This week's Civil War block, Carolina Lily was not too easy at all. It involved the dreaded Y- seam. Three of them. I found great directions at CT Publishing and got to work. It took several attempts to get them right, and it is almost perfect.
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| Mark seams |
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| The trick was beginning and ending exactly 1/4" in from edge and backstitching to secure |
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| I added a bit of gold to my flower |
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| the last seam |
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| Viola! I mean Carolina Lily |
Beautiful! I always find it so hard to see when I'm at that 1/4 inch point. Did you mark it with pen? Is that your challenge quilt?
ReplyDeleteI really like that little piece of gold. Very nice indeed. I've not made my block yet - I've got a bit of catch up to do!
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Your Lily block looks perfect and I've just popped over to look at the Civil War blog. Isn't it fascinating to have the history, blocks etc all in one place - I'll certainly go back. I look forward to seeing more of your blocks, Janine.
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