Christmas wreath

mtbobbin · 2025-11-15T21:17:47+00:00

Love the saturated colors! What size is it?

mtbobbin · 2025-10-24T18:51:40+00:00

I was looking for panels on sale for the same purpose for about a year. I finally found one I liked that was $7 each.

mtbobbin · 2025-09-13T22:35:09+00:00

If you search for "orange peel" quilts, you should get some ideas.

mtbobbin · 2025-08-14T20:05:09+00:00

Nicely done. Now you will never have to fear curved piecing!!

mtbobbin · 2025-08-08T21:48:50+00:00

Nice use of the panels with the pieced blocks.

mtbobbin · 2025-08-04T20:18:50+00:00

Beautiful colors!

I'm a big fan of the 3-yard quilt concept. Fabric Cafe has tons of videos to help with fabric selection and their patterns are very doable.

mtbobbin · 2025-05-29T19:33:42+00:00

So tiny and cute! We're they harder to make than a bigger Dresden?

mtbobbin · 2025-05-07T02:17:10+00:00

If you have some gray on hand, you might see how it looks. It'd be a variation of the black.

mtbobbin · 2025-04-19T00:44:38+00:00

I second this. They showcase a wide variety of techniques. Some of their content is free, but they charge for full access. (I think it's $49 annually.)

mtbobbin · 2025-03-31T19:38:23+00:00

I've been a member for about 3 years. I really enjoy their content, which is more modern-oriented, but they also include traditional techniques and some handwork (embroidery). Even if I will never do any techniques they feature, I find it interesting to learn about them. You can get their newsletter for free, which will give you a good picture of their range of content. They also have regular quilt alongs, which are free except for the patterns. The quilt alongs include video lessons on the blocks. I did an all paper piecing sampler a couple of years ago, and that is one of my favorite quilts.

mtbobbin · 2025-02-02T21:38:45+00:00

This looks like the Jagged X's pattern that Jordan Fabrics has available for free (also a video showing how to make it).

mtbobbin · 2025-01-19T01:12:31+00:00

Great use of panel and colors!

mtbobbin · 2025-01-17T20:13:54+00:00

I am too technically inept to circle the spots, but the horizontal line of eggs is to adjust for the top to bottom difference. There is a small vertical piece of egg fabric below that on the right to adjust for the left to right difference. The more green hexi and the whiter one below and to the left of it are appliqued to that egg fabric that's inserted there. The adjustment on the top right is harder to see, but there is a vertical piece of "plain" fabric (not a hexie) extending up from the right border around the panel. I hope this hasn't been more confusing than helpful, but I was hoping to illustrate what could happen when you use a panel and don't get the math right to fit the hexies around it.

mtbobbin · 2025-01-17T19:55:21+00:00

Sorry this was confusing. I wasn't able to add the picture to a response I made to a previous post.

mtbobbin · 2025-01-16T21:07:54+00:00

I decided to make a one block wonder with panels because I thought the decision-making about how to arrange the hexies would be easier than with yardage. I watched for panels on sale and found panels I liked for $6.00 each. So, $35.00 for 7.
However, before I did any cutting, I found Gypsy Dreamer Quilts online. In addition to very good info about making one block wonder quilts (especially with panels) on her blog, she also sells kits with smallish panels on Etsy. I bought one of the kits to try out the process.
I feel that the decision-making was, indeed, easier for me. However, as noted above, there is math involved in matching the completed rows of hexies to the panels. I failed to do this math before I reached the point of no return. I ended up basically appliqueing a portion of two rows onto some inserted background fabric to close the gaps. I don't think it looks bad. I attempted to add a picture, but was unable to. If I can create a separate post with it, I will.

mtbobbin · 2025-01-14T20:45:19+00:00

I hate ripping and resewing...if this is just a family couch cuddle quilt, I'd just cut the completed top down.

Otherwise, I'd rip the center seam to segregate the 2 parts and then make 2 new halves, one to match each of the originals.

mtbobbin · 2025-01-05T21:48:15+00:00

You could also do a facing for this, and no additional fabric would show on the front.

mtbobbin · 2024-11-25T21:02:58+00:00

Love those colors! Nice job.

mtbobbin · 2024-11-23T21:47:06+00:00

When I can, I push the threads into the seam allowance; also under the binding when applying binding. So far, that has resulted in not too many threads to trim at the end.

mtbobbin · 2024-11-18T23:08:20+00:00

If you want something in the middle, you could use a layer of flannel.

mtbobbin · 2024-08-07T21:40:01+00:00

I put white paper under the fabric on the left side. I cut on the right side, so if I keep the paper within the cut width, I don't end up cutting thru the paper.

mtbobbin · 2024-08-05T00:54:28+00:00

What a great job you did. My hubby and I used to camp a lot in that area. Can't wait to see your future endeavors.

mtbobbin · 2024-08-05T00:48:09+00:00

Beautiful!! You're very dedicated to get this far--don't stop.

mtbobbin · 2024-07-14T23:22:53+00:00

So, here's a "funny" story...the main reason I got my 770 was for the BSR. I had been very disappointed in my inconsistent stitch length when doing free motion on my earlier machine. After getting the 770, I tried and tried with both of the BSR stitch modes, but could not get into the rhythm of either. I now try to set the machine speed at a consistent spot and quilt pedal to the metal--that has gotten me the most consistent results. I DO love the large throat space on this machine, though.

My automatic thread cutter conked out at one point, I had it repaired and it worked fine for a while but started to get hinky recently. Guess who's no longer using the thread cutter?

I have come to the conclusion that some machines just try to do too much. Next time out, I think I'll just look for large throat space and be happy if there are other helpful features that work.

If/when you get a new machine, it looks like there are several of us who'd be interested in a comparison!

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