I cut one strata of the William Morris Trip Around the World project and got 16 loops. I need 14 to have one complete sequence (because I have 14 fabrics). I unpicked a different seam on each loop to see what one quarter plus center row at right and bottom will look like.
As I explained in my tutorial last week (label is Trip Around the World tutorial on my label list and also at the bottom of this post), I could now move strips from the left one at a time to see what each fabric looks like at the center (bottom right corner). In this photo I have moved 3 strips and already I know this is what I want. There are 2 things to consider here, the center and the breakpoint - the fabric that will make the complete diamond touching at the center of all 4 sides. I like a larger print for the breakpoint.
I took the remaining 2 loops and pinned them to the wall to show the center better. I sewed the last seam in the other three stratas and after pressing I will be cutting loops from them.
I see what you mean about a larger print for the break point. I really, really want to make a small TAW to see what happens……just two must do quilts to finish and I can start selecting fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWonderful and so well explained, as always. I appreciate this post explaining what you are looking for. When you were making the stratas I was intrigued by the use of the dark fabrics—now I see! -Roxanne
ReplyDeleteThe many steps you take for this quilt is mesmerizing… its been a treat to see it all in progress.
ReplyDeleteThese quilts are really like magic when they come together.
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