead of 3.25". I didn't check closely enough when I started and I think 3.5 was in my head from all the 3.5 triangle sides. No big deal. I only had to pick out a few seams. Then I just pressed carefully and trimmed up as pairs. I ended up leaving 3.5" as the width since that would add an overall 1/2" to the length and width of the quilt with no extra work. In the end it was best kind of cutting error - too big instead of too small.
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| HST Quilt 66" x 82" |
I am glad I decided to add the extra round of neutrals. I think it sets off the diamonds better and just gives it a more finished look for minimal effort. This is another one that will go to a generous quilt finisher who then donates to folks in WNC affected by hurricane Helene. Next step is to figure out backing and binding to include with it.
I got in 15 minutes or more each day. Having something planned to work on really helps. Since this project is so close to a finish I need to figure out what's going to be next.
15 Minute Report
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So glad your error worked out for the good and you were still able to finish the quilt top. It turned out beautifully and will be a wonderful donation quilt.
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