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Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star

Lowena

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #30 on: March 26, 2021, 12:39:39 PM »
Yes but I'm finding them fiddly and difficult, so keep redoing them.
Not well at the moment but hope to get back to it when I feel brighter
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Bjay

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #31 on: March 26, 2021, 15:47:36 PM »
Have not enjoyed this and just think 3 more to go!

Dark colour too dark, feel like swapping dark and light around



PS I have a love /hate reationshoip with flying geese anyway!
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Pearl

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #32 on: March 26, 2021, 17:00:06 PM »
Is anyone still interested in this ??

Definitely.  Four more days until the end of term and then I’ll have no excuse.

I don’t think there’s enough contrast between my aquamarines.

Catllar

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #33 on: March 26, 2021, 17:28:48 PM »
There, you see Iminei, we're still here! Got my four blocks cut out today.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Lilian

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #34 on: March 26, 2021, 19:41:45 PM »
@Iminei I will be doing this, just waiting for some red/pinks and some aquamarine fabrics so that I can start.  I have got my BG fabric but ran out of the red/pink when I made the first block so am getting new fabric in.  :)
Willing but not always able :)

LouiseS

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #35 on: March 26, 2021, 20:48:26 PM »
I planning on doing this but I’m going to have to do the practice first.

Lilian

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #36 on: March 27, 2021, 10:42:29 AM »
My fabric arrived this morning so I can now start the ruby and aquamarine blocks hopefully this weekend  :dance:
Willing but not always able :)

Iminei

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #37 on: March 28, 2021, 09:50:27 AM »
Take block 2 easy and practice a few of the Fancy flying geese first ... on throwaway fabric ok?
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Bjay

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #38 on: March 28, 2021, 13:10:40 PM »
Well I've really struggled with this. Flying Geese and I do not get on.  I know there re many imperfections in it but can only hope the next ones will be better.




Bum - re-copied the wrong block, this is now correct
« Last Edit: March 28, 2021, 14:41:32 PM by Bjay »
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Lilian

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #39 on: March 28, 2021, 19:40:29 PM »
That's very effective @Bjay  :thumbsup: I have yet to start mine.  Didn't have time today but will make a start tomorrow.  Looking forward to making this one.
Willing but not always able :)

Catllar

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #40 on: March 28, 2021, 19:46:51 PM »
I am enjoying this so far - I've done green rather than aquamarine  and it's all from stuff in the bottom of the box!! Yay!!

I'm working on them all at once and I've got about half way through.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Iminei

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #41 on: March 29, 2021, 07:27:34 AM »
@Bjay  these are not just ordinary Flying Geese ... these are Marks and Sparks flying geese ...

I agree with you, they are a lil bugger to get right and in fact I got them wrong so often I decided I preferred them that way and changed the pattern!!

Double in fact ... the woman who designed this pattern changed them to standard flying geese in the end as, I assume, so many other people found it too difficult/complained ... but if you ensure theres a 1/4" gap between the edge of the unfinished block and the 'geese' you get a great shimmery effect and that is precisely what we want!
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Bjay

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #42 on: March 29, 2021, 17:33:28 PM »
2 done now - be pleased when they are finished
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Catllar

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #43 on: March 29, 2021, 18:28:30 PM »
It was all going so well then the fiddly flying geese decided they were ready to migrate or whatever via the disco night at the beach club - so it's fair to say I'm having a lot of fun too :S >:)!
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Sandra

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #44 on: March 29, 2021, 18:42:24 PM »
I just wanted to show how 'off' mine are. (I don't care. They won't be re-done.)
It might help and reassure others who are stressing about their own.

Most of my corner triangly bits are touching where there should be a little gap.  :meditation: It doesn't matter.
And where they're touching, they're not even touching neatly.  :S




Sandra.
xxx