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Bonus: Rhino Romp Ground Checklist

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Rhino Romp Ground Variations

If you'd like to add a ground line to my new Rhino Romp pattern, there's now a Rhino Romp Ground Checklist to aid in determining which template pieces you'll need to switch out to your ground fabric.

I'd highly recommend that before starting you take the time to mark all of the noted pieces with a very distinctive color/symbol (such as a red star) so you don't overlook any while sewing.  But that’s because I hate picking out stitches!

Have fun!

Rhino Romp Ground Checklist

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Bonus: T-Rex Roar Modified Eye Template

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T-Rex Roar Modified Eye Detail by Jennifer Martin

The creative process is a journey and fortunately my path crossed with Jennifer Martin not long ago. When she shared her amazing T-Rex Roar quilt with me I wished I had thought to add this fabulous detail to the original pattern. With her permission, I've created a T-Rex Roar Modified Eye Template (template 138), so you can also up your game on this behemoth! Simply download the PDF link above for your copy.

 T-Rex Roar Modified Eye Template 138

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Bonus: T-Rex Roar Ground Checklist

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T-Rex Roar Ground Examples

I recently had someone reach out to see if I had a list of which pieces needed to be switched out to make a ground line similar to my testers' quilts shown above (from left to right: Terry Rowland, Barbara Gifford, and Mary Fredrichs).

At the time, I didn't, but if you've hung around here at all, you know I like lists—especially checklists!

So, to make your life easier, there's now a T-Rex Roar Ground Checklist to aid in determining which template pieces you'll need to switch out to your ground fabric.

This may go without saying, but before starting I’d take the time to mark all of the noted pieces with a very distinctive color (such as red) so I didn’t overlook any while sewing.  But that’s because I hate picking out stitches!

Happy quilting!

T-Rex Roar Ground Checklist

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Trophy Buck Quilt Along—Week 11

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Trophy Buck Full Assembly

Three Seams!

(Well, three seams and pulling the papers, but you're soooo close!)

We're at the Final Assembly

You'll want to join the panels using the Full Quilt Assembly diagram in the pattern. Just make certain to match all of the critical seam alignments (the same way you matched when joining templates) and you should be good to go!

Week 11 Pin Panels for Assembly

Fair warning...it's ideal to leave your paper pieces in place for the full assembly. In addition to giving you a 1/4" seam allowance, they help stabilize the panels so they don't stretch.

Just note, it's not unusual for some of the paper templates to fall out. If they do, be overly careful to not stretch the fabric as you pin and sew.

Week 11 Missing Paper Piece

The Final Step

I've heard some people grumble about the process of pulling papers. Admittedly it makes a mess, but I find great satisfaction with this step because it means I'm super close to being done!

I also pull my basting stitches as I pull papers, so I don't have to go back over the quilt. If you opted for another technique to hold the large single pieces in place, you shouldn't have to worry about this step.

Week 11 Pile of Pulled Papers

A Last Piece of Advice

One of our guest longarmers mentioned this the other day, but I think it needs reiterated. You'll want to go over your finished back one last time to look for pesky little pieces of paper that hide in the seams. This one is on the large side so it wasn't easily overlooked, but I definitely recommend lifting all of your seams for one last spot check. Those little pieces can be sneaky and cause concerns when you're quilting!

Week 11 Pulling Paper Tiny Pieces

And, Done!

That's it!

Thanks for your commitment to the Trophy Buck Quilt Along. You should be able to release your quilt out into the wild soon—or at least send it to your longarmer if you don’t plan to quilt it on your domestic. Hope you’ve had fun along the way and enjoyed our time together.

Also, don't forget to celebrate this huge finish by treating yourself to a piece of chocolate (or another indulgence) and do a happy dance!

Special Thanks

I'd like to give one last shout out to the Quilting Connection, It's Sew Tempting, and Mad About Patchwork for curating some wonderful kits for the quilt along.

