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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 21 2009 : 11:02:23 AM
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Hey Julie-
I'd like to do this, too! It sounds awesome to have a quilt with sister's names on them....gotta have one!
When you say white or white on white, you are NOT including off-white, correct???
Happy sewing!
carrie M
www.totallykadeshfarm.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2009 : 3:26:53 PM
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Julie,
How are you doing with sign up?
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 - Dec 31 2009 : 4:54:41 PM
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Well....I cut a bunch of the white on white fabric a while ago only to find out that I cut it too narrow.
But I can use that fabric for another project. Here is my first block. What are we putting on the block? Our real name with city and state?
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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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 5:51:15 PM
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Kathy nice block looks good. I hope we are putting screen names also as I do not know everyone by name alone.
Julie are we at 24 blocks.
Soon I am going to start mine. This will be my first sewing for 2010.
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 03:46:20 AM
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Hi Everyone,
Carrie... that is a wonderful idea putting our screen name on also. Let's do that. We are at 23 blocks because one dropped out.
As for the directions...it may make a 6 inch block. I make a bit bigger block and cut down to 6 1/2 inch size that way I am guaranteed the 6 1/2 inch block.
Kathy... your block is just beautiful. I can't wait to see everyone's blocks!
Happy Holidays' Everyone!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 11:13:12 AM
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Sign me up please. Please let me know how many I can send to get all different back.
Linda |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 12:34:15 PM
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I have you on the list Linda. There will be a total of 24 people who have signed up. Good Luck Ladies!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 12:45:50 PM
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Is everyone making 24 blocks so we can each have one from everyone? Sounds like a plan to me
Linda |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 4:10:36 PM
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Ya I did a practice one and I cut to six and half inches this is the size you want us to send in Julie. Just double checking as I think u missed Beverley's question.
Twenty four yippie I like even numbers. Starting my 24 this week.
How many are starting?
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 4:23:22 PM
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Sorry Beverley that I missed your question. Yes... 6 1/2 inch blocks to send in. I can't wait to see what combinations everyone comes up with.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 10:23:57 AM
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Hi!
I printed out the instructions from the original post which made a 6" block and that is what I made. I have all 24 done and now I realize that we are supposed to make them 6 1/2", which is different from the instructions in the link. Have I just messed up for everyone????
I also want to make sure that you have me down and aren't confusing me with Carrie from Canada!! There are two Carrie's signed up.
Please let me know if my blocks are acceptable at 6" and that I am signed up as Carrie in NY.
Thanks!
CArrie
www.totallykadeshfarm.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 12:52:30 PM
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Carrie M...I have you down as one of the 24. I realize that some of you have made the 6 inch and some the 6 1/2 inch blocks. No problem... we can just cut the 6 1/2 inch block down to the 6 inch block size.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
Edited by - ClaireSky on Jan 04 2010 12:57:25 PM |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 1:27:57 PM
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I haven't started my blocks yet, but is this confusion around "finished/unfinished"? What should I make?
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 4:56:46 PM
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Jonnie...The term finished/unfinished confuses me too. The required block should have been a completed put together block that is 6 1/2 inches square. So... you can either cut down the biggers blocks to 6 inches or keep the 6 1/2 inch blocks and set aside the 6 inch blocks for another project.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
Edited by - ClaireSky on Jan 05 2010 02:54:45 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 9:19:30 PM
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Maybe this will help explain quilting block sizes.
If you go to www.quilterscache.com and go to the pattern library, you will find that all patterns are listed with the finished block size shown. The finished size is the size of the block after it is sewn into the quilt top. The unfinished size includes the seam allowances, usually 1/4" on all sides, so the unfinished size is 1/2" larger than the finished size. The instructions shown via the link make an unfinished block of 6-1/2", which is also what Julie said was the size to be swapped.
Linda |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 06:10:40 AM
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Thanks, girls. I understand the difference :-) I was just wondering if maybe others were confused. I'll do what the pattern says and I'm very careful about scant 1/4" seam allowances.
Happy stitching, all!
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 08:25:10 AM
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My test one I followed instructions and cut to six and half by six and a half so there should be I don't understand the six inch block at all
Swap mama clearly stated six and a half on sign up page. So I would hope we are all doing the same size. Not trying to be mean but it seems to me they should all be six and a half.
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - cinnamongirl on Jan 05 2010 09:34:43 AM |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 12:53:35 PM
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I agree. I think that all the blocks should be the same size.
After you have made your test block it should measure 6 1/2 inches when it is laying on your cutting mat. After you have sewn it into your quilt top, it will measure 6 inches.
Also, is everyone going to make the 24 blocks???
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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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 1:05:42 PM
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I plan to make 24 unless someone tells me otherwise . . .
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 2:26:22 PM
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I agree all blocks should be 61/2". Resizing blocks is very time consuming and it doesn't always work. I was in an exchange where we ended up cutting them down and it cut off part of the signature or states. The 6" blocks can be used with your signature for the black of future quilts. All quilts should have the makers name, city and date on the back.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 2:53:08 PM
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Julie -
Are we still at 24 people? I thought I saw a couple more sign up. These are easy blocks and I think everyone should make one for each person who is swapping.
I also agree with Linda Jo about resizing - it often skews the size of the outer pieces so when sewn together seams do not match. All blocks should be made per the Quilters Cache pattern - the 6-1/2" size.
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 3:07:14 PM
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Hello Everyone!
We are at a total of 24 people who are on the list. I would like everyone if possible to make a 6 1/2 inch square block for each signup. It should have your Name, City, State, and your Farmgirl name too. (Ex: Mine is ClaireSky)
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 3:08:40 PM
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Sounds good - Thanks, Julie!
Linda |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 3:26:36 PM
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Thanks and just to let you ladies know yes I am doing 24, and it certainly is an easy block.I just about have all my triangles ready to stitch together.
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2010 : 03:06:21 AM
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We had a dropout. We are now at 23 signups.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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Signature/Friendship Quilt Block Exchange -Closed
