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*Farmgirl Swap:  Wonky House block swap - Mailed Back  |
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 11:57:52 AM
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Hi, Barbara. I totally messed up on my applique. I cut out the pieces thinking I'd skip ironing the edges under & use the satin stitch option on my sewing machine, but low & behold out of all the stitches it has it doesn't have a satin stitch...So forgive me, but I got so upset I couldn't even look at the blocks anymore.
Even with a game plan these blocks have been HARD! But Iam going to go back & risk burning up my finger tips by re-cutting out the windows, door & chimney and ironing the edges under like I should of done in the first place. Its just the pieces are sooo small!
Either way Iam setting the goal of mailing them out by next friday, because Iam back logged on other sewing projects so its time to get tough. :)
Live simply. So that others may simply live.
http://waukamountainmama.blogspot.com/ |
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 12:02:25 PM
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Also, I really messed up one block trying to use one of the decoratived stitches & I could possibly fix it but I'd be quicker if I just left it alone. So, are we set at 5 blocks total? I did six hoping Jonesy would change her mind & rejoin the swap.
If everyone else has done six then I'll do six but if your expecting five then I'll just overlook the one I messed up.
Live simply. So that others may simply live.
http://waukamountainmama.blogspot.com/ |
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desperadosdream
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Malena
Versailles
Indiana
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 8:14:47 PM
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Hello to everyone.. I am just now checking out different groups and this one caught my eye. I would have enjoyed being part of this type thing. If anyone decides to do another swap project in the future I would like to join in the fun. Hope your wonky village is a great success.
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Originally posted by craftystranger
So glad to see that everyone is still hanging in there. Farmgirls persevere no matter what .... well with encouragement from our friends:)
Don't forget to laugh!
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2012 : 10:06:50 AM
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I am going to try again, but those wonky houses are hard. My first attempt
was a disaster. The block turned out way too big, I am going to try smaller
doors and windows this time, and see what I come up with. |
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Jonesy
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Joan
Donovan
illinois
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2012 : 07:40:40 AM
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Fran,
How wonderful that you were hoping I would jump back in and for a moment I thought about it....only for a moment I play these games in my head where I can accomplish anything... then I realize that my head and my hands do not always play well together.. that is why I dropped out in the first place.
I really am proud of all of you gals for hanging in there...burnt hands, frustration, a few curse words and yet you all keep going. I keep coming back here to see how it is going and whether you know it or not, I truly cheer you all on.
Please be sure to post photos of your blocks. It would be a shame not to share all of your creative work with those of us who just sit by the side lines and make them in our heads.
Joan
Nothing happens unless first we dream.
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 2:18:49 PM
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Joan,
I know how you feel, I can't knit or crochet for the world. I have a huge basket of yarn & every now & again I pick a pretty color & try my dangest to no avail. You sew now so with time things like this will seem less diffcult to you. I really thought this would be no effort at all & I was wrong. If I had it to do again I wouldn't have done it as part of a swap because I feel bad that others have waited on me to finish, but I'd have still done it...Just very slowly & only when I was well rested & definally not when Iam working two jobs, raising a special needs kid & trying to open an Etsy page...But hey, Iam learning new things & this makes me happy! :)
Give the blocks a try some day, they'll eventually make you proud of yourself.
Barbara,
Iam almost done. I got the new applique pieces cut out & all the windows & chemney edges ironed under. So, I just need to iron under the edges on the doors & sew them to the blocks...Also, just for the sake of letting everyone know my goof-ups, my blocks are currently a perfect 13inches so I'll be cutting the edges to fit the 12inch mark. After that I'll have them mailed out. Hopefully that should be around the 1st.
Live simply. So that others may simply live.
http://waukamountainmama.blogspot.com/ |
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 2:57:51 PM
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UPDATE!
Guys I've felt so bad for being slow on this so I just wanted to let you know Iam almost done! I got all the applique pieces ironed under & pinned to my blocks & my sewing machine loaded up with matching thread. So, after dinner & nightly chores I'll be sewing my little heart out. :)
They'll be in the mail on Friday.
Live simply. So that others may simply live.
http://waukamountainmama.blogspot.com/ |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 4:46:16 PM
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My wonky house blocks aren't coming together, so if you girls want to just
trade with whomever did them thats fine. I will try one more time this weekend
and see if I can get them to come out. |
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2012 : 06:19:57 AM
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Toni- Personally, Iam willing to wait alittle longer for you. My understanding is we only have three ladies finished so far & I have five blocks & honestly, after fighting these things for so long Iam more than happy to never see my blocks again! :D
But, I don't know if the other ladies are too thrilled with waiting...They finished over a month ago. I can't belive how trying this block was. Now that Iam finished I understand how they work so Iam certain I could make one without the applique, but that doesn't mean I want to...
I know you said the first set you did came out too big. How about this time you aim for makig them real small then maybe the size will come out right or if they do end up small just fill out the space with a boarder.
