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01-08-2012, 10:06 AM

#391

goldendog55

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Originally Posted by wvhill22

Do you just trace the design on the dryer sheets?

I wouldn't recommend used dryer sheets. They are extremely flammable! At one time, I wanted to consider this, but tossed them all out after I read about this.

01-08-2012, 10:08 AM

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wvhill22

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Never thought of that..thanks Judy

01-08-2012, 10:19 AM

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paintmejudy

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I, too, have never ever had a problem with anything coming from Amazon. Perhaps the problem was with the postal service.

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Originally Posted by Janet My

I just got my book in on Thursday.... had it spiral bound on Friday and started my Alabama block yesterday, late afternoon. (I must state... I got the book from Amazon and it came in deplorable condition. The box was a mess and the corner of the book was dented up very badly... never have I gotten a box from them in that condition. I let them know on Thursday night and even sent photos... Haven't heard a word back from them yet! Not very good customer service!)

I hope to have my 1st block posted tonight.

I must say they all the blocks I've seen have been very beautiful. Hope mine turns out 1/2 as good. I've never done paper piecing before and I'm liking it so far.

OK, back to the machine!

01-08-2012, 10:37 AM

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ckcowl

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week 2 Alaska block

I was prepping for my week 2 block this morning-and House of Blues came on- i decided to stay in sewing room and work on the block while i listened to this week's program- 4 hours later it is done! it was kind of...long for one block-
and my center is a tad off- which i don't get because the outer intersections went together correctly- the center was Way off at first (like over 1/4") so i took apart the center couple inches on each side of the center and tried again- the second time it came out better- still not right on but not as far off as the first time-so-i'm leaving it.
glad that one is over-and i'm 'ahead' of my game for this week

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01-08-2012, 10:44 AM

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Mariposa

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Great blocks everyone!! Nice variety of fabrics makes them more fun to see!

01-08-2012, 10:45 AM

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tomilu

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Originally Posted by PokerDiva

Beautiful tomilu. I thought I would show you my Alaska I did for the BOM 2011. I did them all in blue ,white and yellow.

Very nice! I had that same background fabric at one time.

01-08-2012, 10:48 AM

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tomilu

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Originally Posted by ckcowl

I like your fussy cut section! Thanks for sharing. I guess I'm pokey as I spend probably a day on each block from cutting to finish.

01-08-2012, 10:49 AM

#398

klgreene

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All these blocks are absolutely fabulous. Can't stop my sewing to comment on each one, but just had to put this in. Nice job everyone. I really look forward to the ones yet to come and the coming weeks.

01-08-2012, 11:01 AM

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Mad Mimm

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Wow ladies you have all come up with some beauties!

Klgreene - love the color on this - it looks amazing with the star done in a monochromatic scheme.
PokerD- I am in love with that jazzy fabric - it looks great with the purple!
Tomilu - the blue/yellow is a favorite color combo of mine, your is lovely!
monalisa- I like the high contrast - it is very striking!
Judy - I agree, the second block has some real zip to it. I love the fabrics you are working with!
Ckcowl - I am lovin' the fussy cut, your block is very pretty!

Great work ladies - I haven't even cut my Alaska yet but I hope to get it cut and started today. If I am really on my game, I may even get it posted before next weekend. haha!!

keep em coming ladies!

01-08-2012, 11:21 AM

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tomilu

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Originally Posted by Mad Mimm

Thank you, MM, looking forward to seeing yours. It is interesting to see how many of us are using blues in our blocks. I measured my background fabric, and I have almost 6 yards. I am pondering going to equilter to see if I can pick up a couple more yards. This fabric came out a couple of years ago.