Mysterious Kitty, OBW # 112

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If you follow me you know I love my Chihuahua Tucker.

But, These cat panels by Rubin Design Studio, exclusively from eQuilter are just fabulous!

Mysterious Kitty panel measures 43.5″ x 29.5″. I decided to cut my strips 3.25″ yielding 168 – 5″ finished hexies.

I decided to start my design at the top of the panel, choosing the upper right corner to start, and placing 8 hexies across the top before going down to start the left side.

Above is the design I settled on. The edges of the panel range from black to dark blue. I didn’t think the green from the eyes would show up much, so I added Framed 60 stars to the upper right corner. They make the Kitty’s eyes sparkle more. I added Star 60 units to the left side in orange and blue made using the Star 60 Tool.

Above shows the top and bottom sections attached to the panel. Notice how much it shrinks when stitched together. We know we lose 1/2″ between straight seams. But, when stitching the hexies into rows we lose 9/16″ between seams. Depending on how many hexies are in your row, you lose about 3″ or more.

There are always two opportunities to tweak the design. The first is while designing with the hexies. The second is after you finished designing and the rows stitched are together. The photo on the right shows the top stitched together un-tweaked. I needed to soften the dark corners on the bottom of the panel. The photo on the right shows the top tweaked. I added appliqued Star 60 units on the lower right and left corners of the panel in different sizes and colors to created more of a curve I was looking for.

In my OBW Supply List, I show you a method to create appliqued hexies using fusible knit interfacing. This time I tried something different. I used Steam-A-Seam. I traced the fabric unit on the Steam-A-Seam paper, and then cut it out at least 1/4″ smaller. Following the Steam-a-Seam directions, I attached it to the back of the fabric unit. I removed the paper and finger pressed the raw edges under 1/4″. It was now ready to be attached to the quilt top. Once I have all my appliqued units attached to the top, I top stitch them down using Superior Monopoly clear thread.

Mysterious Kitty measures 90″ x 71″. I love her!

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15 thoughts on “Mysterious Kitty, OBW # 112”

  1. quilter623's avatarquilter623

    I love this! But I have a question? Did you buy multiple panels and use them for the pieces sections, or did you use a coordinating fabric? Thank you!

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  4. Ira L Inman's avatarIra L Inman

    I have been looking at these panels and thinking they would make great obws. I’m thrilled that I am being allowed to attend your class at Fairfield Glade next month and finally get to meet you. I have admired your work for years and longed to see it in person but unable to do much travelling anymore.

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  5. Deborah Grundman's avatarDeborah Grundman

    Thanks for the great visual on this mysterious cat!

    Can you explain a bit more about your placement of the appliqued steam-a-seam half hexie? I can’t tell where that is incorporated…

    Thanks.

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    1. ifthesethreadscouldtalk's avatarifthesethreadscouldtalk Post author

      The half hexie in the photo was either on the left or right edge being stitched to the panel. You remove half of the hexie so you have a straight edge that can be stitched to the panel. After the sides have been stitched to the panel, I place the half hexie back where it belongs and top stitch it down.

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      1. casuallykryptonitea8095bc616's avatarcasuallykryptonitea8095bc616

        Thanks for the quick reply. I think I understand it now – half of the hexie is attached to the straight edge of the panel. The matching half is appliqued on top so there is not the distinct straight line between the panel and the background/overlaid hexies. Yes?

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