Have the book, but committed to Dear Jane this year. This BOW would be just the thing to do for Sylvia's sampler. Will follow along. May get drawn in.
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I just ordered the book also...will have some catching up to do, gives me some time to figure out some colors!
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I found my book! Does that count?
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Karen G, only if you post the pictures of the blocks due today :D :D
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I did, I did, I did post pictures, Anael.
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Yes I know QNS :) Your blocks are beautiful, like always :)
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I agree Anael, that block should be renamed Trouble in Kansas, tried 5 times (remember I don't give up easily) to draw that block up but either my ruler was off or I was holding the pencil wrong, or I wasn't wearing my glasses:D but one square was always smaller than the rest... SOOOOOOO I decided to cut all my pieces 1/2 inch larger and cut them down to size, worked perfectly:thumbup: but gosh 3/4 inch HST:shock:
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:D :D I have a foundation pattern which I"m going to use this time!
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OMgoodness. Another BOM. these are sooooo beautiful. how am I going to get all these done. ? just started in January, like a week ago, and someone has ALL those beautiful blocks done already? I might be able to get the book, and get caught up. PP software available?
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LOL no SewNso, those aren't the blocks we did already this year!
Just make 2 a week and you'll be finished before you know it :) |
I made this for my God-Daughter's wedding present. AND it was my first quilt, I spent many of hours spent ripping out seams and starting over. I wish I had started my quilting experience with something a little more tame. It turned out beautiful and she loves it. My own daughter wants one but not sure I am ready to make another one right now. I have others lined up to be made. Good luck and have fun!!
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BArnold, you're like me. I started my Sylvia shortly after I started quilting. It has been a learning curve :)
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Well, I've got the book... and I think this is all the excuse I need to order the fabric,.... oh more fabric :) yum.
So I am a bit behind , but will catch up once the fabric gets here I think :) I'll be ready!! |
Oh marilynmalloy, how sad you have to go and buy more fabric :D :D
Good luck on the hunt! |
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Oh marilynmalloy, how sad you have to go and buy more fabric :D :D
Good luck on the hunt! |
This year is still young :D
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Originally Posted by Anael
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This year is still young :D
Besides, whenever he complains, I can just remind him of our vacation that we started on Jan 1. (and are back from now). We got to the hotel, and he complained that I didn't bring any quilts with me for his comfort. Or to work on as he rested under the other end (I have a pile I am handstitching the binding on). haha |
Just call my a sucker.......
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]455646[/ATTACH]1st week of Sylvia's Bridal Quilt
I got the book because I won a UFO contest last August. When I started seeing all the blocks i could not resist. Will be using the blue as the backgrounds throughout, it was in my stash. Hopefully I can make the whole thing from stash. Need brights during this blue cold winter. I am also trying to work on my Dear Baby Jane in Pinks and Browns. I have 20 blocks done on it. |
Ordered my fabric last night!!!
Doing it in solids. mainly blues. and a bit of Steel to highlight bits and parts. And white background. I think it will look quite good.... hopefully it will get here soon so I can catch up. But even a month behind shouldn't be to bad, as long as I am ahead on my other projects in the week it will take for the fabric to arrive... |
giquilt, your blocks are great!
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Has anyone finished and posted their pictures from this 2nd week? I've still got company so not much sewing going on.
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Finished yes, posted no. I will :)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]455757[/ATTACH] After finishing Sylvia 1 I told myself with the second one I won't do any applique so I substituted A4. It's a Farmer's Wife block I couldn't use in that one so now it's in Sylvia 2:) [ATTACH=CONFIG]455758[/ATTACH] |
I love watching all of your fabulous little blocks appearing! It will a great year for all of you to finish, YOU CAN DO IT!
I'm inundated with 22 quilts or I'd be in the mix, too (Postage Stamp 1 & 2, Blue Bargello, Yo-Yo, Steeler Nation, Charming Addition to mention a few, oh, & two repairs). Carol Doak's 50 Fab Stars & DJS Books in shipment to start when I finish some of my UFOs. Gosh, I really want to do Sylvia's soon! Best wishes to all of you! D J |
You will be welcome whenever you start djmat!
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You will be welcome whenever you start djmat!
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There is one Jane thread at the moment and that's where we all post. There will be a new thread soon as far as I know.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]456171[/ATTACH] 2nd week blocks, needle turn applique'
I case you are wondering what the little white stickers are, I do this on all my blocks for organization. Ink pin on freezer paper ironed to fabric, it stays, and does not stain when removed. No lost or pricks due to pins. |
Wonderful giquilt! The freezer paper is a great idea. I write the block # on the back of the block but I might do the freezer paper thing too!
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Congrats giquilts..I see you did get drawn in and what a great job! I didn't want to do any hand appliqué at the moment so converted my block into machine appliqué instead. Whew... just got the 2nd week done in time, I didn't want to fall behind on just the 2nd week :shock:[ATTACH=CONFIG]456243[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]456244[/ATTACH]
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Here are my 2 blocks for week 2. I had so much trouble with those tiny applique pieces but I persevered, not over the moon happy with them but they are done...
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Mirabelle, great job! I looked at those teensy pieces... still have company & decided that I could squish in time for the machine applique but not those tiny hand applique pieces....
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Mirabelle and thimblebug6000 (your pics are so good almost picked a thread off it) I love your blocks. Just looked ahead may take me all week to do Kansas Troubles.
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giquilt a little tip for Kansas Troubles I cut all my pieces a 1/2 inch larger pressed and then trimmed to size, it kept it all straight and was easier to sew. This was after I tried 5 times to draw up the block to paper piece it and it wasn't working for me.
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Thimblebug and Mirabelle, beatiful blocks ! ! ! ! @Thimblebug: with the first Sylvia I did machine applique too.
I do have a PP pattern for Kansas Troubles. I hope this works as I've never posted a PDF file before! |
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Thank you Anael for the pdf, I used it...somehow my blades ended up turning in the opposite direction to what I thought they would, but I'm happy with it. I'm having a stay at home day with a bad cold, so am having fun getting my blocks done. [ATTACH=CONFIG]456453[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]456454[/ATTACH]
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Anael, your PDF file works fine. I will use it as soon as I can. Almost finished with inner border of my Irish Mist, then on to January SYEs, then down to Sylvia and Dear Jane. I love enjoying my quilting time and being busy, busy, and busy. I think your kitty needs company, wish I could just winkle my nose and send a couple your way for a day or two. Then call them back home. What stories they would have to tell me about, and they could really teach your KK some bad tricks, too.:D
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Originally Posted by mirabelle
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giquilt a little tip for Kansas Troubles I cut all my pieces a 1/2 inch larger pressed and then trimmed to size, it kept it all straight and was easier to sew. This was after I tried 5 times to draw up the block to paper piece it and it wasn't working for me.
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Thimblebug, your blocks are lovely!
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Hi all, I just got my book in the mail this week so I am already behind...where I m sure to stay but I am going to give it a good go!!! I am using a little from my stash but I did go to the quilt store today and bought coordinating beiges and a few of all the other colors. Pretty expensive so this is one I will remind myself that I have to finish! I have a new computer with darn windows 8 that I am learning so I am not sure when I will figure out how to post pictures!
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Originally Posted by giquilt
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Mirabelle and thimblebug6000 (your pics are so good almost picked a thread off it) I love your blocks. Just looked ahead may take me all week to do Kansas Troubles.
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