I finished this quilt a few weeks ago, gave it as a gift, and then realized I forgot to take a picture. My Sister-in-law kindly sent me a picture of it on her couch, so at least there is evidence of the finish.
This was my first (and only so far) kaleidoscope quilt. I pieced it more than a year ago. I love the pattern, but my points are way off. I swallowed my pride and gave it away anyway. I would like to make this pattern again -- I enjoy looking at the kaleidoscope quilt pattern as much as I enjoyed looking through Kaleidoscopes as a child.
This was my first (and only so far) kaleidoscope quilt. I pieced it more than a year ago. I love the pattern, but my points are way off. I swallowed my pride and gave it away anyway. I would like to make this pattern again -- I enjoy looking at the kaleidoscope quilt pattern as much as I enjoyed looking through Kaleidoscopes as a child.
Things I learned:
1. Quilting helps! While this was at the quilter's, I contemplated finding a different Christmas gift for the family. When I went to pick it up, I was pleased. The quilting really made it look better and when I didn't focus on the mismatched/cut off points, I decided it was okay to give.
2. Triangles are more fussy, but I do think I could do a lot better than this! I do have a more consistent 1/4 inch seam now, which will help significantly. I will also slow down and unpick if I have to. :)
your points are looking pretty good from here! I'm sure it will be appreciated and snuggled.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think she happen to photograph a pretty good section. :)
DeleteIt looks really really cool, what a great job you've done. I agree about the quilting...it really finishes a quilt beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI made one too and my points were not perfect either! But it is a pretty pattern and might be worth another try - just to show that we can! Thank you for participating in the FAL, on behalf of the 2016 global FAL hosts.
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to make a new one. I know it will be better -- not perfect, but better. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteVery nice finish! Your points look good. I'll have to check out your blog further to see if you have other pics of it. Where did you get the pattern?
ReplyDeleteI hope to get a picture of the whole quilt eventually, but it will probably be a couple of months before I get there. As for the pattern, I just followed the basic block pattern that came with the Quilt-in-a-Day Kaleidoscope Ruler. (And it definitely took more than a day!) I drew it out before I made it, to determine the color placement. Thanks for visiting!
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