Some yellow stitching has been going on in the quilt studio this week. I cut all these little pieces to make a 6" sewing machine block. I used the free Fat Quarter Shop pattern. I love my Alphabitties which help me to keep all these pieces organized.
Here is my sewing machine block collection on the design wall, including the freshly repaired yellow machine. Oh now I notice that the green machine has the same problem... UGH!
Note to self: Do not pick directional fabric for sewing machine blocks!
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I had the same issues with directional fabric on a QOV block I made this week. But I'm trying NOT to take it apart and change it. I buried it in the block pile hoping that if it's not on top I'll forget to fix it.
ReplyDeleteI would never have said that was a directional print until you showed us the "fixed" block. Such cute sewing machines - love them in every color.
ReplyDeleteYou are making a beautiful herd of sewing machines. I wouldn't have bothered with that print as the direction is not as striking as other prints can be but I completely understand how nagging a piece of fabric can be. You did what was best for you and that's what we have to do. Great job! ;^)
ReplyDeleteYour sewing machine collection is growing nicely. I would never notice the directionality of those fabrics. Even with the arrow pointing it out, everything looks fine to me.
ReplyDeleteYou are more diligent than I would have been. Neither of the blocks is a glaringly directional fabric, IMHO. I would have lived with it--but then, it's not my quilt. And so much for my claim to being a perfectionist. :)
ReplyDeleteThey all look great
ReplyDeleteI had a very hard time finding the turned fabric. I would have left it lol. I don't get along with the seam ripper!
ReplyDeleteYour sewing machines are all so cute! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteLOL! OCD much, Kathy? That change in print direction wouldn't bother me in the least. It took a while for me to notice... even after you pointed it out!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good tip for yourself. But honestly, I couldnt see the problem, but then you are up close while you are stitching. The sewing machines look great, it's a nice pattern.
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