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| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jul 24 2007 : 5:26:00 PM
I know it is a little early, but I was thinking that we could start this thread now to make sure we all agree on size, etc.
I was thinking 12 inch blocks this time so we can make a lap quilt when we are done. I have a few links to great sites that have tons to choose from.
The fabrics will be fall colors.
How about a deadline of September 15? You send me your blocks with another envelope addressed to yourself with the same amount of postage inside the package.
Should we limit to 12? I could do more if you want. Let me know!
Here is a link to block patterns. You have to scroll to the bottom of the page and there is a list of blocks and their sizes.
http://www.quilttownusa.com/mom/block.htm
Here is the list of people in so far:
sewgirlie Have arrived!!
suzyhomemaker Have arrived!!
Carol Sue Have arrived!!
Sunshine Have arrived!!
Sunshine Have arrived!!
mkmomus Have arrived!!
jcbtxstars Have arrived!!
katmom Have arrived!!
smoothiejuice
khartquilt Have arrived!!
Cheryl Have arrived!!
Cinnamongirl Have arrived!!
Cinnamongirl Have arrived!!
ktknits Have arrived!!
Cabinmoose |
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| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 4:54:56 PM
yes i ended up there..i love it |
| sunshine |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 4:49:27 PM
here the version on my blog of the same block
http://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/2007/11/november-bom.html
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
Farmgirl Sister #115
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 4:35:12 PM
thanks sunshine...your tuts are the best..i think i will be making a few of those. |
| sunshine |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 3:48:37 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinescreations/1523209109/in/pool-blockofthemonth/
the instructions on how to make that block are here and khartquilt made it
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
Farmgirl Sister #115
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 2:30:11 PM
Clare, that is gorgeous! I am putting my winter one together this week. Not sure I will get to quilting it right away (I hope to though). You make me want to zip it up tonight! Maybe I will.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 12:51:05 PM
yep that is the one..what a great block. i just love it..your top is just wonderful! |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 12:48:59 PM
I have down that Kathleen Hart made that block. You are talking the one that is a log cabin type?
Country girl in NE PA |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 09:46:58 AM
who made the block second row all the way to the right? the like swirl pattern? i really like that one! |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 09:36:27 AM
o man clare that is grand! |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 09:28:32 AM
Here she is. It is just the top. I want to have it professionally machine quilted by my friend.
Country girl in NE PA |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 08:48:27 AM
ooohh cannot wait to see it Clare..please share!!! |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 08:01:57 AM
I finished the top of the fall block swap. I will post pictures when it gets a bit warmer. I like to hang on the clothes line for photo, and it is way too cold today for that.
Country girl in NE PA |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Nov 13 2007 : 12:38:59 PM
Sunshine, beautiful job on your quilt top. Now I feel motivated to work on mine, maybe this weekend. I got my fabric and just need to lay out the blocks and cut the sashing and cornerstones. I think my kids will help me lay them out. I can go at my own pace after that. Love the orange color for your border.
Country girl in NE PA |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 7:16:23 PM
thanks sheryl. |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 7:06:55 PM
Oh Sunshine!! That looks great! I cannot wait to get mine together now.
Jess: It's never perfect when you are working with fabric. A little stretching here and there and if you iron as you go, that can stretch too. Also, the cutting could be a little off here and there. Oh, and the stitching can go off by the littlest bit, and let's see what else I have had go wrong without even realizing it...
My attitude is, "Oh, well. Pull it a little and pin if you have to and it will still be gorgeous and WARM!!" Then I sometimes cut all the blocks to match when I am done with them (only if they are really off by a 1/2 inch or more.
This is my hobby, I don't need something else to bring on stress and I am sure you feel the same. If your costumes are any indicator of how your finished product comes out, then I am totally jealous! |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 6:25:48 PM
you are so right!!!!! i wing things alot, nothing is ever really precise with me, just put together because i like it. when i was in art school, that was a different story, but now...i am my only critic...adn i am okay with that. |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:51:22 PM
Even if I was having a cup of java and sewing with you I would be just as relaxed some I sewed with made me feel nothing was right. But its all a confidence thing in yourself! |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:47:52 PM
oh yes dont worry about me I have done several and I have peeps that I do it with, not on a reg basis though. i am just challenged mathmatically, and you all are very friendly about mistakes. |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:45:13 PM
Oh poor girl belive me I would if I could but I can't so I won't. You need to get together with some girls in your hood. Thats what I did when I started out. Just have fun with it. Once you are relaxed with the process it comes out much better I find. |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:32:10 PM
why cant you girls all come over when i am projecting..i know it would be far more fun helpful and efficient..i am going for that farmgirl commune idea. |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 5:30:11 PM
Hey that turned out beautiful too!
Jess pins do help line up uour seams but also your ruler could be sliding when cutting. There is no such thing as a perfect quilt anyway. I am not a perfectionist so I usually live with my mistakes when I get that far unless I notice before piecing them together. A quarter inch foot also helps to keep everything accurate. |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:59:45 PM
yep that was my prervious method, but since i am always off, i am going to try pinning..if that doesnot work, then it is meant wor me to have uneven block spacing..i am not going to lose sleep over it. yours however look marvelous!! |
| sunshine |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:54:46 PM
I don't use pins but if you have problem best to use them. I finger pin. Which means the next set of seams that have to line up I match up ( seams are almost always facing opposite directions so they nest well) then hold that and gauge it when I am half way to it if I have to feed in excess to or bottom or if it is lined up well.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:45:12 PM
yes i understand that, i just rarely actually pin my rows of sashing..i always just blame bad math skills, I better break out the pins!! |
| sunshine |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 3:35:36 PM
the corners I was referring to are the small corner blocks of the quilt that way you are checking every block that things are lined up
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
