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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Winter Theme 12 1/2 inch QuiltBlockSwap *FULL*  |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 6:10:19 PM
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| Oh no!! We are all on the same page with snowmen! This just ooozes of mindreading and "invasion of the bodysnatchers!" I love it. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9638 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 1:11:27 PM
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Where do you all find your 12 1/2" block patterns. The only thing I can find is patterns for 12".
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 2:15:38 PM
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| You can do a google search for quilt block patterns 12 1/2 unfinished or 12 inch finished. That is what I do. A 12 inch block is really 12 1/2 unfinished. |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 5:38:02 PM
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Denise, I have a book that has a few 12 1/2 block patterns. I would be happy to copy and mail them to you if you would like. Just email me your mailing address.
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9638 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 6:22:51 PM
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Thanks Sheryl-lyn.
Cheryl,
I will take a look on google. thanks for the offer.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 07:20:45 AM
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Done... all 16 of them.
And it was a lot of fun. Hope you will all like them. Kathy I've just emailed you, I need your street address please, because a friend of us in leaving Kuwait day after tomorrow to go take a cousrse in the Us, so he will mail 15 blocks to you, right from Oklahoma. I am so excited now.
Corinne
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 1:59:06 PM
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Denise,
Ummm, when you have finished the block and it is on your cutting mat it should measure 12 1/2. But, after you have sewn it together with the other blocks it will be 12 inches. That extra 1/2 inch is your seam allowance. 1/4 inch on each side of the block.
Soooooo, if you see a 12 inch block pattern, most likely that is the finished size, meaning when it is in your quilt. But when it is on your mat it will be 12 1/2.
Im I confusing you????
Kathy H
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:14:34 PM
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Ladies...Have I made a mistake????Please let me know if your name is not on the list. Somehow I am missing a name.
Kathy H
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:22:57 PM
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| well, I am on there, but i am glad i reread..i was panicking that they were due oct 15th...jeez..i am losing it..ofcourse, i have been last on the last coupla swaps, so maybe i should stick to oct 15th date that i thought it was! |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:50:27 PM
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Girls, I cannot wait to see your blocks, drat, now I am bummed cause I love love love snowman......ahhhhhh was trying to behave and not overwhelm myself....Pictures girls when you are done.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:52:11 PM
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Corinne,
That is fantastic! You are a quick block maker! I cant wait to see them.
I am a little behind with things right now. I just went back to work thursday last week. And boy am I tired. Trying to catch up on some things.
Oh and the worst thing of all happened. Our company had another round of layoffs. I was lucky. My job is safe. But my boss has lost hers. Her last day will be the 19th. Now I will be asked to do half of her job along with mine. And of course there will be extra money.
So anyway...
How is everyone doing on there blocks? We would all like to here from you.
Kathy H
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9638 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:58:14 PM
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I was wondering if everyone is washing their fabric first? It is good to know because if some do and some don't we may end up with puckers from some of them shrinking when the quilt is washed. I am still searching for a pattern. I am sure it will go quickly once I have found one.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9638 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 4:00:22 PM
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KathY,
I believe sunshine signed up for 2 sets and you only have her on once.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 5:12:13 PM
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Hi Denise, I usually do not wash my fabric. I have not started on my blocks so if everyone decides to pre-wash I sure can.
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 6:18:52 PM
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| I do not prewash either. I never have and it doesn't matter so far! LOL I have not started my blocks yet, but plan to get to it sometime in the next few weeks. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 6:50:26 PM
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| yes i think you are right! |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 8:48:22 PM
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I didn't pre-wash the fabrics. I had to get an early start making them because it is an issue to mail things out of Kuwait, and I was planning to send them latter when I heard I will have the perfect opportunity in a few days. Have a great time ladies as I had one making them. Hope you will like them.
Corinne |
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createmyworld
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Beth
Akron
PA
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 08:24:18 AM
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Good point about the washed/not washed fabrics, I was wondering that myself, but didn't get a chance to ask yet. My fabrics are not washed, but I haven't started yet... This will only be my 2nd time at making quilt blocks. The first time I made blocks/a quilt was for a wall hanging for my bedroom, which I am extremely proud of and absolutely love to look at! I hope these go as well as those blocks did. I wanted to start cutting out my fabrics today and since corinnelouise did not prewash her fabrics and her blocks are already made... I guess I won't wash mine either?? is that the right thing to do? If anyone has a definitive answer for me, please post and let me know. I'm having computer issues  (my screen is starting to "go") so hopefully my computer will cooperate and I'll be able to check later and see any new posts...
"He who works with his hands is a laborer, he who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who works with his hands, head and heart is an artist." -St. Francis of Asisi |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17405 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17405 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 08:56:59 AM
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I am so glad you mentioned the wash/don't wash subject....I will not pre-wash mine either.
Got my fabric, & if all goes well I will start cutting & sewing next week. I found 2 pattrens, now I just have to decide on which one to make.
Well, off to the Vet's to pick up kitty food & maybe a run through Starbucks....much needed pumpkin latte'.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9638 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 09:15:15 AM
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I'm glad I asked. So I guess we won't pre-wash and then there won't be a problem.
Haven't started mine yet but was just waiting to find out about the washing. Hoping to get time today to start. Finally found my pattern too.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Oct 04 2007 09:15:57 AM |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 10:20:45 AM
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Oh no! All my fabric has been washed. It is a habit I got in to a long time ago. I was in a swap group where they demanded the fabric be pre washed because of allergies and the use of formaldehyde in the fabrics. But I was also told because of the chance of shrinkage. But one of the ladies said that a good steam ironing will do the same.
I will purchase more fabric so we are the same.
What better excuse to take another trip to the fabric shop.
And I fixed sunshines name on the list. I must be getting forgetfull or someone is playing a trick on me. I will have to talk with my daughter. Sometimes I don't log off and she likes to read all the threads. She says she can't believe all the things this group swaps and shares with each other. She calls me crazy. But arent we all just a little?
Kathy H
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 10:45:17 AM
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I have found kathy that your blocks fare the same as those of us who are too lazy to wash our fabs. I have never had size issues with your blocks compared to ours, even after several washings!
and sunshine...embroider away..we will all love it! |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 12:41:03 PM
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Sunshine, I think the embroidery would be pretty! Kathy, I have never had a problem when I have mixed washed and not washed. I think once the quilt is quilted, it holds the fabric so there is not a big difference.
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Winter Theme 12 1/2 inch QuiltBlockSwap *FULL* |
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Winter Theme 12 1/2 inch QuiltBlockSwap *FULL*
