Wednesday, March 26, 2014

PIN CURLS

So this is where I was this morning....

 Finally cut out some more and stream lined sewing.

 Here they are all sewn together.

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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20 comments:

  1. Wacky WomanMarch 26, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Barb, this is stunning!

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  2. Bev CMarch 26, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Hello Barb,

    The fabric really sings with this pattern. Have fun with the quilting.

    happy days.
    Bev.

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  3. LesleyMarch 26, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love the colours and how beautiful they all look together in your wonderful quilt!

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  4. Gene BlackMarch 26, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    I agree with you. Setting to one side is easier and it seems to me that it would be inherently stronger.

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  5. suemacMarch 26, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Love your pin curl quilt. Can't wait to see it quilted up.

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  6. BarbaraMarch 26, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    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!

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  7. beaquilterMarch 26, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    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

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  8. Jackie's StitchesMarch 26, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    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!

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  9. Joanne LendaroMarch 26, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Great quilt! Do love the design!

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  10. andsewonMarch 26, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    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.

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  11. Needled MomMarch 26, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    That is really gorgeous, Barb. Those fabrics look beautiful.

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  12. SusanMarch 26, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Wow! What a great quilt...I love it!

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  13. SewCalGalMarch 26, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Stunning quilt. Gorgeous fabrics.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  14. KatieQMarch 26, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    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.

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  15. Jean March 26, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    This is really pretty! Plus fun and squiggly!

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  16. PattyMarch 26, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    I like this quilt. it reminds me of Greek Keys, and I love your fabric choice.

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  17. SnoodlesMarch 26, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  18. MaryMarch 27, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    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.

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  19. Amy, a redeemed sheepMarch 31, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Oh, boy!! That is such a pretty quilt!

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  20. UnknownApril 6, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Wow, this is awesome....and a ton of work! Great results!

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