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Pretty Pretty Pretty, MiraB !!
I picked out my fabric tonight for Eastertide to be ready for tomorrow's sew-fest. Now, with MIraB's comments ... Not.Looking.Forward.To.It.At.All!!!!!!!!!!!! Looked ahead for the next few ... and thankfully, it looks like we have an easier time for a bit, once we get this week's done. I hope! I pray! |
Originally Posted by BETTY62
(Post 5175851)
Ladies, all of your blocks are awesome as always.
Betty62 ... hope you have found our 30 Milestone Thread ... and then you can see the groups as we have them ready show! Remember ... you can still join into this trail ride, and we'd love to have you with us. |
Originally Posted by mirabelle
(Post 5175842)
Ok I wasn't happy with my first attempt at Eastertide so I did it again, I did the main part yesterday and it has taken me all morning to sew in 4 little bitty corners. It's a little better but not perfect.
Termi I complete sympathise with you, I too have a sore rear end :o Now lets see if I can get the next two made without any dramas I've got my blocks cut out & am ready ta sew 'em. I spent the afternoon w/my DM so no sewin' taday. PS I'm gonna skip those tiny little squares! |
Originally Posted by dublb
(Post 5175861)
The first one was really pretty but this one is awesome! The colors are better too! Ya did good!
I've got my blocks cut out & am ready ta sew 'em. I spent the afternoon w/my DM so no sewin' taday. PS I'm gonna skip those tiny little squares! |
Oh Karen I keep looking at those tiny squares & cringeing. I did do some really neat FC for those radiating pieces. I think that it'll be ok. Besides I'm already 3/4 grey.:p:D
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Bev I started going grey when I was 23, gee that was the same year I got married, wonder if there is a connection:p
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Mirabelle....now you have an orphan pony? It shouldn't have any trouble finding a home though since it is so pretty!
QuiltE...just ignore the tiny square in the frame of the corner square and you'll have a much sturdier piece of fabric to turn the corner with. I've worked ahead a couple of weeks and while there are no sharp y seams, the only block that was peasy easy was the little sailboat. Laurie has chosen some very unusual blocks for this quilt and they are very challenging for me. I probably wouldn't keep at it if it weren't for this trailride. Thanks everyone for all of your encouragement and the hard work you do for your own blocks. |
Mirabelle, this block is gorgeous! I love the fabrics!
Bev, you can do it! Did anyone make the ice cream bowl already? I don't like that one at all, so I think I'm going to replace that one too. From the moment I saw that block I had no idea what to do with it. Besides the fact that to me it doesn't look like an ice cream bowl at all I can't get my head around colors for this one. |
Originally Posted by gardnergal970
(Post 5176335)
Mirabelle....now you have an orphan pony? It shouldn't have any trouble finding a home though since it is so pretty!
QuiltE...just ignore the tiny square in the frame of the corner square and you'll have a much sturdier piece of fabric to turn the corner with. I've worked ahead a couple of weeks and while there are no sharp y seams, the only block that was peasy easy was the little sailboat. Laurie has chosen some very unusual blocks for this quilt and they are very challenging for me. I probably wouldn't keep at it if it weren't for this trailride. Thanks everyone for all of your encouragement and the hard work you do for your own blocks. ha! Orphan Pony ... you had me confuzzled for a bit there, GGal ... I now have two orphan ponies so far. Unlike JanRN, I don't have a Patches to make a quilt for!! And once I work on Eastertide, I might have another! Thanks for the suggestion for altering ... I'm stubborn and at least will start with the plan of keeping with the original whole pattern! We'll see what transpires today. I'm really liking the challenges .... that's how we all learn and get better! At least we don't have a full quilt to do of any of the *itchy blocks! :) |
Originally Posted by Anael
(Post 5176357)
Mirabelle, this block is gorgeous! I love the fabrics!
Bev, you can do it! Did anyone make the ice cream bowl already? I don't like that one at all, so I think I'm going to replace that one too. From the moment I saw that block I had no idea what to do with it. Besides the fact that to me it doesn't look like an ice cream bowl at all I can't get my head around colors for this one. I see it as being one of those old fashioned ice cream dishes. And yes, I'll be doing it .... just because I'm stubborn1!!! :) For FWS, I did a few extra blocks ... then when I came to placement, I was able to switch out, according to what I liked and didn't like for the best combo. Interestingly enough, the ones I originally had figured would leave the group ... they stayed and others were the rejected ones, that didn't look the best with their buddies! I'm going to be making some extras again ... and keep watching for some that I "want" to make! |
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Yopu nailed Eastertide and the other block just great, Janie W. Nice corners. And love your colors you used.
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ditto to QNSue's comments ... incredible work, JanieW!!!!!!
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JanieW...I love the stars sprinkled in the second block. They tie it together while the colors give great contrast. Eastertide is beautiful and very well done.
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Ohhhh love the colors on Eastertide Janie! Superb work also on both blocks.
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Well I finally finished this weeks blocks. Eastertide was easy, except for those corners. I PP this block. My hint for those still working on it is to take off the paper and draw the sewing lines on the back of the corner piece. I wanted those lines to follow! Thanks to all those with the hints, and tutorials, they really helped. Mirabelle and I used the same "donated" fabric for the cross! LOL
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Great job, Jeanie G. I did not notice the cross fabric until you spoke of it. Happy it worked out for you. Love your block construction and the colors used in each block.
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Well QNS's inspirations have sure come to the forefront. mirabelle-your cross looks great with your fabrics and Jeanie's too. Great FC those ponies, too.
