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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Spring Flowers Quilt Block Swap-Pictures to share  |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 18 2008 : 09:32:52 AM
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I am so glad the blocks are arriving. It feels like a special treat to receive them. I am so glad you are all liking them. I enjoyed this swap very much. I love all the blocks. I am so impressed with the work involved in creating these. Thank you all for really putting i nthe time and creativity to make such wonderful blocks.
Country girl in NE PA |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2008 : 1:40:23 PM
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OH MY WORD!!!!
I just got back in from the mailbox(it's a bit of a walk to the mail box-and seems even longer on cold windy days like today!)
Anyhow, I think I must have said, "OMG" at least 16 times!!!! because as I looked at each block, I would say, "OMG-this is soooo cute!" and ya know what??? the all really are!
Thank you alll for these lovely & creative blocks!!! I so needed this Spring pick-me-up especially with the yucky winds that we are having.
Hugz to you all & a big old hug to you Clare for hosting & being the swap mama.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
www.katmom44.blinkz.com
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2008 : 1:54:19 PM
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Ya'll are makin me lonely for my blocks!
I'm watchin that old mail box- they'll get here.
So glad they are on their way!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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carycamille
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
Camille
Cathlamet
Washington
USA
163 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2008 : 5:44:34 PM
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HURRAY!!!! Mine arrived today. They are soooo beautiful ladies I just love them all! Thank you so much for such a wonderful swap.
Camille |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 07:57:16 AM
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Some of you ladies had priority envelopes and some had regular mail envelopes. Hopefully, by Tuesday, April 22, the rest of you waiting should get your packages. I know it took a week for Debra's to arrive to me from Nevaada.
I really think these blocks are beautiful, and I a mlooking forard t omaking my wallhanging with them. Thank you again, ladies. You really cheered me up i na time whe nI neede some joy.
Country girl in NE PA |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 11:06:08 AM
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I posted a new topic about these, i was so excited to get them, it is such a cheerful and colorful collection. I'll post a picture when I get them put together....Thank you all so much, Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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whosiesandwhatnots
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
becky
bountiful
utah
USA
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2008 : 09:41:06 AM
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I got mine yesterday.. thank you so very much.. they are all lovely.. I can't wait to sew them together..
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
http://woolieacres.net |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2008 : 5:25:51 PM
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After I received word that I was in this swap I had purchased fabric for the sashing. I already had the fabric cut and ready to go. Well...Saturday evening after doing some yard work and doing my weekely shopping I headed to the basement. (my sewing room)
Today after dinner I finished. All I have to do it quilt it. What do you all think?
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"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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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2008 : 7:28:53 PM
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I LOVE IT!!! It reminds me of a technique by Gwen Marston- in her book LIBERATED QUILTING. It is so happy and has real bounce to it!!!
How on earth can you offset the squares and then end up with it going together right???? It is a mystery to me.
I wanna copy yours
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2008 : 8:31:02 PM
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well kathy you are amazing. I love it and what a great way to put them togetehr..your skills are remarkable. I just love it!!!!
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 09:53:39 AM
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What a lovely quilt top, Kathy!! I have heard of using that method for getting a top together with blocks that may not all be perfectly the same size. For those interested, you put strips on each side of the block, sometimes they look triangular. Then, you place a square ruler of the size you want over the top, on an angle, and cut your new block. it looks like Kathy might have used two fabrics around her blocks before cutting them to size. IS this right, Kathy?
I love the green in there, really brings in the grass of spring. like flowers (blocks) blooming in spring. Great job. Now I feel like I need to get to mine. I started a star quilt while waiting for the last of the blocks, and am still working on it. This one will be next project.
Country girl in NE PA |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 1:16:15 PM
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I GOT MY BLOCKS!!! I GOT MY BLOCKS!!!
Now I thought somebody was going to add some TIME for me in the envelope too
I can hardly wait to sit down and start piecing these!!!
Thanks so much to all of you! They are very special to me!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 1:18:19 PM
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time? time? what is that...lemme know where u find it autumn.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 10:26:54 PM
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Kathy,'love your background fabric for your Spring Block Quilt....I probably won't get mine done till Fall, I have 2 other quilts waiting for me to finish them up not to mention an afgahn that I am crocheting, but all in due time...
I love all the wonderful Spring colors & use of creativity...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
www.katmom44.blinkz.com
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 05:00:47 AM
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Clare,
For my quilt top I started with 3 1/2 inch strips. Each block uses 2 strips. The first strip is the length of the block. I cut it on an angle giving me two lopsided triangles before sewing each on to either side. I take the next strip and cut that on an angle. Sew that to the top and bottom. I did the same the green fabric. I messed up a little but I guess it does not look too bad. When constructing I made the mistake of sewing the bias edge to the block. This caused my blocks to become to far out of proportion. (Slanted). When I attached the green fabric the blocks were so uneven I lost a lot of green when I squared them up. Learn by our mistakes! I should have used the straight edge of the strips. Oh well.
This was a nice swap. I like the spring flower idea.
This is definitely a wall hanging! The green matches my living room.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 06:26:57 AM
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You did a fabulous job Kathy!
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 07:45:26 AM
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Kathy, you did a great job with your top! I love how quilting is an experience. I wasn't sure how to set my blocks from this swap, but I think the method you chose is very pretty. You are a talented quilter. And also, very fast!!!
Country girl in NE PA |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 1:32:17 PM
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| Boo Hoo mail is slow hopefully tomorrow. Just got pins and they are wonderful. Talented ladies. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 1:46:05 PM
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| They are beautiful can't wait! Saw your blog and your sisters great job! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 1:57:31 PM
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 3:26:06 PM
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Jess, I tried to leave a message on your blog, but apparently I forgot my google password.
Anyway, the quilts you made for the preschool auction are beautiful. I don't know how you find the time to create so much. Are you like sunshine where you require very little sleep and are working after kiddies go to bed?
I love seeing your work. Your dress for renaissance fair is so cool!! And the felt pins are adorable. All I can say is "WOW", you are doing great things.
Country girl in NE PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 3:29:10 PM
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thanks clare! yes i require very little sleep, but i am finding as I get older that very little seems to be just a little bit more....and my bed time is very late. I am so glad you like the stuff I have been makin. I hope your day is fabulous!
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 12:42:22 PM
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Got them today just wanted to let Clare know! Thanks ladies they are all lovely !!! Love you swappers!
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Spring Flowers Quilt Block Swap-Pictures to share |
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Spring Flowers Quilt Block Swap-Pictures to share
