If you add DARK corners to the outside Kaleidoscope block, the entire "look" of a regular Kaleidoscope is altered.
I added the fused triangles to the one piece border when it seemed the border needed something extra. Fused triangles are difficult to piece onto other triangles. Live and Learn.
Backing fabric was perfect. I'm going back for another 6 yards for another project.
My "old" Janome 6500 just could no longer be fixed for free-motion quilting, altho is does regular sewing perfectly. After trying out a number of other machines, until I was just plain discouraged and/or confused, my dealer suggested the Janome 6700P, which is pretty close to the 6500, but with a nice W I D E 10 -inch bed.
Yeaaaaa -- Perfectly wonderful, out of the gate! I'm happy. This block is from a book - yes, I actually used a pattern - Rock that Quilt Block by Linda Hahn & Deborah Stanley. This star is one of many crown/star arrangements from almost the same design, yet colored in many ways to suggest different designs. I wanted a block that filled up the 12 in. space, and I also came up with 20 different star designs. They blend because of general shape and/or fabrics. Corners were pp'ed and made that secondary design when the sashing was inserted between blocks.
Where have I been? right here, teaching, sewing and quilting, a little mentoring, running a household, keeping up the yard, etc., moving furniture, just like the rest of you. It's been 4 long years since DH passed - still very difficult to be without him.
Hello, Elaine. Nice to hear from you again. Love the dark triangles in the border of the kaleidoscope. What a difference it makes! I see that you got your Christmas gift early this year. A 10" bed! Oh! I'm envious! Lovely star block. Looking forward to seeing the entire quilt and all the different stars. Take care. ;^)
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ReplyDeleteYou are a champ, Elaine! I am so proud of you to see how you have just kept involved and busy, even though it is a challenge with your husband gone.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very clever edge treatment with the kaleidoscope blocks.
I'm glad you found a machine that meets your needs. It is always hard to find something to replace what you are used to.
That is a really pretty, and unique star block. Nice job on the quilting, too.
It's been a long time since I signed on to your blog--I remember when you had lots of challenges with the Janome. Glad you were able to replace the old one with a new one. Hope it gives you lots of service.
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