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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
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jcbtxstars
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julia C
Midland
Texas
USA
77 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 7:49:57 PM
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Thank you for the links...I'm thinking that one of these will be good for me to try. Now, let me ask another question...are you sewing these by hand or on a machine?
On my lunch hour I will go to the fabric store and have a look...fallcolors...right? I wanted to do some sort of a star...you know for Texas and I seem to have stars everywhere. I'm concerned that I might have problems with the points...so I will save that idea for next time.
Later, Julia |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 9:17:59 PM
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Thanks for adding me girls I wouldn't wanted to have missed out!
If we are doing 15 I will do two too! As you only have 13 names if you dont't fill the spots. So then it will be 14 and if one more does it then thats 15. Let me know ok. as I am undrstanding from threads we are doing 15 but that's not what page one says. So I would get two sets correct?
Thanks for thinking of me Clare |
Edited by - cinnamongirl on Jul 25 2007 9:24:51 PM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 04:43:10 AM
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| most of us have machine sewn the squares in the past couple of swaps...however, Nicie sewed her last set by hand...special treat!! You can see pics from the last swap on here...quilt square swap red white and blue theme...started by suzyhomemaker |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 05:30:47 AM
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Sheryl-lyn, you are doing such a great job inspiring us with those links. Thank you for taking the time to post those. I even see one block I might do. I've had my mind set on one I've done before, but I may try this one out first and see which one I like better.
Country girl in NE PA |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9329 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 05:50:59 AM
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Sheryl-lyn,
So we are doing 15 is that right? I have a pattern already and they due to be in your hands when?
Denise
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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jcbtxstars
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julia C
Midland
Texas
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 06:52:02 AM
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just checking...
12 blocks
12 1/2 inches unfinshed
can be done by hand or machine
due September 15
please correct me if I'm wrong about any of this...
Julia |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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jcbtxstars
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julia C
Midland
Texas
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 07:21:56 AM
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thank you...
Julia |
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jcbtxstars
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julia C
Midland
Texas
USA
77 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 1:50:32 PM
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| oh that should be very easy fo ryou, keep the instructions close by while you cut and sew |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9329 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 1:55:30 PM
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Sheryl-lyn,
I won't be able to participate in this. I'm sorry, I hope it doesn't mess up the count for the blocks.
Denise
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 1:57:28 PM
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| certainly someone will fill your spot, if there is extra room at the end sheryl, i will take the spot...so i would do 2 sets of blocks. But, if someone else signs up, by all means let them have it!!! |
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jcbtxstars
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julia C
Midland
Texas
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 2:04:30 PM
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| the fabric...do you wash it before you cut? |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2007 : 2:32:13 PM
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| some do, some dont, it really is not neccessary |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2007 : 07:57:43 AM
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Julia,
If I may put my two cents in...
If you do wash it, wash and press before you cut.
I make it a habit of washing all fabric after I purchase it. But like Jessica said, it really is not neccessary.
Kathy H
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jcbtxstars
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julia C
Midland
Texas
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2007 : 08:08:35 AM
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I have been reading the basics of Quilting in the back of one of the many, many magazines out there about quilting...oh, and the books, my goodness...soooo many...some say to wash and press before cutting...some say that some quilter don't wash before cutting and stiching because they like the way the fabric puckers a little after it's all finished and washed...give it that older, homeier(sp?)look and feel. I'm trying to gather all of the informantion that I can...cuz, Saturday morning, bright and early I will start this new adventure. Do you all cut with scissors or do you use that roller wheel thing?
Sorry to be such a bother...there are just so many things that I am not sure about...
Julia |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2007 : 09:27:52 AM
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I use my trusty rotary cutter because that is what I learned with, and btw Julia, keep asking cause when you first get started they are gobs of questions to be asked. I still ask them and I have been at this only 5 years.......
So proud of you for trying this and jumping in, you go girl~!!!!!!!
Enjoying life. |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2007 : 7:42:36 PM
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Julia, try and break this down into manegable steps so you don't get overwhelemd. I will cut one day, sew over a few days or more. It depends on how it flows. Some blocks you can do assmebly style where you do all the same step with each block and then move on to the second step with each block. This saves time and thread. If you are unsure though, try and make one whole block start to finish to feel comfortable with each step before doing assembly line work.
Country girl in NE PA |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2007 : 6:07:18 PM
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Sheryl-lyn,
I have a question. Ok we are to make 15 blocks. Are we to send you 14 blocks and keep one for ourself? Or are we to make 16 and send you 15 because you are going to swap all 15 so we each get back 15 different blocks. Because with 16 blocks we will have at the least a 4x4 quilt top with out boarders.
Have I confused everyone yet? Or is it just me. Most likely me. I tend to confuse myself sometimes.
Kathy H
(oh check it out. I am true blue now.I am so happy I treated myself to a trip to the fabric store this afternoon) |
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cabinmoose
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Lorna
Forest Hill
MD
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2007 : 6:23:55 PM
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Is there room for one more in this one? It will be my first but I think I can handle it. lol
Lorna
Forest Hill, MD
“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same things too, So we're really
not that different, me and you.” ~Colin Raye |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 08:12:40 AM
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Oh, I hope I didn't miss this one!! Pleeeeeaazzzzzee can I play too?? I've been on vacation for the last 10 days and just got back. Thanks so much for pleeeeezzzzee letting me play!!
Kathy T
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 5:17:05 PM
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| oh kathy...khartquilt...16 and keep one for ourselves sounds like a really good idea...4 x 4 works really well for me!! Let us know what you decide Sheryl!! Thanks ..jess |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Fall Themed Quilt Block Swap!/Update/Now Closed!! |
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Fall Themed Quilt Block Swap!/Update/Now Closed!!
