My daddy was an engineer on the old Rock Island Line so I can't miss this trip! All Aboard - clickity clack - what fun. Thanks for the ticket!
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Originally Posted by sewNso
(Post 5748382)
anyone else taken a train trip?
And yes, I think I'll do this scrappy mystery. I have a lot of 5" squares I cut recently and will be busily trimming them at the guild's sew-in this afternoon. |
Originally Posted by Pam H
(Post 5749634)
I am envious of all of you who cut your scraps into squares as you go along. I spent 2 hours last night cutting out squares and now have 35. Looks like I might have to cut into my regular stash to get enough different blocks.
I will be cutting strips from my stash as well, only some of it will be leftovers from previous projects. I do have some great Tequila, New Year's, and Mardi Gras yardage that I plan to use to add some bling to the three or four other scrap projects I have planned. Truth is, if you just cut a few strips from several fabrics (maybe some you aren't so crazy about any longer), you will have a nice scrap collection to work with; and, you can purchase replacement fabric because you used some of your stash. Total win, win situation. |
It's fun to meet you'all. I have never done a scrap quilt before: this a good chance to work on reducing my big sack of batiks leftovers...BTW, is there any chocolate left?
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Originally Posted by happyjunker
(Post 5749533)
Hi all! Belfrybat posted about his challenge on another board. I've never done any type of mystery quilt, or quilt along, so I was intrigued! This sounds so exciting! I was looking for another sewing/quilting forum to frequent, and I do believe I've found a dandy! I look forward meeting, talking and quilting along with you! Thank you for having me! I'm excited to see what this challenge will create. Tracy.
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If you have 35 different fabrics cut and only need 54, you won't notice duplicates if you spread them out over the 6 9-patch blocks.
Originally Posted by Pam H
(Post 5749634)
I am envious of all of you who cut your scraps into squares as you go along. I spent 2 hours last night cutting out squares and now have 35. Looks like I might have to cut into my regular stash to get enough different blocks.
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Originally Posted by francie yuhas
(Post 5749723)
It's fun to meet you'all. I have never done a scrap quilt before: this a good chance to work on reducing my big sack of batiks leftovers...BTW, is there any chocolate left?
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Originally Posted by bibliostone
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To "bookmark", you can click on Thread Tools (above the 1st post on a page, on the right) and then "Subscribe". You will be notified each time someone adds a post.
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i am just addicted to judy's 3rd mystery pattern. i just picked up, like my 3rd quilt from the quilters. i do one set of colored blocks, lay them out, then usually tweak the 2nd to co ordinate. this last one was 4 blocks by 4 blocks, then the diagonal border and then another 5" border. i think the final measurement was 94 X 94.
and i am sure this one will be ever bit as good. i made myself work on 'jane' blocks yesterday. before i started this one. welcome aboard everyone, i'm sure you will enjoy the ride. |
This is my first train ride, I don't have any food, candy or drink to bring, since I absolutely HATE to cook. LOL I'm not making any promises on getting it done, since I have about 20 other projects going at the same time, but will certainly try to keep up.
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