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Y seams patchwork

June 24, 2020 1 Comment

Pattern #2 in the Illusions series –  this is regular piecing.

I am so glad I took the time to learn the secrets of Y seams – no more fear!

How to sew Y seams

Sewing the triangular units is  piece of cake, combining six of them is a little more challenging; there are 12 seams that meet in the center; the task requires just a little more care and adequate pressing  and trimming of the the seam allowances.

How to sew Y seamsI loved to quilt feathers on triangles.

How to sew Y seams

How to sew Y seams

I made another piece just to show how to finish the design in a hexagonal shape.
All these colors come from ombre fabrics; there are so many ombre fabrics on the market so instead of buying three different fabrics (different tones of the same color) you buy only one!

How to sew Y seams
Fabrics: GELATO by Daiwabo for E.E. Schenck

You add strips around the center design in a “log cabin” manner.

How to sew Y seams

And here is what I made from 1.5 yard of rainbow fabric.

How to sew Y seams
This fabric is from the Rainbow Gradation collection by Timeless Treasures.

How to sew Y seams

How to sew Y seams

How to sew Y seams

How to sew Y seams

Find instructions on how to make all these quilts  here.

Pattern #3 coming tomorrow!
Happy sewing!

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  1. Betty says

    August 15, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Me deja asombrada la habilidad para tan hermosas y novedosas creaciones ,hermosas y que bueno aprender a hacerlas y algún día llegar a ese nivel

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