Once I was aware of the mistake I knew I would finish what I started regardless. However the enthusiasm for what I was making wasn't there. Instead I pieced the blocks together with very little care or concern resulting in a less than stellar finish!
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| IT'S A GEM 17" x 20" |
What I learned was I should always finish with the same care and precision as I can. If only for the practice! That even though it wasn't the 'plan', it can be just as good or perhaps better. Who's to know it wasn't intended all along? And lastly, even though it wasn't the best I could do, it was still worth finishing. From piecing to quilting. I haven't a clue what I'll do with it not that it's finished...but it's finished and I did have fun!
I'm sharing this photo so you can see how 'off' I was with the alignment. I was so frustrated with myself for doing that! Next time it will be different! Some of the sections I quilted 1/4" lines that carried through the grey background.
I free motion quilted funky squares throughout and 'phantom' lines connecting the Kona Pepper strips. Still my favorite is the 1/4" lines that go through the grey!
The back is always the best way to show quilting! For someone who can't verbalize clearly, having the visual helps!
You're probably wondering what was the design suppose to look like, what was the piece I forgot about. Was it really that big of a deal?
This is the quilt design:
The missing piece is seen better in the block. The diagonal black line. That darn little piece! I think if that piece had been included everything could have connected better. How will I be sure? Guess I'll have to make it again!
Live, learn and move on! I will make the design again to prove to myself I can do it!
That's my story! Next time the ending will be different! The next one will be as designed and go according to plan!
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