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I kind of struggled with a plan for a while, then a glimmer of an idea came to me, which led me to create a single block....
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It only made sense to make more blocks (which I did). and then play with them till a firmer plan materialized (which it eventually did).
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I actually had the top all pieced when the thought of a ghost block came to me, and that was really kinda fun to execute. For the first time, I used Aurifil 28wt for machine-quilting, and loved the result. I'll be trying that again.
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The spool I had happened to be the same color as I was using on the mini [#2600. light gray], so that was handy. I did go ahead and use 50wt for the quilting, hoping that would help the ghost block stand out, and I think it did. Rather than do strictly matchstick quilting, as was my original plan, I did a dense organic straight-line, which is one of my favorites to execute.
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A faced binding became the way to go when I realized I didn't have enough of the light gray solid left, which would have been my choice for a regular binding. I tried Cotton & Bourbon's method for a change, as I'd noticed it was single-fold, and I thought that might be a good option for a mini. And I think it was!
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Oh, and for the backing, I used a favorite print from the deep stash with some bits left on my cutting board. Maybe not the most profound use of fabric ever, but it gave me alot of pleasure.
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So, this little quilt finished at 16" square, the maximum size for the challenge. I really debated on whether to crop close to the HSTs or give them room to float, and I obviously settled on the latter.
The quilted ghost triangle is a great touch! I have definitely had some questions about the prompt and appreciate that they wrote more for clarification.
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome pattern. I really like the colors you used as well.
ReplyDeletei like it! that little ghost block and the floating triangles are spot on
ReplyDeleteThat little quilt packs a lot of thought and creativity. The ghost block was a great addition.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be turning out one project after another...and everyone is drool worthy! I think this is fantastic and you nailed it with the ghost block!
ReplyDeleteOMG, i love it. I want to steal your idea on the whole quilt. I have a hard time making my sewn strips to look wavy. Probably need to sit and just practice it. Lovely mini.
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