Look at me . . . I *finally* finished stitching together my very first Patchwork of the Crosses block . . .
All that's left is to press it and remove my basting stitches. I love this fabric combination and it was such fun to stitch! I'm now thinking quilt, not just a one block exercise! Yeah, I fell hook, line and sinker.
Which means I needed all the appropriate tools! To that end, I ordered the "Magic Mirror".
It's a simple enough gadget and very easy to use, but it makes a *world* of difference when you're fussy cutting fabrics for kaleidoscope-like effects. Take this brown fabric, for example . . .
The mirror allows me to preview how my center will look, once I've cut all my pieces out and stitched them together! This will make my designing so much easier . . . since this project is now officially on my design 'wall'! I use my clear acrylic template to determine where I want my design on my honeycomb template and butt the mirror up against the 90-degree angle of the template.
Remove the template and you've got a great view of your center! Pretty nifty, eh? I was so enchanted with the process, I had to try out a couple of different fabrics.
The pink was fun, but then I had this beautiful gold print with a really ornate design. Do you see how by just moving my template around, I was able to get a totally different look??
Even with a simpler design, like the scroll and leaves on the bottom row, a slight re-positioning of the template gave it a whole new look!
Once I've chosen the "look" then it's a simple matter of cutting out my pieces . . .
And I'm ready to start basting to my templates! Isn't it fun? Aren't you itching to give it a try??! Well, always the enabler encourager, I just happen to have an extra brand new mirror that I'd love to give to someone who's got to have one!
You can also use the mirror for a variety of angles . . . 90, 60, and 30, just to name a few! So, is this one going to be yours?!? Leave me a comment -- just whatever is on your mind -- and that will afford you one chance. If you're a follower, leave a second comment and let me know how you follow -- I'll give you a second shot! And . . . if you link an appropriate post to the HeLP for hexi-aholics linky party over to sarah did it!, leave me a third comment saying so for a third chance!
Make sure if you're a 'noreply' blogger that you leave me a way to get a hold of you. I'll leave this open until Friday and then randomly choose a winner! In the meantime, head on over to Patchwork Times to check out design walls all over the blogiverse!
Make your Monday matter!!
:)
**Comments closed - I'll post the giveaway winner later today!**
**Comments closed - I'll post the giveaway winner later today!**
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LOL There is no HeLp for Hexie-lovers! The mirrors look fun. Something I could put on my List. But it would be more fun to WIN! Too much Blog Hopping today with Quiltmaker.
I am fascinated by that! I love the block you created. I have resisted the temptation to start one because I know I would be hooked on them as well. Your colors are beautiful.
I love seeing these blocks and I'm all for any tool that helps. However, I am just not a hexie person (making) - sure the mirror will be much appreciated by a hexie lover.
Wow your block is beautiful! What a great way to figure it out.
And of course I am a follower :-)
Wow! Such lovely work.
Don't include me in the giveaway because Hexies are not my favorite thing to make and I currently have 3 projects going that use them. Crazy, I know. But I have to say that looking at the photos of the mirror and the cool effects that you achieve, I think I would just become mesmerized playing with it and never get a single block made. : )
What a fun tool! Didn't know it existed. Thanks for the opportunity of such a nice prize.
AND, I follow you by having your blog linked to feedly which picks up all my "reading" blogs.
Your block is gorgeous Denise.
I love that POTC block so much! The mirror is awesome! Thanks for the chance!
I follow you in BlogLovin and on Twiiter!
Well I am a follower and I'm leaving a comment and the linky party is mine but I already have a mirror so don't put me in the draw! LOL!
Anyway...glad you fell hook, line and sinker for POTC. I'm so ticked at myself today. I left my block and spare needles at home so even tho I have thread and honeycombs to baste during lunch I had to sit here and twiddle my thumbs. I'm obviously not prepared to have my lunch hours back. I need to get that spare kit set up when I get home tonight.
would love to win, thanks
I love your block - I haven't tried this one yet!
GFC follower!
Wow....love the fabrics you picked!
Learning fussy cuts and hexies is on my list of things to learn in 2015. This looks like a great tool
I've been making fussy cut stars with 60 degree diamonds that are 2" - sure seems like this tool would make it easier to do!
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Gosh...that mirror tool looks interesting!!!
I am a follower!!
What a clever tool. Thanks for the giveaway. I've also shared your giveaway on my Giveaway List for just sewers & quilters at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again.
That is so cool! I love that block!!
I am a follower!
Wow every time I think I saw everything in quilting tools you added another one....Now mind you I haven't used many of these tools, but it is nice to see how they work.
One day I will try them all.
Love your quilt blocks. Thanks for the chance.
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I follow you with bloglovin. sarah@forrussia.org
I like your blog title and Bible verse. I love to know the story behind how you came to choose it. :) sarah@forrussia.org
My plan for this long winter is to get out the hexi quilt top my grandmother started, but never finished. I never met her, but I did inherit this quilt. It dates back to 1940 and is in of some repair and gentle loving!
love the mirror and think it makes lovely pieces.
Looks like a very cool tool. Thank you for the chance to win.
I follow you via Google Friends Connect.
I should have this for my Hexagon quilts. Never gave it much thought till now.
I follow through email. Thanks
What a great tool to have. Thanks
I could have so much fun with that mirror. Thanks for the chance! vickise at gmail dot com
I follow via email. Thanks! vickise at gmail dot com
One of the gals at quit guild just showed us her mirror and what a fun and useful quilting tool! Thanks for sharing.
Wow - love your hexies - so cute! I have been wanting to take the hexie plunge! :) mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com
oooo forgot following you on bloglovin... mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the block, it is awesome.
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Always loved the look of kaleidoscopes.
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Following on bloglovin'.
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Fascinating tool! Thanks for the super giveaway.
Your Patchwork Cross block is gorgeous! I can see why you want whole quilt.
I love your block and the colors you have chosen. Beautiful. I think I need to start one of those. Hugs
what an interesting tool! I's like to try it!
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