One of my long lost WIP's has been this Shimmer quilt I started with this great butterfly print from Lizzy House.
As I started working on it I realized I cut all of my little side rectangles the wrong size, and I don't have enough to re-cut them. They weren't too far off, so I decided to roll with it and see if I could still make it work.
My seams don't match perfect and the center sides look a little crinkly after pressing, but once it's quilted I'm sure it will all disappear and look normal...ish. It's proof that even I mess up on my own patterns sometimes, and that I should pay better attention when cutting!
If you don't use it already, my favorite pressing tip (found here) makes all the difference when working with a lot of diagonal seams. Just stick a book or magazine or a block of wood on it and let the fabric cool! Also yes...I still have that same burnt ironing board cover!
I don't teach very often since I have little kids, but a couple of months ago I taught the Shimmer pattern with the Camano Island Quilters and remembered how much I really do love teaching and getting out in the real world. Also having a reason to put on real clothes! ;)
Kathy O.
LOVE this pattern. And....your "real clothes" comment was completely understood!!! xxoo
Lara B.
Love those blocks and the whole design Allison. Especially in Lizzy house!
allisonreidnem
Great blocks and your students achieved such interesting variations using their chosen colour schemes. Thank you for continuing to keep us inspired ☺
cindy-liveacolorfullife
I'm so anxious to start this pattern. I taught my very first class in October, and was shocked to find out that I was fairly decent at it, and completely enjoyed it!
Mary
This is fabulous! I usually end up saving a pic of something I like and try to figure it our in Quilt-Pro. But this is the first pattern I've bought in ages, and well worth it. Thank you1
Rachel at Stitched in Color
I'll have to try that pressing tip. Thanks!
hydeeann
i've been using your pressing tip for a while now and i love it! thanks so much for sharing it.
good luck with your "ish" shimmer blocks. i hope they turn out in the quilting because they look pretty so far!
Susan Robers
Thanks for sharing your honesty - not everyone would and it's nice to know that even all the experts make mistakes! I'll have to try the iron tip too, but I love your block!
Kristi McKay Willard
Thanks for coming and teaching! We really enjoyed having you and hope you have a Happy New Year!
Rebecca Grace
I really love how you're using that butterfly print! Very lovely blocks.
Melissa Mack
I was so inspired by your adorable little heart wall hanging that I decided to make something similar. It was so much fun to make and it makes me very happy every time I walk by it!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. :-)