The quilt I have been working on was a bit challenging when it came time to put the blocks together. Finally after several attempts of turning the blocks in different directions I decide to use my design board. What a difference it made! I was able to set it near my machine so I could place the blocks on it and just pull them off and sew. Then back up on the board. The pattern is not hard but I didn't want too much of any one color in one place. I was able to spread the colors around and keep my place with my blocks. Even so I ended up with a few closer then my original design. All in all it is a cute pattern and I am sure the New mommy and baby will love it.
A design board can be as simple as a piece of flannel attached to a wall or pinned to a curtain or as elaborate as a piece of foam insulation board with flannel or batting attached. You make what fits your space. I am really glad I have mine and plan on using it a lot more now then I have in the past.
Happy Sewing
Linda
LindaLouQuilts
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