I couldn't figure out why none of the blocks was turning out the same size, or why the sashing strips didn't want to fit. I haven't been that far off since I started quilting! I attributed it to me being too distracted by the Olympics, or just wanting to get something done quickly...and then I realized my mistake. I'm kicking myself for not looking more closely when I started, but I just wanted to get the pedal to the floor and start sewing, dammit!
The jelly roll was pinked...and from tip to tip, all of the strips are the tiniest bit wider than two and a half inches -- enough to make a difference when lining them up for a seam allowance. I would have thought that something would have been the correct measurement, but valley-to-valley was less than 2.5", and peak-to-peak was more. Valley-to-peak didn't even measure correctly. My bad, I should have double-checked, and definitely would have made some adjustments before it was too late.
It's going to be a charity quilt...or at best given to someone who knows nothing about sewing.
Cat update: No distinguishable damage to computer connections or other furniture after Night #1 in his new home, which is good (though I did end up wrapping the legs of the antique wicker chair in packing tape, sticky side out, as a precaution), he's not distructive. I let him out of the spare bedroom the morning, and he's spent the past half hour running laps around my apartment. It must feel so good after being cooped up for so long! He also plays fetch with the catnip mouse. And farts. His diet is getting changed today.
6 comments:
Eeek! Thanks for the info on the strip width. I recently bought my first-ever jelly roll because I couldn't resist the fabrics. I was very surprised to see the pinked edges, though I didn't think to measure. But whatever problems you may have had, the quilt is adorable.
i've heard others complain about pinked edges too. i'm sure it will all turn out fine in the end.
I wouldn't worry too much about the dye bleeding onto the white. I always use a Shout color catcher when I wash something I am not sure about. It always catches any color that bleeds and never gets on anything that has some white on it.
Never used those before, but it seems like they should be a staple for quilters! Thanks!
Cute quilt. Sorry for your headaches with the pinked edges.
I love the white with the bright colors. the quilt is stunning.
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