Maple Leaf:
This is an EQ7 rendering of a maple leaf block.
I am blogging about the progress and design decisions I am making on my husband’s quilt. I hope this will keep me on track and motivate me to continue to work on the quilt.
I have been trying to draft Maple Leaf pattern to the size I need using graph paper and pencils and on EQ7. I know what I want to do but so far I have not been very successful. I need to learn the EQ software better. My computer drawing skills are dismal. I posted a picture of the EQ drawings and you will see what I mean.
After several attempts at designing the block I decided to wing it. Here is a picture of my success (or failure)… this will go into the quilt but I have a lot to learn. I will keep trying until I perfect the block patterns. I also have several other patterns for different types and style of leaves.
I am using the inspiration I have been collecting for several years to design the quilt, but mainly it will be designed on a design wall. Design visual arts / quilts visually.
THIS is a rendering of the right upper leaf point. I have done several versions of this template.
You can note several mistakes on the quilt block. I made a mistake on the stem piece coloration and had to redesign the stem. I sewed the block using a inset seam technique but I should have just used an oversize block and used a half square triangle sew on the stem bloc instead. I did not realize I could use that technique until after I finished the block. YOU can also note the point on the leaf is out of alignment. I need to work on improving the template for the point of the leaf.
My plans for this quilt are to include every technique I know and want to learn. I will be doing paper piecing and piecing quilt blocks, adding applique leaves by machine and probably some hand applique too.
Going back to my earlier post, PLAGUED BY UNCERTAINTY, I have the explanation of my thoughts about the color and style. (Give away is in effect until end of June or early July, depending on my work schedule. Just leave a comment and the win the chance for some books I am giving away.) I have re-purchased the fabric for the background, 11 yards of SHADOW PLAY by Maywood Studios. This is in excess but I NEVER WANT TO BE SHORT FABRIC AGAIN. Any left over fabric will be used in my stash.
You can note several mistakes on the quilt block. I made a mistake on the stem piece coloration and had to redesign the stem. I sewed the block using a inset seam technique but I should have just used an oversize block and used a half square triangle sew on technique the stem block instead. I did not realize I could use that technique until after I finished the block. My plans for this quilt are to include every technique I know and want to learn. I will be doing paper piecing and piecing quilt blocks, adding applique leaves by machine and probably some hand applique to. Going back to my earlier post, PLAGUED BY UNCERTAINTY, I have the explanation of my thoughts about the color and style. (Give away is in effect until end of June or early July, depending on my work schedule. Just leave a comment and the win the chance for some books I gave away.)
https://nonniequiltingdreams.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/plagued-by-uncertainty/ Plague by Uncertainty post one about this quilt
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