I thought I might show my mini block method that I used for the Goomba block. He's such a baddie!
I break up each pixelated grid into mini blocks that minimize the number of pieces and seams. There are two here that got switched, his cheeks, but I fixed that before sewing. The best part is that the features of each pixelated character are symmetric so there are lots of mini blocks that are reflections of each other. I also piece horizontal rows that are almost the entire width of the block and then add pieces on each end.
You can see the Luigi and Guido here with links to the quilt along.
Nice explanation. There are definitely similarities between your QAL and the Tetris one I am doing. Pixels are THE thing.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I don't like all that stabilizer so I'm happy to see this.
ReplyDeletehe's so cute!
ReplyDeleteand good idea on simplifying the pieces a bit! :)
Looks fabulous! Just like the game!
ReplyDeleteThat is genius - this quilt is going to rock!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome idea!! Makes it more manageable that way. You're goomba is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteNice approach to the piecing, and this is the first sewn Goomba I've seen. :) You guys are having fun with this one!
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