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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Fall Themed Quilt Block Swap!/Update/Now Closed!!  |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 2:33:28 PM
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| Hi Guys! I just got back from Vermont and am going to go through all the messages here tonight. I can already see that you all were helpful to one another in my absence! Thank you. I think we are at 15 now and I will let you know tonight. Thanks again!! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 4:04:21 PM
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Kathy (ktknits) you are in! Thank you. Cabinmoose, so are you. If you need any help, I am here to assist, as are all of the other wonderful ladies here.
I have 14 so far, and both Cinnamongirl and Smoothiejuice asked about doing two sets. We can either move to 16 blocks or you can decide between you who does two sets. I have no problem with 16 blocks, but I am not making that decision for the group. Let me know, and then we will be officially closed! YAY!! I am so excited. I saw pumpkin decorations at Cracker Barrel this week. I love Cracker Barrel! |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 4:38:19 PM
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I can do 16 blocks.
Cheryl :) |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 5:14:22 PM
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16 is fine with me.
Enjoying life. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 5:14:37 PM
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| I can do 16 no problem!! x 2...jess |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 6:54:42 PM
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So, we will all do 16! That is okay with me. Let's try to get them to me by September 15, so we can use them before the fall season is over. This is now closed!
Blocks are 12 1/2 inches each in fall colors. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 10:25:21 PM
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| Whooo Hoo!!!!! Farmgirls start your sewing machines!! |
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jcbtxstars
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julia C
Midland
Texas
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 05:41:53 AM
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Finished/Unfinished? Do this mean the block is 12 inches after it has been peiced together to make the block or after it has been sewn on a quilt top?
I did try to do the Rail Fence one...oh my goodness...that one just not go together for me like the picture or the instructions...
I am now trying to do this on...Starz...http://www.thequiltercommunity.com/Wcb98b1ff579a0.htm
The first one was a mess...the second one...last night...was better...this will teach me patience...oh, and I have a whole new respect for FarmGirl Quilters...wow...it is not a easy as it looks...there is a quilt shop here in Midland...they seam to lean more towards...computerized quilting. That is not for me. I will try again tonight.
Any suggestions? Wish me luck. I really want to do this.
Julia...really worried. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 06:51:21 AM
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| okay, your square will be 12 1/2" so that when it is sewn into a quilt top it is 12" square. Just so you know...most of our squares are not perfect. There are a few that will always turn in squares that have seams that match and points that are exact, but for the most part, we are all human and capable of many errors!!! Your squares are probably just fine!! Keep on sewing...jess |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 09:49:01 AM
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Hey there Sheryl-lyn,
Just got back on (after being internetless for almost 3 weeks)
I see I missed the sign-up for the Autumn quilt squares, bummer!
But if anyone has to drop out for any reason, please let me know(via email) & I will jump in and make 16, 12.5" sqs.
If not, I will sit by the side lines and dream of all the lovely squares that you talented ladies will be creating.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 09:57:36 AM
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okay, katmom...i will do one set and you can have my other set!! okay...consider yourself signed up
...jess |
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jcbtxstars
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julia C
Midland
Texas
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 10:45:21 AM
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Jess, Thank you for the encouraging words. I will keep sewing...pretty or not...my goal is to make a good block every night after my day job. If I can do that I should be able to have 16 good ones by the time they are due. Which brings me to my next question. When they are finished and ready to ship...where do I send them and do I enclose return postage?
Until next time,
Julia
I can hardly wait till 5 so I can go home and try again... |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 10:49:16 AM
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you send them to sewgirlie with a sase ( self addressed stamped envelope)
just click on her name on the side bar on left to send an email link in new window and ask for her address
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
Edited by - sunshine on Aug 03 2007 02:43:24 AM |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 5:08:17 PM
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No one needs to be freaky about the exact measurements being 12 1/2 every time. Once you have them all, you can cut them all to the same size or just stretch them a tiny bit. Works every time! I find that if I use a steam iron a little when this happens, I am able to "fix" the size issue easily and it is not even noticeable once you put it all together and quilt it.
Julia: Make sure you have a presser foot that is 1/4 inch on the machine. That will make life so easy. I was quilting for years and wondered why I always had piecing problems until I took a class and they showed me the 1/4 inch foot. Or, you can put a piece of tape at the 1/4 inch mark from the needle. That will be fine as well. |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 9:21:10 PM
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Hi, ladies. 16 blocks it is. Tomorrow I go into town and check out our new quilt store. yeah!! I will be looking for gorgeous fall fabrics for this swap. Oh, how lucky to have a quilt store in town now. I can't wait to start.
Country girl in NE PA |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 01:26:38 AM
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Yipee! & Thank you Jess,(insert Happy Dance) I will be in town tomorrow & will have DH drive me over to Joanns after errands, in search of the perfect fabric for the squares...
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 08:16:42 AM
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| Those of us with quilt stores close by are either very lucky or very unlucky!! Sometimes I spend all of my money in there! I am probably paying the mortgage on the store! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 09:37:40 AM
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| our quilt store went out of business, but he sewing machine repair guy jumped on that and turned 1/2 his shop into a quilters paradise. Now my husband begs me not to go there...and our Joanns has like a "club" of quilty ladies that meets there and goes nuts with all the stuff at their fingertips!! I have to wait until my kiddos are older to do that stuff. But I can always dream for now. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 09:38:42 AM
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| oh, and katmom...grace you are very welcome...a quilt square swap would not be the same without you sweetie...i am so glad you are getting settled in...jess |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 2:13:34 PM
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| Ya I picked my blocks now I am off to city to pick fabric and pick up my glasses so I can see what I am doing. This is going to be a great swap. |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 2:54:23 PM
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Yep, Carrie seeing is a very important factor. I know where my fabric is but it is too hot to get it. This evening and then figuring.....
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 3:05:14 PM
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| i am dying to check out the fabric tonight, but it is my anniversary, so i have to go hang with my honey. sorry girls, he is really fun. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 4:33:44 PM
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Oh! Happy anniversary! Enjoy that man!
I won awesome fall fabric at my quilt shop two weeks ago. We played fat quarter bingo and I won the motherload. I will be using some of that on my fall blocks. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 7:08:00 PM
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Jess, Happy Anniversary to you & your DH.
Sheryl-lyn, how lucky to have won a cache' of fat quarters!
I think I will sneak into the storage room where most of my sewing/crafting stuff is for now & look through my containers to sew what I might have in Autumn fabrics, but if I don't find anything suitable it will give me an excuse to check out 2 quilt shops I spotted here in Spokane today, bummer, we had a busy schedule so I didn't get to stop in to either of them.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 7:18:59 PM
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Hi Grace,
How is the unpacking going?
Cheryl :) |
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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!!
