This is the re-do of my Sewcialites quilt and I am so much happier with it. Before I tell you why, here is a photo of the previous version, which fell short for me:
So, here's what I did to change it up. I had accidently used a background fabric that was too light on the half-square triangles. Those had to be replaced. Instead of using red/tan/black fabrics in the HSTs, I switched to using all black half-square triangles in my final version. I think the final version of black half-square triangles provide more of a frame effect than the previous arrangment of mixed colors. Finally, there were a couple of blocks that just didn't "fit" with the others, notably the silly tulip in the far right upper corner.
I think my final version is cleaner, more cohesive, and of course, has background fabric that matches. I've got the rows sewn together and will complete the top this weekend. I am so much happier with it. The effort to take it apart and re-do it was well worth it.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Wow, your new version looks amazing! I don’t know that I would have swapped the background cream color. Buuuut, given that you did, I love the new black/cream HSTs that make a frame. And I’m not sorry that you changed out the tulip block. You have a great eye for design!
Posted by: Suzanne | January 28, 2022 at 04:49 AM
So much better!! The collection of blocks looks much more cohesive now and the change to black triangles makes the whole quilt a stand out. Very nice.
Posted by: Lynn C. (NJ) | January 28, 2022 at 05:12 AM
Looks great! I did the 9” blocks and am sewing mine together too right now. It takes awhile. I am trying to decide if I might add a small border. Are you? Sometimes when it gets quilted the blocks get a little wonky on the edges and I don’t want that to happen. Have a good weekend?
Posted by: Jane Eilderts | January 28, 2022 at 05:14 AM
Congratulations! You did a great job! I know it was a lot of work but well worth it. Now you will enjoy the finished product.
Posted by: Kelli | January 28, 2022 at 05:25 AM
That was well worth the effort Nicole! I definitely prefer your remake over the original one. Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Wendy Currie | January 28, 2022 at 05:48 AM
Yes, I like this version better too, for all the reasons you listed. Great job!
Posted by: Cathy | January 28, 2022 at 06:26 AM
I thought it was lovely before, but now, it is WOW! I hate taking things apart, but I’m always happy when I do.nice work!
Posted by: Katy Sweigart | January 28, 2022 at 06:35 AM
Fantastic! All you efforts have made it perfect! I Love the new look and I think a inner border of cream and then red, with the black outer border would make it shine!
Posted by: Marie Woodhouse | January 28, 2022 at 06:43 AM
You did it, it's done, and it's better because of it. No regrets now, good call!
Posted by: KimS | January 28, 2022 at 06:55 AM
I love the before and after. It really shows your smart choices Nicole! What a difference. Hope you have a relaxing and fun weekend!
Posted by: Kerry | January 28, 2022 at 06:56 AM
omg! I loved the 1st iteration of the quilt but the 2nd pass is just gorgeous. it is like a totally different quilt. well done, Nicole. well done!
have a lovely weekend....enjoy the sunshine. is your dad's furnace fixed? hope so!
Posted by: Ina | January 28, 2022 at 07:29 AM
A brilliant re-invention!! Well worth the extra work. Looks great!
Posted by: Debbie R. | January 28, 2022 at 07:44 AM
Yep!!
Your right...that works soooooo much better.
Posted by: BeckyT | January 28, 2022 at 08:10 AM
Yeah! What they said! Congrats on a beautiful re-do! Have a nice weekend with your dad & we'll see you back here next week.
Posted by: Jan | January 28, 2022 at 08:50 AM
Very good revisions - it makes a more striking quilt with all black HSTs framing the pieced blocks. Nicely done!
Posted by: Lisa D. | January 28, 2022 at 08:57 AM
I thought the first one looked great but the second one looks much better! It is funny how picky we are about the things we create. I find the smallest of issues to have my angst with that no one else can see. Enjoy your visit with your dad. It is wonderful he is alive!
Posted by: Donna Murdock | January 28, 2022 at 09:54 AM
Your remake is beautiful. It is more relaxing to the eye....gives the eye a place to rest. I had to look twice to see your corner blocks are the same as before. They are much more noticeable now. You did a great job.
Posted by: Patty McDonald | January 28, 2022 at 01:10 PM
I never liked the tulip block either. So now that I saw that you took yours out I'm going to take mine apart and take it out also. Also I noticed you did not make the sewing machine block I think I will take that out too.
Posted by: Kathy | January 28, 2022 at 04:08 PM
Great rework job—the layout is much easier on the eyes! Congratulations on correcting a dread job with style.
Posted by: Annie O | January 28, 2022 at 06:15 PM
wow. Your quilt looks fantastic. Your new version is sooooo much better!
Posted by: Paula in NE OH | January 30, 2022 at 10:40 AM
You nailed it!!
Posted by: PamO | January 30, 2022 at 08:23 PM
I love the revised version. The black gives my eyes that place "to settle" and feels so much more coordinated.
Posted by: Melody | January 31, 2022 at 01:18 PM