Oops I did it again

“What happened to the projects I was quilting?” I hear you ask… I am currently unpicking the quilting in the tumblers quilt as messed up a bit in the preparation (more haste, less speed is sage advice still)…

And my monkey wrench quilts are stalled currently too while I work out techniques to quilt them as I want them to be… I may even take them apart and quilt each block just to make it easier on my machine.

Which brings me to the contents of this photo collage…

Quilting fabric preparation process.

The collage shows four images related to quilting. The top left image displays several clear plastic bins filled with neatly folded, colourful fabric pieces, organized by design collection. The top right image shows a green cutting mat with two die-cutting templates: one for a hexagon and one for an equilateral triangle, along with a sample card showing a hexagon quilt pattern. The bottom left image is a close-up of a stack of fabric pieces, with the top piece featuring large turquoise spots on a black background. The bottom right image shows another close-up of a stack of cut fabric squares in various colourful patterns, with loose threads visible along the edges. The overall scene suggests the process of sorting, cutting, and preparing fabric pieces for a quilting project. (Described by Be My Ai)

I absolutely love my Tula Pink fabric collections… the colours, the prints, the way the collections can be combined as they use colours that will coordinate and compliment each other… it’s like a group of friends with their different styles and personalities who support each other through their low points and celebrate their highest achievements.

I decided to rough cut 10 inch squares from the larger prints to give me room to adjust fabric for the hexagons, and 6 inch squares from the smaller prints for the equilateral triangles.

I have more than enough for the hexagons I need and as I arrange my colour order I will decide on which fabrics I will cut more triangles from.

This quilt will be very much designed as I make it. I will decide if I surround each hexagon with a “blending” or “opposing” colour depending upon how it pleases my eyes with the colour placements.

If I use “opposing” colours I can emphasise the “stars”…

But blending the colours will mean I can make a pleasing colour wash effect.

Fabric swatches on a whiteboard. The left side of the image shows four fabric squares, each held up by colourful magnets at the corners. The top left swatch features hippos and birds in water on a light blue background. The top right swatch has a repeating pattern of stylized ocean waves in blue and white. The bottom left swatch displays large turquoise polka dots on a black background. The bottom right swatch shows a colorful cat among leaves and round shapes on a light blue background.

The right side of the image is a blurred version of the left, with a red circle highlighting the area between the bottom left and bottom right swatches. The magnets and swatch positions are the same in both images.

Since I will be concentrating on colour placement there could end up being some interesting print combinations as the above collage demonstrates…

Are you surprised to learn the fabric with prominent pink kittens reads in the blue/green range to me?

Quilting fabric pieces and die-cutting machine. The top and left photos show a die-cutting machine with colourful fabric pieces being cut into hexagon and triangle shapes using black foam dies. The fabrics have bright patterns, such as large polka dots and multicolored dots. The bottom right photo displays the cut fabric shapes arranged on a whiteboard surface, held in place with colourful magnets. The arrangement forms a pattern for a quilt, with a mix of hexagons and triangles in various vibrant prints, including dots, waves, florals, and animals. The scene suggests a creative quilting or patchwork project in progress. (Described by Be My AI with minor editing).

Until next time I’ll be cranking hexagons and triangles through my AccuQuilt die cutting machine.


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