I've had a few more comments on my header quilt so here it is again for those who asked about it. The original post can be found here.
At the risk of boring you with more pie and tart blocks, here's method #4 courtesy of a suggestion from Penny (no blog). A friend I was talking to about it told me she has made this block by this method too. I wanted to see if I could get it out of the strip provided in the BOM.
Yes I could!For the large pies I started with 4" squares and for the small, 3" squares.
The HST were then trimmed down to 3 1/2'' and 2 1/2" respectively and sewn into a pinwheel block.
you can see what I did with the circle at right. I think that this is a great method for some but it takes a little longer because of the trimming for me so I might stick to my method#2. The circles finish at 5 6/8" and 3 6/8" I know it's a funny measurement!
Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous. You must have an amazing amount of patience to hand piece and hand quilt it. I am in awe!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing that gorgeous quilt... :o)
ReplyDeleteAnd how cute isnt that Bunny!!!! :o)
Happy Easter to you!!
ah yes that is the way I was thinking of doing mine.
ReplyDeleteOk now I have to go back and look at number 2!!!
cute bunny! and love those flowers!!!!
OH that header quilt is beautiful, such happy colors and well stars just make my day!
Thanks for all your tips!
Kathie
Great tip Janet!! I would never have thought of that.
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Janet agai I love your pies and tarts. Did you ever share that pattern name with us?
ReplyDeleteI purchased Kelly's new pattern and I can't wait to get it!
I just love the bunny pattern that she gifted us with but I do not know if I will get that started today. So many other projects to work on and the days just fly by.
I just printed Kellie's pattern last night, man are you quick! It looks great, and it is such a cute pattern. Thanks for the info on the quilt, I just love it!
ReplyDeleteYour header quilt is truly beautiful, thanks so much for letting us see this. Very inspiring and I love the colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteYour header quilt is one of my all-time favorites, I must say. Every time I see it, I am reminded that I MUST make this quilt. Your pie and tart posts are wonderful--I'd love to make that quilt in Kaffes.
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by the quilt in your header. Spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThat rabbit is a cutie!
Looks like you used some of the Coverlet fabric in the pinwheel. That was a good use for it.
Great tip = THANKS! Love the rabbit and the fabrics you brought - can't wait to see them all finished up.
ReplyDeleteKris
Your header quilt is amazing. Thank you for taking the time to put up the photo and link for us newbies to learn about it's history.
ReplyDeleteOkay, now I'm going to be a pest. I did figure out after making a comment yesterday that you had posted the header quilt before. Unfortunately, I can't find that issue of Australian Quilter's companion. I looked all over the web. If you have a copy of the pattern, would you be willing to share it?
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Heidi from California
The quilt of your header and your header are stunning ! Since I have read your alternative method for pie and tarts, I wish to give a try : one more new project !
ReplyDeleteCute bunny and what a great way to do the the circles.
ReplyDeleteI didn't win either....but did add the Honey Bunny Free Pattern to my blog to pass on the word. I thought it to be completely adorable! Coming to your blog and seeing it in progress was exciting and I can't wait to see your finish! Oh .... fabrics you purchased the other day....they are me...scream me....in fact, I probably own them!
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, I found you through Darlene's blog. I too am a Kiwi who moved to Oz, but then after 30 years moved to the US. Kellie's pattern is terrific. I'm looking at mine and wondering if it printed out at the right size. Would you mind telling me how big Mr Bunny measures.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy Linda sent me over - love looking at your beautiful work. The hexagon quilt is magnificent and love all your applique.
ReplyDelete*slapping forehead* why didn't I think of that? I have these papers to do this quilt the epp way and I am way too lazy! LOL
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
Lissa
Hi my name is Sheri I came upon your blog by way of quiltslott...it is true, your header quilt is darling, of course it is hand pieced!!! I love it enough to want to do it. I'm glad I found your blog, a very happy place. :)
ReplyDeleteJanet, that is funny, I found your blog quiltsalott by way of all stitched up!
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