This photo shows the small amount of progress on adding to this top. The column on the far left is all loose pieces, only one block of it is sewn. With lefts and rights, it is confusing to pick up the right piece the first time. I got a bunch more pieces cut so now I have a better variety and it should go faster now.
Yesterday afternoon I pieced backs for 2 quilts that I'm ready to send out for quilting. I also cut the batting to size for one of them.
I started sewing some blocks from the stratas I made the night before. This is 12 blocks. I don't usually place the 4 alike together like this. Right now I'm just making blocks, no plan in mind. I'm sure a plan will pop up eventually.
There is a right and wrong side to batiks, contrary to popular belief that both sides are the same. I agree you can use either side you want, but I prefer the right side. The right side has clean edges on the motifs, the wrong side is slightly uneven. Also on the wrong side there are usually little dots of the dark color in the motifs. Above, right side on the left, wrong side on the right. Click on photos to enlarge. Feel free to disagree with me but I'll always scrutinize both sides and use them right side up. There are some batiks however that don't have clear outlines on either side and I don't like them as well as the crisp designs. Hoffman batiks have always been my favorites.
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Interesting about batik’s having a right side which I think I knew intuitively. I don’t work with batiks much but always look for the best side.
I realize that I was incorrect, and I do look for the right side with batiks, but I don't obsess about it. The wrong side is more obvious with Indian or African batiks, not so much with Indonesian. Stay warm!
I agree about the batik fabric! I tend to scrutinize the fabric to make sure I'm using the right side. Not that there is anything wrong with the back side of the fabric. I too just prefer the crisp patterns on top!
I never knew that about batik fabrics; I can see those dots on your R side picture very clearly...
39 here today--even having some snow melt--this is before that big storm is slated to hit us this weekend...talk about yo-yo-ing temps this year!! Yesterday it was 12 degrees...
I am going to pick up my machine this afternoon--all tuned up and ready to go:))) Hugs, Julierose
Looks like a couple of blue pieces on the left side might be good. I kind of like the design you get with all four blocks together. I have noticed that there is a bit of a difference from one side to the other in batiks, but I don't pay that much attention to which side I use most of the time.
Good to see the progress on your muted diamond top … and love your 3 new blocks (design and fabric) and I so agree ~ always use the right side of the fabric.
Applause for your good progress on so many quilts!!
I always look at both sides of batiks and use the side I like most.
Alas, we seem to be in for sleet and ice rather than snow with the temperature highs for M-T-W still below freezing. Everybody stay safe, stay warm, and stay home if possible.
Hugs!
I have always thought that batiks have a right side and a wrong side, even though most people say they are the same. Look closely, and you can see the differences! I think the right side is always a bit more crisp than the wrong side.
I appreciate your contrasting lesson on batiks. Nice to know. I have rarely used them; using whichever side appealed most to me.
Sewing a bunch of gifted browns into 16P; while in my RV.
Laura H.
I find it very difficult to tell the difference on that for the batiks I have to look and look to see if I can tell. You did make good progress and I only made a little.
Love that weather report quilt. I have some of that fabric somewhere?? Interesting about batiks. Thanks for all you share!
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