Janie your blues are icy hot!! No I haven't made the ice cream bowl, Anael, but that's one I might like to have in mine just cuz it's ice cream. We'll see. |
thanks everyone for the compliments. It's been a rough week. My favourite uncle died yesterday. I know it's part of life, but it's still hard.
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Originally Posted by mirabelle
(Post 5176009)
Bev I started going grey when I was 23, gee that was the same year I got married, wonder if there is a connection:p
Originally Posted by Anael
(Post 5176357)
Mirabelle, this block is gorgeous! I love the fabrics!
Bev, you can do it! Did anyone make the ice cream bowl already? I don't like that one at all, so I think I'm going to replace that one too. From the moment I saw that block I had no idea what to do with it. Besides the fact that to me it doesn't look like an ice cream bowl at all I can't get my head around colors for this one.
Originally Posted by JanieW
(Post 5176542)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]331381[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]331382[/ATTACH] Oh wow I love 'em. Your fabrics are fabulous. That turquoise is perfect for the cross, & your red pops in Elsie's Star! Nice smooth seams.
Originally Posted by JeanieG
(Post 5177358)
Well I finally finished this weeks blocks. Eastertide was easy, except for those corners. I PP this block. My hint for those still working on it is to take off the paper and draw the sewing lines on the back of the corner piece. I wanted those lines to follow! Thanks to all those with the hints, and tutorials, they really helped. Mirabelle and I used the same "donated" fabric for the cross! LOL
Originally Posted by oksewglad
(Post 5177946)
Well QNS's inspirations have sure come to the forefront. mirabelle-your cross looks great with your fabrics and Jeanie's too. Great FC those ponies, too.
Janie your blues are icy hot!! No I haven't made the ice cream bowl, Anael, but that's one I might like to have in mine just cuz it's ice cream. We'll see. |
Originally Posted by JanieW
(Post 5178569)
thanks everyone for the compliments. It's been a rough week. My favourite uncle died yesterday. I know it's part of life, but it's still hard.
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I don't know why Janie's blocks showed up in my post & Jeanie's didn't.:confused:
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Originally Posted by JanieW
(Post 5178569)
thanks everyone for the compliments. It's been a rough week. My favourite uncle died yesterday. I know it's part of life, but it's still hard.
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JeanieG ... a great pair of blocks. Eastertide really picks up the spring and Easter spirit in it. Great FCing for Ella's Star ... the horses look like reflections of themselves.
JanieW ... so sorry about your loss. It's never easy, even when we accept that it;'s all part of life. And worse when it's someone we are close to and treasure. Take some time to remember all the special moments with your Uncle and hold them close forever. |
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Alas! I have these two done. Eastertide's corners were indeed a challenge ... not the best, but I'm stopping with this, as I'm not sure I'd get any better with it at this point. Maybe later I'll take another run at it?
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 5178773)
Alas! I have these two done. Eastertide's corners were indeed a challenge ... not the best, but I'm stopping with this, as I'm not sure I'd get any better with it at this point. Maybe later I'll take another run at it?
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Thanks DublB ... I just wish I could give you better pics!
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Great looking blocks QuiltE, you even have the sashing on! WTG!
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Janie, so sorry for your loss.
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QE, your blocks are beautiful. I love the bunnies!
Jeanie, you did it! The block looks great! And great fuzzy cutting on the EF! Janie, such gorgeous blocks and beautiful fabric! |
Great 'eye' candy, Janiew and QuiltE!. Love how you did a block for the kids, Quilte.
Sorry for your loss, JanieW. Collect some of his favorite shirts for a memory quilt...to remember him by. |
Just catching up on posts and some more beautiful blocks have appeared. :)
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JeanieG...wow! Those horses show up beautifully. Great cutting and the PP works wonderfully for you on Eastertide.
JanRN...I'm sorry for your loss. Treasure his memories. I do hope your Mom is continuing to recover and you have some time to refresh yourself. Life never asks our permission for what will happen and you seem to be in a season if a lot of "happenings". |
JeanieG....Your blocks are done so well. Congrats on doing such a beautiful Eastertide and your fussy cut horses are great!
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JanieW. I am so sorry about your Uncle......loss is never easy, even when it's expected......:( I do like your blocks....such nice fabric and such perfect corners/points.....Thank God for quilting as we go through some rough times.....at least, for me, it helps keep me centered......
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QuiltE......two more winners....I love the playful Ella's Star......really cute...:)
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QE--nice corners. By the time I got to my fourth one I was satisfied with the job, but not enough to redo the other 3!!
Cute, cute bunnies! The yellow in your blocks is really a hallmark and you are doing a great job of finding fabrics to complement it! |
OKSGlad ... so many fabrics are in my stash to choose from and so many keep appearing in my mailbox too! I'm loving it ... and I am choosing from my mail buddies first and foremost!! The corners aren't so perfect, remember the pics aren't so good!
And I didn't notice until I put up the pic, that the purple rays coming out to the corners aren't lining up just right. Will need to see if I can adjust the sashing placement or not ... and if not, this might become a re-do for sure! |
Originally Posted by mirabelle
(Post 5175966)
Oh come on Bev if I can do it so can you. I just have a few more grey hairs than I did yesterday:o
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hey all sorry I have been MIA, due to ongoing health issues I have temporarily moved into my parents house, so I have more help with the kids.
I have not sewed the corners into Eastertide yet GOOD LOOKIN blocks everyone!!! |
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