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    Old 09-11-2009, 08:17 AM
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    . . . and it was awesome! I loved it! The class was large, about 12 of us or so, and she was doing another one in the evening. We're making a log cabin block first, which we've cut out and we need to sew it together before the next class in two weeks' time. We also need to make a court steps block as our homework before the next class. I basically took the fabric I had (read: just recently bought as I haven't even looked what fabric I have). A lot of the girls were distressed that the log cabin could take up to 11 colours, but we were actually told that we needed only 6 for the first class. So, I threw in 11 colours ranging from the deepest, darkest purple to a light green in Batiks. I haven't got it sewn together yet as I had to work last night and this morning and just haven't had time to lay everything out again and start working.

    But it was great to see other people's work in class come together and get more ideas. The age range must be from late 20s to late 60s, I would say. Some have experience and others, like me, don't.

    All in all, a fantastic time and I'm looking forward immensely to the class progressing.
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    Old 09-11-2009, 08:20 AM
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    Great you enjoyed the class, you must have had a good teacher as well.

    Think your hooked :D

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    Old 09-11-2009, 08:24 AM
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    Oh good for you Jen,
    Yes, Log Cabin was my first quilt. 1980. A fun first step into an adictive world ! grin

    Before you know it you will be a fabric collector too !
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    Old 09-11-2009, 08:58 AM
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    I am so excited to hear that you
    had such a wonderful, fun class!! :D
    Log Cabin blocks are one of my very
    favorites too. Thank you for sharing
    your experience with all of us.
    :D :D :D :D :D
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    Old 09-11-2009, 09:44 AM
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    That's awesome jen. You're going to love it. Log Cabins are fun and you can never go wrong with Batiks.

    Happy sewing. Keep us posted and show us pictures. We love pictures! :thumbup:
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    Old 09-11-2009, 09:58 AM
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    Glad you enjoyed your class. I'm looking forward to what you make. I love purples and greens together, they are my favorites
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    Old 09-11-2009, 10:02 AM
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    Glad to hear you had a good time.
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    Old 09-11-2009, 10:44 AM
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    Log cabin, homework, batiks--yep, you're hooked. Welcome to the greatest hobby ever!!
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    Old 09-11-2009, 12:03 PM
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    It sounds like you have found a wonderful class, teacher and group to learn with!! Please post pics of your blocks as you go along with your class!!! It will be fun and knowledgeable for all of us, too :D :D :D
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    Old 09-11-2009, 12:19 PM
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    Good for you!!! Keep taking classes and keep practicing. You are very fortunate that there are classes offered in your area. Many quilters don't have access to classes. Once you have a quilt pieced or put together, please share!!
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