I have been wanting to make this "Rail Fence" from Sujata Shah's
amazing book: "Cultural Fusion Quilts" for a long time....
So, &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
when I got those lovely teal chunk pieces from Wanda
(click to visit her site) --
I thought I'd make a test block to see
how I like the pattern and the sewing---
{as I've come to discover-- that altho' I like the look
of lots of blocks--sometimes the actual sewing puts me off--}
So it will be a new entry for RSC for March this week--
In making this block--I found that:
my first rotary long cut was really wonky--👾
but the blocks did come together okay anyway...
BUT...................
I was unhappy with the choppy edges that resulted ..👀👿
ðŸ’ðŸ’ðŸ’
so,
I decided that for the 2nd block, I would mark the
slight curve, and then use scissors to cut the layers
which I pinned--
and it worked out much better for me ... a bit more time, but
better results...
I have laid out my 2nd block now and ...
I think the challenge in making these will be choosing
colors to get that lace-y look I am trying to achieve...
Rotary cutting has become more and more
of a problem --especially through layers for me...
so I am using scissors whenever I can...
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Here is the thread I've chosen to hand quilt "Maru-gata Kimmi"
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I think it will give just enough contrast without
being too bright...
I am linking up with Angela at super scrappy for my Saturday visit
to see what all the RSC-ers are up to....do drop in...;)))
Hugs, Julierose, La Blageuse (happy to be able to sew a bit-euse)