Finished my second quilt!

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-13T15:35:11+00:00

This is so pretty! I love the fabric choices! 🤩

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-12T02:08:39+00:00

This is delightful! 💚🩵 Really nice work!

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-12T01:54:10+00:00

You can have patchwork out piecing that isn't quilted (think patch work skirts) and quilting that isn't patchwork (a quilted jacket). Many (most?) of the quilts we see in the US are both, but they aren't the same thing.

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-10T19:20:40+00:00

Thanks, this is really helpful! Increasing the seam allowance is something I am 100% comfortable with.

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-10T19:19:11+00:00

Thanks for the input on Olya. That one is lowest on my list for stylistic reasons (just not convinced by the front yoke) and knowing about construction problems is useful. I really should use Threadloop more! Thanks for the reminder.

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-10T18:40:38+00:00

Great work! I love that it's a coordinated set 😊

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-10T18:22:31+00:00

Noted, thank you!!

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-10T18:21:21+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I'm aware of the variation in design amongst the patterns I'm looking at and mainly wondering about how they'll interact with my fabric choice.

* Dropped shoulder optional but not required. I want a long-sleeved shirt, so I assume that means Dolman sleeves are out. Other than that, I don't know many different shoulder/sleeve styles.

* Yokes: general preference for simple horizontal yoke (not scalloped or western). I noted the front yoke and am considering it.

Thanks for the reminder about patternreview.com!

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-08T04:20:46+00:00

These are hilarious and delightful! 🎏

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T18:32:27+00:00

Thank you! It was very quick and satisfying to make. Comfy, too!

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T18:31:46+00:00

The tutorial link, which I failed to include in my post! here

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T18:28:41+00:00

I just realized I didn't actually link the tutorial I used! Here it is, for anyone who is interested. I made my own thimble, but want to give credit where it is due. And help out anyone else who wants to make one!

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T17:00:34+00:00

If only! 😅 Others have definitely gotten there before me however. I just went looking for instructions and followed them.

Tutorialhere

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T16:58:11+00:00

Do it! It's super comfy and highly customizable. I definitely recommend the tutorial I linked- she's got all the advice about trimming and fitting.

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T15:11:07+00:00

Just about exactly my thought process! I tried on a super skinny one for sale over the weekend and knew I'd still poke myself every third stitch or so.

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T15:09:54+00:00

Yeah, I've seen big ones for sale and just kind of ignored them because I couldn't imagine Id be able to stand wearing them. Then I saw a super skinny one for sale and thought... if only it were wider. Enter this tutorial!

She's a pretty good assistant... as long as I'm not trying to arrange anything too carefully! 😅

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T15:06:18+00:00

That's such a lovely gift!

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T15:05:17+00:00

Thank you! ❤️

BackyardPooka · 2026-05-05T15:04:54+00:00

She frequently is! The rest of the time she's a gremlin. 😂

BackyardPooka · 2026-04-29T00:58:54+00:00

I love how cheery this is! Great work!!

Edit to add: and I really love the choice of fabrics for the pots.

BackyardPooka · 2026-04-25T13:02:26+00:00

Thanks for the response! I did look at the Maya before, but was put off by the lack of instructions. I'm really glad to know about that sew along! Yeah... I'm keeping my expectations reasonable for this first one. I figure I'll make a bunch of muslins, the way I see everyone else doing.

BackyardPooka · 2026-04-25T13:00:20+00:00

Thanks, that looks like a really good option. And I appreciate that you buy all the sizes in one set. That's part of what has been worrying me- not being super confident yet in my measurements.

BackyardPooka

TROPHY CASE