The Longarm League has also provided some enriching support to the quilt along with guest blogs. And, don't forget their 20% off offer of edge-to-edge quilting your treasure! The Longarm League Trophy Buck information page includes the participating longarmers, a map so you can see who is near you ,and a bit about each of the quilters (Nicholas, Danelle, Teara, Debbie S. and Debbie T.).

Final Giveaway

Be certain to check out last week's post which included the details for entering to win this amazing collection of paper piecing goodies and a $25 gift card to It's Sew Tempting. Drawing to be held on November 23 at 5 p.m. Central.

 It's Sew Tempting Giveaway Reminder

Weekly Challenge

Share your finished top using the hashtag #trophybuckquiltalong.

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Trophy Buck Quilt Along—Week 10

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Almost done!

With one last push, we're working on the Panel 4 templates 104 through 112. Once done with those, you'll have all of the templates you need to assemble Panel 4 and be ready for joining the four panels next week. Woot woot!

Life is a Puzzle

It wasn't until I was arranging these pieces on my design wall for my first stop motion video (more on that below!) that I realized just how much foundation paper piecing is like a puzzle. I mean, I knew it was, but moving them around so they fit so precisely was when it finally hit home for me. And, I gotta say, I've always loved puzzles!

Apparently, doing puzzles builds connections between brain cells, improves your mental speed, and enhances your short-term memory. It also sounds like they're a great meditation tool and stress reliever. Something we all probably need to finish out this year.

I don't know about you, but some days I feel like 2020 has short circuited my brain. It’s no wonder then that I’m drawn to puzzles and foundation paper piecing. Simply throw in a sewing machine and I'm in a place of zen.

Proud Moment

I can attest that there's little more gratifying than sewing on the last piece of a large project like this. So I had to celebrate with a photo! It seems like months ago that we started (and it was!), but the finish line is well within reach.

Trophy Buck sewing the last piece

One last press and I'm ready for next week!

Trophy Buck pressing panel 4

Trying Something New

I've always encouraged my boys to step out of their comfort zone to try something new. I can honestly say that they didn't always heed my advice, but I'm at least trying to practice what I preach. Although I know my way around page layout and photo editing, I've been hesitant to try video production. Well, no more—I finally took the plunge.

There are definitely things I'd change (but that's the case with most any project I create), but I'm so excited for having tried it.

Check out my first attempt at a stop-motion video of my Panel 4 assembly. I love to see the puzzle pieces falling into place!

 Trophy Buck Play Video

Win this Bundle of Quilting Goodies

Whether you're a life-long foundation paper piecer or you have recently been bitten by the paper-piecing bug, be certain to enter the final giveaway from It's Sew Tempting in Story City, Iowa.

It's Sew Tempting Giveaway

    One lucky winner will receive the following:
    • A $25 gift certificate to It’s Sew Tempting where you can find all kinds of fantastic fabrics, notions, patterns, and yarn!
    • A Paper Piecing Handy Pocket Guide by Tacha Bruecher that gives you all the basics and beyond on paper piecing, including ten very cute block patterns to try.
    • A Super Cute Paper Piecing book by Charise Randell. This book contains tools and techniques for paper piecing along with ten paper piecing projects for every day use. This book is perfect for quick little giftable ideas!
    • Your very own “Holy Scrap” coozie! Take this cute coozie along with you to BBQ’s, tailgate parties, and all other functions that require a coozie to let your friends and family know that your super power is quilting!

    The Giveaway Rules

    • This giveaway is limited to United States residents.
    • You must follow @hobbsdesigns and @its_sew_tempting on Instagram and tag a friend in the comments. Each friend tagged equals one additional entry for the prize.
    • This prize will be awarded randomly, but we will check to see if you are following the sponsors before announcing a winner.
    • The winner will be announced on November 23, 2020 at 5pm Central.
    • Prize will be mailed around December 1.
    • This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram

    Weekly Challenge

    Try something new this week. And, don't forget to keep sewing!

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