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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Jar block swap **FULL **  |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 2:29:27 PM
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ladies,
Would anyone be interested in doing a "jar" block swap?? Fill your jars with fruits or veggies.
These would be an 8 1/2 X 12 1/2 inch block. (8X12 after sewn into a quilt)
If enough are interested I will make a sign up sheet and a due date of May 31st.
Send all your blocks to me along with a self address stamped envelope with the same amount of postage used to mail your blocks. Email me and I will give you my home address.
I would like at least 9 people. That would make a nice wall hanging. But if more join that would be great! http://quilting.about.com/od/blockofthemonth/ss/tal_jar_quilt.htm
Since it is a free pattern I think it would be ok if I were to copy and past the directions right here.
Black fabric
two 2" x 8-1/2" strips for block top and bottom
two 2" x 8" strips for block sides
four 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares for corners of jar body
two 2" x 3" strips for jar lid unit
Brown or your choice of fabric for jar lid
one 2" x 3-1/2" strip for jar cap
Fruit or vegetable print fabric contents of jar
one 5-1/2" x 8" piece
Use a 1/4" seam allowance to assemble the quilt block, placing units right sides together for sewing and matching raw edges carefully. Use straight pins to hold patches together if it helps you keep them aligned.
1.Make the tall jar body by sewing a small black square to each corner of the bug jar novelty print. Just like you would when making snowball blocks. Trim off the corners.
2.Sew a 2" x 8" green strip to each long side of the jar body. Press seam allowances towards the outer strips.
3.Sew a 2" x 8-1/2" black strip to the bottom of the Step 2 unit.
4.Sew a short black strip to each side of the jar lid strip. Press seam allowance towards the jar lid fabric.
5.Sew a 2" x 8-1/2" black strip lengthwise to the top of the jar lid unit. Press seam allowance towards the top strip.
6.Sew the top/lid unit to the top of the jar quilt block. Press seam allowance towards the jar lid unit.
Your completed jar block should measure 8-1/2" x 12-1/2". If your block is smaller than it should be, or skewed, press again and recheck.
Last day for sign up will be April 6, 2008
1)smoothiejuice Received 75/2008
2)scgwagner Received
3)deepsouthmamma Received 5/15/2008
4)yarnmamma khartquilt 5/23/2008
5)celticheart Received 6/23/2008
6)Pearlsnjeans Received 6/22/2008
7)khartquilt Received 4/30/2008
8)SheilaC  Received 4/24/2008
9)nouveau_farmchick 6/02/2008
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 |
Edited by - khartquilt on Jul 03 2008 05:13:07 AM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 2:32:29 PM
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sign me up!
and if there is room, Carmen too. I think this square looks like she can do it.
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scgwagner
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Sarah
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 2:55:43 PM
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Sign me up!
I'd like to try swapping, again. I need a pick me up!
Not Enough Acres Miniature Farm |
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scgwagner
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Sarah
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 3:10:01 PM
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is there any particular trim color you would like?
Not Enough Acres Miniature Farm |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 3:57:21 PM
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Wedding or no wedding- a girl's gotta SEW!!!
Add my name!!
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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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 5:11:19 PM
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add me too....I had to look close to realize that the jar holds a print fabric? I don't have a working printer.
Could someone send me a hard copy of the pattern?
Sounds like a wonderful wall hanging!
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 6:14:53 PM
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| How quickly would they need to be done? I'm interested too, just want to make sure I can commit! |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 7:27:30 PM
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Please add me too.
Marcia
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2008 : 09:46:06 AM
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i believe she said may 31st!
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2008 : 10:05:23 AM
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Thanks Jessica, no excuse for me. . .just read it too fast, I guess.
Kathy, I'd love to sign up. Thanks! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2008 : 10:09:13 AM
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i need your address too sheila!
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Pearlsnjeans
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
Vicki
West Haven
Utah
USA
248 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2008 : 5:43:38 PM
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Kathy
Please sign me up. This looks like fun and something I can do!
Vicki
Farmgirl Sister #120
Farmgirls are elegant |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2008 : 2:51:34 PM
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HI! I am sooo glad to see soo many names!! Thank you all for wanting to participate.
I was a little busy this week.
I will add everyones name to the list after dinner.
I can only get on the computer for a short time.
Just a couple things
1) could we please all do black background?
2) due date would be the 31st of may 2008
3) Linda email me your address and I will mail you a copy tomorrow morning!
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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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2008 : 3:56:01 PM
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Ok, I think I have everyone listed. If I don't please let me know.
Looks like we need two more people to make 9. I think that everyone will like this block. It is kind of simple. You just have to watch your seam allowance.
Oh and I am so glad to see new names in this swap. Sarah, Marcia, Sheila and Vicki. Welcome. I have not yet done a swap with you. Thank you for joining. I love block swaps. I love receiving the packages in the mail and sorting them out. Everyone is alway so creative. I see so many different fabrics. I truly love it. Thank you all for joining and lets have fun!
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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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2008 : 7:17:27 PM
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| Will you please sign me up? Thanks. |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2008 : 05:06:38 AM
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Welcome aboard SheliaC!
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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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2008 : 4:23:15 PM
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I had to look at the link but now I think I can do it.
It doesn't look easy but I'm game! Wish me luck! Sure looks fun. |
Edited by - yarnmamma on Mar 27 2008 4:37:54 PM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2008 : 4:40:32 PM
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Linda have you clicked on the link...
http://quilting.about.com/od/blockofthemonth/ss/tal_jar_quilt.htm
if you click on the the part that says short squatty jar, it breaks it down for you into very simple steps and illustrations! YOu can totally do this no sweat! Dont worry...you can so do this!
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2008 : 09:00:47 AM
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Linda,
I sent you a printed copy yesterday.
Let me know that you received it.
It really is not that hard. You can do it Linda! I have a lot of confidence in you. All the other blocks that I have received from you were great!
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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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 5:34:48 PM
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I finished 9 blocks yesterday. But, I was not careful with my seam allowances. I need to do them again. On the 5th I am going to the fabric store and pick up more fabric. I have an apple pattern, and I still have enough to do them over with, but now I am going to look for a veggy fabric.
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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scgwagner
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Sarah
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 6:38:06 PM
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Good Lord! And I was so proud of myself for going to JoAnn's with three kids in tow and coming out with 2 fruity fabrics, black & jar lid fabric. Mine's still in the bag! Aaaaahhh!
Way to go, Kathy!
Not Enough Acres Miniature Farm |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 6:46:27 PM
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way to go Sarah and kiddos! Have fun!
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2008 : 7:13:19 PM
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atleast you have something to work with!
I have my veggies picked out..just need black and jar lid!
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 05:30:57 AM
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Does the brown jar lid have to be solid brown? I have a batik that is dark brown and I think it would look good, but want to make sure.
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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scgwagner
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Sarah
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2008 : 05:42:56 AM
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| I think that would be neat to have a batik lid. I'm doing mine in silver. |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 05:14:41 AM
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Ladies,
The lid can be any color you like!
I have a guild meeting on saturday and then I am off to the fabric store (again). I think that is the best part of making these blocks. You have to purchase fabric. I can't think of a more relaxing way of spending my time then in a fabric shop. Now if I only had endless amounts of money.....
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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Stitching & Crafting Room: Jar block swap **FULL ** |
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Jar block swap **FULL **
