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*Farmgirl Swap:  Quilt Block Swap - Closed- Blocks returned  |
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Ann Bernadette
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Ann
Hiawattha
KS
USA
51 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 5:50:45 PM
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Yes, I think that makes sense and seal them in a zip lock bag as well. Ok, so I was looking at my stuff and pattern and I just need to confirm that the block will be 12 1/2" (12" Finished)? Because that makes a difference and I got confused and then I got scared b/c I started cutting.  Ann
Oh geeze, Im getting nervous now and I don't want to goof this up! |
Edited by - Ann Bernadette on Mar 23 2010 5:52:49 PM |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 6:08:22 PM
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Yes 12 1/2. I know that this can be confusing. But I think that you got it!! Hey ...it will all work out okay....just have fun and I will keep the quiltzillas away!! Hahaha Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 7:59:44 PM
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Barbara
Hope you got my e-mail - confirming I want to be included in the block exchange.
Vi
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 8:08:49 PM
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Ok Farmgirls
If I make the cut and I am included in the Block Swap. I understand the following:
Fabric - red and white
Size - 12 1/2 inches
Make - 12 blocks - keep one
Note - I always wash my fabric. I would be concerned that if all fabric is not washed and blocks are received and that person washes their quilt, the red runs. (Which happened to me)
Vi
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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Ann Bernadette
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Ann
Hiawattha
KS
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 03:33:37 AM
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Ok, I'm washing my fabric.
Ann |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1414 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1414 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 03:37:54 AM
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| OK - now I'm back to being confused! HAHA! The block is to be 12" finished? |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 05:35:51 AM
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Joyce your block should measure 12 1/2 when you are done. The 1/2 inch which is 1/4 inch on each side of your block will be your seam. Does that help? We quilters call this size block 12 inch finished. That is the size you see on your completed quilt top. This is kind of hard to explain not face to face. Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1414 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1414 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 05:47:29 AM
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| OK - I did have it right the first time then :) PHEW! Thanks! |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 10:16:10 AM
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My fabrics are chosen, and the whites are washing!
Next I'll wash the reds, and be ready to start! ( But first there's some major , manure related pasture renovation I have to finish...)
~ Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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Ann Bernadette
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Ann
Hiawattha
KS
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 10:35:00 AM
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Sorry to have made he confusion over block size again. I had a moment of unclarity and needed support. :)
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Ann Bernadette
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Ann
Hiawattha
KS
USA
51 Posts |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1414 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1414 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 12:13:55 PM
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| It's gorgeous Ann!! |
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Chels
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Chelsie
Layton
Utah
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 12:20:05 PM
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| Beautiful monkey wrenches! :) I love the muted colors! |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 12:24:51 PM
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That is so cute!! Did you use a pattern? Bag Lady Diva had to bow out of the swap. Hope everyone else is going strong. I have finished 6 of my blocks. Sewing and unsewing today. I did my cutting and measuring this past weekend. Hopefully I will be done soon - then I will join the second group using a different block. This is a great way to use some of my fat quarters. I love to pick them up here and there...then not sure what to do with them. Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
Edited by - craftystranger on Mar 24 2010 12:33:19 PM |
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 3:52:58 PM
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Wow
Ann what a cute quilt!
I've bought , washed and ironed my fabric, and will
get started soon.
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Ann Bernadette
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Ann
Hiawattha
KS
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 4:06:05 PM
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My fabric is all washed & dried and now lined up for a good ironing out the wrinkles.
Thanks to all for the compliments on my bear quilt. I did have a pattern that I purchased from Connecting Threads. |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 04:44:07 AM
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joyfulmelodies, sorry that you had to leave this swap:( Please keep in touch with us regarding how your quilt is growing!! Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
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jelliott
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Jennifer
Athol
Idaho
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 11:56:55 AM
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Now I am getting excited about doing this exchange, excited to see what everyone else is coming up with. WOO HOO quilt blocks from all over the US. What a wonderful way to warm up to envelop myself with hugs from other farmgirls. YEAH!!!!!
Are we all going to take pics of our quilts and share the results???
If music be the food of Love, play on. Wm. Shakespeare |
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jelliott
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Jennifer
Athol
Idaho
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 12:00:51 PM
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Ann,
How adorable is that quilt, wonderful. Your nephew will love it. Cute Cute.
If music be the food of Love, play on. Wm. Shakespeare |
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Chels
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Chelsie
Layton
Utah
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 8:10:40 PM
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| Hi Barbara! I am not sure if I am in or not for this? I did not receive an email? Do you still have room for me? Chels |
Edited by - Chels on Mar 26 2010 8:11:41 PM |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 05:20:11 AM
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Chels oh yes!! We have room for you!! I sent an email but will try again. Would you like to be in the first or second group? Thanks, Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
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Chels
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Chelsie
Layton
Utah
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 08:07:23 AM
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Great! :) I will be in the first group! Thank you!!
"To finish the moment, to the journey's end in every step of the road, to give the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Nettie
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Nettie
Bedford
PA
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 08:36:33 AM
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| Sign me up. |
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Chels
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Chelsie
Layton
Utah
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 4:46:40 PM
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Hi! I am fairly new to quilting...I have not used red fabric thus far. What have you all found to be the best way to prewash the fabric? Is there a "secret" way? ;)
"To finish the moment, to find the journey's end in every step of the road, to give the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 4:55:59 PM
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Chels, with reds it is best to make real sure the color isn't running at all before using in a quilt. Most reds crock somewhat (excess dye rubs off) and some will even run (dye comes off in water).....what I do is handwash in mild dish detergent first, to get the most color out before putting it in a laundry batch. That way if
I have a fabric in which the color gives me any extra special trouble, it can be contained. After a few rinses with lukewarm water, it should run clear. Then I throw it in the washing machine on the setting I would use to clean the finished quilt, and run it through a hot dryer to make sure any shrinking is done there and then. If I can't get a red or other intense colored fabric to run clear after a few rinses in the handwash, I won't put it into a quilt that will be washed. Too much risk. There are things you can do to help set colors, like salt baths and such, but they are not 100% reliable. Better to use such procedure and such fabrics in craft items or a wall hanging that you don't expect to wash. Salt and those color grabbers might contain the color for a while, only to have the color run at a later wash time.
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