So this is where I was this morning....
When I am done with the border this quilt should measure 70" x 86".
I have found that I do not like opening the seams. I would much rather just flip the seam to one side besides I think it gives the quilt more strength.
What I did learn about open seams is that is goes a lot easier if you set your seam first before you iron them open. Here is a nice tutorial on setting your seams over at Sew Moma sew.
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Barb, this is stunning!
Hello Barb,
The fabric really sings with this pattern. Have fun with the quilting.
happy days.
Bev.
This is gorgeous! Love the colours and how beautiful they all look together in your wonderful quilt!
I agree with you. Setting to one side is easier and it seems to me that it would be inherently stronger.
Love your pin curl quilt. Can't wait to see it quilted up.
I'm loving this quilt! Could also be titled "My Life as a Teenager". I can still see the pin curls all over my head, can feel them too. I love that this is so colorful!
uhhhh this looks LOVELY, the blocks are really cool!
Your craftsy widget thing is looking a little odd on the side btw, have it go vertical instead of horizontal?? going to take a look at your patterns now, didn't notice them before
Beautiful quilt Barb! I agree with you about pressing open seams. I do find it helpful when I have a lot of seams coming together - it helps reduce the bulk/that hard spot in the middle. Pressing seams open on my Cotton Club blocks really made the block lay much flatter in the center. What a pain it is to do so though!
Great quilt! Do love the design!
Now that is a happy looking quilt! Is it for you or a gift? I learned early to do open seams. Now I will do what seems to work best for the project.
That is really gorgeous, Barb. Those fabrics look beautiful.
Wow! What a great quilt...I love it!
Stunning quilt. Gorgeous fabrics.
SewCalGal
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I love this quilt. The fabrics are perfect against the white. I'm with you ironing seams to one side. I tried pressing them open for one quilt. The seams were flatter in some areas of the blocks, but I was afraid they would pop open after repeated washing.
This is really pretty! Plus fun and squiggly!
I like this quilt. it reminds me of Greek Keys, and I love your fabric choice.
Just beautiful!
I love your Pin Curl quilt. What a neat way to use your Samoan fabrics. I have a lot of Hawaiian fabrics I need to start using. Good thought, thank you for sharing.
Oh, boy!! That is such a pretty quilt!
Wow, this is awesome....and a ton of work! Great results!
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