Yesterday I mentioned that I didn’t have the pinwheel or tree blocks drawn to scale. I use Corel to do borders at have odd pieces but for a couple of borders, I can just do it with a sheet of paper and a pencil . . especially since I doubt CorelDraw is on any of our current computers. We probably have to buy a new version for Windows 10 and I’m not sure I use it enough to justify the cost. For now, a sheet of paper and my crude drawing will get me through.
Border Drawing
Once I’m fairly satisfied with the EQ drawing of a quilt, I print the layout/quilt drawing.
Cabin in the Woods Drawing
You can see how the trees look differently now but that’s still not how they will be arranged.
Cabin in the Woods Drawing
Because I had colored the trees and pinwheels, as well as the log cabins with scrappy fabrics, that made it “messy” when printing the fabric requirements so I subbed out all the scrappy pieced blocks with plain blocks and that gives me a better picture of the fabric requirements. All I really care about are the pieces that need yardage that has to all be the same.
Fabric Requirements
Then I was able to print the fabric requirements for the fabrics that matter to me. Most of it came off bolts and has not been washed. I wash all my fabrics before using them and of course, the fabric on the bolts has not been washed so I pulled off what I need and will wash it before I get started. The handwritten numbers are the amounts I’m starting with so that IF I offer this pattern as a Quilt Along, I’ll know exactly how much fabric I used for the larger amounts.
Have you noticed .. I’m ready to get started sewing?
dezertsuz says
That’s a fabulous setting. I really like the way this looks. Sew, sew, sew!
Shari says
Sometimes it is good to take a break, but glad to see your sewing mojo is back. Otherwise, I might have to take up knitting! Hope you and your family have a great Christmas!
Sandy B says
Yes, I certainly noticed and I LOVE it. I am so glad you have a project that has such an emotional pull to work on. I was happy to get to know you better as you reminisced the last few days.
DonnainKS says
Have noticed! So glad. Fabric I have; cooking items I have to purchase. ..tho, you’ve never steered me wrong! Hoping DILs will like the Instant Pot as much!
patti says
good to have you back quilting — that was how i originally found you. my WISPy (Works In Slow Progress) did this for about 5 years but skipped this last one. i’ve missed it and the feeling of accomplishing something. so motivated to get it going again!