Baravelle Spiral

There was a spiral at this past weekend's quilt show in Pensacola that reminded me of Pat's quilts. The whorls on it increased but they were done in flying geese; not Baravelle or Archimedean spirals but still quite stunning. Sandy, we look forward to seeing yours. If I ever muster the courage to try one of Pat's, the one that calls to me most is way over in chapter 14 on perspective and optical illusion. Oh my, how I do love that quilt. Polly

"Sandy" < wrote> I'm *so* excited! Some time ago, I think I mentioned that I was going to

Polly, that's a beauty, too! Of course, I love all of the patterns in Pat's book. I can't post a picture of my quilt top yet, since it has to remain a secret for now, but I'll post it after the challenge competition. :)

Thanks so much Sandy. This is marvellous! The joy of hearing about and then seeing quilts finished from my patterns is beyond my powers of expression. I just wish you could see my smile. I'm thrilled that you found the pattern good to work from. That particular pattern was one I specially enjoyed, as it just looks so pretty and has so much potential for personal choice. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts about it. . In message , Sandy writes

You know, Polly, that is really not a difficult pattern. Honestly!. I will concede that the Lutes of Pythagoras one is difficult; and a couple of the others are somewhat challenging, but Perspective and ... has been made easier by the piecing methods. The Icosahedron is English paper piecing - no trouble there; the centre part underneath it is strip piecing - again, no problem; and the four perspective sides of stars and flying geese are made using freezer paper templates that stay stuck to the fabric as you sew , so that you use the edge of the freezer paper as your sewing line, so that doesn't even need accurate cutting (well, except for the paper!). When you can spare time from your babies, have a little go with a small section and see how you feel.

Even if you don't, I love that you enjoy looking at them. . In message , Polly Esther writes

I can imagine your smile, Pat! And every fraction of an inch of it is so well-deserved. Your pattern was foolproof -- I'm still excited about it, though I'm still in the design-the-outer-border phase. LOL!

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Me too, Sandy and Polly - - I look forward to doing that pattern when I come back from vacation.

-- Cheers Bronnie