QUILTsocial | Issue 10

Version 2 – vertical sections
For this version I decided to cut the panel into four equal
sections vertically and added darker blue sashing in between
and as an inner border. I like the clean, simple lines that this
produces. Using two different fabrics in the outer border makes
it a bit more interesting.
Version 4 – angular sections
For my final version, I wanted to see what the panel would
look like if I cut it on different angles and sewed sashing strips
in between the sections. Although sewing these sections
back together would be more difficult than sewing square
or rectangular sections, I think this is the version I’m going to
model my project after!
Quilt version 2
Version 3 – horizontal sections
For this version, I cut the panel horizontally in equal sections
and used a light gray for sashing and inner border. Again, I used
two different colors in the outer border.
Quilt version 4
I also LOVE how the striped fabric looks in the inner border, so
I’m definitely going to be doing that in my project!
As you can see, there are many different ways that my
Artisan Spirit City Scene panel can be cut before sewing it into my
project. By trying these different versions out on my computer
using digital images of the fabrics first, I’m much more relaxed
about cutting a favorite fabric!
Keep reading, I’ll give you 2 great tips for sewing with
directional fabrics. Also I’ll cut up that beautiful panel, and I’ll
share some tips to help you to sew oddly shaped pieces of
fabrics together.
Quilt version 3
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