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07-26-2012, 06:29 AM

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nickylsf

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Originally Posted by PokerDiva

Nicky, I see what you mean about the red and orange but hey I still like it too. You have some really pretty florals. When you get a couple of your QAYG blocks done please post them I would love to see them. Maybe I might go that way. Ck, your block is great too. Love the blue. I am with you. We are going camping next week and I am taking some applique with me. I have to have something in my hands at all times. LOL. OCD I think.

Florence, I will be sure and post as I do the QAYG. It won't be before all the blocks are done, though, so I can be sure of my placements. I am excited to get there. I have used her method before on a Hawaiian Shirts Quilt (http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ed-t92847.html) and on a Tee shirt quilt (http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t108249.html). The Star Quilt however will have a border around each block, made from the same fabric as the joining strips, so it won't show! It will just look like sashing.

07-26-2012, 07:14 AM

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PokerDiva

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Your other quilts are wonderful Nicky. Can't wait to see this one.

07-26-2012, 05:29 PM

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Your other quilts are wonderful Nicky. Can't wait to see this one.

Just for fun I exported my photos to Quilt Pro 5 for Mac and made a Virtual Quilt. Not sure at all about the sashing color, but it's just to get an idea. The blocks are in Alpha order for now but I can move them around.

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07-26-2012, 05:39 PM

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Now that is a super idea. Why didn't I think about that....

07-27-2012, 05:55 AM

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All I can say is WOW!!

07-27-2012, 06:15 AM

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I have been thinking of trying out a personal trainer for a while. I don't seem to be making progress like I think I should based on what I have been doing. I will have to look in to it. MadMim congratulations on your great loss. Keep up the good work.

I really feel it was a worthwhile investment. They have been great at targeting exactly what I need to be doing, educating me so I can do it without injuring myself, and giving me a ton of good support and encouragement. I would not try to fix a car without talking to a mechanic, and I would not fix my body without the help of a trained professional either. Totally worth every penny (and I spent a LOT of pennies! I bought a year's worth of appointments!)

Thanks for the support everyone! I am making great progress and as soon as possible, will have a blissful reunion with my sewing machine!

07-27-2012, 03:48 PM

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Nicky, your virtual quilt looks great and I think the order is pretty darn good the way it is. The only one I would move is the yellow star, last in the third row. Looks like a neat program.

07-27-2012, 06:51 PM

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nickylsf

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Nicky, your virtual quilt looks great and I think the order is pretty darn good the way it is. The only one I would move is the yellow star, last in the third row. Looks like a neat program.

Thank you WhitePine. I see what you mean about the yellow block.

Yes the QP software is quite handy. I used it for the 2011 Houses BOM quilt and am tempted to share that virtual quilt. The real thing is being quilted as we speak. I did not have the courage to FMQ it as it is 90" x 90". I am trying to be patient but I am dying to show it!!!