This week, I finished three Nearly Insane blocks. First, I want to show the difference in the pictures when I use the external flash on my camera - the real colors are somewhere in between. I think the bottom of the flash photo is closest to what my eye sees. I didn't aim the flash directly at the squares so that's most likely how I managed to get a slight shadow on the bottom.
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| Block 6 using a flash |
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| Block 6 with a lamp |
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| Block 7 |
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| Block 8 |
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The inner HST's finish at 1/2", the outer at 3/4". The block really is flat - it's just hard to get it to stay that way with so much fabric in the seams, even with good pressing. It will be fine once I sew it to the sashing.
The other project I worked on was Midnight Stars.
Here it is, marked, basted, and ready to go. It's about finished so I'll post pictures of it later in the week.
I love your blocks and your choices in fabrics!!!
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem with my camera. I normally take several photos changing the exposure setting until I get as close to the true colours. Or I take it outdoors. It is always better taken in natural light.
ReplyDeleteThe blocks look wonderful and so beautifully pieced. Yay for #8!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoy seeing your new blocks, Mary! Interesting to see how the photos changed with the different lighting!
ReplyDeleteNice piecing on your NI blocks! Are you having fun with them?
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