I spent a few hours cutting initial blocks, creating custom templates,
remeasuring and testing the plexiglass templates. I felt I wasn't
getting anywhere fast, but I knew I'd start making progress.
Cutting the strips just an eighth of an inch wider and using the template let me stitch together and trim down to perfectly sized diamonds. Success! I also figured out how to consistently get the points to line up (well, 13 out of 14 - not bad). Took way too long to do those...
however ...
I took the plunge last night and cut all the strips for half of the
light diamonds. Sewed up those strips and ironed them. All ready to cut! I should have a full set of diamonds in a more timely manner than the first few ones I made. 
I love when I get consistent results. Look at those pretty little Xs. I'm hoping these are the hardest pieces to sew together (although I think the fussy-cut corners will be the most difficult to cut and keep straight).
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Those are looking great! How many strips do you sew together to get the width you need for cutting the diamonds? Fun to see your progress!
ReplyDeleteI'm ever amazed at the intricate and exact sewing you quilters do!
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