Now if you had told me a couple of months ago I would be able to make a circle of flying geese without going completely potty in the process, I would not have believed you.
I think I unpicked 2 seams in the whole 12.5" block, however there are holes!
I was a little miserly in the cutting of my white fabric. Although Katy says to cut 1/2" seam allowances, I cut a few narrower to use up some scraps. I paid the price. I also needed to use a better light; I have just remembered that I used a small desk light previously, but last night in my eagerness I just used the lamp in the corner and it really didn't help.
So excuses out of the way, what do you think...
A closer look at the oops...
and perfection...?
I am definitely going to try and do this again very soon; that 4th, purple quarter was a cracker, and it is already niggling me that I didn't re-do the first red section.
I think all in all it was a pretty good first attempt. Thank you Katy for getting me playing with the birds x
wow, well done, thats very impressive!
ReplyDeleteYay, well well done for tackling it, and it's all a learning experience, so the 'oops' bits are just features ;o)
ReplyDeleteYour geese are lovely. Sheila told me to use some fray check or patch the holes or both. Next time you will be fine, I hope you try again soon.
ReplyDeleteI think it's pretty incredible for your first try! I probably would have done the same thing, with using scraps. I love the fabrics you chose for your pieces, too!
ReplyDeleteI think you've done a great job! Your birds are just not flying in a tight formation!! Practice makes perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job! Big pat on the back! Well done you :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! No one would even know about the mistakes!
ReplyDeleteimpressive first time .............not done mine yet !!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I always oversize my fabrics and end up wasting loads.
ReplyDeleteI make holes like that too but if you quilt over them enough I'm sure it doesn't matter too much....does it?
ReplyDeleteoops!
It looks great, fabulous for your first ever attempt. If you hadn't taken an extreme close up or said anything, I would never have noticed the holes.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteOMG I think you are showing off now!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous first attempt! I love it! The mistakes are barely noticeable. :o) xo
ReplyDeleteI think you did quite well
ReplyDeleteOh that is so cool! Katy's tutorials are still on my to do very soon list - who cares about the holes in the first one, how else do we learn? I hope my first try turns out that well ;o)
ReplyDeleteLooks great save for the oooopsies!! Remember next time to follow the instructions perfectly!! =D
ReplyDeleteOh those pointy points are delicious! Gorgeous geese! Jxo
ReplyDeleteLove LOVE your fabric choices. Those birdies are tricky, huh? Also loved all the cool words/phrases in this post: going completely potty, niggling, cracker. Made me smile.
ReplyDeleteI love that block, one day when I'm brave I am going to have a go. Your first attempt 'isn't too shabby" as my boys would say! Di xo
ReplyDeletethe "oops" are what you learn from! i love your color choices!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! A nice first try!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome!! Sure you can fudge those holes somehow! I so need to do this series, Katy's tutorials are great. It's on the list!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, especially with the oops :-) (yay!! Hads can f*up too!!! lol xxx)
ReplyDeleteWhat do I think? WOW! Couldn't do it a couyple weeks ago and now look at you. You're going great guns girl :)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness how did you get your head around that?? Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Sarah - awesome block and awesome that you are not perfect. Makes meeting you in June slightly easier! ;-P By which point you will be able to churn out these blocks blindfolded but that's besides the point.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteFugli in all it's glory?
I think this pattern would be so cool if you used black instead of the white. Those geese would pop.
I think it's great - take a well-deserved bow!!
ReplyDeleteWell done!! At least you know why the oopsies happened and if you used a bit of fray check and interfacing on the back it would make a great mini - I think you deserve a round of applause *clapping and cheering*
ReplyDeletePerfect first attempt!!
ReplyDeleteI need to make this block, have always admired it.
ReplyDeletei think you did a smashing job for your first go! good work!
ReplyDelete[like very much!] x x x
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