Iam all done with my blocks. If anyone wants to see them I have a pic on my blog. :)
Live simply. So that others may simply live.
http://waukamountainmama.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - Wauka Mountain Mama on Aug 02 2012 06:23:07 AM |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2012 : 08:08:08 AM
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Fran your block is lovely!! If everyone wants to give me this weekend to try again,
I have off so I can try again. I will post here Sunday night if they get done. |
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2012 : 10:18:10 AM
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Thanks, Toni!
I don't see why no one would wait a couple of days longer.
I wish you major luck & remember the amish saying "Every quilt should have one flaw, because only god is perfect!". :)
Live simply. So that others may simply live.
http://waukamountainmama.blogspot.com/ |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2012 : 4:04:33 PM
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I did it!! Wonky Houses are completed and will be on their way on Monday!
I hope no one is disappointed with them. If you girls don't mind waiting
ONE more week, Nettie said if I could figure it out she would give it a try.
Let me know what you all want to do and I will let her know. Hugs |
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
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Nettie
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Nettie
Bedford
PA
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2012 : 6:20:10 PM
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If Toni figured it out and you don't mind waiting one more week. I will get mine done this week.
Nettie |
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Jonesy
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Joan
Donovan
illinois
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 09:42:01 AM
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I can't belive what Fran did for me!
Here I am stalking all of you who are working so hard to get you wonky houses completed and not making any myself. Then sweet Fran surprised me by sending me her extra block.
When I opened the mail and saw it I sat down cried. How utterly and completely thoughtful of you Fran. There are tears in my eyes as I write this and I am ( my hubby won't believe this) speechless!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Huge hugs to you,
Joan
For some reason the internet won't let me upload any pictures, I will try again another time, so you all can see her beautiful work.
Nothing happens unless first we dream.
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 12:32:40 PM
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Joan, ever sense I met you on the 1st denim pocket swap I've amired how a simple act of kindness could touch you. *Huge hugs back!*
Like I said in my note I made the block for you so I couldn't see giving it to anyone else. Also, when I recieved your June/July blocks I saw you where a great quilter. So, I wanted you to have the block to look over if you ever wanted to make your own. I really think you can do it. Its just a tricky block to wrap your mind around.
Live simply. So that others may simply live.
http://waukamountainmama.blogspot.com/ |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2012 : 10:51:08 AM
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Looks like besides building "houses" we are building friendships. Fran that was very sweet to send an extra block to Joan. Okay I have blocks form Ann, Fran , Toni, and myself. Looks like we need to cheer Nettie on.... go Nettie ...go Nettie ....go ....go!!! Hopefully her blocks are on there way to GA. I will keep everyone posted. Hey Joan if you still read this and want to join we would welcome you with open arms.......
Don't forget to laugh! |
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Nettie
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Nettie
Bedford
PA
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2012 : 3:50:57 PM
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Mine are all done. I think I do better with a structured enviroment. I had a hard time with these. My first two house were so precise. I measured everything and then realized that was all wrong. So tried again not taking out the rulers except to make a cut. I hope I got them right. I left Barbara's address at work so will get these in the mail tomorrow.
Nettie |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2012 : 4:54:13 PM
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I am sure that they are "wonky and cute" Nettie. Once the blocks have arrived, I will mail them back .... I know that this was a challenge. We as quilters have become very concise about everything.... seam allowance, color choice, block placement, borders, I could go on and on. Sometimes it is nice to just cut and sew and see what happens. Think about the women that did not have rulers and rotary cutters. They also used what fabric that they had available. Yet when I see their quilts in a museum or book they show the character of the own. They show "her soul" so to speak. The Dear Jane quilt is one example that makes me think ... everything that was going on around her and she found time to sew. Small pieces of fabric put together in such a wonderful manner. Sometimes now at a quilt show you see some fabulous quilts but no the quilts have no "soul" so to speak. Enough of my rambling.... thanks so much to everyone for putting some of your "soul" into your wonky house blocks. I know that everyone will be happy when they see their blocks!!
Don't forget to laugh! |
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nana5
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Rebecca
Jackson
MI
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2012 : 05:15:31 AM
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What beautiful and true words Barbara!
Everyday is a new beginning. |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2012 : 4:59:53 PM
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Okay I now have all the house blocks. Three cheers for all!!!! But, I am not going to be able to get to the post till saturday. Sorry work calls :( So hang in there they will be on the way soon, Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2012 : 4:36:13 PM
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I was able to get off work early today ..... so my first stop was the post office!! Houses are coming your way, Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
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Jonesy
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Joan
Donovan
illinois
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2012 : 05:04:17 AM
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Come on Gals. You must all have your blocks by now. Let's see some pictures! Give a bit of encouragement to those of us who stood by and read about your struggles. Please, please, pretty please!
Nothing happens unless first we dream.
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2012 : 10:42:58 PM
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I second Joan's request for pictures, I've been sympathizing and quietly cheering you all on! Reminds me of my first block swap here,
I thought it would be so easy, but I struggled ALOT with those silly blocks!
Debbie |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2012 : 6:37:33 PM
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Here are pictures of the wonky houses:      |
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*Farmgirl Swap: Wonky House block swap - Mailed Back |
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Wonky House block swap - Mailed Back
