first ... when cutting your fabics, make certain that you have placed them correctly when cutting in order to get the right number of mirrored background pieces. I thought I had done this correctly, but on closer inspection realized that 2 of my fabrics look similar front and back although they are definitely NOT the same front and back! The trick became cutting more pieces without waste. I figured it out though. Lesson learned.
second ... it may take longer, but sometimes cutting a single layer of fabric when you are using a new ruler or other tool will result in more accurate cutting. The precision of your cutting has a domino effect, so it is clearly very important. Another lesson learned.
third ... when cutting and piecing something new, a sample swatch is a good investment of your time and effort and most likely will save you time in the long run. Lesson well learned.
finally ... I am proud of the flying geese I assembled. They are not perfect and got better as I became more familiar and comfortable with the process. I did need to restitch a few based on the other lessons learned, but am not going to redo every unit. This is a learning piece for me and I am comfortable with and proud of my work. Life lesson learned.
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| Here are piles of my Flying Geese. 128 units in total. |
Since Bonnie gave us a heads up on cutting some background rectangles for future use, I took the opportunity to get that done now.
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| Pre-cut background rectangles for future clue use. |
Anxiously waiting for Friday and Clue#3!
Great job! Can't wait for Friday's clue! Love the reds and your background fabrics!
ReplyDeleteYour geese look great. I learned lots of lessons when cutting mine too and I have to agree with you that sometimes cutting one at a time works best as there was no way I could cut four like Bonnie did--LOL.
ReplyDeleteOh, you are so correct about the lessons with this step. It's hard not to be critiqual of one's own work. But with each bit we learn and hopefully don't repeat our mistakes. I too have some imperfect pieces that are going to stay that way, they bring character. :0)
ReplyDeleteDon't you hate when you learn by experience!!! But now you know for the next time. love the colour of your flying geese. Can't wait to see what other colours you have chosen!!
ReplyDeleteLooking really good - I think we ALL have learned something about geese along the way!
ReplyDeleteHI! How fun - I have two of your fabrics in my blocks as well. I feel the same about the geese. I learned that I was really, REALLY overpressing (killing the goose!!). Mine got better as I went along, but I have a few wonky ones too!
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