Since my tiny pickle from yesterday was extremely tiny, (3"x7" unfinished, which would have ended up about 2.5" by 6" finished), I went looking for a bigger pickle, and found a likely contender at All People Quilt.
But, I seldom seem to be able to do things the easy way, and so I decided that I wanted this big pickle to have 10 points instead of only six. I redrafted the pattern and gave it a whirl.
There were a few problems. I didn't think to get a picture of the vaguely cup-shaped object that I ended up with. A few alterations were needed before it would lie flat.
I had to add a bit more width to the end triangles -
and my football shape in the center was fine for length, but a bit too chubby in the midsection.
Here are my first two pickles, side by side.
The big pickle is 8.5"x18" unfinished, so it towers over the little one.
As a matter of fact, it looks like that little pickle would fit inside the center of the big pickle...
Naw. That's too crazy, even for me.
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Those pickles look like they demand a great deal of patience.
ReplyDeleteSounds like your first attempt was an actual pickle dish :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely block but far too challenging for me. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
I have always felt that quilting is good for our brains, and I am sure you've now proven me right! I'm impressed with your big pickle and everything you did to make it work the way you wanted. Plus, it's pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the bigger pickle. I have a few made up, they are around 10" at the longest point. Must get back to making a few more!
ReplyDeleteIf you put the little pickle in the middle of the big pickle, it will be a stuffed pickled dish. Ha! To be able to pull such a "block", you have to be a very talented lady. It is much to complicated for me, let alone redraft it. Congratulation for persevering. The result is awesome! ;^)
ReplyDeleteI'm tired just thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing to have re-drafted that pattern...much braver than i am--but love how it came out...i am entranced with all the "pickles" around these days....hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with your redrafted pattern. It's such a fun block, but oh so very detailed. I'll just enjoy watching your version come together.
ReplyDeleteMolly and I look forward to see your stuffed pickle. And of course, everything is better in threes so you have a bit more drafting to do.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteTen points on each side per pickle - oh, my goodness!
ReplyDeleteAren't you the clever one! I'd never be able to redraft a pattern like that. If you can do that then surely you can (are crazy enough) to make a pickle in a pickle. I'm looking forward to the next edition.
ReplyDeletefantastic that you can redraft! make sure you get some veggie fabric of cucumbers and dill to go in this... just a suggestion! giggle!
ReplyDeleteAll of this pickling around just confirms my opinion that you are insane - in a good way, but insane. <3
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