Dear Jane J-1 Josepha's Jonquil
This block gave me SO much trouble. I decided since my last set of diamonds turned out so poorly, I was going to try a different method on these: reverse applique. I only forgot two things: 1.) I really dislike reverse applique, and 2.) I'm really bad at it. After much moaning and groaning and gnashing of teeth, I started the block completely over, saving only the middle square. I even had to use a different background because the muslin was destroyed by my inept attempt at reverse applique.
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J-1 Josepha's Jonquil |
I created a mylar template and ironed the diamond around it using my little Clover iron. Sadly, the template deformed with the heat, so my last diamond turned out a little wonky. I pressed on regardless (literally). I much prefer prepared applique to needle turn, so I dutifully basted my edges down, then basted my pieces in place. My positioning was not spot on, but I was getting sick of this block, so I just sewed everything in place and called it done. So what if one of the diamonds looks like a bird's beak; it's done. If it still bothers me after I've completed all 169 blocks then I'll fix it.
I learn so much from these little blocks. I have barely gone "silver" on Dear Jane, and I can already see the improvement, especially with applique. The term "goddess" is really appropriate for anyone who has completed their DJ. After 169 blocks, 52 triangle and 4 kites, anyone would have developed mad skills!
Happy quilting!
1 comment:
Your block looks great. I've also had a few battles with some of those Jane blocks.
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