Monday, August 24, 2015

Weekend sewing

I worked on these toppers this weekend. Now I need to get their center circles cut and appliqued on. They are kinda addicting, it's so fun to see how different fabrics will turn out.  

The first one I cut and pieced is the bottom right one, after I sewed the strip sets together I thought this isn't going to look like I pictured in my mind. Then I cut the first 2 wedges and laid them out, nope not gonna like this one so much. But I already committed the fabric to this so I will persevere. And it was fun to see it come together and look good in the end!! It was amazing each time I made another topper I kinda thought the same thing. You just had to wait it out to the end and it turned out just fine!  This was Saturdays work.




Then Sunday I decided to make these. You see I had to mix things up a bit to keep from getting bored with the same style. I love that top patriotic one. The bottom left is actually green and rust for fall. But in looking at it I think it could be a Christmas one too as the rust became more reddish looking when cut into the smaller pieces. 

The star shaped one evolved from one I made last year with my 10 degree ruler, but this time I employed the help of my hubby (he's a math guy) to draw me a template of 15 degree so I wouldn't have to make as many points, LOL. The colors are so much prettier in person, it really is a pretty light olive green-not the puky brown the picture shows.  I gotta say it is much easier to have an acrylic ruler to cut with than a cardboard template! However, it all worked out in the end and I saved money right!!  Now I think I would like to see a 20 degree one, haha.  These all measure around 28-30"  depending on how wide I decided to cut the fabrics for the strip set.  

If anyone is interested in a little tutorial let me know and I could whip one up. They look a little complicated but they really are not.




16 comments:

  1. Those are stunning! I really like the ones you made on Saturday. You got a lot done!

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  2. The tops of these toppers are amazing and are sure to be a big hit! I would love to see how you put one together, but no rush.

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  3. They really are beautiful, Vicki! I agree with Jasmine, they are sure to be good sellers for you. I can't wait to see what they look like all quilted up!

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  4. They look fantastic! And you got so much done in one weekend!

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  5. I would love a tutorial! These are just beautiful and so much fun. I just love the star topper. Your creativity is amazing!

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  6. These are very beautiful. Isn't it fun to watch the fabrics work together!

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  7. Wow! You were really pumping these out. What type of ruler did you use? They are lovely.

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  8. I can imagine they're addicting! I'd love a tutorial or the name of the pattern (if you used one!)

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  9. They look great. Yes, agree always very exciting to see something come together.

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  10. Amazing. A weekend's work...you are a machine, girl! Great table toppers. I'd love a tutorial. I have a queen-sized quilt started with wedges, bought hmm, I don't know 12? 15? degree wedge...it sits in a bag. Love when the hubs gets involved in our stuff!

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  11. Me too...I would like a tutorial on these...so cute but they look complicated! Looks like you've got the technique down!

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  12. I love these table toppers! I can't decide which one I like the best. You picked out some beautiful colors. I would love a tutorial on these.

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  13. What a productive weekend! I think they are gorgeous! It's always scary when you first start something and it doesn't look right. I've always said 'keep going'...you never know how it will turn out until its finished!

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  14. I would love to know how these were done, Your color combinations are great!

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