I had a full day of sewing on Saturday 2.3.2024 as I participated in the National Quilt of Valor Sew Day.
I sewed virtually with my FB QOV Working Stars group and our block theme this year is Friendship Stars. So I prepped 12 the day before. Ready to sew...
I chose a pattern that my friend Rhesa had shared with me in November 2023.
This is Rhesa's quilt for inspiration.
Before lunch, I had my 12 Friendship Stars made.
After lunch, I dug into my extra 2.5 inch strip bin to make the remainder of the rows.
Oh no! I should have read the pattern a little closer. It calls for 3.5 inch strips and NOT 2.5 inch strips! Time to pivot and adjust the pattern...a design opportunity!
After a little un-sewing, re-sewing and math. Here is my result. It measures about 64 x 80 before quilting.
pattern: Lisa Sutherland...she is searching for this pattern to share.
Note to self: You can use 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch strips just make sure every set is
equal to a star that you are replacing. For example:
4 x 3.5 inch strips = 12.5 inches or
6 x 2.5 inches = 12.5 inches
All in all, I feel I had a successful sewing day!
Sharing with Cynthia at Oh, Scrap!
6 comments:
You did good in adjusting the strip size. Nice to know either works.
Great quilt of valor, very striking! And nice job solving the math issue.
Great pivot and what a terrific result! I like the QOV pattern you all chose.
You did have a good sew day yesterday! That's a beautiful design, and yours turned out just great!
I would say that you had a hugely successful sew day, Pat. Well done!!
I LOVE IT!! So pretty! You did great working through the snafu. Way to go!
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